What is Hosty?
Hosty is a comprehensive booking management platform designed specifically for vacation rental hosts. It enables property owners to manage cabins, villas, glamping sites, and boutique hotels efficiently by providing essential tools for booking management without unnecessary complexity. The platform allows hosts to create property profiles quickly, set custom rules for pricing and capacity, and integrate booking links into social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
With Hosty, hosts can confirm reservations through a mobile app available for both iOS and Android, view bookings in calendar or list formats, and automatically save guest information for future communication and marketing. The platform supports seasonal pricing, online payments directly to bank accounts, and real-time availability updates, making it easier to handle reservations without manual calendar checks or endless direct messages.
Features
- Booking Grid: Online calendar showing available dates and reservations in real time
- Hotel CRM: Save and reuse guest data for communication and marketing
- Cross-platform App: Mobile app for iOS and Android that functions as a webpage
- Seasonal Pricing: Create custom pricing rules for high seasons, weekends, and special occasions
- Online Payments: Receive prepayments and payments directly to bank accounts
Use Cases
- Managing vacation rental bookings for cabins or villas
- Streamlining reservation processes for boutique hotels
- Integrating booking links into social media profiles
- Setting seasonal pricing for holiday rentals
- Tracking guest information for marketing campaigns
FAQs
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How long does it take to set up a property on Hosty?
You can register your property in 2 minutes by adding the location name, photo, and Google Maps link. -
Does Hosty charge any commissions on bookings?
No, Hosty does not take commissions and offers a lifetime free version. -
Can guests book directly through social media?
Yes, hosts can add a booking link to their Instagram or TikTok page, allowing guests to check available dates and reserve with a few clicks. -
What platforms is the Hosty app available on?
Hosty offers a single mobile app that works on both iOS and Android devices, functioning as a webpage. -
How are payments handled on Hosty?
Hosts can receive prepayments and payments directly to their bank account through the platform's online payment system.
