Booking platforms are valuable for visibility — but their commissions (often 15% and more) shrink your margin on every stay. Returning and referred guests don’t need to book through a platform.
Why direct booking?
- No commission per booking — the full amount stays with you.
- Direct contact with the guest, your own cancellation terms, your own brand.
- Returning guests book directly next time.
What you need
Your own shareable booking page and secure online payment. Crucially, the payment must flow directly to you and the platform must hold no money.
How CheckInShine does it
Every property gets its own page with a request and booking function. Online payment runs through your own Stripe account (direct charge) — with no platform commission. The payment reserves the dates, you confirm; if you decline, the guest is refunded automatically.