How to Use Calendar Management

Mark dates when your property is not available:

• Log in to your TrueBookings admin dashboard
• Use the date blocking feature to mark unavailable dates
• Personal Use: Block dates when you plan to use the property
• Maintenance: Block dates for repairs, renovations, or deep cleaning
• Seasonal Closures: Block off-season periods if you don't rent year-round
• Emergency Blocking: Quickly block dates for unexpected issues
• Blocked dates are stored in the reserved_dates table and prevent bookings on those dates

Understand how the calendar system prevents double bookings:

• Blocked Dates: Dates you manually block are stored and shown as unavailable
• Booked Dates: Confirmed bookings automatically block those dates
• Checkout Dates: Same-day turnover dates are marked to indicate check-in time may vary
• Guest View: Guests see blocked dates as unavailable when searching
• Automatic Updates: When bookings are confirmed, those dates become unavailable automatically

Configure your availability rules in the Settings > Policies section:

• Set minimum night requirements for bookings
• Configure check-in and check-out times in Settings > Basic Info
• Choose if your property allows instant booking (bookings are automatically confirmed when payment is successful)

Set up cancellation policies in the Settings > Policies section:

• Choose from available cancellation policy options
• Set your preferred cancellation terms
• Policies are displayed to guests before they book

Manage booking cancellations:

• Process cancellations through the Bookings tab
• When bookings are cancelled, those dates become available again
• Handle refunds according to your cancellation policy
• Communicate with guests about cancellations through the Messages tab