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How to handle last-minute bookings like a pro
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Nov 1, 2025
General

How to handle last-minute bookings like a pro

In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to prepare for and manage last-minute bookings like a true professional, with help from Bookingmood.

Direct bookings vs OTA’s
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Oct 6, 2025

Direct bookings vs OTA’s

Let's explore how tools like Bookingmood make it easier than ever to grow your direct channel.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Sep 30, 2025
Changelog

September 2025

Discover new features: PriceLabs integration, map view in search widgets, tasks dashboard, invoices & payments management, pricing widget, and customizable menu structure.

Why automation makes life easier for vacation rental hosts
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Sep 11, 2025

Why automation makes life easier for vacation rental hosts

In this blog, we’ll show you how automating key tasks makes hosting smoother, more professional, and way less stressful, especially with Bookingmood.

6 clever upsell ideas to increase your vacation rental revenue
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Aug 25, 2025
Tutorials

6 clever upsell ideas to increase your vacation rental revenue

Here are six proven upsell ideas for vacation rental owners, plus how Bookingmood helps you offer them in a seamless, non-pushy way.

What to include in your house rules - a practical checklist for hosts
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Jul 28, 2025
Tutorials

What to include in your house rules - a practical checklist for hosts

In this blog, we’ll walk you through what to include in your house rules and how Bookingmood can help you communicate them effortlessly.

How to increase your occupancy rate during the low season
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Jul 9, 2025
Tutorials

How to increase your occupancy rate during the low season

Here are smart, practical ways to boost your occupancy rate — and how Bookingmood can help along the way.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Jun 30, 2025
Changelog

June 2025

Discover our new website builder, payment providers, and more features for easier booking management.

The importance of guest communication
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Jun 19, 2025

The importance of guest communication

Build trust and improve the guest experience with Bookingmood

A beginner’s guide to managing multiple listings
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Jun 5, 2025
Tutorials

A beginner’s guide to managing multiple listings

This guide will walk you through the essentials of handling multiple listings with ease.

Sustainability in vacation rentals: how to attract eco-conscious travelers
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

May 13, 2025
Tutorials

Sustainability in vacation rentals: how to attract eco-conscious travelers

By incorporating sustainable practices, you can attract environmentally conscious travelers while also reducing your operational costs and environmental impact.

The impact of local regulations on vacation rentals
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Apr 17, 2025

The impact of local regulations on vacation rentals

Here’s a guide to navigating vacation rental regulations and ensuring compliance.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Mar 31, 2025
Changelog

March 2025

Streamline translations, build websites, and manage tasks with Bookingmood's latest updates. Improve efficiency with new features.

Boosting guest reviews - best practices for vacation rentals
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Mar 27, 2025

Boosting guest reviews - best practices for vacation rentals

In this article we describe some best practices to boost guest reviews and maximize your property’s reputation.

How to provide a smooth booking experience with Bookingmood
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Feb 27, 2025
Use cases

How to provide a smooth booking experience with Bookingmood

Bookingmood's intuitive, customizable, and user-friendly booking platform ensures a seamless experience for both you and your guests.

Vacation rental trends for direct bookings to watch in 2025
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Feb 11, 2025

Vacation rental trends for direct bookings to watch in 2025

Direct bookings are becoming increasingly popular among property owners and guests alike. Here are the top vacation rental trends for direct bookings.

How to simplify vacation rental management with Bookingmood
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Feb 11, 2025
Use cases

How to simplify vacation rental management with Bookingmood

In this blog post, we’ll explore how Bookingmood can streamline your vacation rental management and why it’s a must-have tool for property owners and managers.

The benefits of direct bookings for vacation rentals
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Jan 24, 2025

The benefits of direct bookings for vacation rentals

In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of direct bookings and why they are essential for the success of your vacation rental business.

Effortless hosting with Bold, HolidayHero and Bookingmood
Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Jan 17, 2025
Partnerships

Effortless hosting with Bold, HolidayHero and Bookingmood

The integration of Bold, HolidayHero, and Bookingmood offers a comprehensive solution that elevates the hosting experience to new heights.

List your property on Google Vacation Rentals
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Dec 5, 2024
Partnerships

List your property on Google Vacation Rentals

With the rise of technology and online platforms, most people are turning to the internet to book. Google offers an effective tool for your vacation property.

The complete guide to legal compliance in vacation rental bookings
Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Dec 2, 2024
Tutorials

The complete guide to legal compliance in vacation rental bookings

A comprehensive guide to navigating legal compliance in vacation rentals, from guest identity verification to authority reporting and digital contracts.

How a well-designed website can boost bookings
Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Nov 12, 2024
Website

How a well-designed website can boost bookings

A well-designed website can make the difference between an empty calendar and a fully booked vacation home. In this blog you will learn why.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Oct 31, 2024
Changelog

October 2024

Discover new features: filter bookings by origin, customize invoice footers, add SMS disclaimers, set payment expiration, and store custom contact data.

