Homeaway (VRBO) is integrated with AdvanceCM via an iCal connection.
In order for your Homeaway iCal connections to work with two-way synchronization, you will want to both export an AdvanceCM calendar into Homeaway, as well as import a Homeaway calendar into AdvanceCM.
Export AdvanceCM Calendar to Homeway/VRBO
In AdvanceCM: Navigate to the Channels module from the top menu bar
Now on the Channels List view click on the + Add Channel button
This will load the Channels Overlay where you can click on the iCal tab then choose Homeaway and click on the Connect button
In the "Exported Calendars" section of the page, click "Add"
Select a Rental from which you are exporting the calendar
Click Export
In the popup, select and copy the URL
Click Done
In Homeaway: Go to My Properties and navigate to left of the screen and click "Calendars" and "Reservations"
On the subsequent page, you will be presented with the "Reservations Calendar"
Navigate to the Import/Export section of the calendar and choose Import calendar.
On the pop up, choose a name for the Import calendar and Paste the URL that was copied from your AdvanceCM Export Calendar.
Click Import Calendar
Your Homeaway account is now receiving events from your AdvanceCM calendar for this rental!
Next, import your Homeaway calendar into AdvanceCM.
Import Homeaway/VRBO Calendar into AdvanceCM
In Homeaway: On the same Reservations Calendar click Import/Export and then scroll to Export Calendar. Clicking there will display the Homeaway URL. Copy this URL as you will be importing this calendar URL into AdvanceCM.
Please note that HomeAway/VRBO provides an option to export either tentative or non-tentative reservations. For the purposes of blocking time on the calendar, you will want to select non-tentative. Choosing the option to send tentative reservations will result in inquiries blocking dates on your AdvanceCM calendar rather than only confirmed bookings.
In AdvanceCM: From the same Homeaway iCal Channels page:
In the "Imported Calendars" section of the page, click "Add"
Complete required info:
Give your calendar a Name
Select Rental which will be updated with events from your Homeaway calendar
Calendar URL: paste your Homeaway iCal URL
Click Import
Your AdvanceCM calendar is now updated with events from Homeaway! You will notice the two way connection is evident by both an Import and Export connection for each rental.
Repeat this process for all your rentals.
On your Channels page, you will be able to see the two way connection next to your Homeaway channel with the words Exported and Imported
What to Expect Next
AdvanceCM will import all of your Homeaway/VRBO bookings and blocked dates.
All imported Homeaway/VRBO events become Hold Events in AdvanceCM
iCal is a calendar link only. You will want to continue managing rates in Homeaway.
You can convert Hold Events to Bookings in AdvanceCM and enter additional info, by clicking on the Hold Event on your AdvanceCM calendar and clicking "Convert".