# Own your bookings. Build a vacation rental business that belongs to you. Stop depending on marketplaces for every guest relationship. Bookingmood gives independent hosts everything they need to attract guests, accept direct bookings, and run their properties, without paying commissions on every reservation. [Start free 14-day trial](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/auth/sign-up) ![Overview of the Bookingmood dashboard](https://www.bookingmood.com/_next/static/media/screenshot-dashboard.46ade8fb.png) ## Trusted by 1200+ businesses 9000+ Bookings each month 6000+ Properties managed 50+ Hosts in 50+ countries ## Marketplaces are great for discovery. But when every interaction happens through someone else's platform, you don't build an asset, you rent access to one. Every booking starts with a commission Guests build a relationship with the platform, not your business You have limited control over the customer relationship Algorithm changes can affect your revenue overnight Bookingmood helps you build a business you actually own. ## For hospitality businesses who want independence [Holiday homes](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US?audience=holiday-homes) [Bed and breakfasts](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US?audience=bed-and-breakfasts) [Boutique hotels](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US?audience=boutique-hotels) [Villa managers](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US?audience=villa-managers) [Vacation rental companies](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US?audience=vacation-rental-companies) ### Holiday homes Simplify holiday home management with a booking calendar designed for you. Stop juggling manual bookings and focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences with a system that works the way you do. [Read more](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/booking-calendar-for-holiday-home) ### Bed and breakfasts Balance check-ins, cleaning, and breakfast prep without the booking chaos. Get a simple, powerful booking calendar that keeps everything organized and lets guests book directly with you. [Read more](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/booking-calendar-for-b-bs) ### Boutique hotels Your boutique hotel deserves booking software that matches your personal touch. Elegant, intuitive, and built to support the exceptional experiences that set you apart. [Read more](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/booking-system-for-boutique-hotels) ### Villa managers Manage luxury villas and vacation homes effortlessly. Save time on bookings, increase direct reservations, and deliver the seamless experience your guests expect. [Read more](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/vacation-rental-booking-system-for-villas) ### Vacation rental companies Streamline your entire rental operation. From bookings to finances, automate the tasks that eat up your time and focus on growing your business. [Read more](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/vacation-rental-management-software) ## Three steps to ownership ### Bring your properties online Add your listings, availability, rates, and booking rules. ### Create your direct booking channel Add Bookingmood to your existing website or launch a new booking website. ### Turn visitors into guests Accept payments, automate workflows, and build direct guest relationships. ## Booking software built for independent hosts. ### Built around ownership You own your website, guest relationships, and customer data. ### Not a marketplace We don't compete with you for your guests. ### Independent by design Our focus is helping you building a sustainable business, not maximizing marketplace transactions. ### Flexible by default Use your existing website, build a new one, or connect your own tools. ## Discovery is useful. Dependency is risky. Bookingmood OTA-only Own guest relationships ✓ ✗ --- Build your brand ✓ ✗ --- Direct bookings ✓ ✗ --- Marketplace exposure ✓ ✓ --- Pay commission forever ✗ ✓ --- Keep OTA listings ✓ ✓ ## Convert more visitors ### Customizable widgets for any site Embed anywhere with our 40+ documented integrations [Read more](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/features/widgets) ### Build a booking website No-code builder Custom domain SEO optimized Multi-lingual [Read more](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/features/website-builder) ![Catalog website created with Bookingmood](https://www.bookingmood.com/_next/static/media/sites-illustration.af141863.png) ### Accept online bookings Custom booking forms Custom availability and pricing rules Tax management Discounts and coupons ![Stripe](https://t1.gstatic.com/faviconV2?client=SOCIAL&fallback_opts=TYPE%2CSIZE%2CURL&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstripe.com&size=64) ![Mollie](https://t1.gstatic.com/faviconV2?client=SOCIAL&fallback_opts=TYPE%2CSIZE%2CURL&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmollie.com&size=64) ![Square](https://t1.gstatic.com/faviconV2?client=SOCIAL&fallback_opts=TYPE%2CSIZE%2CURL&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsquare.com&size=64)Automated payments ## Run your business efficiently ### All-in-one overiew Stay on top of all your bookings with our multi-calendar view [Read more](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/features/booking-management) ### Stay in touch with your guests Message guests over email and SMS Design your own templates Automate messaging with templates [Read