Automatic calendar blocking after long stays for deep cleaning

Problem statement

• After stays of 6+ nights, hosts need a deep cleaning day that guests cannot book
• Hospitable's Preparation time only blocks 1–2 days after every reservation, not just long stays
• There's no way to set different blocking rules based on stay length
• Manual blocking risks missing the booking window, leaving the property overbooked

Current workaround

• Manually blocking the calendar after check-out for long stays
• This is unreliable because hosts may miss the booking notification and guests can book the cleaning day

Impact

• Risk of overbooking the deep cleaning day
• Deep cleaning becomes impossible due to time limitations
• Operational stress from having to monitor every booking in real-time

Proposed solution

• Add an option to automatically block 1 day after check-out only for reservations of 6 nights or longer
• This would apply only to long stays, leaving shorter stays unaffected

Unlock

• Hosts would be able to guarantee a deep cleaning day after long stays without manual intervention
• No risk of guests booking the cleaning day
• Peace of mind and reliable operations