100% Direct Booking Sites

[John Underwood]

I Used Chat GPT to provide a list of Free direct bookings sites.

My question to you is have you used any of the free sites, some (like Zeevou) I have never heard of.

I just want something to direct family and friends and any advertising I do where they can direct book. I don't need any frills.

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So any one ever used Logify (starter plan), Zeevou direct or Smoobu?

Lodgify	✅ Free plan (basic)	Super easy site builder, payment processing, mobile friendly	Free version has Lodgify branding	Beginners, single cabin
Boostly (WordPress templates)	✅ Free templates (DIY)	Customizable, SEO-friendly	Manual setup (tech skills needed)	DIY-savvy hosts
Zeevou Direct	✅ 100% free plan	Direct booking pages, iCal sync, no commission	Basic customization, smaller user base	Budget-focused hosts
YourPorter (now Hospitable)	✅ Free for 1 property	Simple direct booking site, automated guest messages	Limited customization	1-2 property owners
Smoobu	✅ Free plan (limited)	Quick setup, channel sync, booking engine	Paid plans unlock more tools	Simple, no-frills site

🥇 Best Free Overall: Lodgify (Starter Plan)

• ✅ Free starter version includes a direct booking website, calendar, and inquiry form.

• ⚙️ Stripe/PayPal integration so you can accept payments directly.

• 🖼️ Easy drag-and-drop website builder — no coding.

• 💻 Mobile responsive & SEO-friendly (helps you show up on Google).

• 🚀 Upgrade only if you want custom branding, automated emails, or channel sync.

👉 https://www.lodgify.com

Pro Tip: Even the free plan looks professional — and you can link it from your Airbnb messages (“Book your next stay with us directly for 10% off!”).

🥈 Best Truly Free Forever: Zeevou Direct

• 🌐 100% free direct booking microsite — no commissions or monthly fee.

• 🔁 Syncs calendars via iCal (so it stays updated with Airbnb/VRBO).

• 📆 Basic booking page — not as pretty as Lodgify, but functional.

• 🏡 Great for one or two cabins if you want a simple “Book Direct” link right away.

👉 https://zeevou.com

🛠️ DIY Option: Boostly WordPress Templates (Free)

If you want full control and are tech-savvy, you can host your own site for ~$5/month and integrate a booking widget (like Stripe + Smoobu free plugin).

• 💡 Highest SEO potential (rank for “6 bedroom cabin Sevierville TN”)

• 📊 Can integrate email list, blogs, photo galleries, etc.

• 👨‍💻 Takes more setup time but pays off in the long run

[Lisa Graesser]

You already know I love Houfy. Have never tried these others