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Guides for short-stay hosts
Plain-language help with calendars, bookings and owner reporting.
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December holiday stays on the West Coast: how to find one and book direct
Planning a December holiday on the Cape West Coast? When to book, which towns to look at, what to ask the host, and how to book direct without booking fees.
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Holiday rentals in Paternoster: a guide to self-catering stays
Thinking of a self-catering holiday in Paternoster? What the village is like, when to go, what to look for in a rental, and how to book direct with the host.
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Earlier posts (6)
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Managing 20+ listings: see each owner and property at a glance
How StayKnit now groups your calendar by owner, lets you open one property at a time, and puts guest invoices for direct bookings right on the Home screen.
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Hear about problems before the review goes public
How South African hosts can use one QR code per listing to collect private guest reviews and complaints, fix problems during the stay and share good feedback with owners.
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Get your holiday rental ready for the December season
A practical October checklist for South African hosts: open your calendars, set seasonal rates and minimum stays, prepare for last-minute bookings and keep owners informed.
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How to avoid double bookings between Airbnb and Booking.com
A practical guide for hosts listing on more than one site: why double bookings happen, how calendar sync prevents most of them, and what to do in the gaps.
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Where to find your iCal link on Airbnb, Booking.com and LekkeSlaap
What an iCal link is, why you need it for calendar sync, and where to find the export and import options on Airbnb, Booking.com and LekkeSlaap.
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How to prepare monthly owner statements for holiday rentals
What to include on a holiday-rental owner statement, how to handle commission, VAT and costs in South Africa, and how to save hours every month.
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