Futurestay vs Crafted Stays

A custom website is nice. A complete platform is better.

Crafted Stays builds beautiful WordPress sites for vacation rentals. Futurestay gives you the website, listing optimization, dynamic pricing, and dedicated support—all in one platform.

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This Month's Profit

Mountain View Cabin

Direct Booking · Mar 8-15

+$1,847

$0 commission

Downtown Loft

Airbnb · Mar 12-17

+$982

Net after fees

Lakeside Retreat

Google VR · Mar 20-27

+$2,134

$0 commission

March Total Profit$4,963

Hospitable's Approach

Automate your operations.

Great for hosts who know exactly what they're doing and just want tools to move faster.

Unified inbox

Multi-channel management

Smart home integrations

Self-serve platform

Futurestay's Approach

Grow your business.

Built for hosts who want to build a real business, not just manage listings.

Listing optimization by our team

Direct booking website included

Airbnb, Hopper, and Google VR

Human support that knows your business

Beyond Your Website

We optimize all your listings. Not just your site.

Crafted Stays builds you a website but doesn't optimize your Airbnb listings. Futurestay assigns a real person to review your listings across channels and improve your rankings and revenue.

Full listing audit.
We audit your Airbnb titles, photos, amenities, and pricing—not just your direct booking site.
Algorithm-boosting tweaks.
Algorithm fixes that improve your search visibility across channels, not just your website SEO.

Photos optimized

Cover photo and order look great.

Cleaning fee too high

$250 is 40% above market avg.

Strict cancellation policy

Reduces visibility by ~15%.

Ongoing Partnership

Support that doesn't end at launch.

Crafted Stays focuses on website design and setup. Futurestay gives you ongoing dedicated support from someone who knows your properties and helps you grow.

Phone and email support.
Ongoing support, not just a website handoff. We're here after launch.
We know your business.
Personalized advice for your listings and goals—not just website design feedback.

Hi Marcus! I reviewed your Downtown Loft listing. Quick win: your cancellation policy is set to Strict which is hurting your search rank.

Oh wow, I had no idea. What should I change it to?

Moderate is the sweet spot. I also noticed your cleaning fee is $275 but similar listings in your area are around $150. Want me to walk you through adjusting both?

All Included

No setup fees. No WordPress.

Crafted Stays charges $1,500+ to build a WordPress site you maintain yourself. Futurestay builds your booking site and handles everything—no hosting, no plugins, no maintenance.

Basic Sync.
No $1,500 setup fee. No WordPress. No hosting. Included in your monthly plan.
Full Sync.
Real-time calendar sync between Airbnb and your direct site. No manual updates.

$189

$249

$189

Sarah M.

Mar 19-22 · 3 nights

$747

Direct Booking Website

Included in your plan—no $1,500 setup, no WordPress to maintain.

Listing Optimization

We optimize your Airbnb listings. Crafted Stays only works on your website.

Human Partnership

Ongoing dedicated support, not just a website design project.

No Commissions

Flat monthly pricing. No per-booking fees on direct reservations.

Pricing

Simple per-property pricing. No commissions.

Flat fee per property. Tons of features included in every plan.

Number of properties 1 property

1 2 3 4 5

Amplify

The all-in-one plan for professional hosts who want maximum revenue.

$ 55 per month
/ per property

$650 total per year

Save 32% with yearly plan!

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Flex

Essential tools for hosts getting started with direct bookings.

$ 20 per month
/ per property

$239 total per year

Save 32% with yearly plan!

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"I've tried so many platforms to get direct booking for my short term rental. This was the only one that had actual support! It was nice to be able to talk to a person and not have to book a call a week out."

Lana M.

5 stars

Built-In Partners

Futurestay vs Crafted Stays FAQ

What is the difference between Futurestay and Crafted Stays?

Crafted Stays is a web design agency that builds custom WordPress booking sites for vacation rentals. Futurestay is a complete platform that includes a booking website, Airbnb listing optimization, dynamic pricing, and dedicated human support—all without WordPress.

Does Crafted Stays charge setup fees?

Yes. Crafted Stays charges $1,500 or more for white glove onboarding and website design. Futurestay has zero setup fees—your booking website is included in your monthly plan.

Do I need to manage WordPress with Futurestay?

No. Futurestay is not built on WordPress. Your booking website is hosted and maintained by Futurestay—no plugins, no updates, no hosting fees to manage.

Does Crafted Stays optimize my Airbnb listings?

No. Crafted Stays focuses on building your direct booking website and may offer SEO guidance for that site. Futurestay assigns a real person to audit and optimize your Airbnb listings—improving your titles, photos, pricing, and search rankings across channels.

Which is better for hosts with 1–5 properties?

Futurestay. Crafted Stays delivers a website project. Futurestay gives you an ongoing platform with listing optimization, dynamic pricing, dedicated support, and a booking website—all included in a flat monthly fee.