In our never-ending pursuit of the best vacation rental software, we’ve put together this overview of Tokeet—a vacation rental management software platform that has a wide range of features (and mixed reviews). In this post, we’re taking a look at the main Tokeet features, their pricing structure, and an overview of their customer reviews. We’ll […]
Putting up signs in your vacation rental can be a great way to welcome guests and provide them with necessary information. We’ve put together this list of some of the most common and useful vacation rental signs for your Airbnb or other short-term rental property. Any sign in your vacation rental should either improve your […]
Your Porter App was a vacation rental management software platform, complete with a channel manager, website builder, and other convenient features for an affordable price. In 2021, top vacation rental management platform Guesty acquired Your Porter App and has since rebranded to Guesty for Hosts. In this post, we’re going over the pricing, features, and […]
Having access to a kitchen is one benefit many guests appreciate when choosing to book a vacation rental or Airbnb over a hotel. But a kitchen with no supplies isn’t much use (and can actually be quite frustrating). To help you decide what kitchen items to leave for your guests, we’ve put together this vacation […]
Planning on trying out the Wheelhouse pricing tool for your vacation rental? We're sharing everything you need to know to help you decide!
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Lodgify is a vacation rental management software best known for its direct booking website builder. With Lodgify, you can easily create your own website to take direct bookings, and sync those bookings with other channels like Airbnb and Vrbo. In this post, we’re going over the main features, pricing plans, and our overall Lodgify review, […]
Having a website for your vacation rental has several benefits. One of these benefits is the ability to independently and effectively market your property. Here are five vacation rental website design best practices to help you get more bookings. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost […]
In the last several years, there’s been a rapid increase in the number of vacation rental software platforms, designed to save you time and stress, and maximize your profits. This post is a running list of the best vacation rental software we’ve found, organized by category to help you find what you’re looking for. You […]
Lodgify is a popular vacation rental management software platform, but it may not be the best fit for every business. In this post, we’re going over some of the best Lodgify alternatives, and how they compare. Whether you’re looking for different features, pricing, or better customer support, here’s a list of Lodgify competitors that might […]
Guesty is one of the biggest names in the vacation rental management software industry. They claim to provide an end-to-end solution and have a laundry list of features designed for vacation rental property managers. But Guesty is definitely one of the more expensive vacation rental software options, and some say they’re a “Jack of all […]
Creating a website for your short-term rental has never been easier. There are a growing number of website builders designed for vacation rentals, and more and more templates to help you create your own. We’ve compiled a list of the best vacation rental website templates to help you easily create a website for your vacation […]
Listing your vacation rental on multiple channels can be a great way to get more eyes on your listing, and get more bookings. But it also requires that you keep all your calendars in sync, in order to avoid double bookings. Here’s what you need to know about vacation rental calendar synchronization. How to Keep […]
Listing your property on Airbnb and Booking.com? Follow these simple instructions to sync your calendars — and learn how to avoid double bookings with a channel manager.
Ready to simplify your vacation rental business with a channel manager? Not sure which one is best for you? We've got you covered.
Squarespace is the website builder of choice for many because of their beautiful templates and intuitive website builder features. But if you want to create a direct booking website for your vacation rental, you’ll need to integrate a third-party booking engine like Lodgify. Combining the vacation rental management features of Lodgify with a Squarespace website […]
Thinking about using Lodgify to build your vacation rental website? Check out these Lodgify website examples to get an idea of what you can create with Lodgify.
If you’re looking for a vacation rental WordPress theme (and plugins) that can handle direct bookings, you have a few different options. In this post, we’re featuring the vacation rental themes and plugins from MotoPress and Homey, which we recommend for most clients who want to create a direct booking website on WordPress. 1. Booklium […]
Building your vacation rental website with Squarespace? Check out this list of some well designed Squarespace websites.
OwnerRez is a vacation rental software company that has been quietly growing a very committed user base over the last several years. This is largely thanks to their advanced automation features, customizable and inexpensive pricing, and their friendly and responsive customer support. Features like their Quickbooks integration or their Property Management feature (where you can […]
Due to its range of features and wide selection of vacation rental website templates, Wix is one of the best website builders for vacation rentals. A Wix vacation rental website is relatively easy to set up, and can be customized and integrated with other vacation rental software. Here’s a list of the top 10 best […]
Your Airbnb listing title can help you stand out and get more bookings. Improve your titles with these tips, best practices, and some examples of great Airbnb listing titles.
Listing your property on Airbnb and Vrbo? Follow these simple instructions to sync your calendars, and learn how to avoid double bookings.
Having supplemental vacation rental insurance is a good idea even if you're listing on Airbnb or Vrbo, and it's a necessity if you plan to take direct bookings. Here are the best options.
Listing on popular platforms like Airbnb and VRBO is a great way to get exposure and more bookings. But as a vacation rental owner, you might benefit from identifying smaller, more niche listing sites. These sites have less traffic overall, but they are also less competitive, and the traffic is more targeted and specific. If […]
More and more Airbnb hosts are creating websites for their property listings. Find out why it's such a good idea — and how to make your own vacation rental website.
Want to display your Airbnb listing's availability on your own website? Here are a few simple ways to embed your Airbnb calendar.