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Websites we launched in 2026
Direct booking sites built for hosts and property managers who are done paying platform fees.
our tech stack
The tools we trust to power every direct booking website we build.
Client Story
What hosts say about their direct booking website
Feedback from a Host we built a direct booking site for.
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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.
Why Short-Term Rental Hosts Are Building Direct Booking Websites
Direct booking solves:
The Process
How your direct booking website works
From first visit to confirmed booking, here is exactly what happens and why it works so well for serious hosts.
Guest visits your website
They find you through Google, social media or a referral and land on a premium branded page that earns trust before they even scroll.
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Guest selects their dates
They browse your availability calendar, pick check-in and check-out dates and see the exact price. No platform fees, no confusion.
02
Submits their request
The guest fills in their details through a clean booking form. Name, contact, special requests, everything in one place.
03
Completes verification
Your guest verifies their identity through a secure system built into the booking flow, before a single payment is processed.
04
Payment is processed
Secure checkout via Stripe, PayPal, Paystack or Flutterwave. The money lands directly in your account, not a platform's wallet.
05
Booking confirmed
Your guest gets an instant confirmation email. Your calendar syncs across all platforms. You are in full control from start to finish.
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We take on a limited number of projects each month to ensure quality. Currently accepting October/November builds.
Build your direct booking website
Tell us what you need. We will calculate your exact investment and send it straight to our team for review.
Estimate
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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
Designed for every device
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 two installments
Upfront Investment
70% of your quoted price to start your build. This reserves your slot, covers design, development, and all integrations. Paid before we begin.
Final Payment
30% due after your site is complete, approved by you, and launched live. No final payment until you are fully satisfied.
What Affects Your Price
What goes into your price
Your website is built around what you actually need. No fixed packages, no paying for features you will never use.
- A simple 3-page site costs less than a full 10+ page build
- 1 property is the starting point. The more you list, the more the scope scales
- Connecting to your existing PMS is simpler than building a custom engine from scratch
- Already have Domain & Hosting? Nothing extra. Need them? We handle the setup
- Bring your own logo and colors, or let us design your brand identity
- Bank transfer setup is straightforward. Card processing requires extra integration work
- Only four features carry a separate fee: rental agreements, guest verification, Google Business setup, and blog setup.
- Calendar sync, guest reviews, automated messages, AI search visibility, SEO strategy, and host guide access are all free when selected.
How it works
Build your quote above. Select what you need and what you already have. The calculator handles the rest.
- We review it. Every quote is checked by our team within 24 hours. If something needs adjusting, we will let you know before anything is finalized.
- Pay to start. Once approved, a deposit reserves your build slot. The balance is due only after your site is complete and you have approved it.
- Go live. We launch your site and hand over full ownership. No platform fees, no middleman.
- After launch, you can manage the site yourself or have us handle updates, security, and changes monthly. This is completely separate from your build price and you can decide later.
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FAQ
Do I need a domain to own a direct booking website?
Yes you do. Every direct booking website built on wordpress 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 direct booking website for me?
No, we don’t resell hosting.
Instead, you pay the hosting company directly so the direct booking website stays fully under your ownership.
We handle the full setup, configuration, speed optimization, and security for you.
Will my direct booking 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 direct booking 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 direct booking website myself after it’s built?
Yes. You get free one year access to a guide app.
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.