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The best website builder for vacation rentals

Build a professional, high-converting direct booking website in minutes. No code, no agency, no commissions — just more bookings and higher margins.

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150+

Active properties

300+

Hosts served

Works with your existing listings

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These live sites were created by hosts just like you — in under 15 minutes.

JT Luxe Compound with Pool & Spa — live website screenshot

JT Luxe Compound with Pool & Spa

Joshua Tree, California

LiveAccepting direct bookings
PoolSpaDesert
Dwell-Featured Scandi Cabin — live website screenshot

Dwell-Featured Scandi Cabin

Marblemount, Washington

LiveAccepting direct bookings
DesignFireplaceNature
Townhome w/ Private Pool by Beach — live website screenshot

Townhome w/ Private Pool by Beach

Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

LiveAccepting direct bookings
PoolBeachSleeps 12
Waterfront Retreat — live website screenshot

Waterfront Retreat

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

LiveAccepting direct bookings
WaterfrontPet FriendlyWiFi
Cozy Mountain Cabin — live website screenshot

Cozy Mountain Cabin

Arnold, California

LiveAccepting direct bookings
MountainCozy
Central Liverpool Waterfront Apt — live website screenshot

Central Liverpool Waterfront Apt

Liverpool, United Kingdom

LiveAccepting direct bookings
CityWaterfrontSleeps 5
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See your property as a direct booking website

Paste your Airbnb or VRBO link. Free preview in 2 minutes, no account needed.

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The 15% you've been giving Airbnb? Keep it.

Stop paying OTA commissions on every booking. With DirectBookings, you only pay Stripe's standard processing fee.

iCal calendar sync

Hourly sync with Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com so you never get double-booked.

Your own domain

Bring your-villa.com — guests book on your brand, not someone else's.

Direct payments via Stripe

Money lands in your account in ~2 days. No middleman, no held funds.

Keep 100% of your revenue →

From zero to live in 15 minutes

No technical skills needed. Just follow three simple steps.

1

Add your property

Photos, description, pricing, and policies. Import from Airbnb or fill in manually.

2

Connect payments & protection

Link your Stripe account, add waivers, and configure automated check-in.

3

Publish and share

Go live on your custom domain. Share your link with past guests.

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Everything you need to go direct

Built specifically for vacation rental hosts who want to own their bookings.

Your own booking website

A professional, SEO-optimized site for your property — ready to accept direct bookings in minutes.

Stripe payments, no platform fees

We don't take a cut. You only pay Stripe's standard 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction.

Real-time calendar sync

Hourly iCal sync with Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com prevents double bookings automatically.

Pre-signed agreements built in

Rental agreements and custom waivers are signed before arrival — no paperwork on check-in day.

Automated guest check-in

Waivers, terms, and door codes sent automatically — guests check themselves in seamlessly.

SEO & AI search optimized

Structured data for Google and ChatGPT so your property appears in search and AI answers.

Simple, honest pricing

No booking fees. No percentage cuts. Cancel anytime.

No booking fees5-day free trial
$9/month

Everything you need to accept direct bookings

  • Custom domain included
  • Hosting & SSL included
  • Calendar sync with Airbnb & VRBO
  • Stripe payment processing
  • Legal waivers & e-signatures
  • Automated guest check-in
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Custom domain and hosting included at no extra cost

Real hosts. Real results.

What hosts are saying about DirectBookings

Since adding the info page to our listing, guest questions dropped by half. Everything they need is right there — check-in instructions, house rules, local tips. It saves us hours every week.

Sarah Martinez

Airbnb Superhost · 3 properties

Setup took me about 10 minutes. Now I have my own booking site with Stripe payments and no commission fees. I'm saving hundreds every month compared to OTA bookings.

James Chen

Vacation rental manager

The automated check-in page is a game-changer. Guests get door codes, Wi-Fi info, and house rules without me lifting a finger. It feels professional and my reviews have improved.

Emily Thompson

Boutique hotel owner

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ADD-ON: GUEST WIFI

Capture every guest email
with WiFi

Turn your property WiFi into a marketing channel. When guests connect, they see your branded splash page and enter their email — building a direct guest list on autopilot.

  • Custom SplashScreen & HomePage builder
  • Automated re-booking email campaigns
  • Guest CRM with visit tracking
  • Secure, isolated guest network
  • Works with any router — no special hardware
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Bundle & save 30%

Direct Booking Website + Guest WiFi

$23/mo$16/mo

Both products, one platform

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.
Is DirectBookings considered a PMS? Will Airbnb charge me extra fees for using it?
No. DirectBookings is not a PMS (Property Management System) and does not connect to Airbnb via API. It’s a standalone direct booking website builder. Airbnb’s additional fees for PMS-connected listings do not apply. Your Airbnb listing remains completely unchanged — DirectBookings only syncs availability via standard iCal feeds, which is the same free calendar sync method used by millions of hosts.
Can a vacation rental guest claim tenant rights?
This is the #1 risk for short-term rental hosts. In some jurisdictions, guests who overstay can claim tenant protections and force you into a lengthy eviction process. DirectBookings prevents this with a pre-signed rental agreement containing a No Tenancy Rights clause — guests acknowledge this is a transient license, not a lease, before they receive access credentials.
How do I sync my Airbnb calendar with my own website?
DirectBookings uses iCal feeds for automatic calendar sync. Copy your Airbnb iCal export URL, paste it into DirectBookings, and availability syncs hourly in both directions. When someone books on Airbnb, your direct site blocks those dates. When someone books direct, Airbnb blocks those dates. No double bookings, no manual work.
Do I need a channel manager for one property?
No. Channel managers like Guesty ($20-100+/month) are designed for hosts with 10+ properties who need API-level integrations. For 1-5 properties, DirectBookings’ built-in iCal sync handles everything — hourly sync with Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com. Simpler, cheaper, and purpose-built for independent hosts.
How do I get my vacation rental recommended by ChatGPT and AI assistants?
AI assistants like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google SGE read structured data, FAQ pages, and area guides to recommend properties. DirectBookings automatically generates JSON-LD structured data, SEO-optimized area guide pages, and FAQ content that AI can parse. Hosts with complete area guides and active blogs see the highest AI referral traffic.
How do I get repeat guests to book directly instead of through Airbnb?
Share your direct booking link in checkout messages, post-stay emails, and review responses. Offer a 5-10% returning guest discount using DirectBookings’ built-in discount codes. Most hosts find that past guests prefer booking direct once they see the site — it’s simpler and often cheaper for both parties.

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