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.
No credit card required · $9/month after trial · Cancel anytime
DirectBookings vs generic builders
Why a purpose-built tool beats Wix, Squarespace, or WordPress with plugins
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.
PURPOSE-BUILTStripe payments included
Accept credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Money goes directly to your Stripe account. Zero booking commissions on top.
ZERO FEESAirbnb & VRBO calendar sync
Hourly iCal sync prevents double bookings. Keep all your OTA listings and add direct bookings as an additional revenue channel.
EVERY HOURPre-signed agreements built in
Rental agreement with No Tenancy Rights clause. Custom waivers with e-signatures for damage, pool, pets. Overstay fee enforcement.
LEGALLY BINDINGAutomated guest check-in
Guests sign waivers, accept terms, and receive door codes automatically before arrival. No manual handoff needed.
AUTOMATEDCustom 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-READYLive in 15 minutes
Three steps to your professional booking website
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.
See the builder in action
What you see when building your site — simple, fast, no code
Add your property
Name, type, max guests, and description. Takes 2 minutes.
Upload photos
Drag and drop up to 100 images with automatic ordering.
Set your pricing
Nightly rate, weekend rate, cleaning fee, pet fee — one screen.
Connect payments & sync calendars
One click for Stripe. Paste Airbnb & VRBO iCal URLs. Syncs every hour.
Design & publish your site
Pick a template, choose colors, preview live, and publish.
What your guests see
A professional booking experience that builds trust and drives conversions
Your branded booking site
Photos, details, amenities, and booking — on your own domain.
Calendar with live rates
Guests see available dates with prices. Weekend rates highlighted automatically.
Clear price breakdown
Nightly total, cleaning fee, taxes — transparent pricing before checkout.
Guests sign before they pay
Binding agreement with No Tenancy Rights — signed electronically.
Guest reviews & social proof
Real feedback with star ratings. Builds trust and conversions.
The real cost of generic builders
Wix or Squarespace looks cheap — until you add booking plugins, payment setup, and maintenance
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?
Can I build a holiday rental website with DirectBookings?
How much does a vacation rental website builder cost?
Do I need technical skills to build a rental website?
Does the website builder include a booking system?
Can I use my own domain name?
Will my rental website sync with Airbnb and VRBO?
Is DirectBookings better than Lodgify or CraftedStays for building a rental website?
Can I accept payments directly without paying booking commissions?
What legal protections does DirectBookings provide?
Is DirectBookings SEO-optimized?
Can I embed a booking calendar on my existing website?
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.
Guest books on Airbnb
You pay the OTA commission
Stays at your property
Their only visit — for now
Connects to your WiFi
Branded splash page
Email captured
Added to your guest CRM
Automated follow-up
Offers & seasonal discounts
Books directly next trip
Zero OTA commission
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
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
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.
Build your vacation rental website today
Free trial. $9/month. No booking fees. Pre-signed agreements included.
No credit card required · Cancel anytime