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Description

HelloGuestbook serves as an online digital guidebook tailored for vacation rental hosts, property managers, boutique hotels, and bed and breakfasts. It allows hosts to compile a comprehensive guide for guests that includes essential information such as house rules, check-in procedures, Wi-Fi access, appliance instructions, and local tips, which can be easily shared via a link or QR code. Guests can access the guide directly in their web browser without needing to download an app or register for an account, making it user-friendly. A QR code for Wi-Fi connection simplifies access by eliminating the need to enter the password manually, while a map feature categorizes local suggestions. The Pro version offers additional benefits like automatic translation for guests who prefer reading the guide in their native language, as well as analytics that track guidebook views and which pages are most frequently accessed. The free plan allows for one guidebook with up to two customizable pages, whereas the Pro version enhances the experience with more custom pages, integrated maps, a personalized guidebook URL, detailed analytics, translation options, and the removal of HelloGuestbook branding, ensuring a more tailored and professional presentation. This flexibility makes HelloGuestbook an invaluable tool for enhancing guest experiences while providing hosts with insights into their guests' interactions.

Description

RentalCal is an online platform designed for independent vacation rental hosts, offering direct booking and calendar management tools. Hosts can create a unique booking page for each of their properties or seamlessly integrate a widget into their current website. Guests have the ability to check availability, request bookings, reserve dates, or make payments via Stripe. The platform connects with popular calendars like Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google Calendar, and iCal feeds, ensuring conflict detection and offering sync-health notifications; free accounts refresh hourly while Pro accounts update every 15 minutes. The free version accommodates one property, whereas the Pro version allows for up to three properties and includes unlimited booking requests, personalized branding, promotional codes, and support for multiple currencies through Stripe. Additionally, the user-friendly widget is available in several languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Portuguese. RentalCal does not impose any booking fees, although standard Stripe processing charges apply. Hosts have the option to invite a co-host or manager with their own login credentials and can either use a hosted RentalCal site or embed the widget on platforms such as WordPress, Squarespace, and Wix. This flexibility makes it easy for hosts to manage their rentals efficiently while providing a streamlined experience for their guests.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Airbnb No 
Booking.com No 
ChatGPT No 
Claude No 
Claude Duet No 
Claude for Legal No 
Gemini No 
Google Calendar No 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 
Squarespace No 
Stripe No 
Vrbo No 
Wix No 
WordPress No 

Integrations

Airbnb Yes 
Booking.com Yes 
ChatGPT Yes 
Claude Yes 
Claude Duet Yes 
Claude for Legal Yes 
Gemini Yes 
Google Calendar Yes 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 
Squarespace Yes 
Stripe Yes 
Vrbo Yes 
Wix Yes 
WordPress Yes 

Pricing Details

$84/year
Pro: $7/month for one guidebook, or $84 billed yearly. New accounts receive a 30-day Pro trial without a payment card. The free plan includes one guidebook and two custom pages; Pro adds more custom pages, a custom guidebook URL, maps, analytics, automatic translation, and removes HelloGuestbook branding.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$9/month
Free is $0 forever for one property. Pro is $9/month for up to three properties, with no contract or setup fee. RentalCal charges 0% booking commission; standard Stripe processing fees apply to paid bookings.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

HelloGuestbook

Founded

2025

Country

Norway

Website

helloguestbook.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

RentalCal

Founded

2026

Country

Canada

Website

www.rentalcal.com

Product Features

Vacation Rental

Contact Management No 
Fee / Commission Management No 
Guest Reviews / Ratings No 
Housekeeping Management No 
Lead Management No 
Owner Statements No 
Payment Processing No 
Property Database No 
Reservations Management No 
Vendor Management No 
Work Order Management No 

Product Features

Vacation Rental

Contact Management No 
Fee / Commission Management No 
Guest Reviews / Ratings No 
Housekeeping Management No 
Lead Management No 
Owner Statements No 
Payment Processing No 
Property Database No 
Reservations Management No 
Vendor Management No 
Work Order Management No 

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