Take Control with Direct Reservations
More revenue. More data. More connection.
Why Direct Reservations Matter
When your guests book directly, everyone wins. You keep more of your revenue, guests get a better experience, and your team gets the insight and flexibility they need. Barefoot’s tools are designed to support your direct booking strategy—from your website to your back office—so you can own the guest relationship and build long-term success.
Benefits of Direct Bookings with Barefoot
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Keep More Revenue
Say goodbye to OTA commissions. With Barefoot, you’re in control of the transaction and the full guest experience.
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Build Stronger Guest Relationships
Direct communication means you can personalize every step of the journey, from pre-arrival to post-stay.
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Own the Data
When guests book directly, you retain their information—allowing you to build a database, retarget past visitors, and drive repeat stays
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Customize the Experience
Tailor emails, rental agreements, add-ons, and workflows specifically for your direct bookers, all within Barefoot.
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Maintain Your Brand
Your logo, your language, your look. Our direct booking tools ensure a consistent, branded experience from search to checkout.
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Reduce Operational Friction
Skip the platform red tape. With direct bookings, your team can move faster, communicate freely, and deliver a smoother experience from start to finish.
How Barefoot Supports Direct Bookings
Branded Booking Engine
Embed our customizable booking engine directly into your website. Guests can view availability, get quotes, and book—without ever leaving your domain.
Flexible Quoting Tools
Enable guests to see real-time pricing and availability, including custom fees, taxes, and discounts.
Integrated Rental Agreements
Automatically generate and send rental agreements as part of the reservation process. Guests can review and sign electronically, without any extra steps for your team.
Secure Payment Processing
Offer a seamless checkout experience with secure credit card processing and automated payment scheduling—all synced with your accounting.
Upsell Opportunities
Add optional services like early check-in, equipment rentals, or travel insurance to boost revenue during the booking process.
Marketing Integrations
Sync guest data with your CRM or email platform to launch remarketing campaigns, send promotions, or offer returning guest discounts.
Not Just a Booking—A Relationship
Direct reservations aren’t just about avoiding third-party fees. They’re about creating meaningful touchpoints with your guests. Barefoot helps you automate personalized messages, share helpful pre-arrival content, and stay in touch after they check out—so the next direct booking is already on its way.
Ready to Grow Your Direct Booking Channel?
Let’s talk about how Barefoot can help you take control of your guest experience and revenue strategy.