Boostly vs Craftedstays

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If you are researching direct booking websites for your holiday let or short-term rental property, you will likely have come across both Boostly and CraftedStays. Both platforms help short-term rental operators build websites that take bookings without OTA commission. But they take very different approaches to how that is achieved, and the right choice depends […]

Boostly how to get direct bookings

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If Airbnb, Booking.com, or Vrbo are currently your main sources of bookings, you are handing between 15 and 20 per cent of your income to a third-party platform with every reservation. For a holiday let generating 30,000 pounds a year, that is between 4,500 and 6,000 pounds in commission costs before you account for any […]

Boostly best direct booking websites 2026

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If you manage a holiday let and want to reduce your dependence on Airbnb, Booking.com, or Vrbo, a direct booking website is the most effective long-term step you can take. A website on your own domain gives you a channel that earns without commission, builds your brand independently of any OTA, and gives guests a […]