DayletVacation Rental Booking System for Independent Owners
A simple, no-commission booking system for vacation rental owners. Take direct bookings, sync with Airbnb and VRBO, and embed a booking calendar on your own website.
Free for first 5 bookings • No setup fees • No commissions ever
Everything You Need in a Vacation Rental Booking System
Direct bookings, calendar sync, and a shareable booking page — all in one place
Zero Commission Direct Bookings
Stop paying 3–15% to Airbnb and VRBO on every booking. Daylet charges nothing per booking — just a flat monthly subscription, and the free tier is completely free.
Embed on Your Website
Add your vacation rental booking system to your own website in minutes. Copy-paste embed code works with WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, or any custom site.
iCal Sync with All Major Platforms
Import bookings from Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and HomeAway to keep your availability calendar accurate. Auto-syncs every few hours to prevent double bookings.
Guest-Friendly Booking Flow
Guests select dates, add extras, and submit a booking request in under 2 minutes. You review and approve. Confirmation emails are sent automatically.
Booking System Features for Vacation Rental Owners
Built for 1–3 property owners who want direct bookings without the complexity
Standalone Booking Page
No website required. Share a direct link to your vacation rental booking page via email, WhatsApp, or social media. Works on any device.
Seasonal & Weekly Pricing
Set different rates for peak season, holidays, and off-season. Pricing per night or per week — flexible for any rental model.
Extras & Fees
Add optional or required extras — cleaning fees, pet fees, welcome baskets. Guests see the full price breakdown before confirming.
Multi-Property Management (Pro)
Manage multiple vacation rentals from one dashboard. Free plan covers 1 property; Pro gives you unlimited properties and bookings.
Set Up Your Vacation Rental Booking System
From sign-up to your first direct booking in under 10 minutes
Add Your Vacation Rental
Create your property listing with photos, description, and pricing. Choose whole-property or room-by-room mode for multi-unit rentals.
Sync Your Calendars
Import your existing Airbnb and VRBO bookings via iCal. Add manual blocks for personal use. Set seasonal pricing rules.
Share Your Booking System
Embed the booking calendar on your website or share the standalone booking link. Start accepting commission-free direct bookings immediately.
Vacation Rental Booking System Comparison
How Daylet compares to other vacation rental booking systems
| Feature | Daylet | Other Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Booking commission | 0% | 0–3% per booking |
| Monthly cost | Free (1 property) • Pro: £12/mo | $20–$300+/mo |
| Embeddable on any website | ✓ Free & Pro | Often a paid add-on |
| iCal sync (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) | ✓ Included | ✓ Usually included |
| Setup time | 5–10 minutes | Hours to days |
| Best for | Independent owners, 1–3 properties | Agencies and large portfolios |
Who Uses Daylet as Their Vacation Rental Booking System?
🏖️ Beach & Mountain Property Owners
Own a vacation cabin, beach house, or mountain chalet? Manage seasonal availability, sync your Airbnb calendar, and take direct bookings from returning guests.
🏡 Family Holiday Home Owners
Renting out a family property in France, Spain, or Portugal? Get a professional booking system without paying agency-level prices.
🌍 International Property Owners
Property in Europe and guests from around the world? Daylet supports English and French, with multi-currency pricing in GBP and EUR.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a vacation rental booking system?▼
A vacation rental booking system lets property owners take direct bookings from guests — without going through Airbnb or Booking.com. It handles availability calendars, booking requests, guest communications, and pricing. Daylet is built specifically for independent owners with 1–3 properties.
Does Daylet sync with Airbnb and VRBO?▼
Yes. Daylet imports bookings from Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, HomeAway, and any platform that exports an iCal feed. Syncs update every few hours. For last-minute bookings, use manual blocks to immediately close off dates.
Can I embed the booking system on my existing website?▼
Yes. Daylet offers two embed options: an inline iframe calendar (auto-adjusts its height to fit your page) and a floating 'Book Now' button you add with a single script tag. Both work on WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, or custom HTML.
Is there a free vacation rental booking system?▼
Yes — Daylet offers a free plan for 1 property and up to 5 confirmed bookings per year. No credit card required. It includes all core features: booking page, iCal sync, calendar management, and guest emails.
How do payments work?▼
Pro users can collect payment at booking via Stripe — guests pay by card at checkout and money goes directly to your bank account. Daylet takes no commission on payments. Free plan users arrange payment directly with guests.
Looking for UK-specific terms? See our Holiday Let Booking System page or compare with Smoobu.
Your Vacation Rental Booking System, Free to Start
Set up in minutes. Share your booking page today. No commissions, ever.
Free plan • No credit card • Embed on any website