How to Build a Direct Booking Website for Your Rental-083

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Vacation Rental Resolutions

Gerry MacPherson

97 episodes

4 days ago

Welcome to the Vacation Rental Resolutions Podcast—where every rental has a story and every owner can be a star! Diving in weekly, we’ll explore the bustling bazaars of the vacation rental realm. Ever wrestled with last-minute cancellations? Grappled with a wayward jacuzzi? Or played hide and seek with that one key? We’ve got you covered! From majestic mountain lodges to serene seaside sanctuaries, we're on a mission to navigate the nuances, crack the conundrums, and celebrate the successes that come with turning your slice of paradise into a guest’s dream stay. Blend together a cocktail of expert insights, uproarious anecdotes, and creative solutions, and voilà—you have the Vacation Rental Resolutions Podcast! A space that’s as refreshing as that first holiday drink and as enlightening as a sunrise over your favorite rental view. We also value your time, so each episode will be concise, straight to the answers without all the fluff. So, whether you’re tuning in from the coziness of your cabin or the luxury of your loft, prepare to be entertained, educated, and absolutely enthralled. This is the Vacation Rental Resolutions Podcast. Buckle up, folks—it’s time to unlock the vacation rental magic and make your property the destination of choice! Stay with us, and let's make every staycation a sensation!

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How to Build a Direct Booking Website for Your Rental-083

Vacation Rental Resolutions

8 minutes

3 months ago

How to Build a Direct Booking Website for Your Rental-083

Grab your copy of “The 7-Day Vacation Rental-Jumpstart” download
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/The-7-Day-Vacation-Rental-Jumpstart.pdf

In this episode of Vacation Rental Resolutions, we explore why now is the right time to create your own direct booking website. We cover how relying on OTAs drains your income and control, and we walk through the essential features every site needs—from an integrated booking system to mobile design. You’ll also learn which platform fits your style and how to pull in more traffic using SEO, email lists, and social. If you're ready to stop paying 15-20% fees and start branding your business, this episode is for you.

Timeline Format:

00:00 – Episode intro & why this topic

02:00 – OTA fees and building control

04:30 – Features your site needs

06:00 – Choosing a platform made easy

08:00 – Real signs you’re ready

10:00 – How to drive guests to your site

12:30 – Wrap-up & next steps

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⇒ TO READ OR LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON KEYSTONE HOSPITALITY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT:
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/2025/07/how-to-build-a-direct-booking-website-for-your-rental-083

Grab your copy of “The 7-Day Vacation Rental-Jumpstart” download
https://vacationrentalresolutions.com/The-7-Day-Vacation-Rental-Jumpstart.pdf

🎓 Want to convert more browsers into bookers?
Check out the “Mastering Vacation Rentals: Start, Manage, & Thrive in the Rental Business” course.
https://courses.keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/course/mastering-vacation-rentals-build-manage-and-grow-a-profitable-business/

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