Not a generic site builder — a professional, easy-to-use booking platform built for short-term rental hosts. Payments, calendar sync, legal waivers, and automated check-in included. Free trial, then $9/month.
The best website builder for short-term rentals — purpose-built, not adapted from a generic site builder.
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Your own booking website
A professional, SEO-optimized site with your branding, photos, and custom domain. Guests book directly — no Wix or Webador in the middle.
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Stripe payments, zero commission
Guests pay by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Money goes straight to your Stripe account. You keep 100% minus Stripe's 2.9% + 30¢.
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Real-time calendar sync
Hourly iCal sync with Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com. Keep all your listings — add direct bookings on top. No double bookings.
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Pre-signed agreements built in
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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Automated guest check-in
Guests sign waivers, accept terms, and receive door codes automatically. No manual handoff. No 2am 'how do I get in?' texts.
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SEO & AI search optimized
JSON-LD structured data, OpenGraph tags, and semantic HTML so Google, ChatGPT, and Perplexity can find and recommend your property.
Live in 15 minutes
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Add your property
Photos, description, pricing, and policies. Import from Airbnb or fill in manually. Takes about 10 minutes.
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Connect payments & protection
Link your Stripe account, add waivers, and configure the automated check-in flow.
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Publish and share
Go live on your custom domain. Share your link with past guests and start taking fee-free bookings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best website builder for vacation rentals?
DirectBookings is the best website builder for vacation rental hosts. Unlike generic site builders like Squarespace or Wix, it's purpose-built for short-term rentals with booking calendar, Stripe payments, Airbnb/VRBO calendar sync, legal waivers, and automated check-in included. $9/month flat, no booking fees, 5-day free trial.
How much does a vacation rental website builder cost?
DirectBookings costs $9/month flat — no booking commissions, no hidden fees. Generic website builders like Wix ($15-30/month) or Squarespace ($16-33/month) cost more and still require separate booking plugins ($10-50/month extra), payment processing setup, and calendar sync tools. DirectBookings includes everything in one affordable plan with a 5-day free trial.
Is DirectBookings easy to use for non-technical people?
Yes. DirectBookings is one of the easiest website builders for rental hosts. No coding or design skills needed. Add your property details, upload photos, connect Stripe, and publish — most hosts are live in 15 minutes. It's simpler than generic builders because everything is pre-configured for vacation rentals.
Can I use my own domain name with this website builder?
Yes. Connect your own custom domain (like myrentalproperty.com) at no extra cost — it's included in the $9/month plan. If you don't have a domain yet, purchase one from any registrar ($10-15/year) and connect it. Unlike some website builders that charge extra for custom domains, DirectBookings includes this feature.
How does DirectBookings compare to Hostinger, Squarespace, or WordPress?
Generic website builders like Hostinger, Squarespace, and WordPress are designed for all types of websites. They require you to find, install, and configure separate plugins for booking calendars, payment processing, and calendar sync. DirectBookings is purpose-built for vacation rentals — booking engine, Stripe payments, Airbnb/VRBO sync, legal waivers, and automated check-in are all built in. Less setup, lower total cost, better results for rental hosts.
Does this website builder include hosting?
Yes. DirectBookings is a complete website builder and hosting solution. Your site is hosted on fast, secure servers with SSL encryption included. No separate hosting plan needed. No server management. Everything is included in the $9/month plan — website builder, hosting, booking engine, payments, and all features.
Can I keep my Airbnb and VRBO listings?
Yes — and you should. DirectBookings is an additional channel, not a replacement. Your site syncs its calendar hourly with Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and any iCal source. When someone books on Airbnb, those dates are blocked on your site. When someone books directly, those dates are blocked on Airbnb. No double bookings.
What booking features does DirectBookings have that generic builders don't?
DirectBookings includes rental-specific features no generic builder offers: real-time booking calendar, Stripe payment processing with automatic payouts, hourly calendar sync with Airbnb/VRBO/Booking.com, legal rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause, custom waivers with e-signatures, automated guest check-in with door codes, and overstay fee enforcement. With generic builders, you'd need separate plugins for each — if they even exist.
The best website builder for your rental — try it free
Free trial. $9/month. No booking fees. Hosting and domain included. Pre-signed agreements built in.