This month, a deposit alternative that pays you, faster checklist templates and three new integrations. We also looked at what guests have already paid for through upsells on RentalReady, and the total might surprise you. Plus an important Booking.com change, and where to find us in Lyon. Here's what's new.
Enjoy your read, The RentalReady team
Feature updates
The deposit alternative that pays you
Eligible guests can now pay a small non-refundable fee instead of the full security deposit. More of your stays are covered, and the fee adds revenue to every booking that takes it.
Since mid-2025, guests have sent more than 8,600 requests through RentalReady to arrive early, leave late or add an extra to their stay. And there's room to grow: answering every one would have brought in around 40% more. Picture it on your portfolio. 50 properties means roughly 1,250 stays a year, and if one guest in five takes a 30€ early check-in, that's 7,500€ with no extra cost. Already offering upsells? Set your availability rules once and eligible requests are accepted automatically, so none slip past.
Since 28 September, Booking.com no longer shares guest phone numbers through its API, so ask for them in your pre check-in form to keep reaching your guests.
Vrbo
From the end of October, Vrbo moves to a single host commission of 12%, with no separate traveller service fee. Worth checking your rates before the switch.
For a full overview of our latest updates, download the detailed list of feature improvements below.
Reply instantly to guest messages with push notifications
Update availability and pricing on the go
New integrations
Run the whole guest journey from one place. Mr Sherlock brings nine guest experience tools into a single AI-powered interface, from booking to after departure, built for concierge services and multi-property managers.
Hand your pricing to revenue management specialists.J'Affiche Complet is a revenue management agency working with short-term rental professionals in France and abroad.
Price every night with data behind it. REVforce helps holiday rental managers and independent hotels grow revenue through data-driven pricing, market analysis and revenue management, using AI tools and analytics.
RentalReady is heading to Lyon for the Vacation Rental World Summit. On 8 and 9 October, the team will be at Booth 12, ready to talk property management, operations and the tech that helps teams grow without adding headcount. On day two, our CEO joins a fireside chat on stage.
Will you be there? Come and say hello at Booth 12.
Know a property manager who'd be a good fit for RentalReady?
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