Airbnb alternative · 7% total fee

How Guestlist Works

The invite-only home sharing platform where you choose who stays. Lower fees, trusted guests, zero strangers.

How it works for hosts

Five steps from listing to getting paid. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.

1

List your home

Free to list, takes 2 minutes. Add photos, set your price, write your house rules.

2

Invite guests you trust

Share a personal link via email or text. Only people you invite can see your listing.

3

They book & pay

Your guest picks dates and pays upfront. Payment is held securely in escrow.

4

The stay happens

Your guest enjoys the stay. You're in control — your house, your rules.

5

You get paid

After checkout, funds are released to you minus a simple 7% fee. That's it.

Save thousands vs Airbnb

On a $1,000 booking, here's what you keep.

Airbnb
Guestlist
Total fees
$150–20015–20%
$707%
You receive
$800–850
$930

You save $80–130 on every $1,000 booked

How it works for guests

You got an invite from someone you know. Here's what happens next.

Get invited

A host you know sends you a personal invite link. No searching, no strangers.

Browse & book

See the property details, photos, and availability. Pick your dates and book.

Pay securely

Your payment is protected in escrow until the stay is complete. Full peace of mind.

Enjoy your stay

Like having a friend with an amazing vacation home. Because that's exactly what it is.

Why hosts and guests love Guestlist

No strangers

Every guest is personally invited by the host. You always know who's staying.

Lower fees

7% total vs 15–20% on other platforms. More money in your pocket every booking.

Full control

Your house, your rules, your people. No algorithm decides your ranking or policies.

Share this page with your guests

Send them this link so they know exactly how Guestlist works before they book.

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