Understanding the Hierarchy
LodgeKit uses a two-level system: unit types and units. Think of unit types as categories and units as individual bookable items within each category. This structure makes it easy to manage rates, filter availability, and report on performance.
A unit type is like a product on a menu (e.g. "Standard Cabin"). A unit is a specific instance of that product (e.g. "Cabin 4"). The type defines the rate; the unit is what gets booked.
What Are Unit Types?
A unit type defines a category of accommodation. It holds the base rate, optional weekly and monthly rates, maximum capacity, and a description. When you change the rate on a unit type, all units of that type inherit the new rate automatically. Common unit types include Studio, One-Bedroom, Two-Bedroom, Powered Site, and Unpowered Site.
What Are Units?
A unit is an individual bookable space, listing, site, apartment, or room. Each unit belongs to exactly one unit type. Units have a unique number or name (e.g. "Cabin 4" or "Site 12"), an optional floor number, and internal notes. When a guest makes a booking, they book a specific unit - not a unit type.
When to Create Each
Create a new unit type when you have a distinct category of accommodation with its own rate - for example, "Ensuite Cabin" vs "Basic Cabin". Create individual units for every bookable item on your property. If you have 10 cabins that are all the same, create one unit type and 10 units under it.
Start simple. You can always split unit types later if your pricing becomes more granular. Many properties start with just 2-3 unit types.
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