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Scheduling made easy
Smart
Our SmartStay technology is designed to account for seasonality and local events in each region, and it adapts to owner preferences over time.
Fair
Every owner has equitable access to their home throughout the year, with multiple opportunities to book holiday and peak season stays.
Flexible
See available dates and book stays in real time, from 2 days to 2 years in advance. View and modify booked stays easily.
Time in your home
What you get for your share
| 1/8 Share | 1/4 Share | 1/2 Share | |
| Advance stays | 6 | 12 | 24 |
| Short-notice stays | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Max stay length | 14 nights | 28 nights | 42 nights |
On average, owners enjoy 5-6 stays at their home per year, depending on their personal travel preferences. Ultimately, you decide what dates are most important to you, and your usage may vary from year to year.
As an owner of a 1/8 share, you will have access to 1/8 of the total time available, and you can hold up to 6 stays at a time. Booked stays can be easily modified if your plans change. Once your next stay is within 30 days, it no longer counts toward your bookings, and you can schedule another stay.
Looking for even more calendar flexibility for a fraction of the cost? A 1/4 share could be the best option for you.
Fair booking, year-round
Sun & Ski Guarantee
No need to worry about losing out on the best dates. Our Sun & Ski Guarantee™ ensures all owners have the opportunity to book stays in their homes during peak seasons, the most desirable and highest-demand times of year. Create lasting memories during the times that matter to you most, year after year.
How peak seasons work- Peak season stays count toward your advance stays.
- Owners of 1/8 share have the opportunity to book up to two separate stays (up to 7 nights) or one continuous stay (up to 14 nights) across two booking windows.
- You have the opportunity to secure up to one stay when the peak calendar opens up, then add more dates later on.
- Staggered booking windows ensure every owner has the opportunity to book at least one stay in peak season, with the ability to add on additional time ~1 year out (based on availability).
(Second) home for the holidays
You’re guaranteed the option to book one “special date” at a time per share — these include major federal holidays, like Thanksgiving and Christmas, and local travel-worthy events, customized for each home. Within 30 days of your special date stay, you have the opportunity to book a new special date. Our 24-month calendar prevents any one share owner from locking in the same holiday year after year, so you always have an opportunity to get the date that’s most important to you.
Want the same special date every year, or more peak season time? Owning a 1/4 share gives you more calendar flexibility at a fraction of the cost.
How special dates work- Special dates are included in your advance stays and require a 3-night minimum stay.
- Every owner has an opportunity to book one special date at a time per share.
- If a special date is 30 days away and hasn’t been booked, you are free to book it, even if you have other special dates on the calendar.
SmartStay scheduling basics
Smart, fair and flexible – at your fingertips. See SmartStay in action, in the Pacaso app.
Flexible booking
Sometimes, plans change. Here’s what you need to know about changing your stay or booking consecutive stays.
Modifying an existing stay:
If you would like to change the dates of a stay you’ve booked and the dates are available, you can modify your stay in the Pacaso app. If a stay is within 48 hours of arrival, your Pacaso Home Manager can adjust your stay duration.
Back-to-back stays:
To ensure ongoing access for all owners, the period between your arrival date and your prior departure must be equal to or greater than the number of nights of your last stay.
Canceling a stay:
We want to maximize the amount of dates available for booking, so last-minute cancellations are discouraged. Up to 31 days prior to arrival, you can cancel your stay without concern.
Cancellations made less than 30 days before your arrival are allowed twice over a 12-month rolling period, with additional late cancellations resulting in penalties. All cancellations trigger a notification to the other owners alerting them to the newly available dates.
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Scheduling FAQs
How much time can I expect in my home?
On average, owners stay at their homes 6-7 times per year, depending on their personal travel preferences. Ultimately, you decide what dates are most important to you, and your usage may vary from year to year.
How do short-notice stays work?
Short-notice stays give owners more flexibility to book time in their homes without having to plan far in advance. Open dates in the Pacaso app can be booked as short-notice stays 2-30 days ahead of your arrival date. Short-notice stays do not count toward an owner’s advance stay count (6 advance stays per share of ownership). (Note: For homes with unsold shares, the short-notice booking window is 2-7 days ahead of the arrival date.)
Do owners have a priority rank order for scheduling?
No, owners schedule their stays based on real-time availability; there is no set ranking order to select dates. This gives all owners equal access to dates important to them, regardless of when they purchased their home.
Can I book back-to-back stays?
No. To ensure ongoing access for all owners, the period between your arrival date and your prior departure must be equal to or greater than the number of nights of your last stay.