Your own front door — not Airbnb's
Every booking through an OTA costs you a commission and your relationship with the guest. I build you a stunning, fast direct-booking website so travelers reserve straight from you — then teach you to run it.
A direct-booking website lets guests reserve your rental or rooms directly from you instead of through Airbnb or VRBO — so you keep the 15%+ platform commission, own the guest's contact details for repeat stays, and control the entire experience. I design, build, and connect it to your calendar, then teach you to manage it yourself.
| Best for | Owners paying 15%+ in OTA fees who want repeat, direct guests |
|---|---|
| What it replaces | Total dependence on Airbnb / VRBO / Booking.com |
| Typical OTA fee saved | 14–16% host-side, plus guest-side service fees |
| Includes | Design, build, calendar sync, payments, guest email capture |
| You own | The site, the domain, and your guest list — under your accounts |
Why a direct-booking site changes the math
The OTAs are a great place to be found — but a terrible place to live. Every reservation you take through a platform skims a commission off the top and keeps the guest's email, so you can never invite them back without paying again. A direct-booking website flips that: you appear in the guest's search, win the booking, and keep both the margin and the relationship.
- Keep your margin. Stop paying 15%+ on every reservation to platforms.
- Own your guest list. Capture emails and turn one-time guests into repeat, direct bookings.
- Look established. A premium site builds the trust that converts browsers into bookers.
What's included
- Custom, fast design built to convert — premium on every device, just like this site.
- Real-time availability calendar synced with your existing channels so you never double-book.
- Secure payments & booking requests wired to the tools you already use.
- Guest email capture so every stay grows a list you own.
- SEO foundations — your property found for its own name and its location.
How we build it together
We start with one property. I map your current channels, design the site around your real photos and rates, connect the calendar and payments, and launch. Then I teach you to update content, rates, and availability yourself — so you're never dependent on me or anyone else.
Frequently asked questions
Will a direct-booking site replace Airbnb completely?
No — and it shouldn't at first. The OTAs are great for discovery. The goal is to shift your repeat guests and word-of-mouth traffic to direct, where you keep the commission, while still using the platforms to reach new travelers.
Do I own the website?
Yes. The site, the domain, and the guest list are created under your accounts and stay yours. I build it and teach you to run it — I never hold your business hostage.
Can guests pay and book in real time?
Yes. The site connects to your calendar and a payment processor so availability is live and reservations are real, synced with your other channels to prevent double-bookings.
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Ready to own your front door?
Book a free call and I'll show you what your direct-booking site could look like — and how much commission it could save you in a year.