📌 This article answers the following questions:
- How do I connect my elloha property to Boutique Homes?
- How do I automatically synchronise my availability with Boutique Homes?
- Are my rates also sent to Boutique Homes from elloha?
- What should I do if synchronisation with Boutique Homes fails?
Why is this important?
Two-way synchronisation via iCalendar allows you to:
Avoid double bookings by automatically updating your calendars.
Enjoy greater peace of mind: your unavailability is sent to Boutique Homes in real time.
Centralise your sales: bookings received via Boutique Homes are integrated directly into your elloha schedule.
Follow the step-by-step guide
Step 1: Access the Boutique Homes channel
Before you start the synchronisation process, you’ll need to have opened an account and created your listings on Boutique Homes: click here to start your registration.
To set up synchronisation for your property:
In the side menu on the left-hand side of your screen, click on the ‘Sales Channels’ tab.
Enable the Boutique Homes channel by toggling the switch.
Click the ‘Configure’ button to open your synchronisation settings.
Step 2: Export your availability to Boutique Homes
To transfer your availability from elloha to Boutique Homes, follow these steps:
Go to the iCalendar synchronisation settings for your listing.
Copy the automatically generated iCalendar link for the relevant property.
Log in to your Boutique Homes account and paste this link into the section for importing calendars.
We recommend reading this knowledge base article written by the Boutique Homes team and contacting them directly if necessary, by email ([email protected]) or by phone (+1 916 445 12 54).
💡 Tip: This iCalendar synchronisation allows you to automatically update your availability on Boutique Homes as soon as a booking is recorded in your elloha calendar.
Step 3: Check that the synchronisation is working correctly
Once the setup is complete, data flows between the two platforms:
elloha sends your unavailability details to Boutique Homes.
Key points
Visibility: You can safely reach a high-end clientele.
Simplicity: Everything is managed from your central elloha calendar.
Support: If you need assistance, the Boutique Homes team is on hand to help on +1 916 445 12 54 for any queries regarding their platform.