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Create your direct booking website today

Stop paying 15-20% OTA fees. Create a professional booking website in 15 minutes. Accept direct payments, sync with Airbnb & VRBO, protect yourself with legal waivers, and automate guest check-in.

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Why create a direct booking website?

Direct bookings now represent 50% of all online reservations. By 2030, direct channels will generate $409 billion in US bookings — more than OTAs.

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Save 15-20% on every booking

Airbnb and VRBO charge 15-20% commission per booking. On $3,000/month in bookings, that's $450-$600 you're giving away. Keep 100% minus Stripe's 2.9% + 30¢.

Live in 15 minutes

No technical skills needed. Add your property, upload photos, connect Stripe, sync your calendar, and publish. Most hosts are accepting bookings the same day.

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Works with Airbnb & VRBO

Keep your OTA listings. DirectBookings syncs calendars hourly so you never double-book. Add direct bookings on top of your existing channels.

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Pre-signed agreements & waivers

Auto-generated rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause. Custom waivers with e-signatures. Overstay fee enforcement. IP-logged for compliance.

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Fully automated check-in

Guests sign waivers, accept terms, and receive door codes automatically 48 hours before arrival. No manual work. No 2am 'how do I get in?' messages.

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Your own custom domain

Use your own domain like lakecabin.com or start with a free subdomain. Professional branding that builds trust and makes you easy to find.

How to create your direct booking website

1

Sign up & add your property

Create your account in 60 seconds. Add property details, photos, pricing, and policies. Import from Airbnb or fill in manually.

2

Connect payments & calendar

Link your Stripe account for payments. Sync your Airbnb/VRBO calendar via iCal. Add your rental agreement and custom waivers.

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Publish & start booking

Go live on your custom domain or free subdomain. Share your link with past guests and on social media. Start taking fee-free bookings.

DirectBookings vs other platforms

Purpose-built for vacation rental hosts, not generic website builders

DirectBookings
Other Platforms
Setup time
15 minutes
2-3 days or weeks
Monthly cost
$9 flat
$50-$150/month
Booking fees
$0
$0 (but higher monthly cost)
Technical skills needed
None
Some to moderate
Legal waivers
✓ Built-in
✗ or add-on cost
Automated check-in
✓ Included
✗ or add-on cost

Everything you need to create a booking website

💳Stripe payment processing
📅Airbnb/VRBO calendar sync
🌐Custom domain support
📱Mobile-responsive design
🛡️Legal waivers & agreements
🔑Automated check-in flow
📧Automated guest emails
🔍SEO optimization built-in
📊Booking analytics
🎨Customizable branding
🔒SSL security included
💬Email support

Frequently asked questions

How do I create a direct booking website for my vacation rental?
Creating a direct booking website takes 15 minutes with DirectBookings. Sign up, add your property details and photos, connect Stripe for payments, sync your Airbnb/VRBO calendar, and publish. You can use your own custom domain or start with a free subdomain.
How much does it cost to create a direct booking website?
DirectBookings costs $9/month with no booking commissions. Compare that to Airbnb's 15.5% host fee: on $3,000/month in bookings, you save over $450 monthly. There's a 5-day free trial with no credit card required.
Do I need technical skills to create a booking website?
No technical skills required. DirectBookings is designed for vacation rental hosts, not developers. Everything is point-and-click: add photos, set pricing, connect Stripe, and publish. No coding, no complicated setup.
Can I keep my Airbnb listing after creating a direct booking website?
Yes. Your direct booking website works alongside Airbnb and VRBO. DirectBookings syncs calendars hourly via iCal so you never double-book. Most hosts keep their OTA listings and add direct bookings as an additional revenue channel.
How do I accept payments on my direct booking website?
Connect your Stripe account (free to set up) and guests pay by credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Money goes directly to your Stripe account. Stripe charges 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction. DirectBookings charges nothing on top.
What happens after a guest books on my direct booking website?
Everything is automated. Confirmation email sent instantly. 48 hours before check-in, guests receive a link to sign your rental agreement and waivers, then get door codes automatically. You don't lift a finger.
How long does it take to create a direct booking website?
Most hosts are live in 15 minutes. Add your property info, upload photos, connect Stripe, sync your calendar, and publish. You can connect a custom domain anytime. The 5-day free trial gives you plenty of time to set everything up.
Will my direct booking website work on mobile phones?
Yes. DirectBookings websites are fully mobile-responsive. Over 60% of vacation rental searches happen on mobile, so every page is optimized for phones and tablets. Guests can book from any device.

Create your direct booking website today

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