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Every time a guest books through a platform, you lose a little bit of your profit and a lot of your control.
A direct booking website puts your short-term rental earnings back where they belong, gives you instant payments, builds repeat guests, and allows you to present your property the way you want not the way the platforms choose. This isn’t about abandoning OTAs like Airbnb or Vrbo. It’s about owning your business, strengthening your brand, and creating a booking experience that’s personal, trustworthy, and fully yours.
How your direct booking
website works
From first visit to confirmed booking, here is exactly what happens on your website and why it works so well for hosts who are serious about their business.
Ready to own your bookings?
Join hosts who stopped paying platform fees and started keeping what they earn.
Why Short-Term Rental Hosts Need a Direct Booking Website
- High commission fees now cuts deep into profits
- Booking slowdowns they can’t control
- Random suspensions that freeze income overnight
- Algorithm changes that make visibility unstable
- One platform holding 100 percent of their revenue
- It doesn’t replace Airbnb, Booking com, iTrip, Vrbo, etc.
- It gives you control, stability, and predictable profits.
- Strengthens your business.
Your direct booking website will include
- A clean, modern homepage
- Dedicated property pages
- Built-in booking engine
- “Instant Book” or “Request to Book” options
- Terms & Conditions
- High-quality photo gallery
- Secure payment checkout
- FAQ section for guest questions
- Calendar sync
- Policies & house rules
- Guest verification
- Contact and inquiry forms
- Reviews & social proof
Who a Direct Booking Website for Short-Term Rental Is Designed For
- Hosts who want to reduce dependence on OTAs
- Property owners who want to keep more of their earnings
- Investors or hosts managing multiple units
- Hosts who want long-term repeat business
- Anyone who wants payouts directly into their own bank account
- Hosts who want more control over cancellations, policies, and house rules
- Hosts expanding into new markets
Payment Structure
Your project is divided into three installments
Commitment Deposit
$150 (Standard) or $200 (Premium)
Refundable and applied toward your total project cost.
Development Installment
Paid after project scope and final pricing are confirmed.
This officially begins the build.
Final Balance
Paid upon completion and approval before launch.
We take on a limited number of projects each month to ensure quality. Currently accepting June/July builds.
Choose your perfect plan
Everything you need to drive direct bookings and stand out from the crowd
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Features
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| Core | ||
| Full website build | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom branding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Booking engine | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar sync across platforms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment integration (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Guest Experience | ||
| Guest review system | ✓ | ✓ |
| Guest verification | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rental agreement app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated guest communication | ✓ | ✓ |
| Host guide app – 1 year free access | ✓ | ✗ |
| Growth & Visibility | ||
| Google search visibility | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website updates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Visibility on Google Maps & local search | ✗ | ✓ |
| SEO updates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Social media promotion (2x a month) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Direct booking strategy & conversion | ✗ | ✓ |
| Google Business Profile set-up & optimization | ✗ | ✓ |
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Package Notes
Standard Package
- $400 - $650
- One-time payment
- Includes setup for up to 2 properties
- If more than 2 properties are required, an additional fee applies per extra property
- Website only, no ongoing management
Hosting & Domain Are Billed Separately
To ensure you maintain full ownership of your website, hosting and domain fees are paid directly to the provider. We assist with setup and configuration.
Premium Package
- One-time Setup Fee: $699 - $850
- Management and setup for up to 2 properties
- If more than 2 properties are required, an additional monthly or setup fee applies per extra property
- We build the website + manage + optimize
- Monthly Fee: $50 - $200
Hosting & Domain Are Billed Separately
To ensure you maintain full ownership of your website, hosting and domain fees are paid directly to the provider. We assist with setup and configuration.
FAQ
Do I need a domain to get started?
Yes you do. Every direct booking website needs its own domain (like yourvilla.com).
If you don’t have one yet, we guide you on choosing and purchasing it.
You will always own your domain, so you stay in full control of your brand.
Do you host the website for me?
No, we don’t resell hosting.
Instead, you pay the hosting company directly so the website stays fully under your ownership.
We handle the full setup, configuration, speed optimization, and security for you.
Will my website sync with my Airbnb or Vrbo calendar?
Yes.
We set up two-way calendar sync so your direct booking site updates instantly whenever someone books on Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, or TripAdvisor.
No double bookings, ever.
Do I have to stop using Airbnb if I get a direct booking site?
Not at all.
You keep using Airbnb and Vrbo, your website simply becomes a second source of bookings that saves you commission and increases repeat guests.
Platforms + Direct = More revenue, more control, less risk.
How do guests pay me?
Your website will have secure payment checkout (Stripe, Paystack, PayPal, Flutterwave, depending on your country).
Payments go directly to you, not to us.
You control payouts, refunds, and policies.
What if I have multiple properties?
Your website can support multiple units, each with:
- Its own gallery
- Rental details
- Pricing
- Booking calendar
- Policies
We will structure it like a professional property portfolio.
Can I update the website myself after it’s built?
Yes.
We design it so you can change photos, pricing, descriptions, and availability anytime, no tech experience needed.
And if you choose the Premium Package, we handle all updates for you.
What happens if Airbnb suspends my listing?
Your direct booking website keeps you visible, bookable, and profitable even if your OTA accounts face delays or suspensions.
That’s why every serious host now builds a direct channel.
What if I need extra features later?
Your website is scalable.
We can integrate:
- Blog
- Review widgets
- WhatsApp chat
- Add-on services
- Coupon codes
Anything you need as your business grows.