🏠 Vacation Rental Listings

List Any Vacation Property.
Reach Real Renters.

Not just timeshares. Cabins, beach houses, condos, lake homes, mountain retreats — if you own a vacation property and want to rent it, DirectStay connects you directly with verified travelers. No 20% Airbnb commission. No algorithm hiding your listing.

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Why DirectStay Over Airbnb or VRBO?
Same renters. A fraction of the cost to list. More control.

✦ DirectStay

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Free to list. No upfront cost to get your property in front of renters.
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Zero commission on bookings. You keep 100% of what renters pay you.
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Direct renter contact. Communicate directly — no platform middleman.
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50,000+ verified renters in our email database since 2010.
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Optional Meta advertising — direct property ads, not pooled traffic.
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AI assistant handles inquiries and bookings for you 24/7 on Platinum.

Airbnb

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3% host service fee + 14% guest fee on every booking
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Algorithm controls your visibility — pay to promote or get buried
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Airbnb mediates all disputes — often sides with guests
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Strict cancellation and refund policies you can't control
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No guaranteed marketing — just listing on a crowded platform

VRBO

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$499/yr subscription OR 8% commission per booking
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Algorithm-driven visibility — new listings get buried quickly
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Renter contact only through VRBO messaging system
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Payment processing fees on top of platform fees
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No direct advertising — reliant on VRBO's organic traffic
What We Accept
List Any Type of Vacation Property

We welcome all short-term vacation rental properties — not just timeshares. If travelers want to stay there, we want it on DirectStay.

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Beach Houses & Condos
Oceanfront, ocean view, or beach access properties. Highest demand and best rental rates on the platform.
Highest Demand
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Mountain Cabins & Chalets
Ski-in/ski-out, mountain view, or forest retreat properties. Strong year-round demand — peak in winter and fall.
Year-Round Demand
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Vacation Homes
Single-family vacation homes, second homes, investment properties. Full-home rentals command premium rates.
Premium Rates
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Resort Condos & Suites
Resort-affiliated condos, hotel residences, and branded vacation suites — including timeshare units.
Resort Amenities
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Lake & Waterfront Homes
Lakefront, riverfront, and waterfront properties with boat access, docks, and water recreation.
Summer Peak
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Desert & Golf Retreats
Scottsdale, Palm Springs, Sedona — desert properties near golf courses, spas, and resort communities.
Corporate Favorite
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City Apartments & Lofts
Urban vacation rentals in convention cities — Las Vegas, Nashville, Orlando, Chicago, New York.
Convention Travel
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Tropical & International
Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica — international vacation properties with strong US renter demand.
International
Accepted Properties
We Accept All of These
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Oceanfront / Beach Condos
Any beach destination, any size
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Ski Resort Properties
Ski-in/ski-out or mountain access
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Vacation Homes
Single-family, second homes
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Timeshare Weeks
Deeded weeks, points, RTU
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Waterfront & Lake Homes
Dock access, boating, fishing
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Golf Community Properties
On-course or resort golf access
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Cabins & Glamping
Rustic, A-frame, treehouse
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Convention City Apartments
Vegas, Nashville, Orlando, Chicago
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Hawaii & Caribbean
All islands, all destinations
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Mexico & International
Cancun, Cabo, Costa Rica, more
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RV Parks & Campgrounds
Owned sites with hookups
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Luxury Villas & Estates
High-end properties with staff
Listing Plans
Choose Your Plan

Start free and upgrade when you're ready. No contracts, no hidden fees, no commissions on bookings ever.

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Free Listing
Get your property visible to travelers at zero cost. A great starting point to test the market.
Annual Price
$0
Forever free — no card required
  • ✓Card listing on browse directory
  • ✓1 property photo
  • ✓Renter inquiry contact form
  • ✓Unique ad number assigned
  • —No individual property page
  • —No email database access
  • —No advertising
Speak With a Rep
No credit card · No commitment
Most Popular
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Member Listing
Your own property page plus a direct email blast to our 50,000+ verified renter database.
Annual Membership
$497
/year
≈ $41 per month — billed annually
  • ✓Everything in Free
  • ✓Dedicated property page
  • ✓Photo gallery (up to 6 photos)
  • ✓Email blast to 50,000+ renters
  • ✓Featured placement on browse
  • ✓Priority search ranking
  • ✓Instant inquiry notifications
  • —No Meta advertising
  • —No AI assistant
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Annual fee · No booking commissions ever
Full Service
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Platinum
The complete done-for-you solution with Meta advertising and an AI assistant handling bookings 24/7.
Annual Membership
$1,497
/year
≈ $125 per month — billed annually
  • ✓Everything in Member
  • ✓Unlimited photos
  • ✓Meta advertising included
  • ✓Option to add more ad spend
  • ✓AI voice assistant — 24/7 calls
  • ✓AI text assistant — SMS inquiries
  • ✓Automated rental agreement generation
  • ✓Automated renter follow-up sequences
  • ✓CRM pipeline & lead tracking
  • ✓Dedicated account manager
Speak With a Rep
Annual membership · Onboarding call included
Estimate Your Income
What Could Your Property Earn?

Get a quick estimate of your potential annual rental income based on your property type, location, and availability.

Quick Earnings Estimator
Weekly Rate
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Estimated Annual Income
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After Platform Fee
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Estimates based on current DirectStay listing averages and market data. Actual results vary by property, location, marketing, and market conditions. No income is guaranteed.

Simple Process
How Listing on DirectStay Works

List in minutes. Start receiving inquiries. Keep every dollar renters pay you.

1
Submit Your Listing

Fill out the listing form with your property details, photos, availability, and pricing. Takes about 10 minutes. Free listings go live within 24 hours.

2
We Build Your Property Page

For Member and Platinum listings, we create a professional property page with your photos, specs, and booking inquiry form. Looks great on any device.

3
We Market Your Property

Member listings get blasted to our 50,000+ renter database. Platinum gets direct Meta advertising targeting travelers by destination and travel dates.

4
Renters Contact You Directly

Interested renters reach out through your listing. You negotiate directly, set your own terms, and handle payment however you prefer. We never take a commission.

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Platinum: AI Handles It For You

Platinum members get an AI voice and text assistant that answers inquiries, sends rental agreements, follows up with renters, and guides them to booking — automatically.

Vacation rental property
$0
Commission on bookings — ever
Owner Stories
What Property Owners Say
★★★★★
"I listed my Smoky Mountains cabin and had 4 inquiries in the first week from the email blast. Rented it for two weeks that summer for $2,800 total. The $497 fee paid for itself immediately."
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Tom H.
Member Listing · Tennessee Cabin
★★★★★
"I was paying Airbnb 20% on every booking. Switched to DirectStay Platinum and kept $3,200 more last year. The Meta ads brought in guests I never would have found on my own."
KM
Karen M.
Platinum · Florida Beach Condo
★★★★★
"The AI assistant on Platinum is what sold me. It answers calls when I'm at work, sends rental agreements automatically, and follows up until they book. I don't have to do anything."
JR
James R.
Platinum · Lake Tahoe Vacation Home
Get Listed
Ready to List Your Vacation Rental?

Our listing specialists handle everything — from taking your property details to building your page and marketing it to our 50,000+ renter database. Give us a call or send us a message and we'll get you set up.

Speak With a Listing Specialist → What's My Property Worth?

No forms. No upfront commitment. Just a quick call with a specialist who knows the market.

Your Vacation Property Could Be
Earning Right Now

Stop leaving rental income on the table. List free today and get in front of 50,000+ verified travelers who are actively looking for a place to stay.

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