How it works

How you get paid for short-term rental bookings

The payout path from guest card to your bank account, and where fees come out along the way.

The flow

Guests pay the booking channel at reservation. The channel takes its commission (typically 3–15% depending on platform and setup) and pays the remainder to the host account on its schedule — usually around check-in plus one day.

Where management fees fit

Traditional managers collect the payout themselves, deduct 15–30%, and forward the rest — you see your money late and net. With Stays, payouts go to your bank account directly from the channels; our 2% is itemised per booking on your monthly summary. No other charges, ever.

Watch for

Managers who hold guest money in their own accounts, onboarding fees, “marketing” surcharges and exit penalties. If a fee needs a euphemism, it’s a margin.

StaysSee what you'd actually keep.

Stays2% per booking — the entire fee

The honest answers.

How and when do I get paid?

Guest payments are processed by the booking channels and paid out to your bank account, minus our 2% fee. Every booking, fee and payout is itemised in your monthly summary — there are no other charges from us.

Am I locked into a contract?

No. There's no subscription and no minimum term. Your listings are yours — if you leave, we hand over everything, including your reviews where the platform allows transfer.

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