DirectBookings
For short-term rental hosts

Your property.
Your booking website.

A direct booking website with payments, calendar sync, guest agreements, and automated check-in. Set up in 15 minutes. $9/month.

No credit card required ยท Cancel anytime

$0
booking fees
15 min
setup time
$9
/month flat
100%
your revenue

What you get

Everything a short-term rental host needs to accept direct bookings โ€” website, payments, agreements, and automation.

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Branded booking website

A professional booking site with your own domain. SEO-optimized pages that rank on Google and get recommended by AI search engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity.

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Direct payments via Stripe

Accept credit cards directly. No platform commission โ€” money goes straight to your Stripe account.

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Calendar sync with Airbnb & VRBO

Hourly iCal sync keeps your availability up to date across all platforms. Keep your Airbnb listings โ€” add direct bookings on top.

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Pre-signed rental agreements

Guests sign a binding rental agreement before check-in โ€” No Tenancy Rights clause, overstay fees, and clear liability terms.

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Online check-in flow

Collect guest contact info, rental agreement signature, ID documents, and custom waivers โ€” all before guests receive access credentials.

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Custom waivers & e-signatures

Create legal waivers guests must sign before check-in. Property damage, pool, pet โ€” fully customizable.

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Automated guest messaging

Timed emails at every stage โ€” booking confirmation, pre-arrival, check-in day, mid-stay, checkout reminders, and review requests.

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Fully automated guest flow

Guest books โ†’ confirmation email โ†’ check-in link โ†’ waivers signed โ†’ access info sent. Zero manual work.

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SEO & AI search optimized

Rich metadata, JSON-LD structured data, and semantic HTML โ€” so Google, ChatGPT, and Perplexity can find and recommend your property.

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Guest reviews & social proof

Collect and display reviews on your site. Build trust and increase direct bookings.

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Booking management dashboard

View all bookings, guest details, and check-in status from one central admin panel.

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Embeddable booking calendar

Already have a website? Drop a single snippet onto any Squarespace, Wix, or WordPress page. Guests book directly without leaving your site.

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Dynamic pricing (PriceLabs)

Connect PriceLabs to automatically optimize your nightly rates based on demand, seasonality, and market data. Rates push to your site in real-time.

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Guest screening (Truvi)

Automated identity verification and background checks before check-in. Protect your property from problematic guests.

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Clear guest responsibility before check-in

Every guest signs a binding rental agreement and liability waivers before receiving access credentials. Stronger documentation if something goes wrong.

No Tenancy Rights Clause

Guests sign a binding agreement acknowledging this is a transient license โ€” not a lease. Clear guest responsibility documented before they get keys.

Overstay Fee Enforcement

Set a daily penalty written directly into the rental agreement. If a guest refuses to leave, you have a pre-signed contract with specific terms.

Trespass, Not Eviction

Because no tenancy is created, a holdover guest is a trespasser. You can call law enforcement without a court order.

IP + Timestamp Evidence

Every signature is captured with IP address, timestamp, and full document snapshot โ€” admissible documentation if you ever need it.

Automated from booking to checkout

Once a guest books, the rest happens automatically โ€” confirmation, check-in, waivers, access info.

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Guest books & pays

Payment goes directly to your Stripe account. Confirmation email sent instantly.

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48h before arrival

Automatic check-in email with a link to complete pre-arrival formalities.

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Guest signs rental agreement

Auto-generated rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause โ€” signed digitally with IP + timestamp.

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Guest contact & ID collected

Guest name, email, and optionally passport or national ID โ€” all captured automatically before they get access.

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Access info delivered

Door codes, WiFi password, and house rules sent automatically after all steps are complete.

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After checkout

Review request sent. Calendar syncs back to Airbnb & VRBO within the hour.

How it works

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Build your site

Add photos, rates, policies, and connect your custom domain. Takes about 15 minutes.

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Set up agreements

Create rental agreements, waivers, set your overstay fee, and configure the online check-in flow.

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Start earning directly

Share your link. Guests book, sign waivers, and pay โ€” money goes straight to you.

Pricing

No booking fees. No percentage cuts. Cancel anytime.

Starter

For hosts getting started

$9/month

1 property & website

Direct booking website
Unlimited bookings
iCal sync with Airbnb & VRBO
Stripe payments
Online check-in flow
Custom waivers & e-signatures
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Most Popular

Growth

For real hosts with multiple properties

$29/month

Up to 5 properties & websites

Everything in Starter
Up to 5 properties
5 booking websites
5 custom domains
Dedicated support
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Pro

For operators & mini-PMS users

$79/month

Up to 10 properties & websites

Everything in Growth
Up to 10 properties
10 booking websites
10 custom domains
Early access to new features
Dedicated onboarding
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All plans include a 5-day free trial ยท No credit card required ยท Cancel anytime

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep my Airbnb & VRBO listings?
Absolutely. Most hosts use DirectBookings alongside Airbnb and VRBO. Calendar sync runs every hour so availability stays in sync across all platforms โ€” zero double bookings. Direct repeat guests to your own site to skip the fees.
How is this different from Guesty, Hostaway, or other PMS tools?
Traditional PMS tools charge $20-100+/month and often take a percentage of each booking. DirectBookings is $9/month flat with no booking fees. Plus you get pre-signed rental agreements, liability waivers, and holdover documentation that PMS tools don't offer.
What gets automated?
Confirmation emails, check-in links 48 hours before arrival, waiver signing, access info delivery, automated guest messaging throughout their stay, and calendar sync โ€” all run automatically without you lifting a finger.
Are the waivers and rental agreement legally binding?
Yes. Electronic signatures are legally binding under the ESIGN Act and UETA. We capture timestamps, IP addresses, and full document snapshots for legal compliance.
What if a guest refuses to leave after checkout?
Your rental agreement includes a No Tenancy Rights clause. Guests acknowledge this is a transient license, not a lease. A holdover guest is legally a trespasser, not a tenant โ€” you can contact law enforcement directly.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes. Connect any custom domain (e.g., lakecabin.com) to your booking site. We handle SSL certificates and DNS configuration.
Is there a free trial?
Yes โ€” 5 days free, no credit card required. Build your site, set up waivers, and test the full check-in flow before paying anything.
How do travelers find my vacation rental website?
Your DirectBookings site is built to be discovered through multiple channels: Google search (via structured data, meta tags, and automatic sitemap submission), AI assistants like ChatGPT and Perplexity (via your Area Guide and FAQ pages), local content (travelers searching for things to do in your area find your site), and partner links from local businesses. Every channel is built in automatically โ€” no plugins or extra setup needed.

Ready to try it?

Set up your booking website in 15 minutes. See if it works for your property.

Try free for 5 days

No credit card required ยท Cancel anytime

DirectBookings โ€” Direct Booking Website Builder for Short-Term Rentals