The Vacation Calendar vs SharedNest

The Vacation Calendar is the ultimate app for those who own a vacation home and want to enjoy it with family and friends. Whether it’s a beach house, cabin, or ski chalet, our app helps you stay organized, informed, and connected—all in one place. Coordinate schedules, share memories, and manage your property with ease—no more endless emails, texts, or confusion. Key Features: Shared Calendar: View and book stays, see when others are visiting, and coordinate without conflicts. Each user can only manage their own trips—no overlaps, no surprises. Request System: Let family and friends request to join existing trips or book available dates—with optional approval to keep you in control. House Bulletin Board Keep important info—rules, contacts, Wi-Fi details, and instructions—in one easy-to-find location. Photo Albums Upload, organize, and share memories with everyone who uses the home. House Blog Post updates, tell stories, and let others comment and react to shared vacation experiences. Local Guide Highlight the best nearby restaurants, shops, activities, and hidden gems—with ratings and reviews from your group. Guest Book Capture who stayed, when, and what they loved—complete with photos and notes. Food & Shopping Lists Track what’s in the house and what’s needed to avoid double-buying and reduce waste. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thevacationcalendar.com/privacy-policy

SharedNest is the easiest way for families and co-owners to coordinate stay sat shared vacation homes, cabins, and beach houses. No more group chats, spreadsheets, or double bookings. SharedNest gives every member a clear view of who's staying where and when — so everyone can plan with confidence. CALENDAR AT A GLANCE See availability across all your properties on a color-coded calendar. Green means open, yellow means partially booked, red means full. Tap any date to start a booking instantly. BOOK YOUR STAY Pick your check-in and check-out dates, then choose individual rooms — or toggle Exclusive mode to reserve the entire property. SharedNest prevents conflicts automatically, so you'll never arrive to find someone already there. MANAGE MULTIPLE PROPERTIES Browse all your shared properties with photos, room details, guest capacity, and addresses. Each property has its own check-in and check-out instructions so every guest knows the house rules. YOUR BOOKINGS, ORGANIZED View upcoming, past, and cancelled bookings in one place. Each booking shows the property, dates, rooms, and who booked it. Cancel upcoming stays with a tap — cancelled bookings are kept for your records. INVITE-ONLY NEST SharedNest is private by design. Only people invited by an admin can join your nest. Admins manage members, assign roles, and control access — no strangers, no sign-up spam. ADMIN TOOLS Admins can add and edit properties, manage rooms and photos, invite or remove members, and cancel any booking. Regular members can book stays and view properties without the complexity. BUILT FOR FAMILIES SharedNest was designed for the way families actually share homes — with warmth, simplicity, and trust. No subscriptions, no ads, no corporate dashboards. Just a calm, beautiful app that helps you enjoy your shared spaces together. KEY FEATURES • Color-coded availability calendar • Exclusive or shared room bookings • Multiple property support with photos • Room-level availability tracking • Check-in and check-out instructions per property • Invite-only member management with admin roles • Booking history and cancellation tracking • Push notifications for booking updates • Secure email-based authentication • Password reset flow