Managing arrivals across multiple short-term rentals is a daily balancing act: you want a smooth guest experience, but you also need control, security, and fewer operational headaches. That’s why Chekin now integrates with Valnes, bringing smart-lock access into the same workflow you already use for online check-in, guest communication, and compliance tasks.
With this new integration, you can centralize remote access delivery and reduce on-site key handovers—without sacrificing visibility or control.
Valnes + Chekin: what the integration enables
The Valnes integration is built inside Chekin’s Remote Access tool. Once connected, you can manage locks and access delivery from one place—so arrivals become predictable, repeatable, and scalable.
Key capabilities at a glance
- Connect your Valnes account in Chekin and manage access from your dashboard.
- Assign doors to properties and choose how guests can open them (code, link, or both).
- Share access via GuestApp and/or email, based on the rules you choose.
- Control access windows with defined opening periods (so access is valid only when it should be).
- Automate key generation ahead of check-in while keeping sharing conditional and secure.
Why Valnes matters for short-term rental operators
Remote access isn’t just a “nice-to-have.” For property managers, it’s an operational lever that impacts costs, guest satisfaction, and team workload.
Operational benefits you’ll notice quickly
1) Fewer in-person handovers (and fewer late-night calls)
When guests can access the property through a clear digital flow, your team spends less time coordinating arrivals and troubleshooting instructions.
2) More consistency across your portfolio
If you manage multiple units, standardization is everything. This integration helps you apply the same access logic across properties—so processes don’t get lost in messages, spreadsheets, or individual staff habits.
3) Better guest experience at arrival
Guests receive access details through familiar channels (GuestApp or email), with clear instructions and timing—reducing confusion right when it matters most.
How access delivery works with Valnes in Chekin
Chekin gives you two important layers of control: when keys are generated and when keys are shared. That distinction is crucial for both security and smooth operations.
Key generation vs. key sharing (simple explanation)
- Key generation: Chekin can create access credentials in advance (for example, days before check-in).
- Key sharing: You decide exactly when the guest receives those credentials—based on timing and/or completion of registration steps.
This means you can prepare access early for operational stability, while still sharing it only when your conditions are met.
Configure Valnes access the way your operation needs
A strong remote-access setup isn’t one-size-fits-all. With Chekin, you can tailor the experience for different property types, risk levels, and workflows.
Set an opening period (real access validity)
Define the window during which the guest can actually use the access (aligned with your check-in/check-out policies). This is the foundation of secure access control.
Choose where keys appear
- Show keys in GuestApp after online check-in completion (recommended for a seamless experience).
- Or keep keys off GuestApp and share via your preferred channel, if your process requires it.
Add sharing conditions that match your security rules
You can share access:
- At booking creation, or a set time before arrival (e.g., 72h / 48h / 24h)
- Only after lead guest registration
- Only after all guests are registered
For many managers, this is the sweet spot: frictionless arrivals with a security-first release of access.
Practical use cases for property managers
Multi-unit operations with rotating teams
Standardize how every door is handled, reduce manual coordination, and make arrivals less dependent on who is on shift.
Late arrivals and self check-in properties
Deliver access automatically at the right time, with instructions that reduce “how do I get in?” messages.
Properties where guest data must be collected before entry
If your process requires registration or verification steps, you can tie access sharing to those milestones—so operations and compliance stay aligned.
Conclusion
The Valnes integration brings smart-lock access into Chekin’s broader guest journey: from online check-in to access delivery and on-site arrival. For vacation rental and hotel managers, it means less manual work, more consistent operations, and a guest experience that feels modern and effortless—while keeping control over when and how access is shared.
If you’re aiming to scale without adding complexity, this is exactly the kind of automation that frees up time without compromising standards.
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