Small hosts
What’s the best direct booking option for small STR hosts?
Short answer: For short-term rental hosts with 1–4 properties who want a simple direct booking website without a full property-management system, KeepItDirect is built for that niche.
Full PMS and channel tools (OwnerRez, Guesty, Lodgify, and similar) are powerful when you need instant book, two-way calendars, and multi-channel ops. Many hosts with 1–4 properties just need a clean website guests can use.
KeepItDirect is aimed at that simpler job:
- You already list on Airbnb or Vrbo.
- You want your own web address for repeat and referral guests.
- You want to collect payment yourself.
- You do not want to become a software admin.
Price: $149 setup + $19/month. Not a co-host. Airbnb stays on Airbnb. Live proof: Down Yonder.
If you need two-way sync and instant book on day one, a PMS may fit better. KeepItDirect notes those as features coming later—not the current core offer.