Tauranga, New Zealand — BetterSTR, a fast-growing platform for short-term rental hosts, today announced that over 15,000 properties worldwide are now using its Free Digital Guidebook, a modern alternative to paid competitors like TouchStay, which costs $99 per year.
Revolutionizing Guest Communication
Built for speed and simplicity, BetterSTR allows hosts to create fully interactive digital guidebooks in under five minutes. Each guidebook seamlessly syncs with leading Property Management Software (PMS) systems such as Hospitable, OwnerRez, Hostex, and others — or connects directly to Airbnb for smaller operators and mum-and-pop investors.
"The growth in just 8 months is just amazing, and shows just how useful and sought out the Digital Guidebooks are in this digital age." — Barry Murphy, CEO & Owner of BetterSTR
Personalized Guest Experience at Scale
Every guidebook is automatically personalized for each guest — displaying arrival details, check-in and checkout times, Wi-Fi information, local recommendations, and more. Hosts can also include upsells for early check-in, extra supplies, parking, or other add-on services (excluding restricted items such as alcohol).
Why Hosts Choose BetterSTR Over Paid Alternatives
- 100% Free: No monthly or annual subscription fees
- 5-Minute Setup: Get started faster than competitors
- Advanced Features: Wi-Fi Marketing, upsells, and direct booking tools included
- PMS Integration: Seamless sync with major platforms
- Mobile-First Design: Beautiful experience on any device
Beyond the Guidebook: Complete Hosting Ecosystem
In addition to the guidebook, BetterSTR's ecosystem offers advanced add-ons like a Wi-Fi Marketing Captive Portal, enabling hosts to capture the contact details of all staying guests — not just the booking guest. This data fuels a future direct-booking funnel, reducing dependence on major Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) such as Airbnb and Booking.com and saving hosts significant commission fees.
Empowering Independent Hosts Worldwide
BetterSTR's mission is to make professional-quality tools accessible to every host — whether managing one property or one hundred. By removing subscription barriers and complex setup processes, BetterSTR levels the playing field for small operators and professional managers alike.
"Hosts are tired of paying for simple tools that should be included as part of running their business. We designed BetterSTR to be intuitive, fast, and free — with optional upgrades for those who want more control over branding, data, and integrations." — Barry Murphy, CEO & Owner of BetterSTR
Key Features of the BetterSTR Digital Guidebook
- Personalized guidebook automatically created for each booking
- 2-way PMS and Airbnb synchronization
- Setup in under 5 minutes — no technical skills required
- Supports upsells, FAQs, property rules, and local recommendations
- Wi-Fi Marketing add-on for guest data collection
- FunnelKit-style automation and guest follow-ups
- 100% browser-based and mobile-friendly
Join 15,000+ Properties Using BetterSTR
Start creating professional digital guidebooks for your guests in under 5 minutes — completely free.
Start Free Guidebook Learn MoreAbout BetterSTR
Founded in New Zealand, BetterSTR provides innovative digital tools for short-term rental hosts and property managers. Its platform combines automation, guest experience optimization, and marketing tools into one seamless ecosystem — helping hosts save time, delight guests, and build their direct booking channels.
BetterSTR's suite includes Free Digital Guidebooks, Wi-Fi Marketing, Automated Messaging, and Direct Booking Funnels designed for real-world hosts who want professional results without monthly subscriptions.
Learn more at: https://betterstr.com
Ready to join the 15,000+ properties using BetterSTR? Start your free Guidebook today and see why hosts are choosing BetterSTR over paid competitors.