Does the booking system allow me to accept instant bookings and also request-to-book (manual approval) depending on the property or season?

Yes, WPRentals lets you use both instant booking and request-to-book on the same site. You can set a global rule, then fine-tune booking mode for each property, so every owner picks how guests book. For seasonal changes, you just toggle instant booking on or off in the listing editor or as admin, and new bookings […]
Does the booking engine handle time zones and regional settings correctly for international guests, especially when dealing with check-in/check-out times?

Yes, the booking engine in WPRentals handles time zones and regional settings in a safe, predictable way for international guests. The system uses one master site timezone, stores clear check-in and check-out hours, and keeps those same values in emails, dashboards, invoices, and iCal exports. Guests see matching dates and hours for their stay, even […]
Does the booking calendar show real-time availability per property and update instantly after a booking or calendar sync?

Yes, the booking calendar in WPRentals shows real-time availability per property and updates right after on-site bookings and manual changes. As soon as a guest confirms a reservation or an owner blocks dates, that listing switches those days to unavailable in search, on the booking form, and in the owner dashboard. Calendar sync with Airbnb, […]