How to create returning visitors for your holiday home
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Sep 16, 2024
Tutorials

How to create returning visitors for your holiday home

As a vacation home rental owner, one of your primary goals is to attract returning guests. Let’s explore the various strategies to create returning visitors.

Anatomy of a listing website
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Jul 19, 2024
Tutorials

Anatomy of a listing website

As a vacation rental unit listing website owner, understanding the key components that make up an effective and user-friendly website is crucial for success.

How to optimize the contact with your clients during booking
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Jul 12, 2024
Tutorials

How to optimize the contact with your clients during booking

As a vacation rental owner, optimizing the contact with your clients during the booking process is crucial for building trust, ensuring a smooth experience.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

May 30, 2024
Changelog

Integration with HolidayHero is now live!

Discover how Bookingmood integrates with HolidayHero for seamless check-ins, registrations, and personalized communications. Plus, explore performance improvements and new features.

How to optimize the rates of your holiday home
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

May 8, 2024
Tutorials

How to optimize the rates of your holiday home

Determining the right price for your holiday home can be a challenge. In this article we provide practical advice to optimize the rates of your holiday home.

The importance of syncing your own booking system with OTA’s
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

May 8, 2024

The importance of syncing your own booking system with OTA’s

Managing your listings on multiple OTA’s in addition to your own booking system can be a complex task. Here we discuss the importance of syncing.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Apr 30, 2024
Changelog

April 2024

Set task times, adjust timeline density, and more. Improve scheduling and organization with these new features.

Content to put on your vacation rental website
Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Apr 5, 2024

Content to put on your vacation rental website

Working on your own vacation rental website and wondering what content you should add? We've got some nice tips for you.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Mar 31, 2024
Changelog

March 2024

Send text messages to guests, enable same-day bookings, and explore other improvements for better property management.

Why using vacation rental management software is a must
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Mar 27, 2024

Why using vacation rental management software is a must

In the holiday rental market, home owners and managers face numerous challenges. Fortunately, vacation rental management software offers an all-in-one solution.

The fundamental role of an availability calendar
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Mar 27, 2024

The fundamental role of an availability calendar

For vacation rental owners, managing bookings is very important. Here we discuss why an availability calendar plays a fundamental role in this process.

The importance of SEO for your vacation rental website
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Mar 26, 2024

The importance of SEO for your vacation rental website

Nowadays, online visibility is vital to the success of vacation rental companies. Here we explore why SEO is essential for your vacation rental website

The best tools to run a vacation rental business
Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Mar 21, 2024

The best tools to run a vacation rental business

Discover the best tools to run your vacation rental business. Empower your marketing efforts, connect with guests, improve your website, and more!

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Feb 29, 2024
Changelog

February 2024

Discover Bookingmood's analytics, review widgets, Zapier integration, webhooks, and more. Enhance your booking experience today!

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Jan 31, 2024
Changelog

January 2024

Discover Bookingmood's latest updates: task assignments, improved translations, enhanced booking imports, shorter references, email attachments, UI improvements, and Google Vacation Rentals integration.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Dec 31, 2023
Changelog

December 2023

Discover Bookingmood's redesigned website with enhanced features, comprehensive guides, and an updated API for expanded possibilities.

Create a website for your vacation rental with our easy CMS
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Dec 18, 2023
Use cases

Create a website for your vacation rental with our easy CMS

Having your own independent website for your vacation rental is very important and an effective way to receive bookings. In this article we tell you why.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Nov 30, 2023
Changelog

November 2023

Discover our simplified subscription plans, improved admin panel, faster widgets, enhanced booking features, and new single unit website option.

Buying a holiday home? Here’s what you need to know!
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Nov 10, 2023
Tutorials

Buying a holiday home? Here’s what you need to know!

Are you planning to buy a holiday home? An exciting step, because there is a lot to consider. In this blog we list a number of important topics.

Bookingmood as an alternative to Stratech Leisure
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Nov 3, 2023
Comparisons

Bookingmood as an alternative to Stratech Leisure

Stratech has stopped with their activities in the recreational market. Bookingmood could be a good alternative if you rent out vacation homes.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Oct 31, 2023
Changelog

October 2023

Discover new features in Bookingmood: collaborate with staff, bulk download invoices, track bookings, and improved automated emails.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Sep 30, 2023
Changelog

September 2023

Discover new features: map search results, booking flow, and coupon discounts on our premium listing site.

