Question 1

How does iCal sync work?

Accepted Answer

HostMoat connects to your Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com calendar feeds via iCal URLs. It automatically imports bookings and keeps your availability up to date across platforms, checking for changes every few hours.

Question 2

Can I use HostMoat alongside Airbnb and VRBO?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. HostMoat is designed to work alongside your existing platform listings. It syncs your bookings from those platforms so you have a unified view, while you continue to receive bookings through Airbnb, VRBO, and direct.

Question 3

Is there a contract or commitment?

Accepted Answer

No contracts. All paid plans are month-to-month and you can cancel anytime. Your data stays yours.

Question 4

How do direct bookings work?

Accepted Answer

HostMoat generates an embeddable availability calendar you can add to your own website. Guests see your real-time availability and submit inquiry forms directly to you, cutting out platform fees.

Question 5

What happens after my trial ends?

Accepted Answer

You'll be moved to the free Starter plan. You keep your data and dashboard access, but advanced features like iCal sync, CRM, and tax tools require a Pro subscription.