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The #1 rated property management system (PMS) for vacation rental property managers

Hostaway is an AI-powered platform that centralizes messaging, pricing, analytics and reporting helping STR operators save time and drive revenue

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More bookings. Less busywork.

More than 10,000 property managers use Hostaway every day to seamlessly manage hundreds of thousands of properties worldwide

Get more bookings

Reach guests on every major OTA and your own website. Reliable sync means no more double bookings, better visibility and higher occupancy.

Save time, stay efficient

Save 4-5 hours a day with AI-powered messaging and up to 90% time spent on end-of-month reporting

Keep everything organized

One centralized location for reservations, calendars, messages, tasks statements and reports

Features that drive revenue

Multi-Calendar

Unified calendar view for the full picture

Keep availability accurate everywhere with real-time sync and best-in-class connections. Manage every reservation across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google, and more—without double bookings.

  • Combined multi-calendar across all channels

  • Reliable channel manager with premiere/preferred partner status

  • Unified inbox and reservation management tied to each booking

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Unified inbox

One inbox for every conversation

Handle email, SMS, WhatsApp, and OTA messages in one place. Faster replies lead to better reviews and more rebookings.

  • AI reply suggestions to speed up answers (no “auto” sends)

  • Message templates for check-in, house rules, and FAQs

  • Assign conversations, track SLAs, and never miss a guest question

  • Save 4-5 hours a day by removing repetitive back-and-forth

An intelligent inbox that empowers your team

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Dynamic pricing

Price smarter, earn more

Let data do the heavy lifting. Dynamic Pricing continuously adjusts rates to hit your occupancy and revenue targets.

  • AI-driven pricing recommendations based on demand, seasonality, and comps

  • Automatically optimize nightly rates to earn, on average, 22.3% more revenue per listing

  • Guardrails for minimums, maximums, and custom rules by property

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Everything you need to launch your direct booking strategy

Get the free checklist for property managers ready to take control.

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Direct booking engine

More direct bookings, less OTA fees

Start accepting direct reservations fast. Cut OTA commissions, build your brand, and own the guest relationship.

  • Create and launch your direct booking site in minutes—no dev work needed. Or, connect your own

  • Connect to Google Vacation Rentals to capture new demand

  • Convert more: high-performing, mobile-friendly, SEO-optimized

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ADVANCED REPORTING

Clear reporting owners trust

Deliver transparent statements and close the books without the month-end scramble.

  • Automated owner statements and payouts

  • Save up to 90% of the time spent on end-of-month reporting

  • Detailed financial reports with filters by property, owner, and channel

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Built for every portfolio size

2-14 listings:

Grow faster without the grind

Reliable channel manager and real-time calendar sync

Unified inbox with templates and AI reply suggestions

Dynamic pricing and a direct booking site to keep more revenue

Connor Griffiths, owner of Lifty Life
“It's the brain, the body—it's the most important system within our company…Hostaway is our all-in-one.”
Connor Griffiths

Owner at Lifty Life

Grew portfolio 6x with Hostaway

Why professional managers choose Hostaway

Trusted by 10,000+ property managers

Tens of thousands of property managers on the platform, informing best practices and benchmarks

Hostaway trusted by more of 10,000 property managers

Highest-status OTA connections

Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google, and more—built to eliminate double bookings and keep listings accurate

Highest-status OTA connections

Award-winning 24/7 phone support

24/7 phone support with a reputation for fast, human help

Award-winning 24/7 phone support

Top-rated on Capterra, G2, and Trustpilot

The best-reviewed PMS experience across third-party sites like Capterra, G2, and Trustpilot

best-reviewed PMS experience

Quick and easy to set-up

Switch to Hostaway and get up and running in your first session with our onboarding experts.

FAQs

What makes Hostaway the best short-term rental property management software?

Hostaway combines enterprise-grade channel management, a powerful PMS, and automation to streamline every part of short-term rental operations. Sync listings, rates, and availability across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com and more, prevent double bookings, and centralize guest messaging. Automate up to 93% of communications and workflows, leverage dynamic pricing and analytics to boost revenue, and accept secure payments. With robust integrations, owner/guest portals, and a mobile app, Hostaway scales from a few units to thousands.

What benefits does Hostaway's unified inbox offer for guest communication?

Hostaway's unified inbox centralizes messages from Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, email, SMS, and WhatsApp in one place, preventing missed inquiries and speeding response times. Automations handle up to 93% of routine replies, templates ensure consistency, and smart routing assigns conversations to the right team. With conversation histories, internal notes, and mobile access, teams collaborate efficiently, deliver timely, personalized support, and boost review scores and conversion.

How does Hostaway's multi-calendar work?

Hostaway's multi-calendar gives a real-time, portfolio-wide view of reservations, availability, rates, and task statuses across all listings and channels. Filter by property, team, or status; drag-and-drop to create or modify bookings; and bulk-edit rates, minimum stays, or blocks. Channel sync prevents double bookings, while color-coding, owner/housekeeping visibility, and mobile access streamline operations so teams can plan, price, and assign work quickly from a single calendar.

What makes Hostaway's dynamic pricing a useful tool?

Hostaway's dynamic pricing automatically optimizes nightly rates to earn, on average, 22.3% more revenue per listing. It factors real-time demand—seasonality, lead time, LOS, local events, occupancy, and competitor trends—and applies custom rules, price floors/ceilings, and minimum-stay logic. Updates push instantly across OTAs and your direct site. Integrated analytics show pickup and ADR impact, while bulk edits and manual overrides keep you in control with minimal effort.

How does Hostaway help increase revenue through direct bookings?

Hostaway helps you grow revenue by driving direct bookings. Launch a high-performing, mobile-friendly, SEO-optimized website in minutes—no developers needed—or connect your existing site. Cut OTA commissions, build your brand, and own guest data. Connect to Google Vacation Rentals to capture new demand. Built-in checkout, coupons, and upsells boost conversion, while analytics and attribution track campaigns and nurture repeat stays with email/SMS to maximize lifetime value.

Does Hostaway have owner statement and reporting functionalities?

Yes—Hostaway streamlines owner reporting and payouts. Generate automated, transparent owner statements and schedule timely disbursements, saving up to 90% of month-end reporting time. Create detailed financial reports with filters by property, owner, and channel, then share them via the self-serve Owner Portal to reduce back-and-forth. Accurate data, clear breakdowns, and repeatable workflows help you close the books faster and keep owners informed and confident.

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