Guest Picker Configuration

Extra Guest option can support max Extra Guests if you use the Advanced Guest selector.

To enable Advanced Guest selector, follow these steps:

• Go to: Theme Options > Booking Configuration > Guest Selector Settings
• Enable Advanced Guest Picker:
  Set to “Yes” to allow users to select the number of adults, children, or infants separately.
  Important: If disabled, the maximum guest value will not be considered.
• Enable “Vacation Rental” option.
• Enable “Show the Guest Dropdown in Submission Form”:
  Set this to Yes so that the guest dropdown appears in the submission form.

Guest Options Configuration in Submission Form

To enable extra guest fields for submission:

• Go to: Theme Options > Add Listing Page & Payment Settings -> Listing Submit Page
• Select the fields you want to enable:
  • “Do not consider Children as Guests”
    If ticked, children (ages 2-12) will not be counted as guests. Unlimited children will be allowed in the booking form.
  • “Maximum Extra Guests Above Capacity”
    This field sets the maximum number of extra guests allowed beyond the default capacity.

The following fields will appear in the submission form:

• Guest No (Mandatory):
  Select the maximum number of guests allowed for the property.

Optional – work with Children (Ages 2-12) Will Not Be Charged:

• If ticked, children will not be counted as guests.
• The booking form will allow unlimited children.

• Enable Allow Guests Above Capacity?
  Tick this option to allow extra guests. If enabled, specify the maximum number of extra guests allowed. The booking form will show the default guest number plus extra guests.

Charge for Extra Guest

If you enable the “Allow Guests Above Capacity?” option, you can configure the extra guest charge:

• Go to: My Listings > Edit Listing > Price Section > Price Per Night
• Configure Extra Price Per Guest:
  Set the price per night for guests exceeding the default maximum capacity.

• Optional: Configure a custom extra price for specific periods in the Price Adjustments section.

Example:

In the Description section, the guest number is set to 4 guests, we allow extra guests and the Maximum extra guests above capacity is set to 2.

In the Price section, we set the Price per Night to $100 and the Extra Price per guest per night to $50

This means that the property allows 6 guests in total.  The price per night will apply for 4 guests and for the 2 extra guests the Extra price will apply

Result:
The property allows a total of 6 guests (4 base + 2 extra).
The price per night will be $100 for the 4 base guests, and $50 per extra guest, so the total will be $200 per night for 6 guests.

Search Behavior for Guests

• The Guest Dropdown in the search form considers only the default maximum guest number set in the Description section of the property.
• The search will return properties with a guest number equal to or greater than the value selected in the dropdown.
• Note: The dropdown does not account for extra guests.

Workaround to Include Guests + Extra Guests in Search

To include both base and extra guests in search results, you can create a custom field:

Option A: Dropdown Field

• Create a dropdown for users to select the total number of guests (base + extra).
• Example: Options: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, etc.
• The dropdown value represents the total guest capacity (base + extra).

Option B: Number Field

• Add a number input field where users can enter the total number of guests (base + extra).
• This method allows more flexibility, letting users search for properties with conditions like “greater than or equal to” or “less than or equal to.”

How to create the field and manage it 

Create a Custom Field:

• Follow the guide to create a custom field for guests:
  Property Custom Fields Guide

Update Property Listings:

• Fill the custom field for each property to include the total guest capacity (base + extra).
• Ensure the field is saved during property submission.
  Guide to Manage Submit Form Fields

Add Custom Field to Search:

• Use the custom field in your search form (supported in Search Types 3, 4, 5, and Half Map).
  Search Setup Guide