Maximize Profits: Zero Commissions
Every direct booking on your site means 15-30% more earnings compared to OTA portals. Lestis takes no commission.
Why you need a proprietary and optimized website
Getting direct bookings means zeroing out commissions and having total control over your pricing and marketing strategy.
Total Control over Brand Identity
Your site reflects your brand, your rules, and your cancellation policy. You are no longer subject to the restrictions of Booking or Airbnb.
Organic Growth and Local Positioning
An optimized website is your most important digital asset. It helps you rank on Google for local searches and generate qualified traffic over time.
Strategic Tip: Google Business Profile
Create or optimize your Google Business Profile (Maps) and set your Lestis site link as the "Main Website". This is crucial for capturing high-conversion local searches.
Against PMS Software (Lodgify, Smoobu): Lestis Wins on Price and Simplicity
| Function | Lestis | Lodgify | Smoobu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees on direct bookings | 0% | 0–2% / € | 0–2% / € |
| Annual cost (indicative) | €49.99/year (Entire apt. or up to two units) | Very High (>$300/year + Setup) | High (>$200/year + Site Upgrade) |
| Ease of use | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| Learning Curve | 15 minutes | Days | Hours |
| Site included |
✅ Ottimizzato |
✅ Funzionale |
✅ Basico |
The Hidden Cost of a Web Professional
A designer or developer can create a custom site, but they rarely offer an integrated Booking Engine or iCal. The true cost is in maintenance and updates.
- ❌ Initial Setup Cost (minimum €1500)
- ❌ Annual Maintenance and Update Cost (Often €300+)
- ❌ Additional cost for booking system integration (non-native)
Lestis offers you more, with a minimal and transparent annual fee. No nasty surprises.
Value Comparison: Lestis vs Custom Solution
Estimated Total Cost (5 Years)
€3500+
Booking Engine and iCal Sync: ❌ Not included
Lestis Total Cost (5 Years)
€450
Booking Engine and iCal Sync: ✅
Integrated
Against Generic Builders (Wix, Squarespace): Lestis Wins on Essential Functions
| Function | Lestis | Wix | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Created for vacation rentals |
✅ Dedicated |
❌ Generic |
❌ Generic |
| Integrated booking engine |
✅ Integrated |
Plugin/Embed | Plugin/Embed |
| Calendar synchronization |
✅ Native iCal |
❌ Non-Native |
❌ Non-Native |
| Fees on direct bookings | 0% |
0% (But doesn't manage booking) |
0% (But doesn't manage booking) |
| Price / extra cost management |
✅ Advanced |
❌ Limited |
❌ Limited |
Stop wasting time and money: join those who earn more.
Lestis gives you the power of a PMS and the simplicity of a builder, without the commissions.