Our Story
About Official hosts
ForSaleByOwner.com helped give property owners more control over how they marketed and sold their homes. OfficialHosts carries that same owner-first philosophy into vacation rentals, helping hosts build their brand, connect directly with guests, and grow a direct booking business they control.
- Owner-First
- Proven Philosophy
- Built for Vacation Rentals
An Owner-First Idea That Changed an Industry
There was a time when a property owner’s ability to reach potential buyers was largely controlled by the traditional real estate industry. Real estate agents and their networks dominated the exposure a property received.
ForSaleByOwner.com helped change that landscape.
The idea was simple but powerful: give property owners the ability to market their own properties directly and reach potential buyers through the internet.
That owner-first philosophy changed the conversation around who controlled the marketing and exposure of a property.
It opened the door to more choice, more control, and a new model for how properties could be marketed directly by their owners.
Today, We Bring That Idea
to Vacation
Rentals
Vacation rental owners face a similar opportunity. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo provide incredible exposure, but they also control much of the relationship between the host and the guest.
We believe hosts should have the ability to build something of their own.
Your Own Website
Create a professional website that showcases your property and your brand.
Your Guests
Build direct relationships that lead to repeat stays and lasting loyalty.
Your Booking Channel
Accept direct reservations and payments—on your terms.
Your Revenue
Keep 100% of your direct booking revenue. No platform commissions.
We Don’t Believe You Have to Leave Airbnb or Vrbo
Keep the platforms that bring you guests. Keep the exposure they provide. OfficialHosts.com simply gives you another channel—one that you control.
Sync Your Calendars
Keep everything in sync across all the platforms you use.
Accept Payments
Secure payments through trusted partners.
Powerful & Easy
Tools that make it easy to manage bookings, guests, and more.
You’re in Control
Your rules. Your guest experience. Your business.
When guests book directly through your OfficialHosts.com website, you keep 100% of the booking revenue, with no OfficialHosts.com platform commissions or booking fees.
The Idea Hasn’t Changed. The Mission Remains.
Owners should have choices. ForSaleByOwner.com helped change the way properties were marketed. OfficialHosts.com is bringing that same owner-first philosophy to the vacation rental industry.
Your Property. Your Brand. Your Guests. Your Choice.
No Commissions
Keep 100% of your direct booking revenue.
Secure & Reliable
Industry-leading security and reliable uptime.
Real Support
We’re here when you need us.
Built for Hosts
Designed by people who understand your business.