General Questions
Learn what RentalSummary.com is, how it works, and what makes it free and private. This section answers the most common questions about using the platform and what it does (and doesn’t) do.
What is RentalSummary?
RentalSummary.com is a free tool that lets you combine calendar availability from different platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Google Calendar into one simple, shareable page.
It's designed to help you keep track of guest activity across all your properties in one place.
It's designed to help you keep track of guest activity across all your properties in one place.
How does RentalSummary work?
You paste in your iCal calendar links (from Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.) and RentalSummary creates a visual summary page that shows upcoming check-ins and check-outs for each property.
You can view this page on mobile, share it with co-hosts or cleaners, and subscribe to daily updates.
All you need is access to your calendars' iCal files. Click here for help finding your iCal.
You can view this page on mobile, share it with co-hosts or cleaners, and subscribe to daily updates.
All you need is access to your calendars' iCal files. Click here for help finding your iCal.
Is RentalSummary free to use?
Yes, RentalSummary.com is completely free.
Signing up just unlocks additional features like daily summary emails, property name editing, and calendar management. There are no hidden fees.
Signing up just unlocks additional features like daily summary emails, property name editing, and calendar management. There are no hidden fees.
Do I need to sign up or submit my email?
No. You can use RentalSummary.com without creating an account or sharing your email address.
Signing up just unlocks advanced features — and it's still free.
Signing up just unlocks advanced features — and it's still free.
Do my calendar and property details remain private?
Yes. Your calendar data is not shared with the public. Only people you share your private link with can view your summarized info.
Your iCal links themselves are never shared.
Your iCal links themselves are never shared.
Is RentalSummary.com a property management system or channel manager?
RentalSummary.com can be considered a lightweight property management tool, but it is not a full property management system or a channel manager.
We simply give you the info you need to stay on top of your guest activity — without expensive costs or unnecessary complexity.
We simply give you the info you need to stay on top of your guest activity — without expensive costs or unnecessary complexity.
Do you synchronize my calendars, adjust my rates or message my guests?
No. RentalSummary.com does not sync calendars between platforms, change your availability or rates, or send guest messages.
It only displays information pulled from the iCal files you provide.
It only displays information pulled from the iCal files you provide.