· 8 min read
Digital guest guide: the complete guide for vacation rental hosts (2026)
What a digital guest guide or welcome book is, what it should contain, what it costs and how to build one in 10 minutes for your Airbnb or holiday home.
The blog for hosts who welcome better
Hands-on guides to build a digital guest guide, take direct bookings, secure your deposits and grow your short-term rental revenue.
· 7 min read
Vacation rental welcome book template: free structure and checklist
A section-by-section welcome book template for vacation rentals, with the checklist of essential information your guests need.
· 7 min read
How to build a commission-free direct booking website for your vacation rental
Why and how to create a direct booking website for your vacation rental: iCal calendar, online payment, real costs and how to attract bookings.
· 6 min read
Vacation rental security deposit: card hold, cash or bank transfer?
Amount, timing and best practice for vacation rental security deposits, and how a card pre-authorisation compares with cash and bank transfers.
