Why Stayoa instead of Airbnb or Booking.com?

With Stayoa, you receive 100% of the booking amount – no commissions. You have full control over design, pricing, and availability. Your booking page is SEO-optimized and visible to Google, leading to more direct inquiries. Independence from platforms means more freedom and higher profit margins.

How do direct bookings work without commissions?

Stayoa creates your own booking website with integrated payment system. Guests book directly with you – 100% of the money goes to your account. We use Stripe Connect for secure payments. No hidden fees, no per-booking commissions. You only pay the monthly platform fee.

How does synchronization with other platforms work?

Via iCal links, your Stayoa calendar automatically syncs with Airbnb, Booking.com, and other platforms. New bookings are imported in real-time, preventing double bookings. The synchronization runs in the background – you don't need to do anything manually.

Can I use my own domain?

Yes, from the Pro plan you can use your own domain. You keep your brand, and your guests see your own domain instead of a subdomain. We support you with the setup and ensure automatic SSL encryption.

Is my booking page SEO-optimized?

Yes, all Stayoa websites are fully SEO-optimized. Your page will be indexed by Google and can appear in search results. We use Schema.org structured data, optimized meta tags, and a clear page structure. This leads to more organic traffic and direct inquiries.

Stayoa is designed for vacation rentals, villas, and boutique accommodations that want to achieve more direct bookings through their own website. Perfect for hosts who want to be independent, maintain their brand control, and avoid the high commissions from platforms.

Custom Domain Setup

Connect your own domain with your property for a more professional presence.

Availability

Custom Domains are only available in Pro and Scale plans.

Plan	Custom Domain
Starter	Not available
Pro	Available
Scale	Available

Add Domain

Enter Domain

Go to Property → Domain
Click Add Custom Domain
Enter your domain (e.g. lakeside-apartment.com)
Click Add Domain

Configure DNS

The system shows you the required DNS entries:

For Subdomain (recommended):

Type: CNAME
Host: www
Value: cname.vercel-dns.com
TTL: 3600

For Root Domain:

Type: A
Host: @
Value: 76.76.21.21
TTL: 3600

Add these entries at your domain provider.

Wait for Verification

DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours (usually faster).

Click Refresh Status to check verification.

DNS Configuration

At Your Domain Provider

Login at domain provider (e.g. Hostpoint, GoDaddy, Cloudflare)
Go to DNS settings
Add DNS entries (see above)
Save changes
Wait for propagation

Subdomain vs. Root Domain

Subdomain (www.your-domain.com):

Recommended
CNAME entry sufficient
Works with all providers

Root Domain (your-domain.com):

Requires A record or ALIAS/ANAME
Not all providers support CNAME Flattening
More complex to set up

Recommendation

Use subdomain (www) and set up a redirect from root to www at your provider.

Domain Status

Pending

DNS not yet configured or not propagated
Wait or check DNS entries

Active

Domain verified and functional
SSL certificate automatically activated

Error

DNS configuration incorrect
Check DNS entries again

Primary Domain

You can connect multiple domains with one property, but only set one as Primary.

Primary Domain:

Main domain for property
Other domains automatically redirect (301 Redirect)
Preferred in search engines

Set:

Click star icon at desired domain
Domain is marked as Primary
Other domains redirect to Primary

SSL/HTTPS

SSL certificates are provided automatically:

Let's Encrypt certificates
Automatic renewal
Activation after DNS propagation
No manual configuration required

HTTPS

All Custom Domains automatically have HTTPS. Configuration not required.

Remove Domain

Click Delete at domain
Confirm deletion
Domain is removed and no longer routes to your property

Warning

After deletion, domain is no longer accessible. Subdomain (.stayoa.app) remains available.

Common Issues

Domain Remains Pending

Causes:

DNS entries not yet propagated (wait 1-24h)
DNS entries incorrectly configured
TTL set too high

Solution:

Check DNS entries at provider
Test with DNS checker (e.g. whatsmydns.net)
Click Refresh Status

Domain Shows Error

Causes:

DNS entry incorrect (type, host or value)
Domain already at another service
Provider does not support CNAME Flattening (Root Domain)

Solution:

Correct DNS entries
Use subdomain instead of root domain
Contact provider support

SSL Not Active

Causes:

DNS not yet fully propagated
Certificate is still being activated

Solution:

Wait 1-2 hours
Click Refresh Status
Should activate automatically

Connect your own domain with your property for a more professional presence.

Availability

Custom Domains are only available in Pro and Scale plans.

Plan	Custom Domain
Starter	Not available
Pro	Available
Scale	Available

Add Domain

Enter Domain

Go to Property → Domain
Click Add Custom Domain
Enter your domain (e.g. lakeside-apartment.com)
Click Add Domain

Configure DNS

The system shows you the required DNS entries:

For Subdomain (recommended):

Type: CNAME
Host: www
Value: cname.vercel-dns.com
TTL: 3600

For Root Domain:

Type: A
Host: @
Value: 76.76.21.21
TTL: 3600

Add these entries at your domain provider.

Wait for Verification

DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours (usually faster).

Click Refresh Status to check verification.

DNS Configuration

At Your Domain Provider

Login at domain provider (e.g. Hostpoint, GoDaddy, Cloudflare)
Go to DNS settings
Add DNS entries (see above)
Save changes
Wait for propagation

Subdomain vs. Root Domain

Subdomain (www.your-domain.com):

Recommended
CNAME entry sufficient
Works with all providers

Root Domain (your-domain.com):

Requires A record or ALIAS/ANAME
Not all providers support CNAME Flattening
More complex to set up

Recommendation

Use subdomain (www) and set up a redirect from root to www at your provider.

Domain Status

Pending

DNS not yet configured or not propagated
Wait or check DNS entries

Active

Domain verified and functional
SSL certificate automatically activated

Error

DNS configuration incorrect
Check DNS entries again

Primary Domain

You can connect multiple domains with one property, but only set one as Primary.

Primary Domain:

Main domain for property
Other domains automatically redirect (301 Redirect)
Preferred in search engines

Set:

Click star icon at desired domain
Domain is marked as Primary
Other domains redirect to Primary

SSL/HTTPS

SSL certificates are provided automatically:

Let's Encrypt certificates
Automatic renewal
Activation after DNS propagation
No manual configuration required

HTTPS

All Custom Domains automatically have HTTPS. Configuration not required.

Remove Domain

Click Delete at domain
Confirm deletion
Domain is removed and no longer routes to your property

Warning

After deletion, domain is no longer accessible. Subdomain (.stayoa.app) remains available.

Common Issues

Domain Remains Pending

Causes:

DNS entries not yet propagated (wait 1-24h)
DNS entries incorrectly configured
TTL set too high

Solution:

Check DNS entries at provider
Test with DNS checker (e.g. whatsmydns.net)
Click Refresh Status

Domain Shows Error

Causes:

DNS entry incorrect (type, host or value)
Domain already at another service
Provider does not support CNAME Flattening (Root Domain)

Solution:

Correct DNS entries
Use subdomain instead of root domain
Contact provider support

SSL Not Active

Causes:

DNS not yet fully propagated
Certificate is still being activated

Solution:

Wait 1-2 hours
Click Refresh Status
Should activate automatically