Vacation Rental Apps

Your Property. Your App. More Direct Bookings.

Give every guest a digital welcome guide with check-in info, Wi-Fi, house rules, local recommendations, and direct messaging — all in your own branded app designed to bring guests back.

Guest Information
Maintenance Requests
Local Recommendations
Direct Messaging
Push Notifications
Instant App Access
Create Your Guest App
Available on App Store, PWA Web App, and Google Play

🏠 Beach House Retreat

Your Digital Guest Guide

Welcome / Check-In
Local Recommendations
Extras & Upgrades
Messages / Contact Host
Rebook Your Stay

Make more from every guest — before, during, and after their stay

Digital Welcome Guide

Everything Guests Need, One Tap Away

No more texts asking for the Wi-Fi password. Give guests instant access to all property information.

  • Check-in/check-out times with smart lock instructions
  • Wi-Fi credentials with one-tap copy and QR code
  • House rules with acknowledgement option
  • Appliance instructions with photos/videos
  • Parking info and local transport notes
  • Checkout checklist for smooth turnovers

Guest Information

Wi-Fi Network
BeachHouse5G
Smart Lock: 4521#
Forms

Guests Report Issues. You Get Notified Instantly.

Catch problems during the stay, not at checkout. Photo uploads make issues clear immediately.

  • Pre-built maintenance request form template
  • Photo upload for damage/issues
  • Email notifications to host/property manager
  • Track request history
  • Optional urgency levels

Report an Issue

Plumbing
Shower drain is slow...
Tap to add photo
Local Recommendations

Be the Best Host — Share Local Secrets

Guests love insider tips. Share your favorite spots and become the host everyone recommends.

  • Categorized directory (Restaurants, Attractions, Services)
  • Distance from property
  • Contact info and directions
  • Your personal recommendations
  • Hidden gems only locals know

Local Directory

All
Restaurants
Coffee
Beach

The Cove Restaurant

Fresh seafood • 0.3 mi

Host Pick

Sunrise Coffee

Best lattes • 0.5 mi

Communication

Direct Line to Your Guests

Stay connected without sharing your phone number. Quick responses = happy guests = 5-star reviews.

  • In-app messaging (no phone number sharing)
  • Push notification alerts for new messages
  • Message history saved per booking
  • Quick response templates
  • WhatsApp/Email fallback options

Messages

Hi! What time can we check in early?

2:30 PM

Hi! You can arrive from 2pm - I'll have it ready! 🏠

2:35 PM

Perfect, thank you! 🙌

2:36 PM
Stay Connected

Timely Reminders, Happy Reviews

Send checkout reminders, local tips, and thank-you messages that guests actually appreciate.

  • Checkout reminders morning of departure
  • Local event notifications
  • Weather alerts for outdoor activities
  • Early check-in availability notices
  • Post-stay thank you with review request

9:41

Saturday, August 12

Beach House Retreat

⏰ Checkout Reminder

Don't forget check-out is at 11am. Safe travels!

Beach House Retreat

🌅 Local Event Tonight

Sunset jazz concert at pier - 7pm!

Direct Re-Booking

Guests Re-Book Directly — Skip the Platform Fees

Your app stays on their phone long after checkout. When they want to return, they book directly with you — no Airbnb commission, no OTA fees, just a direct relationship with your best guests.

Turn One-Time Guests Into Repeat Visitors

  • One-Tap Re-Booking

    Guests open your app and request their next stay instantly — no searching through listings

  • Zero Platform Commission

    Direct bookings mean you keep 100% — no 15-20% OTA fees eating into your margins

  • Seasonal Push Notifications

    Send 'We miss you!' offers, seasonal availability alerts, and early-bird discounts straight to their phone

  • Loyalty & Returning Guest Perks

    Offer exclusive discounts for repeat guests — a free late checkout or welcome hamper builds loyalty

  • Build a Guest Community

    Your app keeps the relationship alive between stays with updates, local news, and special offers

  • 5-Star Reviews Drive More Bookings

    Happy app users leave better reviews — and your app link in follow-up messages encourages them

🏠 Beach House Retreat

Welcome back! Book your next stay

Book Again

Your last stay: Aug 5-12, 2025

Check-inSelect date
Check-outSelect date
Returning Guest Offer

10% off your next stay + free late checkout! 🎉

You rated your last stay 5 stars

The Maths Speaks for Itself

15-20%

Typical OTA commission per booking

$0

Commission on direct re-bookings via your app

$150+

Saved per re-booking on a $1,000 stay

Just one direct re-booking pays for your app for the entire year. Every booking after that is pure profit.

