Search and Stay FAQs for owners: Get answers to your questions about listing your property, managing bookings, and getting paid.

About Search and Stay?<a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Search and Stay</a> is a holiday rental listing platform that allows owners to list their properties and take bookings for free. They charge a small booking fee to guests, but nothing to owners. Based in Australia, <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Search and Stay</a> currently lists properties in Australia, New Zealand and around the world. Search and Stay is rapidly growing in popularity due to being owner-centric and guest-focused. WHAT TYPE OF HOLIDAY RENTALS CAN LIST ON SEARCH AND STAY?Search and Stay lists a huge variety of short-stay and holiday rental properties, including:<ul><li>Holiday homes such as cabins, villas and apartments</li><li>Holiday accommodation such as motels, hotels and caravan park cabins</li><li>All vacation rentals including beach houses, ski chalets and treehouses</li><li>Short-term rentals such as apartments, condos, holiday units, granny flats and homes</li><li>Unique properties such as treehouses, converted buses, yurts and boats</li></ul>Search and Stay offers properties in a huge variety of locations around the world. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME TO LIST ON SEARCH AND STAY?There is no cost to list your property on Search and Stay or commission charged to owners or managers. 100% of the booking charges will be returned to owners.A small booking fee of approximately 3% is charged to the guest HOW DO I ADD MY HOLIDAY RENTAL TO SEARCH AND STAY?It is simple to list your property on <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Search and Stay</a>. <ol><li>Go to <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Searchandstay.com</a>, click the 'List Your Property' button in the top right-hand corner. </li><li>Enter your name and email to <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/blog/post/6-easy-steps-to-creating-an-account-on-search-and-stay" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">open an account.</a></li><li>An activation email will be sent to your email.</li><li><a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/blog/post/6-easy-steps-to-creating-an-account-on-search-and-stay" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Create your account</a></li><li>Click 'Add New' to <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/blog/post/6-simple-steps-to-adding-a-new-property-to-search-and-stay-" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">list a new property</a></li><li>Publish</li></ol><a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Search and Stay</a> also offers numerous complimentary tools for guest communication, managing your bookings and calendars accessible via your owner portalSome tips for listing your property on <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Search and Stay</a>:<ul><li>Make sure that your property photos are clear and high-quality.</li><li>Provide accurate and up-to-date information about your property.</li><li>Price your property competitively.</li><li>Be responsive to inquiries from potential guests.</li></ul> WHAT IF I NEED HELP LISTING MY VACATION RENTAL ON SEARCH AND STAY?Simply <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/blog/post/6-simple-steps-to-adding-a-new-property-to-search-and-stay-" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">set up an account</a> on Search and Stay<a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/?origin=list-your-property" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">,</a> and you can contact our team via your owner portal. I'D LIKE TO LIST ON SEARCH AND STAY BUT I DON'T HAVE THE TIMEWe understand that you're busy, so the <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Search and Stay</a> team will <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/blog/post/search-and-stay-can-publish-your-property-for-you" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">publish your property for you.</a>Just fill in this simple form <a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1a6hQdgT8Q2qtXo0Tmwd-bgcig1v" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(251, 59, 17);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">HERE</a> and our customer service team will be in touch shortly to get your property live and booking-ready on <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Search and Stay</a> DOES SEARCH AND STAY HAVE A CHANNEL MANAGER?<a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/channel-manager-connection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Search and Stay Channel Manager</a>* is powered by<a href="https://rentalsunited.com/vacation-rental-channel-manager/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Rentals United</a> and will help you list your property on multiple platforms.<ul><li>This can help you reach more people and get more bookings.</li><li>The channel manager can also help you keep track of your availability and rates, and avoid double bookings.</li><li>If you are a holiday rental owner, I recommend using a <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/channel-manager-connection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Channel Manager</a>.</li></ul>Here are some of the benefits of using a channel manager:<ul><li>Reach more people: You can list your property on more websites and apps, which means more people will see it.</li><li>Get more bookings: More people seeing your property means more bookings.</li><li>Save time: The channel manager can automate some of the tasks involved in managing your property listings, such as updating availability and rates.</li><li>Avoid double bookings: The channel manager can sync your availability and rates across all of your channels, so you don't have to worry about double bookings.</li><li>Get more insights: The channel manager can provide you with detailed reports on your bookings, revenue, and performance, which can help you make better decisions about your business.</li></ul>If you are a holiday rental owner, using a channel manager will save time, avoid double bookings and get more bookings. Interested? <a href="https://share.hsforms.com/10tCpZjQJRdCiD2jUhuyKogcig1v" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK HERE.</a>(*Channel Manager fees apply) IS SEARCH AND STAY ACCESSIBLE VIA OTHER CHANNEL MANAGERS?There are new integrations coming online all the time, <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/?origin=list-your-property" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">stay in touch</a> and we will let you know when and where you can list on Search and Stay via your <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/channel-manager-connection" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Channel Manager</a>.NEXT STEPS:List on Search and Stay <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/?origin=list-your-property" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(251, 59, 17)">HERE</a>Have our Search and Stay Team create your listing for you <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/publish-my-property" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(251, 59, 17)">HERE</a>Want more detailed information? You'll find it in our help section <a href="https://help.searchandstay.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(251, 59, 17)">HERE</a>Want to talk to someone? Book a call with Dami our Business Development Manager <a href="https://meetings.hubspot.com/dami-okedara" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(251, 59, 17)">HERE.</a>For more information on <a href="https://www.searchandstay.com/blog/post/rentals-united-channel-manager-integration-with-search-and-stay" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(251, 59, 17);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Search and Stay integrated channel manager</a> and to speak to an implementation specialist, <a href="https://share.hsforms.com/10tCpZjQJRdCiD2jUhuyKogcig1v" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Click Here</a>.

Search and Stay Answers to Frequently Asked Questions asked by Owners