Departure Buffer Days

Last Update: April 20, 2026

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Overview

Departure buffer days are designated periods automatically padded to the end of a reservation. These are often used for cleaning, routine maintenance, or preparing for the arrival of the next guest. Buffer days are configured within a unit's settings and can help you ensure a smooth transition between guests. Once added to a booked reservation, buffer days may be managed from the grid or in a reservation's details page.

Manage Unit Settings for Buffer Days

The automatic application of departure buffer days is managed in a unit's settings, as seen below. The default setting is 0. Simply increase or decrease the number of days as needed. 

1. Go to Units > Settings > click on a unit to open it
2. You will be taken to the unit's General tab, scroll down to Departure Buffer Days
3. Enter the number of days to be automatically applied to the end of reservations on this unit
4. Save
   

You now have the set number of days automatically applied to all reservations on this unit.

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Manage Reservation Buffer Days

On the reservation grid, buffer days display as a white block with thin, blue diagonal stripes.

From the Grid:

1. Find the reservation on the grid and right-click on it.
2. Select "Change departure buffer days".
   
3. In the Update Departure Buffer Days pop-up, enter 0 to remove the buffer or adjust as needed.
   
4. Click Update to save your change.

From the Reservation's Details Page:

1. Open a reservation and go to the Units tab.
2. Click on a unit's Options dropdown to select "Change departure buffer days".
3. In the Update Departure Buffer Days pop-up, enter 0 to remove the buffer or adjust as needed.
4. Click Update to save your changes.

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