Before & After Your Guest App

😓 Without Guest App

Guests call you for Wi-Fi password
Paper welcome books get lost/damaged
Maintenance issues discovered at checkout
"What's nearby?" texts at 10pm
Guests forget checkout instructions
Generic Airbnb experience

🎉 With Your Guest App

One-tap copy or QR scan for Wi-Fi
Always accessible on their phone
Instant photo reports during stay
Self-service local directory
Push notification reminder
Your branded professional app

How It Works

Get your guest app live in under 15 minutes

1

Create Your App

2 mins

Add your property details and branding. Import your existing welcome info.

2

Add Your Content

10 mins

Fill in Wi-Fi, house rules, check-in details. Add local recommendations. Set up maintenance form.

3

Share with Guests

1 min

Generate QR code for check-in instructions. Include app link in booking confirmation. Print QR for property display.

For Property Managers

Managing Multiple Properties?

Our Business and Enterprise plans are designed for property managers with portfolios.

One dashboard for all properties

Consistent branding across portfolio

Property-specific local directories

Maintenance tracking per property

Push Notifications

Email check-in info gets buried in promos.Door codes, gate info, weather — pushed instantly.

Guests skim arrival emails on the airport WiFi and miss the door code. Push notifications hit 90% open rates — perfect for check-in reminders, weather alerts, and house-rule updates.

Send unlimited push to every guest who installs your property app. No SMS bills, no per-stay charges. Included free on every plan.

98%
Average push open rate
More effective than email
$0
Cost per message, forever

Source: industry avg., Airship 2024

Start Sending Push Notifications
9:41•••
Cliffside Cottagenow

🏡 Check-in: door code 4827. Welcome — kettle's stocked!

Start Free, Scale as You Grow

Free forever for up to 10 app users. No credit card required.

App users = the people who use your published app (your customers)

Start free or launch for $19 — scale all the way to enterprise without switching platforms.

Free

10 users

$0/mo

Forever free

Start Free

Starter

50 users

$19/mo
Choose
Most Popular

Business

1,000 users

$49/mo
Choose

All Plans Include:

All features included
Push notifications
Analytics dashboard
App Store & Play Store publishing*
Instant PWA deployment
Custom branding
Zero commission fees
Complete data ownership
Get Started Free

*Requires your own Apple Developer ($99/yr) and Google Play Developer ($25 one-time) accounts. Full refund if we can't get your app live.

Frequently Asked Questions

Guests can access your app via a QR code you provide at check-in, a link in their booking confirmation email, or by searching for your property name in app stores. No download required for the web app version (PWA).

The app requires an internet connection to load content. Once loaded, guests can view cached pages, but new features and real-time messaging require connectivity.

Absolutely. Changes you make are instant — update check-out times, add local event recommendations, or fix details in real-time.

Guests fill out a simple form with photos of any issues. You get an instant email notification with all details, allowing quick response during their stay.

Yes! The Messages feature provides in-app communication without sharing phone numbers. You receive push notifications for new messages.

It's optional. Guests can view all information without signing up. For features like messaging or saving favorites, a simple email signup works.

Yes! Each property gets its own branded app with unique content. The Business and Enterprise tiers are designed for property managers with portfolios.

Yes. The Free plan is $0 forever for up to 10 app users with every feature included — guest guide, messages, push notifications, even App Store and Google Play publishing. No credit card required to start.

Yes. Plans are month-to-month with no contracts. If you cancel, your app stays live until the end of the billing period, and you can drop back to the Free plan anytime.

No. We never take a cut of bookings or charge per guest. Pricing is a flat monthly or yearly fee — Starter $19/mo (50 users) up to Enterprise $199/mo (unlimited). Yearly saves you 2 months.

No code required. The setup wizard takes about 5 minutes — pick a template, add your property info and branding, publish.

Those tools include guest portals tied to their PMS subscription. AppBuild.diy gives you a fully branded standalone app — your name, your icon on the home screen, push notifications, and works alongside any PMS or booking platform you already use.

You do. Every app user, push subscriber, message, and analytics event is yours and fully exportable any time.

Ready to Wow Your Guests?

Create your branded guest app in minutes. No coding required.