Direct Booking Websites

Vanio creates fully branded booking websites that look like your own company's site, not a generic booking platform. Guests can search your properties, check availability in real-time, and book directly — all while you keep 100% of the revenue minus standard payment processing fees.

Getting Started

Setting Up Your Website

1. Go to Websites in your Vanio dashboard
2. Choose your domain option:
   • Use your own domain (like book.yourcompany.com)
   • Use a free Vanio subdomain (yourcompany.vanio.com)
3. Upload your branding:
   • Company logo
   • Primary and secondary colors
   • Contact information
4. Configure your settings:
   • Currency and timezone
   • Booking rules (minimum stay, advance booking window)
   • Check-in/check-out times
5. Activate your website

[Screenshot: Website setup screen showing domain options and branding fields]

Your properties automatically appear on the website once it's activated — no additional setup required.

How It Works

For You: Your website stays automatically updated. When you get a booking on Airbnb or Booking.com, those dates are immediately blocked on your direct website. Pricing syncs in real-time too.

For Guests: They see a professional booking experience with your branding throughout. After booking, they get access to a guest portal with check-in instructions, property guides, and the ability to purchase add-ons like early check-in.

Behind the Scenes: Every direct booking flows into Vanio just like bookings from other channels. Your AI messaging, cleaning tasks, and all other automation work exactly the same way.

Key Features

Zero Commission Fees

• Keep 100% of revenue (minus 2.9% + 30¢ payment processing)
• No Airbnb 3% or Booking.com 15% fees
• Significantly higher profit margins

Professional Guest Experience

• Search and filter by location, dates, guests, amenities
• Interactive map view
• High-quality photo galleries
• Secure payment processing
• Instant booking confirmation

Real-Time Synchronization

• Availability syncs from all your channels
• Pricing updates automatically
• No double-bookings or manual calendar management

Complete Branding Control

• Your logo, colors, and messaging throughout
• Custom domain or free subdomain
• Professional design that builds trust
• Mobile-responsive on all devices

Guest Portal Integration

• Automatic access after booking
• Check-in instructions and lock codes
• Property guides and local recommendations
• Upsell opportunities (early check-in, late checkout)
• Direct messaging with you or your AI assistant

Search Engine Optimization

• Fast-loading pages that rank well on Google
• Proper page titles and descriptions
• Schema markup for rich search results
• Mobile optimization

[Screenshot: Example direct booking website homepage showing property grid]

Customization Options

Display Settings

• Show/hide pricing on property cards
• Display cleaning fees separately or included
• Enable/disable map view
• Set properties per page

Booking Rules

• Minimum and maximum stay requirements
• How far in advance guests can book
• Standard and flexible check-in/check-out times
• Early check-in and late check-out pricing

Property Organization

• Create categories (Beach Houses, Mountain Cabins, etc.)
• Feature specific properties
• Set custom sort orders

Guest Features

• Enable guest accounts for returning visitors
• Allow social media login (Google, Facebook)
• Configure review and rating display

[Screenshot: Website settings page showing customization options]

Tips & Best Practices

Drive Direct Bookings

• Include your website URL in all guest communications
• Add it to your email signature and business cards
• Share on social media and in local tourism groups
• Consider offering a small discount for direct bookings

SEO Optimization

• Write unique property descriptions with local keywords
• Upload high-quality photos with descriptive filenames
• Keep your content updated with seasonal information
• Consider adding a blog section (coming soon)

Maximize Conversions

• Respond quickly to inquiries through the contact form
• Keep your property information current and detailed
• Highlight unique amenities and local attractions
• Use professional photography

Monitor Performance

• Track which properties get the most views
• Monitor booking conversion rates
• Test different pricing strategies
• Gather guest feedback to improve the experience

Common Questions

How do guests find my website? Guests discover your website through search engines, social media, your email communications, business cards, and referrals. You'll need to actively promote it to drive traffic, but many property managers see 20-30% of their bookings come directly within the first year.

What happens if a guest books the same dates on two platforms simultaneously? This can't happen. Your website checks availability in real-time against all your connected channels. If someone books on Airbnb at 2:00 PM, those dates are automatically blocked on your website by 2:01 PM.

Can I customize the booking experience further? Yes, you can adjust check-in/check-out times, minimum stays, advance booking windows, and fee structures. You can also create custom categories to organize your properties and set up upsells like early check-in. For major design changes, our team can create custom layouts for larger property management companies.