We have created a tool that enables Hosts to create a Parking Map for their Host location using a Google satellite image of their property. Our tool allows Hosts to annotate the satellite image with key locations, such as places to check-in, preferred routes on premises, and parking spaces.
If you haven't created a Parking Map, when you log into your Hosting account, you will be prompted with the opportunity at the top of the page.
Locate the Parking Map Tool
You can access the Parking Map Tool by logging into your Host Dashboard and navigating to your Host Profile.
Then open the Parking Map Tool from either 1) the Make the Most of your Profile section in the right column at the top, or 2) at the bottom of the Parking & Arrival section down the page.
IMPORTANT: The Parking Map Tool will open in a second browser tab. After you have created your Parking Map and downloaded it to your device, you can close this second browser tab and finish by uploading your new map using the original browser tab.
Using the Parking Map Tool
The Parking Map Tool opens your Host Location address in Google Maps satellite mode.
Video Tutorial & Sample Parking Map
You can view a video tutorial and sample parking map by clicking the links at the bottom of the Instructions panel in the Parking Map Tool.
Understanding the Tools
Location - If you need to adjust the location of the Satellite map to something other than the address linked to your Host Profile, you can enter a new address here. You can click and drag to position the map.
Zoom & Type - Zoom the map in and out while working with the annotation tools or to capture the best finished content. You can also choose between the satellite view or Google Map's default map type.
Instructions - Follow these instructions to create the best Parking Map for your Host Location.
Annotation Tools - Use these tools to make annotations for your Check-in & Parking areas, routes to follow, and places not to block. There is also a Label tool to apply custom labels on your property.
Stepped Undo & Export - Use the back and forward arrows to step through your annotations to undo or redo. When you are finished making annotations to your Parking Map, click the Preview & Export button.
Preview & Export
When you click the Preview & Export button, the map will become dark and a message will appear at the top: Drag to select the area to export.
Click and drag a box over the area you want for your Parking Map. You can drag the box can be over annotation, icons, and instruction overlays as they will not be captured or display on your Parking Map.
Reset your Selection Box: If you need to reset your selection box, click the Cancel button at the bottom of the box. Then click the Preview & Export button at the top right to restart the selection process.
Once you have selected the area for your Parking Map, click the Capture button at the bottom.
Preview your finished Parking Map in the window that pops up. Then click the Download button. This will download your finished Parking Map to the Downloads folder set in your web Browser.
To Continue editing the Parking Map, click the Cancel button.
Upload your Parking Map
IMPORTANT - Finished editing? Once you download your new Parking Map, you can close out the browser tab that housed the Parking Map Tool. Your original browser tab with your Host Profile will still be open. Click on that browser tab to finish the Parking Map creation process.
Click on the Edit button at the top right of the Parking & Arrival section of your Host Profile.
In the window that pops up, scroll down to the Parking Map section and click the Browse button.
Shortcut: You can drag your Parking Map photo onto this section of your screen to automatically upload it.
Locate and choose the Parking Map file that was saved into your Downloads folder. The file name will begin with "host-". Then click the Open button at the bottom of the window.
Your Parking Map will be displayed. Click the Save button to save your changes.
Members View
After you create, export, and upload your new Parking Map, member will be able to view it on your public Host Profile.
Delete & Replace
If you have already created a Parking Map and want to create a new or updated one, please delete the existing map first. Then you will be able to follow the instructions above to create a new Parking Map.
To delete an existing Parking Map, log into your Host Dashboard and navigate to the Parking & Arrival section of your Host Profile. Click the Edit button at the top right.
Scroll to the Parking Map section of the pop up window and click the red Remove button below the existing Parking Map.
The existing Parking Map will disappear and you will now see the Browse button in its place. Click the Save button at the bottom to save your profile without a Parking Map.
Restart the instructions above to create a new Parking Map.