For owners, not platforms

Take your favorite
guests direct.

Familiar Guest is the simplest way to rent to the people who already love your place. Keep the relationship, skip the 15%, and let us handle the trust.

No commitment · Bring your photos in a tap, we write your listing

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Verified owner

Cape San Blas, Florida

Sea Glass Cottage

Check inJul 12
Check outJul 19
Guests4
$1,840 / week+ $90 cleaning

Payment held until check-in

Welcome back, the Hendersons 👋
~8% all-in, vs Airbnb’s 15.5%
Funds held until check-in
Every owner identity-verified
Direct line to the owner

You found these guests. Why keep paying to rebook them?

Your repeat families already know your place. When they book again through a big platform, you lose a cut of every stay — and you never really own the relationship. Familiar Guest hands it back to you, with the safety guests expect built right in.

Effortless setup

Live in an afternoon, not a weekend.

No website to build, no spreadsheets, nothing to write from scratch. Bring the photos you already have and we’ll handle the rest.

Bring your photos

Connect Google Photos, iCloud, or Drive, or upload from your phone in a tap. The photos you already have are all you need.

We write your listing

Paste your own description or answer a few quick questions, and we draft a polished listing for you to tweak.

Sync & verify

Connect your calendar so dates stay current, and clear a quick identity check — most owners do it in minutes.

Share your link

Send guests a beautiful booking page. Payment, agreement, and house guide are all automatic.

Your photos, your way

The photos you already have are enough.

Connect Google Photos, iCloud, or Drive
Upload straight from your phone
Drag & drop from your computer

You’re always in control of what you share — we only ever use the photos you give us.

Suggested shots

Not sure which photos to add?

  • A bright photo of the front of the home
  • The main living area and the kitchen
  • Each bedroom and each bathroom
  • Your standout feature — the view, pool, deck, or fireplace
  • A welcoming detail — a made bed or fresh towels

Shoot in daylight, tidy up first, and hold your phone sideways. Eight to twelve photos is plenty.

What you get

Everything to run direct, nothing you don’t.

Direct bookings, full control

You set the price, own every conversation, and keep your guest information — no platform algorithm in the middle. With fees a fraction of Airbnb’s, you earn a higher margin while still passing savings on to your guests. A win for you, a win for them.

One-click rebook

“Book the same week next year?” Your returning guests confirm in seconds — the heart of a direct business.

Payments & escrow

Collect deposits and balances securely. Funds are held until check-in, and damage deposits release automatically.

Built-in safeguards

Optional guest screening and damage protection let you open to the public with the confidence of a big platform.

Rental income & tax accounting

Income tracking, lodging-tax handling, and clean year-end documents for your accountant — across every property. The one thing no other platform offers owners.

Reminders & check-in messages

Automatic texts, WhatsApp, and email keep guests informed — including a check-in message with GPS-mapped directions straight to your door.

Simple pricing

Pay only when it makes sense for you.

Pay-as-you-go

5% + card fees

Earn as you book. No monthly fee, cancel anytime.

  • 5% per paid booking
  • $5 flat per free booking
  • No commitment
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Starter

$15/mo

One property, unlimited bookings, no commission.

  • 1 property
  • Unlimited paid & free bookings
  • No per-booking commission
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Host

$29/mo

Up to 5 properties — built for multi-unit owners.

  • Up to 5 properties
  • Everything in Starter
  • Full guest book & messaging
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Pro

$49/mo

For a small portfolio, with consolidated reporting.

  • 6–10 properties
  • Everything in Host
  • Consolidated reports + priority support
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Every owner is identity-verified. Card processing and currency conversion are always passed through at cost.

Trust & safety

Booking direct, as safe as booking big.

Money held in escrow

Your guest’s payment is held safely and only released to you after check-in — so booking direct never feels risky.

Verified owners only

Every owner passes identity verification before a single booking. Guests always know the listing is real.

Optional guest screening

Opening to the public? Add identity screening and damage protection with one toggle.

100%
of the rate stays yours — minus a fee about half of Airbnb’s

~8%
Familiar Guest
15.5%
Airbnb

Keep the guests you’ve earned.

Join the waitlist and be first to take your repeat guests direct when we open.