Synchronised Fields (Core Compatibility)
Category | Status | Details |
Photos | ✔ Synced |
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Descriptions | ✔ Synced (English only) | Priority order → Custom EN-US → Custom EN-UK → Predefined EN-US |
Property characteristics & amenities | ⚠ Partially synced | Mandatory Marriott amenities appear even if disabled in VRMS |
Surroundings & distances | ⚠ Partially synced |
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Bedroom distribution | ✔ Recommended (not mandatory) | Strongly advised for quality scoring |
Property type | ✔ Mapped automatically | See mapping table below |
Property Type Mapping
Avantio Type | Sent to Marriott As |
Apartment / Aparthotel / Rent-by-room / Studio | Apartment |
Villa / Chalet / Country House / Mobile Home / Trullo / Farm Stay | House |
Cottage | Cottage |
Bungalow | Bungalow |
Condominium | Condo |
Townhouse | Townhouse |
Garage / Hotel / Studio | ❌ Not compatible |
Extras & Services Compatibility
Status | Extras / Notes |
✔ Supported | Heating, AC, parking, extra beds, heated pool, linen, towels, internet, pets, final cleaning, security deposit, baby crib, late check-in, tourist tax*, high-chair, disinfection extras |
❌ Not calculated by Marriott | Price per occupant / price per night before arrival / billed per hour, kW, litre, m³ / limited-day configurations |
ℹ Displayed as text only | Optional extras or incompatible mandatory extras must be charged manually |
*Tourist tax limitation: Children pricing is not supported — tax is calculated per occupant only and must be collected by the property manager.
Synced as Text Only
These items appear in the listing but must be charged or processed manually:
Tourist tax
Incompatible extras (mandatory & optional)
Linen/towel frequency
Pool opening hours
Multi-season check-in times
Pet restrictions (weight, breed)
Youth-group restrictions
Registration/licence number
Occupancy Rules
Field | Supported | Notes |
Minimum stay | ✔ Synchronised | Marriott enforces min. 3 nights even if VRMS is lower |
Maximum stay | ✔ Synchronised |
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Check-in / Check-out days | ✔ Synchronised |
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Check-out time | ✔ Synchronised |
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Check-in times | ⚠ One season only | Multiple seasons sync as text only |
If the VRMS minimum stay is less than 3 nights, HVMB automatically increases it to 3 nights.
Pricing
Nightly rates + additional person supplement are synchronised
Discounts & supplements accepted (both % and fixed value)
Prices are sent without VAT — VAT selected during connection is added on top
Guest sees price separated between rental value + tax breakdown
Full compatibility chart available (new table in progress, will be added once done)
Payments & Cancellation Policies
Field | Behaviour |
Payments | Managed by Marriott to the selected cancellation policy - Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy Help & FAQs |
Cancellation policies | Must be one of Marriott’s predefined options |
Security deposit | Collected by Marriott |
Booking payment display | Divided into 2 parts → Marriott charge + manager-charged extras |
We recommend informing guests about the second payment stage, as text-based charges may go unnoticed.
Booking Behaviour
Function | Status | Notes |
Bookings | ✔ Synchronised | As instant bookings |
Enquiries | ❌ Not synchronised | Sent by email |
Bookings modifications | ❌ Not synchronised | Guest must cancel + rebook |
Bookings cancellations | ✔ Synchronised |
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Additional Information & Constraints
Topic | Details |
Shared Marriott account with multiple VRMS accounts | Possible if using the same HMCID |
Multi-unit listings | Shown as a single listing → one booking per availability window |
Bathroom synchronisation | Bath + shower bathrooms are combined; toilets always display as 0.5 |