Guide

Embed a booking calendar
on any website

Already have a Squarespace, Wix, or WordPress site? One iframe snippet adds a live availability calendar and direct booking flow — no redirect, no Airbnb fees.

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Most vacation rental hosts already have a Squarespace, Wix, or WordPress site they've invested in. You don't need to rebuild it — just drop in the embed and start taking direct bookings with zero platform fees.

Built on Squarespace?

Add a Code Block anywhere on your Squarespace vacation rental page. The booking calendar appears inline — guests never leave your site.

Built on Wix?

Drop in an HTML iframe element on your Wix rental site. The calendar auto-resizes and works on mobile. No Wix Bookings subscription needed.

Built on WordPress?

Paste a Custom HTML block into any WordPress page or post. Works with Elementor, Divi, Kadence, and every other theme — no plugin required.

No commission on bookings

Unlike Airbnb (15.5%) or booking plugins that charge per-reservation, DirectBookings is $9/month flat. Every booking goes straight to your Stripe account.

Stays in sync with Airbnb & VRBO

The embedded calendar reflects your real-time availability. iCal sync runs every hour — no double bookings across your direct site and OTA listings.

Pre-signed agreements included

Guests who book through the embed still sign your rental agreement and waivers before receiving access. The same documentation as the full hosted site.

How to set it up

Four steps, under 20 minutes total.

1. Create your DirectBookings account

2. Publish your booking site

Hit publish to activate your booking page. This also enables the embed — the calendar pulls live availability from your published site.

3. Copy your embed snippet

In the Website Builder, click the Embed tab (last tab in the top nav). Copy the snippet for the widget type you want.

4. Paste it into your website

In Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, or any HTML editor — paste the snippet into an embed block or custom HTML section. Done.

Works with your platform

If it supports custom HTML, it supports the embed.

Squarespace

Add a Code Block to any page, paste the snippet. No plugins needed.

Wix

Add an HTML iframe element from the Add panel, paste the snippet.

WordPress

Add a Custom HTML block in the editor, paste the snippet. Works with any theme.

Webflow

Add an Embed element to your canvas, paste the snippet.

Showit

Add a Custom HTML widget, paste the snippet.

GoDaddy Sites

Add an HTML section, paste the snippet.

Weebly

Drag in an Embed Code element, paste the snippet.

Plain HTML

Paste the snippet anywhere in your page body. No framework required.

Common questions

Can I embed a booking calendar on my existing website?

Yes. DirectBookings generates a single iframe snippet you paste into any website — Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, Webflow, or plain HTML. The calendar shows live availability and lets guests book directly without leaving your page.

How do I add a booking calendar to Squarespace?

In Squarespace, add a Code Block to any page, then paste the DirectBookings iframe snippet. The calendar will appear inline on your page. Guests can check availability and book directly without leaving your Squarespace site.

How do I embed a booking calendar on Wix?

In Wix, add an HTML iframe element from the Add panel, then paste the DirectBookings embed snippet as the source URL. The calendar renders inside your Wix page and auto-resizes to fit.

How do I add a vacation rental booking calendar to WordPress?

In WordPress, add a Custom HTML block in the Gutenberg editor and paste the DirectBookings iframe snippet. It works with any WordPress theme and doesn't require a plugin.

Does the embedded calendar match my website's branding?

Yes. The embed inherits your DirectBookings brand colors and fonts. You can also pass a custom accent color via URL parameter to match your existing site palette.

Do guests have to leave my website to complete a booking?

No. The entire booking flow — date selection, pricing, and Stripe payment — happens inside the iframe on your page. Guests never see a DirectBookings URL.

Does the embed work on mobile?

Yes. The calendar is fully responsive and auto-resizes its iframe height to fit the content on any screen size.

Will the embedded calendar stay in sync with my Airbnb calendar?

Yes. DirectBookings syncs with Airbnb, VRBO, and any iCal source every hour. Blocked dates from other platforms are reflected in the embedded calendar automatically.

Do I need a separate DirectBookings website to use the embed?

You need a DirectBookings account and a published property — but you don't have to use the DirectBookings-hosted website. Many hosts use the embed on their own Squarespace, Wix, or WordPress site and skip the hosted site entirely.

How much does the booking calendar embed cost?

The embed is included in all DirectBookings plans at $9/month flat. No booking fees, no commission. There's a 5-day free trial with no credit card required.

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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.

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Their only visit — for now

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Branded splash page

Email captured

Added to your guest CRM

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.

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Stripe payments — zero booking fees
Calendar sync with Airbnb & VRBO
Pre-signed rental agreements & waivers

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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
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