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title: Get More Bookings with Whimstay
description: Whimstay helps you maximize revenue by connecting you with guests looking for last-minute stays.
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Go live on Whimstay using just your Airbnb profile, fast and easy

[Get started with Whimstay](https://join.whimstay.com/independent-host?hsLang=en#rbosignup)

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# The Leading Last-Minute Booking Platform, Now Open to Independent Hosts for the First Time!

With a low 5% commission, reach new guests with a system that optimizes last-minute bookings and start filling your property’s empty nights!

# Easy Onboarding: Import your Airbnb listings and sync your calendar instantly.

### Exposure to New Audiences: Showcase your properties to mid-week and offseason travelers, empty nesters, remote workers, and millions of others that book unconventional nights.

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Fill Unsold Nights

Convert vacant nights into bookings by reaching travelers looking for last-minute stays, turning potential vacancy losses into revenue.

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Zero Risk, Zero Effort

List your property with no exclusivity requirements, no additional work, and maintain complete control over your pricing and availability.

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Complementary Revenue Stream

Whimstay is an additional channel that works alongside your existing booking strategies, focusing specifically on filling gaps in your calendar that would otherwise go unbooked.

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Independent Hosts must offer at least 15% off for last-minute stays.

### How We’re Different

To be featured on Whimstay, properties must offer exclusive last-minute discounts within 29 days of check-in, helping guests save and helping hosts fill unsold nights.

After 29 days out, no discount is required, just optional.

It’s a win-win: guests get unbeatable prices, and hosts get more bookings without having to undercut their standard rates year-round.

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Frequently Asked Questions

- **What is Whimstay?** Whimstay is the leading vacation rental marketplace that helps property owners fill last-minute vacancies, unsold gap nights, and hard-to-book periods—maximizing occupancy with minimal effort.
- **What types of properties do you accept?** We accept a wide range of vacation rental properties, including homes, condos, cabins, apartments, and unique stays that meet our quality standards.
- **What are the benefits of listing on Whimstay?** Whimstay helps you fill unsold inventory that would otherwise sit empty, with zero risk and effort while maintaining complete control over your pricing and availability.
- **How does the commission structure work?** Whimstay operates on a commission basis. Detailed commission information will be provided during the onboarding process.
- **Does Whimstay offer any protection for hosts?** Yes, Whimstay offers protection for hosts. Detailed information will be provided during the onboarding process.
- **Am I required to have my own insurance as a host?** Yes, we strongly recommend that all hosts maintain short-term rental insurance. Whimstay’s protection policies are designed to complement, not replace, your primary coverage.
- **What happens if a guest damages my property?** In the event of property damage, hosts can submit a claim through our damage claim process.
- **Can I set my own house rules and safety requirements?** Absolutely. Hosts maintain complete control over their house rules, including occupancy limits, pet policies, and any safety requirements specific to their property.
- **Does Whimstay have any safety requirements for listed properties?** Yes, all properties must meet basic safety standards, including the presence of functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, clearly marked emergency exits, and compliance with local safety regulations.
- **Does Whimstay offer customer support?** Yes! Our friendly and responsive customer support team is here to assist hosts and guests with any questions or concerns before, during, or after a booking.

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