Keep the channels that work
Airbnb and VRBO can keep bringing discovery while repeat guests, referrals, and direct inquiries get a memorable place to return.
For vacation rental owners
Own the guest relationship your listings earned.
A direct home for your property, with an inquiry path and booking steps you control. $0 build, $49/month, no commission, and no need to abandon Airbnb or VRBO.
You review the words, photos, rules, and inquiry flow before guests ever see them.
Owner controls
Nothing becomes public by accident.
1Private
2Needs owner review
3Approved later
Start with one property
Review one private preview before deciding whether DirectStay fits the rest of a portfolio.
Stay in control
You review the words, photos, rules, and inquiry flow before guests ever see them.
01 — Two connected products
A better guest experience and a calmer owner process.
The guest-facing property site
A direct home for your property, with its story, photos, practical details, and an inquiry path and booking steps you control.
- Property-specific copy and approved photos
- Mobile-friendly inquiry path
- FAQ, local context, and availability display when configured
- A DirectStay web address included
The owner operations desk
More than a website: an owner desk for inquiries, availability context, and guest records. Start with an AI-assisted reply draft instead of a blank box.
- AI-assisted reply drafts using the inquiry and your approved property information
- Portal inquiry and guest records
- Setup-aware email alerts
- Owner-approved availability context and conflict review
- Review, edit, ignore, or send each draft yourself
Owner control
Every guest-facing decision stays owner-approved.
Not live
DirectStay concept
Owner preview
Property facts
Owner review
Photos
Confirm
Rates + fees
Separate approval
Inquiry path
Private
Approval path
1Private concept
2Owner corrections
3Launch decision
Locked until approved
No public launch
Facts, photos, rates, and inquiry setup stay private first.
02 — How it works
Private first. Owner-approved throughout.
- 01
Share one listing
Send the current Airbnb, VRBO, or website link and a short note about what you want to improve.
- 02
Receive a private preview
We prepare a non-bookable first version so you can judge the direction without committing to a public launch.
- 03
Correct the details
After DirectStay replies, send details however is easiest: notes, email, or an optional voice memo.
- 04
Approve setup and launch
We start with a private review. Launch timing depends on property details, owner approvals, availability setup, and the agreement.
03 — Product tour
Start with a thoughtful reply, not a blank box.
DirectStay can prepare an AI-assisted draft using the guest's inquiry and your approved property information. Review it, edit it, or ignore it in the DirectStay Owner Portal.
Dates + party size
Rules + fees
Local context
Owner-ready reply
Illustrative guest inquiry
- Dates requested
- July 12–18
- Guests
- 4 adults, 2 children
- Source
- Past-guest referral
- Question
- Is the twin room suitable for the children?
Owner still decides
Confirm final availability and rates
Review, edit, ignore, or send the reply draft
Set fees, deposits, and cancellation terms
Accept, decline, or ask a follow-up
AI-assisted reply draft
Thanks for reaching out. The dates may be possible. I will confirm availability and the final rate before anything is held.
Draft only. No inquiry reply is sent until you choose Send.
04 — Pricing and control
Flat pricing. Clear responsibilities.
The monthly plan supports the site and owner desk. It does not turn DirectStay into your property manager.
See full pricingThe offer
- $0 build.
- $49/month.
- No commission or DirectStay booking fees.
- A DirectStay web address such as directstay.app/yourproperty is included.
- Cancel anytime.
The owner controls
- Property facts, photos, amenities, rules, and guest promises
- Rates, availability, quotes, fees, and accepted bookings
- Payments, deposits, taxes, refunds, cancellations, and disputes
- Every guest reply and whether the site remains public
One protection block
DirectStay does not contact guests autonomously, set rates, accept bookings, collect guest payments, handle refunds or disputes, manage marketplace listings, or become your property manager. Owner-approved photos and listing materials are used publicly only after you confirm DirectStay may use them.
05 — FAQ and next step
Practical answers before you start.
See what the guest experience can look like at Villa La Percha, then start with your own private preview.
Get a private previewWhy do I need this if Airbnb and VRBO already work?
You may not need to replace anything. DirectStay works alongside Airbnb and VRBO, giving repeat guests, referrals, and inquiries earned outside restricted marketplace messaging an owner-approved place to learn about the property and contact you.
What does the monthly plan cover after the site is built?
The $49/month plan covers hosting and site support plus the Owner Portal operations desk: inquiry records and context, setup-aware chosen-email alerts, AI-assisted reply drafts for owner review, approved availability context and conflict review, and guest records associated with your property.
Is DirectStay a booking engine or property manager?
No. DirectStay provides a property site, inquiry path, and owner tools. It does not run your rental business, replace your marketplaces, or accept a booking for you.
Where do inquiries go, and who replies?
Once your setup is live, guest inquiries can alert your chosen email; you manage replies in the DirectStay Owner Portal. No inquiry reply is sent until you choose Send.
Will AI send replies without me?
No. DirectStay can prepare an AI-assisted draft using the guest's inquiry and your approved property information. You can review it, edit it, ignore it, or choose Send yourself.
Who confirms availability and rates?
You do. Use an owner-approved availability source; once your property setup is live, DirectStay can reconcile calendar information and flag conflicts for review. The owner remains the final source of truth.
Who collects payments and handles refunds?
The owner does. DirectStay does not collect guest payments, act as merchant of record, remit taxes, issue refunds, or handle disputes.
Who controls the property information and guest records?
You approve the property facts, photos, rates, rules, and public launch. Inquiry and guest records captured through your DirectStay setup stay associated with your property and can be exported.
What happens if I cancel?
You can cancel anytime. Service end dates and any final handoff are governed by the written agreement.
How much work does the owner need to do?
Start with one listing. DirectStay prepares the first version; you correct the facts, approve photos and rules, confirm availability and rates, and make every booking decision.
How quickly can the site launch?
We start with a private review. Launch timing depends on property details, owner approvals, availability setup, and the agreement.
What does Villa La Percha prove?
Villa La Percha is DirectStay's live founder property. It demonstrates the quality and usefulness of the guest-facing experience, including its property story, inquiry flow, availability, FAQ, guides, itinerary, map, and supported price comparison. It is not presented as a customer outcome or revenue case study.