🏠 Purpose-built for rental hosts · Free trial · $9/month

Vacation rental website builder

The best website builder designed specifically for vacation rental and holiday rental hosts. Booking engine, Stripe payments, Airbnb/VRBO sync, legal waivers, and automated check-in — all included. Free trial, then $9/month.

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DirectBookings

Wix / Squarespace / WordPress

Purpose-built for rentals

✓ Yes

✗ No — requires plugins

Booking engine

✓ Built-in

✗ Plugin required ($10-50/mo)

Payment processing

✓ Stripe integrated

✗ Separate setup

Calendar sync

✓ Airbnb/VRBO hourly

✗ Not available

Legal waivers

✓ E-signatures included

✗ Not available

Automated check-in

✓ Fully automated

✗ Not available

Monthly cost

$9 flat

$15-50/mo + plugins

Setup time

15 minutes

Days to weeks

Everything you need to take direct bookings

Purpose-built for vacation rental hosts — not a generic builder with plugins bolted on.

Built for vacation rentals

Not a generic website builder adapted for rentals. Every feature is designed for short-term rental hosts — from booking calendar to check-in automation.

Stripe payments included

Accept credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Money goes directly to your Stripe account. Zero booking commissions on top.

Airbnb & VRBO calendar sync

Hourly iCal sync prevents double bookings. Keep all your OTA listings and add direct bookings as an additional revenue channel.

Pre-signed agreements built in

Rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause. Custom waivers with e-signatures for damage, pool, pets. Overstay fee enforcement.

Automated guest check-in

Guests sign waivers, accept terms, and receive door codes automatically before arrival. No manual handoff needed.

Custom domain & SEO

Use your own domain name. SEO-optimized with structured data so Google and AI search engines can find and recommend your property.

Live in 15 minutes

Add your rental property

Upload photos, write descriptions, set pricing and policies. Import from Airbnb or enter manually. Takes about 10 minutes.

Connect payments & calendar

Link your Stripe account. Sync your Airbnb and VRBO calendars. Add your rental agreement and custom waivers.

Publish your website

Go live on your custom domain or free subdomain. Share with past guests and start accepting direct bookings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best website builder for vacation rentals?

DirectBookings is purpose-built for vacation rental hosts. Unlike generic builders like Wix or Squarespace, it includes a booking engine, Stripe payments, Airbnb/VRBO calendar sync, legal waivers, and automated check-in. $9/month flat, no booking fees.

Can I build a holiday rental website with DirectBookings?

Yes. DirectBookings works for vacation rentals, holiday lets, short-term rentals, and any accommodation property. The booking engine, calendar sync, and pre-signed agreement features work for any rental type.

How much does a vacation rental website builder cost?

DirectBookings costs $9/month flat with no booking commissions. Generic builders cost $15-50/month plus $10-50/month for booking plugins, plus separate payment processing setup. DirectBookings includes everything in one plan.

Do I need technical skills to build a rental website?

No. DirectBookings is designed for hosts, not developers. Add your property details, upload photos, connect Stripe, and publish. Most hosts are live in 15 minutes.

Does the website builder include a booking system?

Yes. A real-time booking calendar with availability display, Stripe payment processing, and automatic confirmation emails are all built in. No separate booking plugin needed.

Can I use my own domain name?

Yes. Connect your own custom domain at no extra cost. If you don't have one yet, start with a free subdomain and add a custom domain later.

Will my rental website sync with Airbnb and VRBO?

Yes. Hourly iCal sync keeps your calendar in sync across all platforms. When someone books on Airbnb, those dates are blocked on your site. No double bookings.

Is DirectBookings better than Lodgify or CraftedStays for building a rental website?

DirectBookings is the most affordable option at $9/month with pre-signed agreement features (waivers, rental agreements, overstay fees) that competitors don't offer. It's ideal for hosts with 1-10 properties who want a simple, professional booking website.

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