What is guest rebooking?
Rebooking lets guests reserve a future stay in your property directly from the digital guidebook, without going through Airbnb or Booking. You keep more revenue and build a direct relationship with your guests.
WHY REBOOKING
Why offer direct rebooking to your guests
A returning guest is the most profitable guest you can have. Rebooking turns your guidebook into a direct booking channel.
Save 15-20% in platform fees
Airbnb and Booking can take up to 20% per reservation. With Welkodia, commissions go down to 0% for concierges and 2-4% for individuals.
Direct relationship with your guests
Loyal guests come back. Rebooking transforms a one-off Airbnb booking into a direct customer relationship you fully own.
Always-in-sync calendar
iCal in and out: your dates stay aligned with Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo and your other tools, with no double bookings.
How it works(owner side)
- 1
Activate rebooking on your property
Set your nightly price, cleaning fee, minimum nights, advance notice, and check-in / check-out times.
- 2
Connect your calendars
Plug your Airbnb, Booking or Vrbo iCal links so existing reservations block the right dates.
- 3
Validate guest requests
When a guest requests dates, you get a notification. Accept or decline in one click — the card is only charged on acceptance.
A frictionless guest experience
From inside the guidebook, your guest can rebook in less than a minute. No new account, no third-party platform, no extra fees on their side.
1The guest opens your digital guidebook
2Clicks "Book my next stay"
3They select their dates and number of guests.
4Pays by credit card via Stripe.
Everything you need to manage direct bookings
Built on top of your Welkodia property: same dashboard, same workspace, no extra tool.
Smart calendar
- Visualize bookings, blocked dates, and pending requests
- Add manual blocks for cleaning, maintenance, or owner stays
- Filter by property and pagination of upcoming blocks
Custom pricing rules
- Set a base nightly price and a cleaning fee
- Add seasonal rules (high season, weekends, holidays)
- Configure included guest count and extra-guest fees
Secure payments via Stripe
- The guest's card is pre-authorized, not charged immediately
- Capture only happens when you accept the reservation
- Money is paid out directly to your Stripe account
Best paired with your guidebook and QR code
Rebooking sits inside the digital guidebook. Combine it with a QR code visible in the property, a services store, and Kodia the AI assistant for a complete guest experience.
Rebooking FAQ
How much commission does Welkodia take?
0% for concierge accounts, 2% on the Plus individual plan, and 4% on the Free individual plan. Compare that to 15-20% on Airbnb or Booking and you keep the difference.
How are dates synchronized with my other channels?
You can connect iCal calendars from Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, or your channel manager so dates stay in sync. Welkodia also publishes an iCal feed so other platforms see your direct bookings.
Who validates the reservation, me or the guest?
You stay in control. The guest pre-authorizes their card, you get a notification, and you accept or decline the request. The card is only charged once you accept.