Direct bookings 101: keep more of every reservation

Airbnb and Booking.com bring you guests — and take a cut of every one. A direct booking site lets repeat guests come back commission-free.

The math is simple

On a $4,000 month, platform fees can quietly eat $400–$600. Move even a third of returning guests to direct and that's real money back in your pocket.

How to start without the risk

• Keep your channels live — direct is additive, not a replacement
• Offer a small "book direct" perk for repeat guests
• Use one calendar so you never double-book

Your best guests are the ones who already loved staying with you. Make it easy for them to come back.

We set this up for owners as part of full-service co-hosting — branded site, synced calendar, zero commission.