Creating a Direct booking site allows you to showcase your properties, accept reservations, and process Direct bookings through Hospitable.
This article walks through the site creation process, explains what information you'll need, and outlines the next steps after your site is live.
Before You Start
Before creating your site, make sure:
Direct bookings are enabled on your account
At least one property is eligible for Direct bookings
Property details and photos are up to date
A payout method has been configured
If you have not prepared your properties yet, see:
Create a New Direct Booking Site
To create a new Direct booking site:
Go to Direct → Sites
Click Create Site
Enter a site name
Choose the properties to include
Review the site details
Click Create
Hospitable generates your new booking site automatically.
Direct Sites page in Hospitable showing the Create Site button
Choose Which Properties to Display
During site creation, select the properties that should appear on your website.
Only eligible properties can be added to a Direct booking site.
Guests will be able to:
Browse included properties
View availability
Review pricing
Submit booking requests or complete Instant Book reservations
You can update which properties appear on the site later.
Property selection screen when creating a Direct booking site
Review Your Site URL
After creating the site, Hospitable generates a default URL.
This URL can be shared immediately with guests.
You can later:
Connect a custom domain
Update branding
Customize content and navigation
Your site can be used immediately with the generated URL, even if a custom domain has not been configured.
Configure Your Site Before Publishing
Before sharing your site publicly, review:
Property Content
Make sure each property includes:
Accurate descriptions
Updated amenities
High-quality photos
House rules
Check-in information
Also see: Managing Property Pages on Your Site
Branding and Content
You can customize:
Site logo
Colors
Homepage sections
Property page content
Navigation links
Pricing and Booking Policies
Verify that:
Nightly rates are correct
Availability is accurate
Cancellation policies are assigned
Payment terms are configured
Security deposit settings are configured if needed
These settings determine the booking experience guests see during checkout.
Publish and Share Your Site
Once you're satisfied with your setup, your site is ready to accept bookings.
You can share:
The site homepage
Individual property pages
Direct booking links
Guests can immediately begin browsing and booking available properties.
Published Direct booking site displaying available properties and booking options
What Happens After Your Site Goes Live
After your site is live:
Guests can browse your properties
Guests can complete bookings directly
Reservations appear inside Hospitable
Calendar availability updates automatically
Messaging automations and tasks can run normally
Direct bookings behave like other reservations inside Hospitable while allowing you to control the guest experience, pricing, and policies.
Next Steps
After creating your site, you may want to:
Connect a custom domain
Customize your site's branding
Update property pages
Manage images and content sections
Review booking policies and payment settings
Key Things to Know
A Direct booking site can be created from Direct → Sites
Only eligible properties can be added to a site
Hospitable automatically generates a site URL
Property content, branding, and booking policies can be updated after creation
Guests can begin booking as soon as the site is available
Custom domains can be connected later without recreating the site