Websites for Short-Term Rentals that ring the phone.
Airbnb and VRBO bring guests, but repeat guests and direct bookers are the ones you keep. We build vacation rental websites that show your properties well and send guests to a direct booking engine, so you are not paying platform fees on every stay.
Recent work
Websites we've built for other local businesses
These are not vacation rental sites. They are other Northshore businesses whose websites do the same job: look inviting on a phone, answer guest questions up front, and turn visits into direct bookings and inquiries.
The Hampshire
Menu, private event, and Legacy Club pages. Launched February 2026.
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House of Seven Design
Portfolio with a page for each client project. Launched September 2026.
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Lucky Minou Sushi
Step-by-step event request form. Launched July 2026.
Read case studyThe problem
Why most short-term rentals lose calls online.
Every booking comes through a platform that takes a cut and owns the guest relationship.
Past guests who loved the stay have no simple way to book you directly next time.
Local area info, house rules, and amenities are scattered across listing descriptions.
What you get
+ $100/mo
hosting, maintenance & small updates
A site built to do one job: turn local searches into calls for your vacation rental business.
Built for short-term rentals
- Property pages with photos, amenities, and sleeping arrangements
- Direct booking widget connected from your rental software
- Local area guides for nearby beaches, restaurants, and events
- House rules, permit number, and policies stated clearly
- Custom mobile-first website (no templates)
- Click-to-call + quote form wired to your phone
- Local SEO foundations + Google Business setup help
- Fast, secure managed hosting with monitoring
Proof, not promises
Local businesses, real results.
A few of the businesses we've helped get found and get contacted.
“Calls picked up after launch. Customers tell us it is easy to get in touch now, the site does the work.”
“The new website perfectly showcases our premium products and significantly increased quote requests, exactly what we needed.”
“Our guests love the new site. It feels like our space, and it made taking reservations easier.”
Questions
Websites for short-term rentals: common questions.
How much does a website for a vacation rental business cost?
A vacation rental business website is $1,000 to launch plus $100/month for managed hosting, maintenance, and small updates. That covers a custom mobile-first site with click-to-call and a quote form; photography, extra pages, and a logo are available as add-ons.
Will my vacation rental business show up on Google?
Every build includes local SEO foundations and help setting up or optimizing your Google Business Profile, so people searching for a vacation rental business near them can find you and call you. We do not promise rankings, and anyone who does is guessing.
How fast can the site launch?
Most sites go live in 1 to 2 weeks once we have your details, photos, and services. We handle the build, hosting, and setup so you can keep running the business.
Do you work with short-term rentals outside the Northshore?
Yes. GatorByte is based on the Northshore in Louisiana and works with short-term rentals across the Gulf South, from Alabama and the Florida Panhandle to central Texas. We meet in person across South Louisiana and work remotely everywhere else. You work directly with the people building your site.
Can guests book directly on my website?
Yes, if your property management or channel manager software offers a direct booking engine. We connect it to your property pages so availability, pricing, and payments stay in one system.
Do I need to show a permit number?
Some cities and parishes require short-term rental permits and ask that the number appear in listings and ads. We add it wherever you need it. Check your local rules, since they vary by city.
Ready for a website that brings your vacation rental business more work?
Get a free quote, or a free 60-second audit of your current site. No pressure, no pitch deck.