Direct bookings for vacation rentals
Every booking you win on your own website keeps more money in your pocket. These guides cover the fees you pay today, how to win direct bookings, and what it all costs.
Direct bookings5 min readHow to work out the biggest direct booking discount you can offer
On a $1,000 stay with a 15.5% booking site fee, you can give about 12.9% off for booking direct and still keep as much as on the booking site. Here is the formula.
October 21, 2026
Direct bookings5 min readHow many direct bookings does it take to pay for your website?
Eight stays. That is all it takes to cover a $999 setup, on a $1,000 stay. Here is the maths for every plan, and for your own numbers.
October 11, 2026
Direct bookings6 min readHow to turn past guests into repeat bookers
Your next booking is often a guest you already have. Here is a simple plan to bring them back, with a message you can copy.
September 25, 2026
Direct bookings5 min readShould you offer a discount for booking direct? How much?
A small discount works, and a free perk often works better. Here is the exact maths, and the rules for where you can say it.
September 23, 2026
Direct bookings5 min readHow to get direct bookings without paying for ads
Seven simple steps to get guests booking your own website, starting with the guests you already have.
September 17, 2026
Direct bookings4 min readHow much does Airbnb really take from you? A simple example
Most hosts pay about 15.5% of every booking. Here is what that costs in a year, and what you keep when guests book you direct.
September 15, 2026