Is there a free guidebook creator for short-term rentals?
Yes! BetterSTR provides a 100% free guidebook creator for short-term rentals. No credit card required, no hidden fees, no limits on properties. Create professional digital guides for your Airbnb, VRBO, or direct booking guests at absolutely no cost.
What's Included for Free
Everything You Need, $0 Forever
Unlimited Properties
Add all your rentals, no restrictions
QR Code Generation
Automatic QR codes for each guide
Mobile-Friendly
Works perfectly on all devices
Platform Integration
Sync with Airbnb, VRBO, Hospitable
Local Recommendations
Add restaurants, activities, tips
Live Weather
5-day forecast automatically updated
How to Get Started (It's Really Free!)
- Sign up - Just email and password, no payment info
- Add your property - Import from Airbnb or enter manually
- Customize content - Add house rules, Wi-Fi, local tips
- Share instantly - Get link and QR code immediately
Why is BetterSTR Free?
We believe every host should have access to professional tools to improve their guest experience. Here's how we keep it free:
- Core features free forever - Guidebooks will always be free
- Optional paid add-ons - SMS notifications (10¢ per message)
- Viator partnership - Earn 4% commission on activity bookings
- No ads - Clean, professional guides for your guests
Compare with Paid Alternatives
Other guidebook tools charge $10-50 per month for similar features:
- Hostfully: $10/month per property
- Touch Stay: $10/month
- YourWelcome: $25+/month
- BetterSTR: $0/month unlimited properties
Features You'd Expect to Pay For
Property Management
- House manual sections
- Appliance instructions
- Check-in procedures
- Emergency contacts
- Wi-Fi passwords
Guest Experience
- Local recommendations
- Interactive maps
- Restaurant suggestions
- Activity ideas
- Transportation tips
What Hosts Are Saying
"I couldn't believe it was actually free. No trial period, no credit card, just free. My guests love it!"
"Switched from a paid service to BetterSTR. Same features, saves me $30/month."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really free? What's the catch?
Yes, it's really free! No catch. We offer optional paid features like SMS notifications, but the guidebook itself is completely free forever.
How many properties can I add?
Unlimited! Add one property or one hundred - it's all free.
Will you start charging later?
No. We're committed to keeping guidebooks free. Optional features may be added, but the core guidebook will always be free.
Do I need technical skills?
Not at all! If you can write an email, you can create a guidebook. Our interface is designed for simplicity.
Optional Paid Features
While guidebooks are free, we offer these optional upgrades:
- SMS Notifications - Send guidebook links via text (10¢ per message)
- Coming Soon - Advanced analytics, custom domains, API access
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