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Direct booking vacation
rental software.

Software that puts your bookings on your own website — not an OTA's. A commission-free booking site, Stripe payments, calendar sync, guest agreements, and built-in SEO, for a flat $9/month with no per-listing fees. Find guidance for your state below.

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Why hosts pick flat-rate software

Per-listing pricing and booking commissions quietly eat your margin. This doesn't.

Zero booking commission

Keep 100% of your nightly rate. You pay only Stripe's standard processing — nothing to us per booking.

Flat, not per listing

$9/mo for one property, $79/mo for up to ten. Adding a property doesn't multiply your bill.

Live in 15 minutes

No onboarding calls, no configuration maze. Add your property, connect Stripe, publish.

Built-in SEO

VacationRental schema, sitemaps, and instant indexing so you rank for local travel searches.

Guest agreements

Pre-signed rental agreements and custom waivers most competitors simply don't offer.

Calendar sync

Hourly iCal sync with Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com to prevent double bookings.

Direct booking software by state

Local guidance for vacation rental hosts in all 50 states

Frequently asked questions

What is direct booking vacation rental software?
Direct booking vacation rental software is a tool that lets you take reservations and payments on your own website instead of through an OTA like Airbnb or VRBO. It typically includes a booking calendar, payment processing, calendar sync to prevent double bookings, and guest communication. The point is to keep the commission an OTA would otherwise take and to own your guest relationships directly.
What is the best direct booking software for small hosts?
For hosts with one to ten properties, the best direct booking software is one that charges a flat fee rather than per listing, takes no commission on bookings, and includes the essentials without enterprise bloat. DirectBookings offers a commission-free booking website, Stripe payments, calendar sync, and pre-signed guest agreements for a flat $9/month, scaling to $79/month for up to ten properties.
Does direct booking software charge commission?
It depends on the tool. Many platforms charge a per-listing subscription, and some take a percentage on bookings made through your own site. DirectBookings charges zero booking commission — you pay a flat monthly fee plus Stripe's standard 2.9% + 30¢ processing, which goes to Stripe. Always confirm whether a tool takes a cut of your direct booking revenue before choosing it.
Can I build a direct booking website without coding?
Yes. DirectBookings requires no technical skills — add your property, upload photos, connect Stripe, and publish. Your booking website goes live on a custom domain in about 15 minutes, complete with a real-time availability calendar, secure checkout, and built-in SEO.

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How to Get Direct Bookings

The full playbook for commission-free reservations.

Turn one-time guests into repeat direct bookings

Most hosts never see their guests again. Every OTA stay should become your next direct booking — your website accepts commission-free reservations, your WiFi keeps your brand in front of guests long after checkout.

The repeat booking engine
1

Guest books on Airbnb

You pay the OTA commission

2

Stays at your property

Their only visit — for now

3

Connects to your WiFi

Branded splash page

4

Email captured

Added to your guest CRM

5

Automated follow-up

Offers & seasonal discounts

Books directly next trip

Zero OTA commission

Step 1

Direct Booking Website

Accept commission-free reservations from day one. Your own branded site with payments, calendar sync, and automated check-in — live in 15 minutes.

  • Branded booking website with custom domain
  • Stripe payments — zero booking fees
  • Calendar sync with Airbnb & VRBO
  • Pre-signed rental agreements & waivers
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Step 2

Guest WiFi Marketing

Stop letting guests disappear after checkout. Capture their email when they log on to WiFi, then automatically invite them back to book direct next time.

  • Branded WiFi splash page & guest email capture
  • Automated rebooking campaigns & seasonal offers
  • Repeat-guest discounts to win the direct booking
  • Guest CRM across all your properties — any router
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One repeat booking often pays for your subscription many times over — there's no OTA commission the second time around. Bundle subscribers save 30% on Guest WiFi Marketing.

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