DayletAccept direct bookings
alongside Airbnb & Booking.com
Keep your Booking.com and Airbnb listings live, and add Daylet as an extra sales channel that keeps 100% of the revenue on every booking it brings in. Setup takes just 5 minutes.
Free for first 5 bookings • No credit card • No setup fees
How to get started with direct bookings
From signup to first booking in under 10 minutes
Add your property
Start by adding your property details. You can choose between property let mode for renting the entire place, or room let mode for individual room bookings.
- Upload unlimited property photos
- Set your own pricing (no hidden fees)
- Add property details and amenities
Set availability and seasonal pricing
Manage your calendar with ease. Set availability and pricing for the entire property or for specific rooms depending on your setup.
- Visual calendar for easy date management
- Seasonal price multipliers
- Automatic prevention of double bookings
Share your auto-generated page
Get a beautiful, auto-generated booking page for your property or for each room. Share it directly with guests to take commission-free bookings.
See examples:
- Professional booking page (no coding required)
- Mobile-optimized for guests
- Shareable link you can use anywhere
Embed on your own website
Already have a website? Embed the booking calendar directly. You can generate embed codes for the main property or for individual rooms to place on their respective pages. Developers can also integrate via Daylet's REST API.
- Simple copy-paste embed code
- Responsive design adapts to your site
- Full booking functionality embedded
Why property owners choose direct bookings
Complement your existing Booking.com and Airbnb listings with a commission-free channel
0% commission fees
Unlike Booking.com (15-18%) and Airbnb (14-20%), you keep 100% of every booking. On a £1,000 booking, that's £150-200 saved.
Another sales channel
Don't replace your existing listings—add a direct booking option. Share the link with past guests, on social media, or embed it on your website.
Easy to use
No technical knowledge needed. Set up your property in 5 minutes with a step-by-step process. Start accepting bookings today.
Direct bookings + booking platforms
See how much more you keep by adding a direct channel alongside Booking.com and Airbnb
| Feature | Daylet (Direct) | Booking.com / Airbnb |
|---|---|---|
| Commission per booking | 0% | 15-20% |
| Monthly cost | Free for 5 bookings (£20/mo after, £12/mo with discount) | Commission only |
| Your revenue on £1,000 booking | £1,000 | £800-850 |
| Control guest relationships | ✓ | Limited |
| Embed on your website | ✓ | ✗ |
A realistic mix:
Say your cottage gets 30 bookings a year at £1,000 each, split between your existing channels and a new direct one:
- ❌20 bookings via Booking.com/Airbnb: £3,000/year lost to commission
- ✓10 bookings via Daylet direct: £0 commission, all £10,000 kept
That's £1,500 more than an OTA-only mix—and Booking.com/Airbnb are still bringing you those other 20 bookings
Built for UK cottages and French domaines
UK cottage owners
Share your booking link with repeat guests, local tourism boards, or embed it on your cottage website. Perfect for Cornwall, Cotswolds, Lake District properties.
French domaine owners
Ideal for gîtes, maisons de vacances, and châteaux in Provence, Dordogne, Brittany. Accept direct bookings alongside your other listings.
Professional hosts
Manage multiple properties from one dashboard. Add direct bookings alongside your OTA listings to diversify your revenue and build direct guest relationships.
Quick questions
How long does setup really take?▼
About 5 minutes. Sign up, add your property details and photos, set your availability, and you're done. You'll have a shareable booking link immediately.
Can I use this alongside Booking.com and Airbnb?▼
Yes — most owners use Daylet as an additional sales channel, not a replacement. On the Pro plan, iCal imports automatically block dates booked on other platforms, and manual blocks cover last-minute changes.
Do I need technical knowledge or a website?▼
Not at all. Daylet gives you a ready-to-share booking page. If you have a website, you can embed the calendar with a copy-paste code—no developer needed.
How do I receive payments from guests?▼
Pro users can connect their Stripe account and collect payment at the time of booking — guests pay by card at checkout, money goes directly to your bank account. No chasing, no manual invoicing. Daylet takes no commission on payments. Free plan users arrange payment directly with guests.
Ready to add a direct booking channel?
Join property owners growing their revenue with a direct channel alongside Booking.com and Airbnb. No credit card required. Get started in 5 minutes.
Free for first 5 bookings • 5-minute setup • No credit card required