Bookings
Managing short-term rental reservations
Bookings in Rentigo manage short-term rental (STR) reservations. Unlike long-term leases, bookings are for guests staying days or weeks, typically for vacation rentals or Airbnb-style properties.

This section covers short-term rental bookings. For long-term tenant management, see Leases.
Booking Features
- Calendar View — Visual calendar of all reservations
- Guest Management — Store guest information and communication
- Property Knowledge — AI-powered guest assistance
- Check-in/Check-out — Track arrivals and departures
- Guest Registration — Compliance with local laws (SES.HOSPEDAJES for Spain)
- Revenue Tracking — Income per booking and property
- Cleaning Schedules — Coordinate turnovers
Creating a Booking
Navigate to Property
Go to the STR property and click Add Booking.
Enter Dates
Select check-in and check-out dates.
Enter Guest Details
Provide:
- Guest name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Number of guests
Set Pricing
Enter the booking total or nightly rate. Rentigo calculates the total.
Add Notes (Optional)
Include special requests, arrival time, or other details.
Save Booking
Click Save to create the booking.
Booking Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Confirmed | Booking is confirmed and upcoming |
| Checked In | Guest has arrived |
| Checked Out | Guest has departed |
| Cancelled | Booking was cancelled |
Calendar View
The bookings calendar shows:
- Color-coded bookings — By status or property
- Availability gaps — Days between bookings
- Turnover days — When cleaning is needed
- Multiple properties — Toggle view per property
Click any booking to see details or make changes.
Guest Information
For each booking, store:
| Field | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Name | Guest's full name |
| For sending booking confirmation and chat link | |
| Phone | Contact for check-in coordination |
| ID/Passport | For guest registration compliance |
| Number of Guests | Total party size |
| Country | Guest origin |
| Special Requests | Dietary, accessibility, etc. |
Guest Chat
Each booking generates a unique chat link for the guest to communicate with Rigo:
- Guest receives link via email after booking confirmation
- They can ask questions about the property anytime
- Rigo answers using your Property Knowledge
- You can see the chat history in the booking details
A well-configured Property Knowledge means fewer direct questions for you. Rigo handles common inquiries 24/7.
Check-in / Check-out
Marking Check-in
Open Booking
Navigate to the booking on check-in day.
Click Check In
Click Mark as Checked In.
Record Details (Optional)
Note actual arrival time or any issues.
Marking Check-out
Open Booking
Navigate to the booking on check-out day.
Click Check Out
Click Mark as Checked Out.
Note Condition
Record any damages, missing items, or extra cleaning needed.
Schedule Cleaning
Mark when cleaning will occur for the next guest.
Guest Registration (Spain)
ProFor properties in Spain, guest registration is legally required:
Enable SES.HOSPEDAJES
Configure the integration in property settings.
Collect Guest Data
Enter passport/ID information for all guests.
Submit Registration
Click Submit to SES or enable auto-submission.
Track Status
View submission status in booking details.
Spanish law requires guest registration within 24 hours of check-in. Failure to comply can result in fines.
Pricing and Revenue
For each booking, track:
- Nightly Rate — Base price per night
- Total Nights — Number of nights
- Booking Total — Full booking amount
- Cleaning Fee — If charged separately
- Platform Commission — Airbnb, Booking.com fees
- Net Revenue — What you actually receive
Revenue Reports
View booking revenue in Analytics:
- Revenue by property
- Revenue by month
- Average nightly rate
- Occupancy rate
- Comparison to previous periods
Cancellations
To cancel a booking:
Open Booking
Navigate to the booking.
Click Cancel
Click Cancel Booking.
Select Reason
Choose a cancellation reason.
Handle Refund
Record any refund amount.
Cancelled bookings are preserved in history for reference.
Managed Properties (STR)
For properties you manage for owners:
- Track Booking Revenue — See gross and net income
- Calculate Management Fees — Based on your fee structure
- Generate Owner Statements — Per booking or monthly
- Include Cleaning Costs — If owner-paid
See Management Fees for configuration.
Cleaning Coordination
After each checkout:
- Mark checkout complete
- Add cleaning task or notes
- Mark property ready for next guest
- Next guest sees accurate availability
Integration with Property Knowledge
Ensure great guest experiences:
- Configure Property Knowledge for each STR property
- Include WiFi, check-in instructions, house rules, local tips
- Rigo answers guest questions automatically
- Reduce your direct communication workload
See Creating Properties for setup.
Best Practices
- Confirm Promptly — Send confirmation emails quickly
- Complete Profiles — Collect all required guest information
- Update Calendar — Keep availability accurate
- Prepare Property Knowledge — Reduce guest questions
- Track Everything — Record accurate pricing and fees
- Check Compliance — Submit guest registrations where required
- Coordinate Cleaning — Ensure turnover time is adequate
Next Steps
- Properties — Setting up STR properties
- AI Assistant — Configuring guest chat
- Management Fees — Tracking owner payouts
- Integrations — SES.HOSPEDAJES and more