Can I integrate Airbnb listings with a routeplanner?

I am preparing a road trip this summer. I often use Airbnb to find accommodation. However when on the road finding potential listings in Airbnb can become quite tedious. Is it possible to integrate a given route with nearby Airbnb listings?

Best Answer

Unfortunately, no. Airbnb doesn't offer that kind of functionality on their site, but the bigger issue is that they won't allow anyone else to do it either.

Why isn't it possible? The reason is that AirBnb is keeping their system tightly closed as isn't providing an "API", which is what other websites need to be able to work with AirBnb to develop websites that work with their data. For some period of time, they did share their data with HipMunk, but they no longer are. HipMunk now uses HomeAway data instead of AirBnb.

So there are websites such as http://roadnow.com/ that will let you find hotels along a particular route (using data from TripAdvisor), but for now it isn't possible to do that sort of thing for routes with AirBnb.

As far as possible alternatives, HomeAway (a similar site to AirBnb) does offer an API (see http://www.homeaway.com/platform/developers.html). But so far no one that I know of has used it to create a tool that lets you find properties along a route.

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How do I embed a listing on Airbnb?

Embed your listing on your website

Go to Listings and select the one you want to share.

Click Preview listing and then click Share.

Go to Embed and click Copy HTML.

Paste the listing HTML code into your website.

Can I link my website to Airbnb?

you can share or embed the listing on your websites.

How do I add an Airbnb calendar to my website?

Go to your dashboard > Listings and select a listing. Go to Pricing and availability > Calendar sync. Click Export Calendar. Copy the Airbnb calendar link/URL.

Can I have multiple listings on Airbnb?

You can list multiple rooms at one location by creating a separate listing for each space you have available. Each room will have its own calendar and listing page that should accurately reflect the number of beds and amenities, as well as what space will be shared with others.

How to EMBED your AIRBNB LISTING on Your Website in Less than 30 SECONDS

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