For existing partners — Instant Booking
Enable Instant Booking for your luxury rental.
Instant Booking lets qualified guests confirm and pay for a stay in real time, without waiting for manual approval. For owners and managers already partnered with Smiling House, switching it on is effortless: complete the short application in about a minute, and our team takes care of the rest, in line with your existing preferences.
Instant booking for luxury vacation rentals, done the Smiling House way — immediate for the guest, effortless and fully controlled for you.
Why enable Instant Booking
Greater visibility
Instantly bookable homes stand out. Guests increasingly filter for properties they can secure on the spot, and instant availability helps your home surface more prominently across our platforms and connected channels.
A better guest experience
Today's discerning travellers expect the ease of booking a fine hotel. Instant Booking gives them a seamless, confirm-and-pay journey with no waiting and no uncertainty — the kind of frictionless start that sets the tone for an exceptional stay.
Demand captured instantly
Interest in luxury homes often peaks without warning, especially in high season. Instant Booking secures those reservations the moment a guest is ready, so a slow response never costs you a booking.
How does it work?
Submit the form
Tell us which of your properties you would like to make instantly bookable. The application takes around a minute to complete.
We review
Our team confirms your home is ready and aligns the setup with your listing preferences, so nothing goes live until it reflects how you want to host.
We activate
Instant Booking is switched on in line with your calendar, pricing and PMS settings — working smoothly with Guesty, Rentals United and BookingPal, keeping availability synced and guarding against double bookings.
Questions, answered
Which properties are eligible?
Homes already listed with Smiling House — or currently being onboarded — are eligible, provided their details, photography and calendar are complete and accurate. A connected property management system or reliably synced calendar is recommended so availability stays current across every channel.
Do I keep control over my calendar and pricing?
Yes, entirely. You continue to set your own rates and manage your own availability, and your house rules and booking terms still apply to every reservation. Instant Booking simply confirms qualified guests faster, and you can adjust or switch it off at any time.
How quickly can Instant Booking be activated?
Once you submit the form, our team typically reviews and activates Instant Booking within a few business days, depending on your setup and channel connections. We will confirm each step with you so activation always matches your preferences.
Is it compatible with my channel manager?
In most cases, yes. Instant Booking is designed to work alongside major systems such as Guesty, Rentals United and BookingPal, as well as other connected channel managers, so your calendars remain synchronised and your bookings stay in order.
Ready to go live?
Enabling Instant Booking takes just a minute. Complete the form to tell us which properties to activate, and our team will handle everything from there.