Futurestay
futurestay.com
What it is
Futurestay is a paid reservation and direct-booking platform from Futurestay, founded in 2012, for owners and managers of whole-home short-term rentals in the United States. Hosts can create a direct booking website, display properties and accept commission-free reservations. Airbnb integration synchronizes rates, calendars and other property settings, while iCal connects availability with channels such as VRBO and Booking.com. Smart Rates, powered by AirDNA, can apply automatically to direct websites and Airbnb listings when enabled. Amplify subscriptions can list properties on Google Vacation Rentals; instant booking is required for Google “Book” buttons. Stripe processes payments in USD, CAD or MXN and handles PCI compliance, fraud detection and 3D Secure. Flex costs $30 a year billed per year ($365 total per year); Amplify costs $20 a year billed per year ($239 total per year). A 14-day trial is available, but there is no free plan.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Futurestay provides rental-management software for independent short-term-rental hosts, combining direct bookings, listing management, payments and channel connections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Product
- Futurestay provides tools to boost hosts’ online presence, process direct website payments, and manage reservations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Intended users
- Futurestay supports owners and managers of whole-home short-term rentals and says it currently serves properties in the United States.Read 8 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Free plan
- NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · futurestay.com
- Paid from
- 20Read 21 Sep 2026 · futurestay.com
- Integrations
- The pricing page lists Hopper, PriceLabs, Turno, Stripe, Waivo, Google Analytics, and Meta Pixel among its integrations and partners.Read 8 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Mobile app coverage
- web onlyRead 21 Sep 2026 · futurestay.com
- Support
- Futurestay offers business-hours email and chat support, with Amplify adding phone, Zoom and onboarding support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Founded
- The About page says Philip Kennard launched Futurestay in 2015 and lists 2012 as the company’s founding milestone.Read 8 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Airbnb
- Futurestay integrates with Airbnb to synchronize rates, calendars, and other property configurations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Airbnb integration
- The platform imports Airbnb listings and can synchronize rates, availability and property details.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- API availability
- SCALE Connect states that Futurestay does not currently offer an API.Read 15 Oct 2026 · connect.scale-rentals.com
- Booking controls
- Hosts can choose instant confirmation or pre-screened bookings requiring approval.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Calendar sync
- Futurestay supports iCal imports and exports for availability synchronization with other tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Company founders
- Crunchbase identifies Sean Kennard as founder and CEO and Jonathan Fabio as co-founder and COO.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
- Company headquarters
- LinkedIn lists headquarters in Darien, Connecticut, at 23 Old Kings Highway South.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Company legal name
- Crunchbase lists the legal entity as Futurestay, Inc.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists the company size as 51–200 employees and displays 17 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Damage protection
- Guest damage coverage is provided through Waivo and a $25 Waivo fee is listed in the FAQ payout calculation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Direct booking website
- Hosts can launch a branded website with commission-free direct reservations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Direct bookings
- Hosts can build a direct booking website to showcase properties and accept commission-free bookings.Read 8 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Documentation depth
- Public documentation consists of a searchable help center with guides for account, property and listing workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.futurestay.com
- Dynamic pricing
- SmartRates uses AirDNA competitor and market data to update prices daily across 120,000 markets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Founded year
- Futurestay's official history says it was founded in 2012.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Funding facts
- Crunchbase shows six funding rounds and seven investors, but the funding amounts are obscured.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
- Geographic availability
- The FAQ says Futurestay exclusively serves properties located in the United States and maintains an international waitlist.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Google Vacation Rentals
- Futurestay automatically connects a launched direct-booking site to Google Vacation Rentals without separate setup.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.futurestay.com
- Guest communications
- Automated customizable guest emails cover confirmations and check-in information.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Help center
- The help center documents account access, property details and managing listings on Airbnb and Google Vacation Rentals.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.futurestay.com
- Hopper integration
- Both listed plans include Hopper distribution for reaching additional travelers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- License model
- Terms grant users a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access cloud services; Futurestay controls software updates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Limit: geographic coverage
- Wix reviewers complained that the product initially worked only in the United States; Futurestay replied that expansion to Mexico, Canada and Caribbean islands had begun.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wix.com
- Limit: learning curve
- A GetApp reviewer reported a slight learning curve while becoming familiar with the application.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.za.com
- Limit: reporting
- A GetApp reviewer said the dashboard lacked richer revenue reporting features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.za.com
- Limit: support concern
- A Wix reviewer complained that Stripe-related payment problems were not adequately supported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wix.com
- Other channel calendars
- Futurestay uses iCal to sync availability with channels such as VRBO and Booking.com.Read 8 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Payment currencies
- Stripe payments can be accepted in USD, CAD, or MXN.Read 8 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Payment security
- Futurestay says Stripe handles PCI compliance, fraud detection, and 3D Secure, and guest payment data does not touch Futurestay’s servers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Payments
- Stripe processes guest card payments and passes through Stripe processing charges.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Plan limits
- The pricing comparison says Flex includes up to five external iCal calendar connections, while Amplify includes CSV reservation downloads and Turno integration.Read 8 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Praise: support
- GetApp reviewers praise knowledgeable account managers, easy onboarding and helpful assistance when problems arise.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.za.com
- Praise: usability
- GetApp reviewers describe the direct-booking site as clean, mobile-friendly and quick to connect with Airbnb.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.za.com
- PriceLabs
- Amplify includes PriceLabs integration, which requires a separate PriceLabs subscription.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Product milestone
- Futurestay says it became an official Google Vacation Rentals software partner in 2019 and launched official Airbnb API integration in 2021.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Rating on G2
- 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews; G2 says there are insufficient reviews for buying insight.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Rating on GetApp
- 4.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
- Rating on Trustpilot
- 4.0 out of 5 from 36 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
- Rating on Wix App Market
- 3.9 out of 5 from 69 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wix.com
- Rental agreements
- Hosts can customize rental terms, attach a PDF agreement and collect electronic guest signatures on supported plans.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Security and privacy
- The privacy policy says the service collects device, usage and technical data for security, operation and analytics.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
- Self-hosting
- The terms describe an Internet cloud service whose software changes are made by Futurestay, with no self-hosting option stated.Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
Plans and prices
Amplify $239 a year $239 total per year; per property; yearly billing Direct-booking website · Google Vacation Rentals · SmartRates by AirDNA · PriceLabs · embeddable widgets · coupons · landing pages · priority support · onboarding Zoom Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
Flex $365 a year $365 total per year; per property; yearly billing Direct-booking website · Google Vacation Rentals · Airbnb and Hopper integrations · automated guest emails · up to 5 iCal connections · standard email/chat support Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
Amplify $20 a month $239 total per year; save 32% with yearly plan per property · SmartRates by AirDNA · PriceLabs integration · priority support Read 8 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
Flex $30 a month $365 total per year; save 32% with yearly plan per property · direct booking website · standard support Read 8 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Direct booking website for commission-free reservations
- Airbnb rate and calendar synchronization
- Smart Rates powered by AirDNA
- Stripe payment processing in three currencies
- Android, iOS and web access
Limits
- No free plan
- Amplify and Flex provide different integrations
- Google booking buttons require instant booking
- Amplify and Flex have different support levels
Who it suits
It suits owners and managers of whole-home short-term rentals in the United States who need direct bookings, reservation management and channel synchronization.
Verdict
Futurestay combines direct booking, reservation tools and channel connections for whole-home rental operators. Check each plan’s integrations, limits and annual billing before choosing.
Where Specifiction places it
- Vacation Rental Website Builders#3 of 269.0
- Property Management Software#67 of 2688.3
