As an Airbnb host, keeping track of bookings on your mobile device is essential. Syncing your Airbnb calendar directly to your iPhone allows you to manage reservations on the go. This comprehensive guide walks you through importing your Airbnb booking calendar to your iPhone’s native Calendar app.

Why Import Your Airbnb Calendar to Your iPhone?

• Mobile access: Check your Airbnb bookings anywhere, anytime, without opening the Airbnb app
• Offline viewing: Access your booking schedule even without internet connection
• Notifications: Receive alerts about upcoming guest check-ins and check-outs
• Integrated scheduling: View Airbnb bookings alongside your personal appointments
• Quick reference: Easily check availability when taking direct booking inquiries

How to Get Your Airbnb Calendar iCal Link

1. Log in to your Airbnb account on a computer or in desktop mode on your mobile browser
2. Navigate to “Calendar” in your hosting dashboard
3. Click the “Availability Settings” button (gear icon) in the top right corner
4. Scroll down to “Calendar Export” or “iCal Links”
5. Find your property listing and click “Export Calendar”
6. Copy the provided iCal link (it will be a URL ending with .ics)

Step-by-Step: Adding Airbnb Calendar to iPhone

Method 1: Using Calendar Settings

1. On your iPhone, open the Settings app
2. Scroll down and tap Calendar
3. Tap Accounts
4. Select Add Account
5. Tap Other at the bottom of the list
6. Choose Add Subscribed Calendar
7. Paste the Airbnb iCal URL you copied earlier
8. Tap Next
9. You can optionally rename the calendar (e.g., “Airbnb Beach House”)
10. Tap Save to complete the setup

Method 2: Direct Link Method

1. Open the Mail app on your iPhone
2. Send yourself an email containing the Airbnb iCal link
3. Open the email on your iPhone
4. Tap on the iCal link in the email
5. When prompted, select Subscribe
6. Choose your calendar preferences and tap Add
7. Your Airbnb bookings will now appear in your iPhone Calendar app

Managing Your Airbnb Calendar on iPhone

• Your iPhone typically updates subscribed calendars every 15 minutes to an hour
• The Airbnb calendar will be view-only (changes must be made in Airbnb)
• To change the calendar color: open the Calendar app, tap “Calendars” at the bottom, tap “i” next to your Airbnb calendar, then select a new color
• You can show/hide the calendar by checking/unchecking it in the “Calendars” list
• To delete the subscription: go to Settings > Calendar > Accounts, select the subscribed calendar, and tap “Delete Account”

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Calendar not syncing: Ensure you have an active internet connection and try refreshing your calendars
• Missing bookings: Verify that you’ve copied the correct iCal link from Airbnb
• Multiple properties: Repeat the process with each property’s unique iCal link
• Delayed updates: Remember that changes in Airbnb may take up to 24 hours to reflect on your iPhone

Elevate Your Hosting with TurnCal

While syncing your Airbnb calendar to your iPhone provides basic mobile access, property managers often need more robust solutions. TurnCal offers specialized features designed for vacation rental hosts:

• Multi-platform integration: Connect calendars from Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com and more in one place
• Real-time updates: Force immediate syncing when new bookings arrive
• Cleaner coordination: Share property-specific calendars with your cleaning team
• Custom booking views: Color-code reservations by platform for quick identification
• Last updated indicators: Know exactly when your calendar data was last refreshed
• Free to use: No cost for basic functionality

The Ultimate Mobile Hosting Solution

By importing your Airbnb calendar to your iPhone and connecting with TurnCal, you create a powerful workflow:

• Complete mobility: Access your booking information wherever you are
• Streamlined communication: Share professional calendar links with cleaners, co-hosts, or maintenance staff
• Platform flexibility: Manage your availability from your preferred device or application
• Professional management: Keep all your properties organized with purpose-built tools

Take Your Airbnb Hosting to the Next Level

Importing your Airbnb calendar to your iPhone is a great start for mobile management, but TurnCal provides the specialized features that serious hosts need. With easy calendar sharing, multi-platform support, and tools designed specifically for vacation rental management, TurnCal helps you streamline your hosting operations.

Try TurnCal today and discover how a purpose-built turnover calendar can transform your hosting business while keeping all your booking information synchronized across devices.