For Airbnb, VRBO & Short-Term Rental Hosts

Stop Answering the Same Guest Questions. Start Getting Better Reviews.

Create a professional digital guest guide in minutes. Improve your guest experience, reduce check-in chaos, and boost your ratings—all while saving hours every week.

✓ Free forever plan • ✓ No credit card required

Setup in 10 minutes
Used by hosts across Canada
No app download needed

The Hidden Cost of Running Your Rental

Every message about WiFi passwords, check-in instructions, and "how do I use the coffee maker?" is time you're not spending growing your business or relaxing.

Constant Interruptions

"Where's the WiFi password?" "How does the thermostat work?" "What's the trash day?" Same questions, different guests, every single booking.

Lower Review Scores

Guests leave 3-star reviews when they can't figure out basic things. "Instructions weren't clear" kills your rating and bookings.

Wasted Hours

You're working harder, not smarter. Time spent messaging guests is time stolen from your family, your other properties, or scaling your business.

A Simple Solution That Actually Works

Cottage Rules gives your guests everything they need, exactly when they need it—automatically.

Cottage Rules mobile interface

One Link, Zero Hassle

Share a single link with every guest. They get instant access to WiFi passwords, check-in instructions, house rules, appliance manuals—everything in one beautiful, mobile-friendly guide.

Update Once, Help Everyone

Changed the WiFi password? Updated house rules? Make the change once and every future guest automatically sees the latest information. No more outdated binders or frantic text updates.

Photos & Videos That Actually Help

Show, don't tell. Add photos of the thermostat settings, videos of the tricky door lock, images of recycling bins. Guests solve problems themselves without messaging you.

Not Just For Guests—Built For Property Management Too

Running a rental means more than just hosting guests. Stay on top of maintenance, seasonal tasks, and property care with dedicated management tools.

Maintenance Instructions

Document how to operate your water heater, reset the breaker panel, winterize pipes, or service the HVAC system. Keep critical information organized for yourself, your cleaners, and your maintenance team—not scattered across sticky notes and text messages.

Seasonal Checklists

Perfect for seasonal properties. Create opening and closing checklists so you never forget to turn on the water, check smoke detectors, or drain outdoor faucets. Track what's done and what still needs attention—especially useful if you have helpers or property managers.

Share With Your Team

Give your cleaners, handymen, and co-hosts access to separate maintenance guides with all the details they need. No more "Where's the water shutoff?" texts at 10 PM. Everything documented, easily accessible, always up-to-date.

Property maintenance tools

Pro Feature

Unlimited maintenance instructions and seasonal checklists with Cottage Rules Pro. Keep your property running smoothly year-round.

Never Forget Tasks

Opening and closing checklists ensure nothing slips through the cracks

Protect Your Investment

Proper maintenance documentation prevents costly emergency repairs

Easy Onboarding

New cleaners and helpers get up to speed instantly with clear instructions

What This Means For Your Business

Real results that impact your bottom line and peace of mind.

Higher Ratings & More Bookings

When guests have all the information they need upfront, they leave better reviews. Better reviews mean higher search rankings on Airbnb and VRBO, which means more bookings at higher prices.

Professional impression from day one

Reclaim 5-10 Hours Every Week

Stop playing 24/7 customer support. Guests get instant answers to common questions, day or night. You get your time back to focus on what matters—scaling your rental business or actually enjoying life.

Fewer interruptions = less stress

Happier Guests, Fewer Issues

Confused guests become problem guests. Clear instructions from the start mean fewer complaints, less property damage from misuse, and more 5-star stays.

Protect your property & reputation

Scale Beyond One Property

Managing multiple properties? Create a guide for each one and maintain consistent, professional communication across your entire portfolio. Onboard cleaning crews and co-hosts effortlessly.

Systemize for growth

Set Up Your Guest Guide in 3 Simple Steps

You'll be sharing professional guides with guests in under 15 minutes.

1

Add Your Property Info

Enter your WiFi password, check-in instructions, house rules, and local recommendations. Our AI writing assistant helps you create clear, professional instructions in seconds—no writing skills needed.

Pro Tip:

Already have a Word doc or PDF? Our Pro plan lets you import it instantly and convert it to a beautiful digital guide.

Easy property setup
Share with guests
2

Share Your Unique Link

Get your custom link and add it to your Airbnb/VRBO welcome messages, pre-check-in emails, or display a QR code at your property. Guests access everything from their phone—no app downloads required.

Works on any device (phone, tablet, laptop)
Printable for guests who prefer paper
Always up-to-date automatically
3

Watch Your Reviews Improve

Guests arrive prepared and confident. They know exactly how everything works, where everything is, and what to do. The result? Glowing reviews, repeat bookings, and your phone stays quiet.

"The digital guide was amazing! Everything we needed was right there. Super professional setup!"

— Typical guest review

Better guest reviews

Simple Pricing That Pays For Itself

Start free. Upgrade only if you need advanced features. Either way, you'll save hours and earn better reviews.

Lite

Free

Perfect for single property hosts

1 property
Up to 8 guest instructions
Up to 5 photos/videos
Shareable link & QR code
Mobile-friendly guest view
Best for Hosts

Pro

$79.99/year

Less than $7/month

Everything in Lite, plus:
Up to 50 instructions
Up to 25 photos/videos
AI writing assistant
Import from PDF documents
Seasonal checklists
Maintenance instructions

Cancel anytime. No questions asked.

The Real Math: Your ROI

Let's be honest about the numbers

5+ hours

Saved per week answering guest questions

0.2-0.5★

Average rating boost from better guest experience

$80/year

Pro plan = cost of 1-2 cleaning fees

If one extra booking per year from better reviews covers the entire cost, everything else is pure profit.

Built for Every Type of Host

Side Hustle Hosts

You've got a full-time job and a rental property. Stop spending your evenings answering the same questions. Set it up once, share the link, and get your time back.

Multi-Property Managers

Managing 3, 5, or 10+ properties? Create a professional guide for each one. Onboard cleaning teams and co-hosts faster. Scale without losing quality.

Luxury Hosts

Charging premium prices? Deliver a premium experience. Professional digital guides show you care about every detail and match your high-end brand.

Ready to Stop Answering the Same Questions?

Join hundreds of hosts who've already simplified their guest experience.

✓ Setup in 10 minutes • ✓ No credit card required • ✓ Free forever plan available