Bookingmood for your Facebook Marketplace advert
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Sep 29, 2023
Use cases

Bookingmood for your Facebook Marketplace advert

Do you isting your rental on Facebook Marketplace? Facebook Marketplace doesn’t have an availability and booking option. That’s where Bookingmood comes in.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Aug 31, 2023
Changelog

August 2023

Enhance your experience with improved UI and precise tax calculations up to 3 digits for Premium users.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Jul 31, 2023
Changelog

June 2023

Boost Bookingmood's performance, enjoy Spanish dashboard, add negative amounts & delete unpaid invoices with premium features.

Important topics when renting out a holiday home
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Jul 13, 2023
Tutorial

Important topics when renting out a holiday home

If you are considering renting out a holiday home, there are several topics that are important to take into account. We've listed some of them here.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

May 31, 2023
Changelog

May 2023

Discover the latest updates: improved mobile date selection, infinite scrolling, enhanced listing site, new attributes, instant bookings, and more premium features.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Apr 30, 2023
Changelog

April 2023

Enhance your admin dashboard with customizable settings for time zones, locations, sender addresses, and tax preferences for a seamless user experience.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Mar 31, 2023
Changelog

March 2023

Enhance privacy, navigation, and advanced customization options for listings, payments, and bookings. Upgrade to Plus or Premium plans.

The importance of creating your own booking channel
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Mar 16, 2023
Comparison

The importance of creating your own booking channel

You probably make use of an OTA to list your holiday home. Here we tell you why it’s important to create your own independent booking channel and how to do it.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Feb 28, 2023
Changelog

February 2023

Enhance your website with customizable listing pages, email templates, and more. Premium features include attachments, duplicate forms, and manual payments.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Jan 31, 2023
Changelog

January 2023 - Happy New Year! 🎉

Discover Bookingmood's latest UI improvements, pre-paid payments, and premium features like SMS notifications and scheduled emails.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Dec 31, 2022
Changelog

December 2022

Discover new features for editing, adding, and managing bookings with our updated calendar and form builder tools.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Nov 30, 2022
Changelog

November 2022

Discover new features: timeline view, print calendar, tag rentals, redirect guests, multi-currency, email notifications.

5 reasons why booking tools are a must for rental companies
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Nov 4, 2022
General

5 reasons why booking tools are a must for rental companies

If you own a rental business, online booking tools are essential for you and your customers. In this blog we tell you why and how they can help your business.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Oct 31, 2022
Changelog

October 2022

Discover the latest updates: UI redesign, new data export formats, improved pricing management, and customizable booking form options.

Create a listing site for vacation rentals without code
Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Oct 3, 2022
Tutorials

Create a listing site for vacation rentals without code

Did you know it's quite easy to launch a vacation rental listing site nowadays? All you need is a laptop and an internet connection.

What people use Bookingmood for
Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Sep 8, 2022
Use cases

What people use Bookingmood for

Discover unique uses of Bookingmood for motorhomes, motorcycles, wedding services, clothes, and pets. Manage availability & bookings effortlessly.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Aug 31, 2022
Changelog

August 2022

Learn how to embed our pricing table on your website. Simple steps for colleagues, agencies, or anyone building your site.

Let's explore the world of iCal feeds and synchronization!
Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Aug 11, 2022
Tutorials

Let's explore the world of iCal feeds and synchronization!

When you want to sync the availability of your rentals with other websites, you need iCal feeds. Let's explore the world of iCal feeds and synchronization!

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Jul 31, 2022
Changelog

July 2022

Discover the latest updates: UI improvements, custom fonts, smart availability rules, and flexible pricing for bookings.

Rental booking systems compared
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Jul 8, 2022
Comparisons

Rental booking systems compared

We’ve listed several booking tools and compared them, so you can be sure you choose the correct booking system for your needs

7 important booking calendar functions
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Jun 30, 2022
Tutorial

7 important booking calendar functions

Are you looking for a booking calendar to add to your website? In this blog we discuss seven important functions of a booking calendar you must use.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Jun 30, 2022
Changelog

June 2022

Discover the new *Classic* theme for *Timeline*, customizable iCal feeds, a cleaner dashboard, and build your own booking form.

5 reasons why your website needs a booking calendar
Adriaan de Jager

Adriaan de Jager

Jun 13, 2022
Tutorial

5 reasons why your website needs a booking calendar

A booking calendar is a must when you rent out your property. There are several reasons for that. In this article we tell you all about this.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

May 31, 2022
Changelog

May 2022

Bookingmood now in French & German, new pricing, settings redesign, advanced rental pricing, custom notifications & email translations.

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Apr 30, 2022
Changelog

April 2022

Discover new features on Bookingmood: manage rentals, adjust guest numbers, transfer bookings, earn money, and more!

Lennart Visscher

Lennart Visscher

Mar 31, 2022
Changelog

March 2022

Discover Bookingmood's new WordPress plugin, password support, affiliate program, Dutch language, and more. Enhance your booking experience today!