Become a Host
Share your private campsite with adventurers and earn extra income.
Zero Commission. Zero Service Fees. Ever.
Unlike other platforms that take 10–20% of every booking, Brainy & Footsy charges no commission and no service fees. You keep 100% of what guests pay you. Get started with a free 3-month trial — no credit card required, no strings attached. After your trial, it's just a flat $20/month — cancel anytime.
Flexible Hosting
Earn on your terms
Set your own rates, availability, and house rules. You're in full control.
Verified guests only
All guests must have verified profiles before they can book your campsite.
Build your reputation
Collect reviews from guests and grow your hosting profile over time. You can also respond directly to guest reviews to share your perspective or thank guests for their feedback.
Flexible Payment Collection
You choose how guests pay you — one option or any combination. No platform lock-in.
- ✓Cash on Arrival — Accept cash at check-in. Bookings auto-confirm, calendar updates, and earnings are recorded.
- ✓PayPal, Venmo & Apple Cash — Link your accounts so guests can pay you directly.
- ✓Cash App & Zelle — Accept payments via your cashtag or Zelle email/phone.
- ✓Instant Booking — Let guests book without waiting for approval.
Charge for Extras
Offer optional add-ons and set automatic fees tailored to each guest's needs.
- ✓Pet Fees — Charge guests who bring pets.
- ✓Additional Person Fees — Set a per-person rate above your max guest count.
- ✓Parking Fees — Charge for extra vehicles beyond your included limit.
- ✓Early Check-in / Late Check-out — Offer flexible timing for a fee.
- ✓Custom Fees — Add any fee with your own name and amount as optional guest add-ons.
Manage Multiple Listings & Sites
Whether you have one cozy spot or a whole campground, we've got you covered.
- ✓Unlimited Listings — List as many properties as you own or manage.
- ✓Up to 10 Sites per Listing — Each listing supports up to 10 individually bookable sites (tent pads, RV hookups, cabins, etc.).
- ✓Per-Site Availability Calendars — Manage blocked dates, custom rates, and bookings for each site independently.
- ✓Deactivate Individual Sites — Temporarily mark any site as inactive without deleting it. Perfect for maintenance, seasonal closures, or personal use.
- ✓Block Saturday Check-outs — Prevent guests from checking out on Saturdays to eliminate short one-night weekend bookings and capture full weekend stays.
- ✓Availability Overrides — Set custom minimum night requirements for specific dates (e.g., require 3 nights over a holiday weekend) directly from your booking calendar.
- ✓iCal / External Calendar Sync — Import any iCal feed from Airbnb, VRBO, Hipcamp, or Google Calendar to auto-block dates and prevent double-bookings.
- ✓Discount Codes — Create promo codes for returning guests or special offers.
- ✓Site Video Tours — Upload a short video clip (up to ~30 seconds) per site so guests can see the real space before booking. A great way to stand out and set expectations.
Full Booking Control
Create bookings, invite guests, and modify reservations — all from your dashboard.
- ✓Create Bookings Yourself — Book a site on behalf of a guest directly. Dates are reserved immediately.
- ✓Send Guest Invites — Email a personal invite link or copy it to share via text or social media.
- ✓Rate Override — Set a custom nightly rate when creating a booking. Perfect for deals or returning guests.
- ✓Payment Due Dates & Auto Reminders — Set when payment is due and guests get automatic email reminders.
- ✓Booking Modifications — Propose date or rate changes on any booking. Guests get an email comparison and accept with one click. Any additional amount owed is auto-calculated.
Guest Communication Tools
Stay connected with guests effortlessly — from automated messages to broadcast announcements.
- ✓Quick Reply Templates — Save and reuse messages (check-in instructions, rules, etc.) with one click.
- ✓Automated Messages — Trigger messages automatically on booking confirmation, before check-in, day of check-out, and more.
- ✓Dynamic Placeholders — Templates auto-fill guest name, dates, and listing title.
- ✓Drop a Line — Broadcast messages to opted-in guests via email and in-app. Great for last-minute deals, cancellations, or updates.
The Hostline - an in App Community
Connect with fellow hosts on The Hostline — our exclusive host-only forum. Ask questions, share tips, discuss pricing strategies, and learn from experienced hosts in a supportive community built just for you.
Simple, Flat Subscription
One price. Everything included. No hidden costs.
We don't offer tiered subscriptions — every host gets full access to everything we have to offer the host community, always.
✓ Unlimited listings & up to 10 sites each
✓ Full booking management dashboard
✓ Host booking calendar
✓ Guest reviews & host responses
✓ Guest messaging + quick reply templates
✓ Discount & promo codes
✓ Booking modifications with guest approval
✓ iCal sync with Airbnb, VRBO, Hipcamp & more
✓ Drop a Line guest broadcast tool
✓ PayPal, Venmo, Apple Cash, Cash App, Zelle & Stripe payments
✓ Block Saturday check-outs to capture full weekend stays
✓ Per-date minimum night overrides & availability controls
✓ The Hostline — exclusive host community
✗ No commission or service fees — ever
$20/month
Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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