Activate or Deactivate Accommodations on Airbnb from Avantio Channel PRO
Manage the visibility of your properties on Airbnb with just a few clicks. With Avantio Channel PRO, you can quickly and flexibly decide which accommodations appear on Airbnb and which do not. This way, you maintain full control over your operations without wasting time on manual tasks.
Before You Start
Remember that:
When you activate a property, the previously configured general settings are automatically applied on the portal.
You can always customize them from the configuration menu of each accommodation.
If you work with multiple Airbnb accounts, make sure to associate each property with the correct account.
Step by Step: Activate an Accommodation
Go to Channel PRO > "Accommodation Activation."
You will see the list of active properties in Avantio (VRMS). Select the accommodation you want to publish.
Click the activation button and fill in the fields:
Type of synchronization: choose between partial (manage prices and bookings from Avantio, but customize on Airbnb) or total (everything is synchronized from Avantio).
Associated account: if you use multiple Airbnb accounts, select the appropriate one.
Type of listing: create a new listing or link the property to an existing one.
👉 Handy tip: if you choose partial synchronization, you can keep descriptions, photos, and services as you have them on Airbnb, which can help you stand out with a more personalized style.
Step by Step: Deactivate an Accommodation
From the same "accommodation activation" section, locate the property.
Click the activation button to start the deactivation.
You will now need to indicate to Airbnb the reason for the deactivation. The system will show you a dropdown with reasons and sub-reasons (example: "My space is not available" > "I'm moving").
If you select "Other reasons," a text field will open for you to explain them.
Click "Disconnect" to confirm.
🔎 Pay attention to the details: when you deactivate a property, synchronization stops and the listing is unpublished from Airbnb. Additionally, Avantio will no longer appear as software connected to the API, meaning you can manage the listing manually on Airbnb if you wish.
Change the Association of a Property
Did you activate an accommodation with the wrong ID? No problem:
From the configuration, you can re-associate it to another listing ID or create a new one.
Remember that the previous listing will remain published on Airbnb, but it will no longer be updated from Avantio. You will need to deactivate or delete it directly on Airbnb.
Common Errors
Trying to connect an accommodation as a co-host: this option is not possible.
Forgetting to save changes after customizing the configuration.
Not checking alerts on the property before activating it.
Quick Checklist
I have reviewed the general configuration settings.
I know what type of synchronization I will use (partial or total).
I have linked the accommodation to the correct Airbnb account.
I have completed the reason for deactivation (in case of deactivation).
I have saved all changes.
Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between partial and total synchronization?
In partial synchronization, you manage prices, availability, and bookings from Avantio, but keep the listing configuration on Airbnb. In total synchronization, Avantio controls all the listing information.
Can I change the type of synchronization later?
Yes, you can do it at any time from the accommodation configuration.
What happens to a listing when deactivated?
Synchronization stops and it is unpublished from Airbnb. If you want to delete it permanently, you must do so from your Airbnb account.
Do I always have to justify the deactivation?
Yes, since November 2023, it is mandatory to indicate a reason and sub-reason.
What happens if I associate an accommodation with the wrong ID?
You can change the association to another ID or create a new listing. The previous one will remain visible on Airbnb, but it will no longer be updated from Avantio.
✅ In summary: activating or deactivating accommodations from Avantio gives you flexibility and control. Whether you want to pause a listing, re-associate a property, or return to manual management, you can easily do so from Channel PRO.