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PURPOSE-BUILT FOR RENTAL HOSTS

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.

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$9
/month flat
$0
booking fees
15 min
setup time
100%
your revenue

DirectBookings vs generic builders

Why a purpose-built tool beats Wix, Squarespace, or WordPress with plugins

Feature
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.

01

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.

PURPOSE-BUILT
02

Stripe payments included

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

ZERO FEES
03

Airbnb & VRBO calendar sync

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

EVERY HOUR
04

Pre-signed agreements built in

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

LEGALLY BINDING
05

Automated guest check-in

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

AUTOMATED
06

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.

AI-READY
See all 9 features
07

Automated guest messaging

Timed emails at every stage — booking confirmation, pre-arrival, check-in day, mid-stay, checkout reminders, and review requests.

6 TOUCHPOINTS
08

Dynamic pricing (PriceLabs)

Connect PriceLabs to automatically optimize your nightly rates based on demand, seasonality, and market data. Rates push in real-time.

REAL-TIME
09

Embeddable booking calendar

Already have a website? Drop a single snippet onto any Squarespace, Wix, or WordPress page. Guests book without leaving your site.

EMBED

Live in 15 minutes

Three steps to your professional booking website

1

Add your rental property

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

2

Connect payments & calendar

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

3

Publish your website

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

See the builder in action

What you see when building your site — simple, fast, no code

app.directbookinghost.com/dashboard
Step 1

Add your property

Name, type, max guests, and description. Takes 2 minutes.

Property overview form with name, type, and description fields
Step 2

Upload photos

Drag and drop up to 100 images with automatic ordering.

Photo upload grid showing 8 property images
Step 3

Set your pricing

Nightly rate, weekend rate, cleaning fee, pet fee — one screen.

Pricing configuration with nightly rates, cleaning fee, and pet fee
Step 4

Connect payments & sync calendars

One click for Stripe. Paste Airbnb & VRBO iCal URLs. Syncs every hour.

Calendar sync showing Airbnb and VRBO feeds connected with Stripe
Step 5

Design & publish your site

Pick a template, choose colors, preview live, and publish.

Website builder with template selection and live preview

What your guests see

A professional booking experience that builds trust and drives conversions

yourdomain.com
Property Page

Your branded booking site

Photos, details, amenities, and booking — on your own domain.

Guest-facing property page with photos, description, and booking widget
Availability & Pricing

Calendar with live rates

Guests see available dates with prices. Weekend rates highlighted automatically.

Booking calendar showing available dates with nightly prices
Booking Summary

Clear price breakdown

Nightly total, cleaning fee, taxes — transparent pricing before checkout.

Price breakdown showing nightly rate, fees, and total
Rental Agreement

Guests sign before they pay

Binding agreement with No Tenancy Rights — signed electronically.

Rental agreement signing page with terms and e-signature
Reviews

Guest reviews & social proof

Real feedback with star ratings. Builds trust and conversions.

Guest reviews section with star ratings and feedback

The real cost of generic builders

Wix or Squarespace looks cheap — until you add booking plugins, payment setup, and maintenance

Generic builder + plugins
$50-100/month
Builder + booking + payments
DirectBookings
$9/month
Everything included
You save
$500+/year
Plus zero booking fees
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See what else is included

Your website builder comes with powerful features that drive bookings and protect your property.

By Owner — No Fees

List by owner with zero commission. See the full comparison vs Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com.

Automated Guest Flow

See the full automation timeline — booking to checkout, every step hands-free.

Holiday Lets

Built for UK holiday let owners. Real savings breakdown in pounds with annual numbers.

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. SSL certificates are handled automatically.
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.
Can I accept payments directly without paying booking commissions?
Yes. DirectBookings connects directly to your Stripe account. Guests pay you directly — no platform commission, no booking fee. You only pay Stripe's standard processing rate (2.9% + 30¢).
What legal protections does DirectBookings provide?
DirectBookings includes pre-signed rental agreements with a No Tenancy Rights clause, custom liability waivers with e-signatures (pool, pets, property damage), overstay fee enforcement, and IP/timestamp evidence for every signature. All legally binding under the ESIGN Act.
Is DirectBookings SEO-optimized?
Yes. Every page includes structured data (schema.org/VacationRental), meta tags, automatic sitemaps, and IndexNow instant indexing. Your Area Guide and FAQ pages are built to rank on Google and get cited by AI assistants like ChatGPT and Perplexity.
Can I embed a booking calendar on my existing website?
Yes. If you already have a Squarespace, Wix, or WordPress site, you can embed your DirectBookings calendar with a single code snippet. Guests book and pay without leaving your existing site.

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