An “I’m flexible” option on your search dates so guests who do not have fixed plans can search by stay length and month instead of an exact date range, and still find something to book.
What it does #
Flexible Search adds an Airbnb-style “Exact dates / I’m flexible” toggle to the date picker in your property search (Explorer).
When a guest chooses I’m flexible, instead of pinning down exact check-in and check-out dates they pick:
- a stay length: Weekend stay, 1 week, 2 weeks, or 1 month
- a time frame: Anytime, or a specific month (for example Apr 2026, May 2026)
The search then matches real date ranges that fit. A row of suggested weeks appears below the search bar (for example “Jun 6-13”, “Jun 13-20”) so guests can pick a concrete range with one tap and keep exploring. The search bar label reads in plain language (“1 week in July”) until they choose a specific range, then it shows the exact dates so it is always clear what was searched.
This is especially helpful for smaller operators where exact-date searches too often come back empty and the guest leaves. Flexible Search turns a dead end into a list of real options.
How to turn it on #
1. Enable the module #
In the HomeRunner Toolkit Hub, switch on Flexible Search.
2. Choose your options #
Open the Flexible Search settings panel and set:
- Which stay-length chips to show (default: all four. Weekend, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month)
- How many months ahead to show in the month picker (6 to 24, default 12)
3. Save #
Every search bar on your site picks up the toggle automatically. There is nothing to add to individual pages.
Settings #
| Setting | What it controls |
|---|---|
| Stay-length chips | Which length options guests can pick (Weekend, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month) |
| Months ahead | How far into the future the month picker reaches |
Tips #
- Shared and bookmarked flexible-search links keep working. If a link points to a month that has already passed, it quietly falls back to “Anytime” so the guest still sees results.
- Dates are always shown in your property’s local time zone, so a guest browsing from another part of the world sees your local dates, not theirs.
- Pairs naturally with Searchbar Pro for the search experience and Lowest Rate Availability for surfacing what is actually open.