Host Tools

Host Tools is vacation rental management software for hosts on Airbnb, VRBO and Booking.com. It syncs calendars across channels in real time, automates guest messages and reviews, and includes a direct booking website so hosts can take reservations without platform fees.

Key features

• Direct booking website with Stripe payments, custom domain, contract signing and ID verification
• Real-time calendar sync to prevent double bookings
• Automated guest messaging and reviews, with AI-personalized replies
• Unified inbox for all channels, with message translation
• Pricing and availability rules by season, date and channel
• Listing on Google Vacation Rentals
• Automated smart lock codes
• Mobile app for iOS and Android

Pricing

Priced by the number of listings, for the whole account. Messaging plan from $28 per month and Pro plan from $30 per month for one listing, billed yearly. The direct booking website is included in Pro. No contract, 14-day free trial without a credit card.

Host Tools and Tourist.com

A host who uses the Host Tools direct booking website can paste its link into the Tourist.com listing. Travelers then see a "Book online" button and book directly with the host.