HostBook

HostBook: Vacation Rental Guest Book & Host Management

HostBook is the all-in-one digital guest book and vacation rental management app for Airbnb hosts, Vrbo hosts, vacation rentals, cabins, beach homes, guest houses, and short-term rental properties.

Create a beautiful interactive digital house manual, improve guest communication, manage turnovers, and give your guests a premium stay experience — all from one easy-to-use app.

Guests simply scan a QR code or enter a property code to instantly access everything they need during their stay.

Digital Guest Book Features

Create fully customized guest guidebooks with pages such as:

Welcome Message

WiFi Information

Check-In & Check-Out Instructions

House Rules

Amenities

Transportation Information

Things To Do Nearby

Places To See

Before You Leave Checklist

Thank You Page

Hosts can customize fonts, images, layouts, colors, and page visibility.

Arrival Mode

Give guests a smoother check-in experience with a dedicated “I Just Arrived” section showing:

WiFi passwords

Parking instructions

Door access details

Thermostat instructions

Emergency contacts

Quick property walkthrough information

Perfect for late-night arrivals and first-time guests.

Welcome Videos

Upload greeting videos, property walkthroughs, appliance tutorials, and check-in instructions directly into the guest book.

Interactive Local Recommendations

Create local guides featuring:

Restaurants

Coffee shops

Attractions

Beaches

Shopping

Entertainment

Hidden local favorites

Guests can save favorite places and build personalized itineraries.

Shared Itinerary Builder

Guests can:

Save places they want to visit

Build trip itineraries

Organize activities

Share plans with friends and family

Cleaning & Turnover Management

HostBook includes a powerful cleaning and turnover system for hosts and property management teams.

Features include:

Cleaning checklists

Turnover status tracking

Cleaner notes

Damage reporting

Photo uploads

Maintenance issue tracking

Team member permissions

Real-time updates

Track statuses such as:

Needs Cleaning

In Progress

Ready for Guests

Checkout Checklists

Allow guests to complete digital checkout checklists before departure.

Guests can:

Confirm checkout tasks

Submit notes

Upload photos

Report issues before leaving

Team Member Access

Add cleaners and staff with customizable permissions.

Allow team members to:

Access assigned properties

Submit turnover checklists

Upload photos

Report damages

Leave notes for hosts

Guest Messaging & Push Notifications

Guests can message hosts directly through the app for questions, maintenance requests, and stay assistance.

Hosts receive real-time push notifications for:

New guest messages

Cleaning turnover submissions

Guest checkout checklist submissions

Maintenance reports

Property updates

QR Code Guest Access

Every property includes:

QR code access

Shareable guest codes

Fast property linking

Guests can instantly open the guidebook without complicated setup.

Offline Guest Access

Guests can still access important information even without internet access, including:

WiFi details

Check-in instructions

Door codes

Emergency information

House rules

Perfect for travelers and remote destinations.

Analytics Dashboard

Track:

Guest interactions

QR scans

Popular pages

Engagement activity

Multi-Property Support

Manage multiple vacation rentals from one account.

Perfect for:

Airbnb portfolios

Vacation rental businesses

Property managers

Multi-unit operators

HostBook helps hosts deliver a professional hospitality experience while simplifying property management, cleaning coordination, and guest communication.