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Direct booking websites for serious operators.

CraftedStays is purpose-built infrastructure for short-term rental operators ready to own their demand. Deep PMS integration, conversion-tuned templates, and AI-search-ready schema, deploying continuously to every customer.

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65%+

Lift in direct bookings on customer sites

3–4×

Platform deploys per week — every customer benefits

Native PMS partner integrations (Hospitable, Guesty, Hostaway, OwnerRez, Hostfully)

The case for direct

Why operators are going direct.

Operators running 90% of their bookings through OTAs have a single point of failure. Direct booking websites turn one-time guests into repeat revenue, and turn your portfolio into a real business asset.

Own your guest relationships.

Build direct relationships with your guests. Capture their information, communicate without third-party interference, and market to them on your terms. Your guest, your journey.

Improve your bottom line.

Reduce OTA commissions and keep more of your revenue. Direct bookings increase your margins and give you complete pricing flexibility — promotions, length-of-stay discounts, dynamic pricing, all on your terms.

Deliver a superior experience.

Create a branded booking journey that builds trust from search to stay. Personalize every touchpoint, surface the right property, and present your brand the way you actually want it presented.

How it works

From PMS connection to live preview, in about 25 minutes.

No agency, no procurement cycle, no theme hunt. Connect your PMS, pick a template, ship your domain. Continuous improvements deploy automatically.

01 / CONNECT

Connect your PMS.

One-click integration with Hospitable, Guesty, Hostaway, OwnerRez, or Hostfully. All property details, photos, calendars, and pricing import automatically. No duplicate data entry.

02 / CUSTOMIZE

Customize your design.

Pick from conversion-optimized templates. Add your brand colors, logo, voice, and content sections. Custom domain wired in minutes. Your brand, your story, our infrastructure.

03 / LAUNCH

Launch and convert.

Publish in minutes, not months. Schema markup, AI-search readiness, mobile-optimized booking flow, and SEO foundations all built in. Start capturing direct bookings the day you launch.

The CraftedStays difference

Built as a platform, not a project.

A WordPress site is frozen the day it ships. A CraftedStays site gets better every week — automatically, for every customer — because every improvement we make deploys to everyone at once.

Purpose-built platform

Not WordPress, not a generic theme. A custom platform means no plugin conflicts, no security patches to chase, and continuous improvements that ship to every customer simultaneously.

Deep PMS integration

Native, two-way sync with Hospitable, Guesty, Hostaway, OwnerRez, and Hostfully. Real-time availability, pricing, and booking flow with no manual updates and no double-bookings.

Mobile-first experience

Most vacation rental bookings happen on mobile. Every CraftedStays template is built mobile-first, with touch-tuned booking flows and load-speed optimization baked in from the start.

Customizable to your brand

Flexible templates, custom sections, and complete control over your brand presentation. Your colors, your fonts, your voice — without sacrificing the conversion infrastructure underneath.

Built for AI search

Structured data, schema markup, and a patent-pending natural language property search. We're engineered for the world where guests search ChatGPT and Perplexity, not just Google.

Conversion analytics

Track every step of the booking funnel — discovery, property view, booking start, completion. See where guests drop, where they convert, and where to invest your marketing dollars next.

Who we build for

One platform, three operator scales.

Whether you're an independent host with a few homes or a brand running 100+ properties, the platform scales with you. Same conversion infrastructure, same continuous improvements.

INDEPENDENT HOSTS

For 1–10 properties.

A professional online presence without technical overhead. Launch in 25 minutes or less, with everything you need at an affordable price.

Professional website without technical skills
Fast setup with native PMS integration
Mobile-optimized booking experience
Schema markup that makes you discoverable

See pricing for independent hosts

PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS

For 10–50 properties.

Scale your direct booking strategy with a platform that grows with you. Maintain consistent branding across the portfolio and unlock advanced marketing tools.

Consistent brand experience across the portfolio
Advanced property filtering and search
Detailed analytics and conversion tracking
Custom templates and sections

See pricing for professional managers

ENTERPRISE BRANDS

For 50+ properties.

Custom infrastructure for established brands running large portfolios. White-glove onboarding, custom integrations, and a platform that supports the way you actually work.

Custom integrations and API access
White-glove onboarding and migration
Multi-brand and multi-domain support
Dedicated partner relationship

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FAQ

Common questions.

Do I need technical skills to use CraftedStays?

No. CraftedStays is built for property managers, not developers. The setup wizard walks you through PMS connection, template selection, and brand customization. Most operators are live in under 25 minutes without writing a line of code.

Which PMSes does CraftedStays integrate with?

We have native, two-way integrations with five PMSes today: Hospitable, Guesty, Hostaway, OwnerRez, and Hostfully. Property data, calendars, pricing, and bookings sync in real time. See the partners page for the per-PMS integration story.

How is CraftedStays different from a WordPress site?

A WordPress site is frozen the day it ships. CraftedStays is a platform that ships continuous improvements to every customer site, every week. No plugin conflicts, no security patches to chase, no theme updates that break your design — and every conversion, AI-search, and performance improvement deploys automatically.

Will my CraftedStays site rank on Google?

Yes. Every CraftedStays site ships with proper schema markup, fast load times, mobile-first templates, and an AI-search-ready content structure. The Vacation Rental SEO Study shows our customers ranking well across both Google and the AI engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini).

Can I bring my own domain?

Yes. Bring your existing domain or buy a new one through the setup flow. We handle DNS, SSL, and all the technical setup. Your guests visit your domain, see your brand, and book on your terms.

Does CraftedStays charge a commission on bookings?

No. Zero commission on direct bookings. You keep the full guest payment. Our pricing is a flat monthly subscription. See pricing.

What happens if I want to leave CraftedStays?

Your data is yours. Your guest list, booking history, and content can all be exported. We don't lock anyone in — but most operators stay because the platform compounds in value over time.

Make your brand the destination.

Connect your PMS, pick a template, and have a live preview in 25 minutes. No setup fee. No booking commission. Your guests on your domain.