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Futurestay
by Futurestay
What Futurestay is
Futurestay provides tools for owners and managers of whole-home short-term rentals, and says it currently serves properties in the United States. Hosts can build a direct booking website to showcase properties and accept commission-free bookings. Airbnb integration synchronizes rates, calendars and other property settings, while iCal syncs availability with channels such as VRBO and Booking.com. Smart Rates, powered by AirDNA, applies automatically to direct booking websites and Airbnb listings when enabled. Amplify can list properties on Google Vacation Rentals; instant booking is required for Google “Book” buttons. Flex includes Airbnb and Hopper integrations, automated guest emails, Stripe payment processing, and standard email and chat support. Amplify includes Google Vacation Rentals, SmartRates by AirDNA, PriceLabs integration, channel rate adjustments, and priority support by email, chat, phone and Zoom. Stripe handles PCI compliance, fraud detection and 3D Secure, and Futurestay says guest payment data does not touch its servers. Stripe payments can be accepted in USD, CAD or MXN. There is no free plan, but a 14-day trial is listed. The pricing note says From $20/mo (annual); the plan details list Amplify at $20 a year, with $239 total per year, and Flex at $30 a year, with $365 total per year. Futurestay was founded in 2012. It is listed for Android, iOS and web, while mobile app coverage is web only.
Who it suits
Futurestay suits owners and managers of whole-home short-term rentals in the United States who want direct booking tools and reservation management. Flex and Amplify offer different integrations and support options.
What it does well
- Direct booking website supports commission-free bookings
- Airbnb integration synchronizes rates and calendars
- Smart Rates can apply automatically when enabled
- Stripe accepts USD, CAD or MXN
- 14-day trial listed
What to know first
- No free plan
- Service currently serves properties in the United States
- Flex allows up to five external iCal connections
- Pricing details show different annual totals by plan
Limits
There is no free plan; a 14-day trial is available. Flex allows up to five external iCal calendar connections, while the pricing comparison lists CSV reservation downloads and Turno integration for Amplify.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Amplify | $239 total per year; per property; yearly billing · Direct-booking website · Google Vacation Rentals · SmartRates by AirDNA · PriceLabs · embeddable widgets · coupons · landing pages · priority support · onboarding Zoom | $239 a year |
| Flex | $365 total per year; per property; yearly billing · Direct-booking website · Google Vacation Rentals · Airbnb and Hopper integrations · automated guest emails · up to 5 iCal connections · standard email/chat support | $365 a year |
As futurestay.com lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open https://www.futurestay.com/.
- A 14-day trial is available; there is no free plan.
- Choose Flex for Airbnb, Hopper, automated guest emails and Stripe payment processing.
- Choose Amplify for Google Vacation Rentals, SmartRates by AirDNA and PriceLabs integration.
- Build a direct booking website to showcase properties and accept bookings.
Verdict
Futurestay combines direct booking with channel connections and plan-specific tools for rental hosts. Review the listed annual plan totals and the features and support attached to each tier before choosing.
Questions
Is there a free plan or trial?
Futurestay has no free plan and offers a 14-day trial.
How much do the plans cost?
The pricing note says From $20/mo (annual). Amplify is listed at $20 a year, billed per year, with $239 total per year; Flex is $30 a year, billed per year, with $365 total per year.
Which platforms does Futurestay support?
The listed platforms are Android, iOS and web. Mobile app coverage is web only.
Which plan includes Airbnb?
Flex includes Airbnb integration. Futurestay says the integration synchronizes rates, calendars and other property configurations.
Can Futurestay list properties on Google Vacation Rentals?
Amplify subscriptions list properties on Google Vacation Rentals. Instant booking must be enabled for Google “Book” buttons.
How are guest payments handled?
Flex includes Stripe payment processing. Stripe handles PCI compliance, fraud detection and 3D Secure, and guest payment data does not touch Futurestay’s servers; payments can be accepted in USD, CAD or MXN.
Facts from Futurestay's own pages
- Airbnb
- Futurestay integrates with Airbnb to synchronize rates, calendars, and other property configurations. · futurestay.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Airbnb integration
- The platform imports Airbnb listings and can synchronize rates, availability and property details. · futurestay.com, 15 Oct 2026
- API availability
- SCALE Connect states that Futurestay does not currently offer an API. · connect.scale-rentals.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Booking controls
- Hosts can choose instant confirmation or pre-screened bookings requiring approval. · futurestay.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Calendar sync
- Futurestay supports iCal imports and exports for availability synchronization with other tools. · futurestay.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company founders
- Crunchbase identifies Sean Kennard as founder and CEO and Jonathan Fabio as co-founder and COO. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- LinkedIn lists headquarters in Darien, Connecticut, at 23 Old Kings Highway South. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- Crunchbase lists the legal entity as Futurestay, Inc. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists the company size as 51–200 employees and displays 17 employees. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Damage protection
- Guest damage coverage is provided through Waivo and a $25 Waivo fee is listed in the FAQ payout calculation. · futurestay.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Direct bookings
- Hosts can build a direct booking website to showcase properties and accept commission-free bookings. · futurestay.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Direct booking website
- Hosts can launch a branded website with commission-free direct reservations. · futurestay.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- Public documentation consists of a searchable help center with guides for account, property and listing workflows. · help.futurestay.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Dynamic pricing
- SmartRates uses AirDNA competitor and market data to update prices daily across 120,000 markets. · futurestay.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- The About page says Philip Kennard launched Futurestay in 2015 and lists 2012 as the company’s founding milestone. · futurestay.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Founded year
- Futurestay's official history says it was founded in 2012. · futurestay.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · futurestay.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Funding facts
- Crunchbase shows six funding rounds and seven investors, but the funding amounts are obscured. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Geographic availability
- The FAQ says Futurestay exclusively serves properties located in the United States and maintains an international waitlist. · futurestay.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Google Vacation Rentals
- Futurestay automatically connects a launched direct-booking site to Google Vacation Rentals without separate setup. · help.futurestay.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Guest communications
- Automated customizable guest emails cover confirmations and check-in information. · futurestay.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Help center
- The help center documents account access, property details and managing listings on Airbnb and Google Vacation Rentals. · help.futurestay.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Hopper integration
- Both listed plans include Hopper distribution for reaching additional travelers. · futurestay.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The pricing page lists Hopper, PriceLabs, Turno, Stripe, Waivo, Google Analytics, and Meta Pixel among its integrations and partners. · futurestay.com, 8 Oct 2026
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