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Free. No fees. No middleman.

Add your property to the DirectBookingHost marketplace at no cost. Guests discover, search, and contact you directly — no booking fees, no OTA commission, ever.

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Free forever · Paid tier $9/month if you want a full booking website

  • 0% commission
  • Free to list
  • Approved in 48 hrs
  • Direct inquiries

Live on the marketplace in hours

Four steps from sign-up to your first guest inquiry.

01

Sign up in 2 minutes

Add your property name, location, description, bedrooms, bathrooms, and nightly rate. Import directly from Airbnb if you already have a listing.

Free forever
02

Upload photos & publish

Add your 5 best photos. Enable the Marketplace toggle in your rental settings. Your listing is submitted for review instantly.

5 photos recommended
03

Approved within 48 hours

Our team checks photos, location, completeness, and terms. Pass all four — you're live. We email you either way.

Manual review
04

Guests find and contact you

Your listing is live at directbookinghost.com/stays. Guests search, inquire, and their message lands in your inbox. You reply, arrange the stay, and keep every dollar.

0% commission

How we vet every listing

Every listing is manually reviewed before it goes live. We check four areas, and any failed check means rejection.

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<48hreview turnaround
4checks required
01

Photo quality check

Real, recent, representative. We reject stock photos, renders, and anything misleading. What guests see is what they get.

Minimum 3 photos required
02

Location accuracy

City, state, and property description must match. Vague or fake locations are rejected before the listing ever goes public.

GPS-verified city & region
03

Profile completeness

Name, description, bedrooms, bathrooms, nightly rate, and amenities all checked. Incomplete listings don't reach guests.

Full details required
04

Terms acceptance

Hosts agree to our marketplace terms — no discrimination, accurate descriptions, and prompt response to every inquiry.

Signed before going live

Two ways to get listed

Start free. Upgrade when you want direct bookings with payments built in.

Free Marketplace Listing

For hosts who want to get discovered

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Guests contact you directly

Listed on directbookinghost.com/stays
Photo gallery + property details
Search by location, dates & amenities
Guest inquiry form (email to you)
Google-indexed listing with structured data
Featured placement (by quality score)
Marketplace approval within 48 hours
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You arrange payment yourself.

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Direct Booking Website

For hosts who want to own their revenue

$9/month

Unlimited bookings, 0% commission

Everything in Free Listing, plus:
Your own booking website + custom domain
Stripe payments — 0% commission, $0 host fee
Online booking with date picker
iCal sync with Airbnb & Vrbo
Pre-signed rental agreements & waivers
Automated guest messaging (6 emails)
Online check-in flow
Discount codes for repeat guests
SEO & AI search optimization
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Free listing vs full website

See exactly what each tier includes.

Feature
Free Listing
$9/mo Website
List on marketplace
Guest discovery (SEO, search)
Guest inquiry / contact form
Photo gallery
Featured placement
Quality-based
Quality-based
Commission per booking
0%
0%
Online booking + payments
Custom domain website
Calendar sync (Airbnb / Vrbo)
Pre-signed rental agreements
Automated guest emails
Online check-in flow

Questions hosts ask us

How much does it cost to list my vacation rental on DirectBookingHost?
Listing on the DirectBookingHost marketplace is completely free. You pay $0 to create a listing and $0 per inquiry. If you want a full direct booking website with Stripe payments, automated check-in, and calendar sync, that costs $9/month with no booking fees or commission.
What is the difference between the free listing and the $9/month plan?
The free listing shows your property on the DirectBookingHost marketplace (directbookinghost.com/stays). Guests can discover it and send you an inquiry email. You then communicate and arrange payment directly. The $9/month plan adds a full direct booking website on your own domain with Stripe payments, online booking, automated guest messaging, legal agreements, and calendar sync with Airbnb and Vrbo.
Do I still need Airbnb or Vrbo if I list on DirectBookingHost?
You can keep your Airbnb and Vrbo listings while also listing on DirectBookingHost. Many hosts use OTAs for new guest discovery and then direct repeat guests to their own fee-free listing. The $9/month plan includes iCal calendar sync so all listings stay in sync and double bookings are prevented.
How do guests find my listing on the DirectBookingHost marketplace?
Guests search the marketplace at directbookinghost.com/stays by location, dates, and amenities. Each listing is indexed by Google and included in the marketplace sitemap. Featured listings appear at the top of the homepage. The marketplace also uses JSON-LD structured data to improve visibility in Google search and AI assistants.
Is DirectBookingHost free to list for Airbnb and Vrbo hosts?
Yes. Any host with a short-term rental can apply to list for free on the DirectBookingHost marketplace, whether or not they also list on Airbnb, Vrbo, or Booking.com. The free tier supports inquiry-only bookings. The paid tier adds a full booking engine.
Where can I list my vacation rental for free?
You can list your vacation rental for free on the DirectBookingHost marketplace. There is no setup fee, monthly fee, host commission, or guest service fee for the inquiry-only listing. Guests discover your property and contact you directly.
What do I need to list my vacation rental property for free?
Prepare your property name, location, description, nightly rate, bedroom and bathroom counts, amenities, and at least five clear photos. Complete listings are manually reviewed before appearing in the marketplace.
Can I list my rental here and on Airbnb or Vrbo at the same time?
Yes. The free marketplace listing can run alongside Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and other channels. If you upgrade to the direct booking website, hourly iCal synchronization helps keep availability aligned across platforms.
How is DirectBookingHost different from Houfy?
Both platforms serve independent vacation rental hosts, but their current plans and features should be compared directly before choosing. DirectBookingHost combines a free, inquiry-only marketplace listing with an optional $9/month direct booking website that includes Stripe payments, automated guest check-in, rental agreements, waivers, and iCal calendar sync.

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