**The problem it solves** Travelers on mainstream vacation rental platforms pay high service fees that inflate the total well above the search price, while hosts lose a meaningful share of booking revenue to platform commissions, eroding profitability for both sides. **What VacayMyWay does** VacayMyWay is a direct-booking vacation rental marketplace founded in 2019 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It operates as a fee-transparent alternative to large OTAs, aimed at budget-conscious travelers and independent hosts who want higher revenue retention. **How it works** The platform uses a wholesale net-rate model: hosts set their nightly rate and receive it in full, while VacayMyWay adds a 9.5% markup covering credit card processing and a $5 million damage and liability waiver included on every booking, with no separate guest service fee. Property search surfaces listings without sponsored placement or algorithmic promotion, and guest identity verification is included on every booking. Hosts and guests communicate directly without platform intermediation, and cancellation policies are host-selectable from flexible to strict, with hosts retaining full control over refunds. A Hostaway integration lets property managers list on VacayMyWay from their existing PMS. **Who it's for** Independent hosts and property managers in the US seeking a low-commission distribution channel, and budget-focused, fee-averse travelers booking vacation rentals across US destinations.
Listed on STR Market Map, the short-term-rental software marketplace.