str market mapTravellers searching for lake and waterfront cabin rentals find them buried in generic OTA searches, and hosts of lakefront properties lack a targeted distribution channel to reach water-focused vacationers.
Lake.com is a niche vacation rental marketplace specialising exclusively in properties within a 15-minute drive of a lake or large body of water. The platform connects travellers seeking lakeside cabin, cottage, and holiday home experiences with hosts and property managers across North America and Europe. It lists over 40,000 properties across 7,000 destinations.
Hosts can list directly with no listing fee. Lake.com charges hosts a 10% platform commission and guests pay no booking fee. The booking experience includes instant booking and request-to-book options, flexible cancellation policies set by the host, and payouts after the first night of each stay. Distribution integrations with Uplisting and Hospitable allow channel managers to import listings, and iCal sync enables cross-platform calendar management. The platform includes a two-way review system, verified guest profiles, 24/7 concierge support, and phone support Monday through Friday. Guests discover properties via search, wishlist, and mobile app.
Individual hosts and property managers of lakefront homes, cabins, and waterside cottages who want incremental distribution on a water-focused marketplace alongside their existing OTA presence.
Listed on STR Market Map, the short-term-rental software marketplace.