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."