Short-notice stays: flexibility at your fingertips

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Pacaso’s Editorial Team
August 28, 2025
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Pacaso is known for delivering an effortless ownership experience for those seeking a second home with ease and flexibility. Owners may hold up to six advance stays at a time per 1/8 share owned, and advance stays can be booked up to two years in advance, allowing you to plan ahead for holidays, school vacations, and more.
But sometimes the best memories come from spur-of-the-moment plans — a surprise long weekend, an unexpected day off, or a simple urge to escape. And other times, you just want to linger a little longer. With Pacaso, owners can not only book last-minute getaways but also easily extend their stays, giving you more time to relax, recharge, and enjoy your home away from home.

What are short-notice stays?

Short-notice stays refer to bookings that are made within 2 to 30 days of arrival, depending on the home.* Best of all, these bookings don’t count toward an owner’s advance stays, giving you even more time to enjoy your second home.

How it works

Booking a new short-notice stay

The Pacaso app shows availability in real time, making it easy to find and book dates in the short-notice window. 

Extending your trip

Already have a stay booked? If the days before or after your reservation are available in the short-notice window, you can add them on at no additional cost, giving you more time to enjoy your home away from home.With Pacaso’s SmartStay system, flexibility is always just a tap away, whether you’re planning a last-minute getaway or simply not ready to head home.

From our owners

“I think the ability to look far to the future but also have the flexibility for last-minute stays is really awesome with the app, because it enables you to make the most of the time you have and really enjoy the property.”— Dan, Pacaso owner “I think the app is super easy to use, and I can just look and see what’s available and we plan our trips around it.”— Elizabeth, Pacaso owner “The app is so ridiculously easy. You can do your scheduling, you can cancel and change — it’s really flexible, and if there are extra nights, you can just book it on the spot.”— Gayle, Pacaso ownerThis flexibility reflects Pacaso’s commitment to redefining second home ownership by creating an experience that’s effortless and designed with owners in mind.Plan your next getaway today and make the most of every moment in your Pacaso home.*For homes with unsold shares, the short-notice booking window is 2 to 7 days.

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