Reimagining Extended Stay Rentals

Manual concierge launch is live—automation rolls out after we validate with real guests and owners

The Problem We're Solving

Platform fees on extended stays are broken. When you book a month-long rental on Airbnb, you pay up to $465 in fees on a $3,000 booking. That's 15.5% just to access someone's listing.

For extended stays and repeat bookings, this makes no sense. The platform already did its job by introducing you. Why keep paying for every booking?

November 2025 update: We're validating the solution with a manual concierge MVP. Every guest and owner gets a human touch while we finalize the automated billing system.

Our Solution

Direct Stay Bookings helps guests and property owners connect directly for extended stays (14+ days) and repeat bookings.

We're not replacing Airbnb or Vrbo - we're solving a specific problem they're not built for: long-term relationships between guests and property owners.

How We're Different

85%
Lower fees than Airbnb
100%
Free for guests
$50-75
Flat fee per booking
30+
Days average stay

Our Values

🤝

Transparency

No hidden fees. No complex pricing. Just honest, straightforward service.

💡

Simplicity

We make direct booking easy. Find a property, get contact info, negotiate directly.

🎯

Focus

We're laser-focused on extended stays and repeat bookings. That's our specialty.

⚖️

Fairness

Both sides win. Guests save money. Owners get direct relationships. Win-win.

Who We Serve

Guests:

  • Travel nurses on 13-week assignments
  • Digital nomads staying 1-3 months
  • Snowbirds escaping winter
  • Corporate relocations
  • Anyone returning to the same property

Property Owners:

  • Individual owners with 1-5 properties
  • Property managers with portfolios
  • Anyone frustrated with platform fees
  • Owners who value guest relationships
  • Properties perfect for extended stays

The Story Behind Direct Stay Bookings

Direct Stay Bookings was born from a simple frustration: paying $465 in Airbnb fees for a month-long stay seemed excessive. The platform already connected me with the property - why keep paying for every booking?

After talking to property owners, I learned they felt the same way. They loved Airbnb for finding guests, but hated paying 15% fees on 14+ day bookings and repeat visitors.

So we built Direct Stay Bookings: a simple directory that helps guests and owners connect directly for the bookings where it makes sense.

Ready to Join Direct Stay Bookings?

Start saving on extended stays today