For short-term rental hosts

Get more direct bookings — and keep what you earn.

BookDirect Studio designs branded booking websites for Airbnb & short-term rental hosts — so guests book with you directly and you stop losing 15–20% of every stay to platform fees.

  • No booking commissions
  • Launch in 2–3 weeks
  • You own everything

Built for independent hosts and boutique property managers

  • Cabins
  • Beach houses
  • City apartments
  • Villas
  • Lodges
  • Boutique hotels
Why book direct

Stop renting your business from the platforms

Listing sites are great for discovery — but every booking costs you fees and a guest you never really own. A direct-booking site changes that.

Keep more revenue

Skip 15–20% OTA commissions on every stay. Direct bookings put that margin back in your pocket.

Own the guest relationship

Collect guest emails, drive repeat stays, and market directly — with no platform standing in between.

Build a real brand

A site that's unmistakably yours builds trust, earns reviews, and commands higher nightly rates.

What we do

Everything you need to take bookings directly

One studio for the whole stack — design, booking, brand, and the marketing that fills your calendar.

Conversion-focused web design

A fast, beautiful site built to turn browsers into booked stays.

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Direct booking engine

Take reservations and payments directly — with no per-booking commission.

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Brand & identity

Logo, colours, and photography direction that make your stay unforgettable.

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Channel & calendar sync

Keep Airbnb, Vrbo, and your direct calendar in sync to avoid double bookings.

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SEO & guest marketing

Get found on Google and bring guests back with email and reviews.

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How it works

From listing-dependent to fully booked direct

A simple, guided process — most hosts go live in two to three weeks.

  1. 01

    Discovery & brand

    We learn your property, your ideal guest, and your goals — then shape a brand that fits.

  2. 02

    Design & build

    We design and build your booking site, wired to take payments and sync your calendars.

  3. 03

    Launch & get bookings

    We launch with SEO and analytics in place, and hand you a site you fully own.

0%Booking commission on direct stays
15–20%Typical OTA fees you stop paying
2–3 wksFrom kickoff to launch
100%Ownership of your site & data
“Within three months of launching our direct site, a third of our bookings came straight to us — and we finally stopped handing a cut of every stay to the platforms.”
JM
Jordan M.
Host · 3 properties, Lake Tahoe
Pricing

Simple, transparent packages

One-time build with optional ongoing care. No revenue share, ever — what you book is yours.

  • Custom branded website
  • Direct booking & payments
  • Calendar sync
  • SEO & analytics setup
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FAQ

Questions, answered

Everything hosts usually ask before getting started. Still curious? We're happy to help.

What exactly do you build?

A branded website with a built-in booking and payment flow for your short-term rental — your own place on the web where guests discover your property and book directly, with no platform in between.

How is this different from just using Airbnb or Vrbo?

Those platforms are great for discovery, but they charge 15–20% per booking and own the guest relationship. A direct-booking site lets repeat and referral guests book commission-free, while you keep their contact details and your brand.

Will I still be able to use Airbnb and Vrbo?

Absolutely — most hosts run both. We sync your calendars so your direct site and the listing platforms stay in step, which keeps you from getting double-booked.

How do payments work?

We connect a trusted payment provider (such as Stripe) so guests pay you directly. Funds go straight to your account — we never sit in the middle of your money.

How long does it take to launch?

Most sites go live in two to three weeks, depending on how quickly we receive your photos, property details, and feedback.

Do I own the website?

Yes — 100%. The site, your domain, the content, and your guest data are all yours. You're never locked in.

What does it cost?

A one-time build fee with optional ongoing care for updates and support — and no revenue share, ever. Visit our pricing page for the details.

Have another question? Get in touch.

Ready to own your bookings?

Get a free, no-pressure quote. Tell us about your property and we'll show you what a direct-booking site could do for you.