Connect Villa Plus with Avantio: Step-by-Step Guide
If you manage properties on Villa Plus, connecting them with Avantio will allow you to keep availability and rates always updated without having to enter data twice. This saves you time, prevents errors, and ensures your guests always see correct information.
Before You Start
Before starting the connection, keep these important points in mind:
Prior Agreement: You must have a signed agreement with Villa Plus. Without it, the connection will not be possible.
Properties Created: All properties must be created on the Villa Plus portal. If you were already working with them, let them know so they can map them correctly.
Quality Standards: Villa Plus is selective with the type of product and requires high-level villas, well-located and with quality facilities.
Helpful Tip: Check that the descriptions, photos, and features of your properties on Villa Plus are complete before requesting the connection. This will speed up the process.
What Syncs Automatically
Once the connection is activated, Avantio will send the availability and rates of your properties to Villa Plus.
Attention to Details:
Everything else — such as photos, descriptions, room distribution, included services, or supplements — must be managed directly on the Villa Plus portal.
Step-by-Step Connection Process
Contact Villa Plus: Write to Mick Berry at
[email protected]or[email protected]to request the activation of the connection.Confirm Property Mapping: If you already had properties created, inform the Villa Plus team so they can link them correctly.
Sign the Agreement: This step is mandatory before activating the connection.
Activate in Avantio: Once Villa Plus confirms everything is ready, the portal will appear in your list of connections in Channel Manager and you can activate it.
Operational Information of Villa Plus
Accepted Currencies: GBP and EUR.
Payment Methods: Cards. Payments are managed by Villa Plus at the time of booking and again 3 months before arrival.
Included Extras: Final cleaning, tourist taxes, and other mandatory services are included in the price.
Accepted Discounts and Supplements:
Simple discount
Long-term rental discount
Early booking discount (fixed date or days in advance)
Last-minute discount
Discount by number of occupants
Application criteria: by minimum, exact, or maximum nights
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Forgetting to Notify Villa Plus when properties already exist on their portal. This creates duplicates and confusion.
Not Reviewing Information Manually: remember that photos, descriptions, and extras do not sync, they must be kept updated on the portal.
Quick Checklist
Signed contract with Villa Plus.
Properties created and reviewed on the portal.
Notified Villa Plus for mapping.
Confirmation received.
Connection activated in Avantio.
Main Benefit
Once your properties are connected, rates and availability will update in real-time, reducing the risk of overbooking and saving you manual work.
Next Step: Keep the non-synced information (descriptions, photos, extras) updated directly on Villa Plus to ensure a perfect experience for your guests.
Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don't have a contract with Villa Plus?
You won't be able to activate the connection. You must first sign an agreement with them.
Do photos and descriptions sync?
No. Only availability and rates. The rest must be managed on Villa Plus.
Can I apply automatic discounts?
Yes, as long as they are of the types accepted by the portal (early, last-minute, long-term rentals, etc.).
When are payments collected?
Villa Plus manages the payment at the time of booking and again three months before arrival.
What if I change the location or features of the property?
You must update that information directly on Villa Plus, as it does not sync from Avantio.