more](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/features/guest-communication) ### Collaborate with your team Role-based access and permissions Send internal notes Automate recurring tasks [Read more](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/features/collaboration) ### Measure your success with analytics Occupancy reporting Revenue reporting Website and widget analytics ## Stay connected everywhere ### Prevent double bookings with iCal sync Syncs with over 200 providers [Read more](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/features/sync-bookings-with-ical-feeds) ### Integrate with your favorite tools Or, build your own integrations with our [API](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/api-reference) and [Webhooks](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/docs/integrations/webhooks). Most efficient system for keeping Airbnb and direct bookings in perfect sync. 18 Boutique holiday homes [Read more](https://www.bookingmood.com/en-US/blog/use-cases-lyme-regis-stays) ![Mike Hamer](https://www.bookingmood.com/_next/static/media/lime-regis-stays.85c7539c.jpg) > I’ve had a fantastic experience using Bookingmood to manage the calendars for my 18 short term holiday lets in Lyme Regis and beyond. It is by far the most efficient system I’ve used for keeping our Airbnb and direct bookings in perfect sync. The interface is clean, the support is excellent, and it has made managing a large portfolio much simpler. Highly recommend! Mike Hamer [Lime Regis Stays Ltd.](https://www.lymeregisstays.co.uk/) Our website now also looks much more professional. 30 Villas in the Algarve ![Tom Gysels](https://www.bookingmood.com/_next/static/media/zalig-algarve.01d1f3dc.jpg) > Hi guys, you did a fantastic job. Our customers now get a nice overview of which houses are available on certain dates. Choosing from our 30 houses is now much smoother and clearer. Our website now also looks much more professional. Thx again! Tom Gysels [Zalig Algarve](https://zaligalgarvetehuur.be/) Bookingmood has made the booking process for our customers so much simpler. Event venue in Mexico City ![Yorgo Amin Jabbour Abboud](https://www.bookingmood.com/_next/static/media/beirut-rooftop.54f1b0fe.jpg) > It took me a while to find a page that would help me set up a booking HTML code on my website for our customers. I couldn't be happier with bookingmood, it's made the booking process for our customers so much simpler we're glad we came across this platform. We're a venue for events based in Mexico City and bookingmood has spanish integration as well which is a major plus. Thank you! Yorgo Amin Jabbour Abboud [Beïrut Rooftop](https://beirutrooftop.com/disponibilidad) Works very well. Very clear and works well responsive on mobile devices. Holiday home in Crete ![Kretavakantie](https://www.bookingmood.com/_next/static/media/villa-o-ilios.abab3ddb.jpg) > I use bookingmood for the availability calendar on our website for the rental of our holiday home in Crete. Works very well. Very clear and works well responsive on mobile devices. Kretavakantie [Villa O'ilios](https://www.kretavakantie.nl/beschikbaarheid-en-verhuur) Reliable software with outstanding support. 16 villas in Sicily ![Giorgio](https://www.bookingmood.com/_next/static/media/sicily-seafront-villas.6c0c3f26.jpg) > We would definitely recommend Bookingmood to other property owners and vacation rental businesses. It is easy to integrate, offers powerful features, and the excellent support makes the entire experience smooth and reliable. Giorgio [Sicily Seafront Villas](https://www.sicilyseafrontvillas.com/) ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I add Bookingmood to my existing website? Yes. Bookingmood widgets can be embedded into any website or website builder, allowing visitors to view availability and make bookings without leaving your website. ### Can guests pay for their booking online? Yes. Bookingmood supports online booking payments through Stripe, Square and Mollie. Payments are transferred directly to your connected payment account, and Bookingmood does not charge commission on them. ### What types of rental units can I use Bookingmood for? Bookingmood can be used for almost any type of rentable unit, including vacation homes, apartments, hotel rooms, campsites, boats, vehicles and event venues. Each unit can have its own availability, pricing and settings. ### Can I send messages to guests directly from Bookingmood? Yes. You can send emails and SMS messages directly from a booking. All communication is stored in the booking’s Messages tab. ### Can Bookingmood synchronise availability with other platforms? Yes. Bookingmood supports two-way availability synchronization through iCal, allowing you to synchronize with platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com, as well as compatible calendar applications. ### Can I add team members to Bookingmood? Yes. You can add unlimited team members at no additional cost, including colleagues, clients, cleaners and maintenance staff. ### Can I create a custom booking form? Yes. Each rental unit can have its own booking form containing contact fields, custom questions, optional extras, required fees and taxes. ### Can I create a website with Bookingmood? Yes. Bookingmood includes a website builder that lets you create one or multiple rental websites as a paid add-on. ### Can guests leave reviews after their stay? Yes. After a booking has ended, guests can submit a review directly from their private guest page. ### Can I try Bookingmood before subscribing? Yes. Bookingmood offers a free 14-day trial, and no credit card is required to get started.