A website for a guesthouse or accommodation: what not to forget

Do you run a guesthouse, apartment or cottage for rent? Large booking portals take a sizable commission from every night. Your own website helps you win guests directly and keep some of that money.

Photos and first impression decide

Accommodation sells through the eyes. The website needs high-quality, fast-loading photos of the rooms, surroundings and facilities. A guest must be able to “see” themselves staying with you within seconds — otherwise they move on.

Clear prices and availability

Don’t make visitors guess. Clearly state the price per night, what’s included and how availability looks. The fewer questions a guest has to ask, the more likely they are to send an inquiry right away.

Direct inquiries without commission

The heart of the site is a simple inquiry form or booking that comes straight to you. The guest pays no portal fees and you have the booking in your own hands. The website pays for itself after just a few direct stays.