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๐Ÿš€ Airbnb now charges hosts 15.5% โ€” keep 100% with direct bookings

Your rental deserves its own booking website

Build a professional direct booking site, accept payments via Stripe, protect yourself with legal waivers, and automate guest check-in โ€” all for $9/month. Works alongside your Airbnb & VRBO listings.

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

One platform to run your
rental business

From website builder to legal protection โ€” everything a short-term rental host needs to go direct.

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Branded booking website

Launch a professional booking site with your own domain. SEO-optimized pages with structured data that rank on Google and get recommended by AI search engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity.

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Fully automated guest flow

Guest books โ†’ confirmation email โ†’ 48h before arrival: check-in link โ†’ guest signs waivers โ†’ access info sent. Zero manual work from you.

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Direct payments via Stripe

Accept credit cards directly. No platform commission โ€” money goes straight to your Stripe account.

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Calendar sync with Airbnb & VRBO

Hourly iCal sync keeps your availability up to date across all platforms. Keep your Airbnb listings โ€” add direct bookings on top.

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Custom waivers & e-signatures

Create legal waivers guests must sign before check-in. Property damage, pool, pet โ€” fully customizable.

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Legal protection & rental agreement

Auto-generated rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause, overstay fees, and trespass protection.

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Online check-in flow

Guests sign waivers, accept terms, and receive access credentials automatically. No manual handoff.

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SEO & AI search optimized

Every page has rich metadata, JSON-LD structured data, and semantic HTML โ€” so Google, ChatGPT, and Perplexity can find and recommend your property.

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Guest reviews & social proof

Collect and display reviews on your site. Build trust and increase direct bookings.

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Booking management dashboard

View all bookings, guest details, and check-in status from one central admin panel.

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Legal protection built in

Every guest signs a legally binding rental agreement before receiving access credentials.

No Tenancy Rights Clause

Guests sign a binding agreement acknowledging this is a transient license โ€” not a lease. They cannot claim tenant protections.

Overstay Fee Enforcement

Set a daily penalty written directly into the rental agreement. If a guest refuses to leave, you have a signed contract.

Trespass, Not Eviction

Because no tenancy is created, a holdover guest is a trespasser. You can call law enforcement without a court order.

IP + Timestamp Evidence

Every signature is captured with IP address, timestamp, and full document snapshot โ€” legally admissible in court.

Zero manual work

Every booking runs on autopilot

From the moment a guest books to the day they check out โ€” everything is automated.

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Guest books & pays

Payment goes directly to your Stripe account. Confirmation email sent instantly.

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48h before arrival

Automatic check-in email with a link to complete waivers and accept terms.

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Guest signs waivers

Custom waivers, rental agreement, and No Tenancy Rights clause โ€” all signed digitally.

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Access info delivered

Door codes, WiFi password, and house rules sent automatically after signing.

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After checkout

Review request sent. Calendar syncs back to Airbnb & VRBO within the hour.

Simple setup

Up and running in 15 minutes

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Build your site

Add photos, rates, policies, and connect your custom domain. Takes about 15 minutes.

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Set up protection

Create waivers, set your overstay fee, and configure the online check-in flow.

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Start earning directly

Share your link. Guests book, sign waivers, and pay โ€” money goes straight to you.

The math

One direct booking pays for a year of DirectBookings

Airbnb now charges hosts 15.5% on every booking. Here's what that looks like for a single $1,000 booking:

Through Airbnb

โˆ’$155

15.5% platform fee

Direct booking

โˆ’$32

Stripe 2.9% + 30ยข

You save $123 on a single booking. DirectBookings costs $108/year.

Simple pricing

One plan. Everything included.

No booking fees. No percentage cuts. No surprises.

Full access โ€” all features

DirectBookings

$9/month

Everything you need to run direct bookings โ€” for the price of a coffee.


Unlimited direct bookings
Custom domain support
iCal sync with Airbnb & VRBO
Stripe payments (no platform fees)
SEO & AI search optimized pages
Online check-in flow
Custom waivers & e-signatures
Rental agreement with legal protection
Automated email notifications
Booking management dashboard
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DirectBookings vs Airbnb

DirectBookings
Airbnb
Booking fee
$0
15.5% host fee
Monthly cost
$9/mo flat
Free (you pay per booking)
Guest relationship
You own it
Airbnb owns it
Custom domain
โœ“ Your brand
โœ— airbnb.com/rooms/...
SEO & AI search
โœ“ Full structured data
โœ— Airbnb controls SEO
Legal waivers
โœ“ Custom e-signatures
โœ— Not available
Holdover protection
โœ“ No Tenancy Rights clause
โœ— Not available
Payment processing
Stripe (2.9% + 30ยข)
15.5% of every booking

DirectBookings vs PMS tools

Traditional property management software charges $30โ€“100+/month and often takes a cut of your bookings.

DirectBookings
PMS tools
Monthly cost
$9/mo flat
$29โ€“100+/mo
Booking fees
None
0.9โ€“3% per booking
Airbnb fee impact
None โ€” works alongside
Triggers 15.5% host-only fee
Legal waivers
โœ“ Built-in e-signatures
โœ— Requires add-ons
Holdover protection
โœ“ No Tenancy Rights clause
โœ— Not available
Setup time
15 minutes
Hours to days
Direct booking website
โœ“ Included
$50โ€“70+/mo extra

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from Airbnb?
As of late 2025, Airbnb charges hosts a 15.5% fee on every booking. On a $1,000 booking, that's $155 gone. DirectBookings gives you your own website where guests book and pay directly โ€” you keep everything minus Stripe's 2.9% + 30ยข processing fee. That same $1,000 booking costs you just $32.
Can I keep my Airbnb & VRBO listings?
Absolutely. Most hosts use DirectBookings alongside Airbnb and VRBO. Calendar sync runs every hour so availability stays in sync across all platforms โ€” zero double bookings. Direct repeat guests to your own site to skip the fees.
How is this different from Guesty, Hostaway, or other PMS tools?
Traditional PMS tools charge $20-100+/month and often take a percentage of each booking. DirectBookings is $9/month flat with no booking fees. Plus you get legal protection (waivers, rental agreements, holdover protection) that PMS tools don't offer.
What gets automated?
Everything after the booking. Confirmation emails, check-in links 48 hours before arrival, waiver signing, access info delivery, and calendar sync โ€” all run automatically. You don't need to lift a finger.
Are the waivers and rental agreement legally binding?
Yes. Electronic signatures are legally binding under the ESIGN Act and UETA. We capture timestamps, IP addresses, and full document snapshots for legal compliance.
What if a guest refuses to leave after checkout?
Your rental agreement includes a No Tenancy Rights clause. Guests acknowledge this is a transient license, not a lease. A holdover guest is legally a trespasser, not a tenant โ€” you can contact law enforcement directly.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes. Connect any custom domain (e.g., lakecabin.com) to your booking site. We handle SSL certificates and DNS configuration.
Is there a free trial?
Yes โ€” 5 days free, no credit card required. Build your site, set up waivers, and test the full check-in flow before paying anything.

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DirectBookings โ€” Direct Booking Website Builder for Short-Term Rentals