Homestay website: present your rooms fully and take direct inquiries
Booking.com and Airbnb help guests find you, but every booking costs a commission and it is hard to stay in touch with past guests. Your own website is where returning guests can ask about rooms directly and learn more about your place.
Common problems for homestay businesses
You depend entirely on booking platforms
Your own website is a channel for repeat guests, referrals and people who search for your homestay by name.
Room information is inconsistent
Each room type has its own page with photos, capacity, amenities and policies, all updated in one place.
Guests want to know about the area
Articles about nearby sights and places to eat help guests plan their trip and give them another reason to choose you.
What will your Homestay Website include?
Home
The space, location, highlights and a button to ask about rooms.
Rooms
Each room type with photos, capacity, amenities and a reference price.
Amenities & policies
Check-in and check-out times, deposits, cancellations, pets and more.
Location
A map, directions and distances to nearby attractions.
Room inquiry
A form for arrival and departure dates and number of guests, plus a WhatsApp button.
Travel guide
Articles about things to do around your homestay (depending on plan).
Cost and process
From $29/month, no setup fee. Use your own domain or Nextchain's free address. You only send your details and approve.
- Step 1
Discovery & analysis
We learn about your business, target customers and goals
- Step 2
Solution design
We propose a design and structure that fits your brand
- Step 3
Development & launch
We build with high quality and test thoroughly
- Step 4
Handover & ongoing support
We keep supporting and improving after launch
See each plan in pricing, and the steps in how we work.
Frequently asked questions
Can a homestay website replace Booking.com?
We wouldn't think of it as a replacement. The website is an extra direct channel, suited to repeat guests and people who search for your homestay by name; booking platforms still help you reach new guests.
Does the website show room availability in real time?
At the moment the website receives room inquiries for you to confirm. Syncing room calendars with other platforms needs to be discussed separately.
Can I take deposits through the website?
The website shows deposit payment instructions according to your own policy. Online payment needs to be checked before we commit.
Start your Homestay Website
Send us what you need. Nextchain will reply within 1 business day to discuss the right option.