What are direct repeat bookings?

Direct repeat bookings let past guests reserve a future stay in your property directly from the digital guidebook, without going through Airbnb or Booking. This guest rebooking flow helps you keep more revenue and build a direct relationship with returning guests.

How much commission does Welkodia take?

0% on the Pro plan, 2% on the Plus individual plan, and 4% on the Free individual plan. Compare that to 15-20% on Airbnb or Booking and you keep more of every direct repeat booking.

How are dates synchronized with my other channels?

You can connect iCal calendars from Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, or your channel manager so dates stay in sync. Welkodia also publishes an iCal feed so other platforms see your direct repeat bookings.

Who validates the booking, me or the guest?

You keep control. The guest pre-authorizes the payment, you receive a notification and accept or decline the request. The card is only charged when you accept.

How are payments handled for direct repeat bookings?

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. The guest pre-authorizes the payment with their credit card, and the funds are captured and sent to your bank account only when you accept the booking request.

Do I need to sign a rental agreement with the guest?

Welkodia provides the booking software, but you remain the host. You can include a link to your own terms and conditions or rental agreement directly in the guidebook for the guest to review.

Direct repeat bookings module preview inside a Welkodia guidebook

Direct repeat bookings, straight from your guidebook

Turn past guests into direct repeat bookings without Airbnb or Booking fees

With Rebooking, past guests can create repeat direct bookings from your digital guidebook. This guest rebooking flow turns returning guest direct bookings into a simple, secure direct repeat booking.

DIRECT REPEAT BOOKINGS

Why direct repeat bookings matter

A returning guest is the most profitable guest you can have. Direct repeat bookings turn your guidebook into a booking channel you own and help you capture direct bookings from past guests.

Save 15-20% in platform fees

Airbnb and Booking can take up to 20% per reservation. With Welkodia, every direct repeat booking can drop to 0% commission on the Pro plan and 2-4% on other plans.

Own the repeat guest relationship

Loyal guests come back. Rebooking transforms a one-off Airbnb stay into direct repeat bookings and a customer relationship you fully own.

Always-in-sync calendar

iCal in and out: direct repeat bookings stay aligned with Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo and your other tools, with no double bookings.

HOW IT WORKS

How it works(owner side)

Direct repeat bookings dashboard settings preview

1
Activate direct repeat bookings on your property
Set your nightly price, cleaning fee, minimum nights, advance notice, and check-in / check-out times.
2
Connect your calendars
Plug your Airbnb, Booking or Vrbo iCal links so existing reservations block the right dates.
3
Approve direct repeat booking requests
When a past guest requests dates, you get a notification. Accept or decline in one click — the card is only charged on acceptance.

GUEST EXPERIENCE

A frictionless direct repeat booking experience

From inside the guidebook, your guest can request a direct repeat booking in less than a minute. No new account, no third-party platform, and a clear path for direct bookings from repeat guests.

1The guest opens your digital guidebook

2Clicks "Book my next stay"

3They select their dates and number of guests.

4Pays by credit card via Stripe.

Direct repeat booking guest payment order preview

FEATURES

Everything you need to manage direct repeat bookings

This direct repeat booking software runs on top of your Welkodia property: same dashboard, same workspace, no extra tool.

Calendar for direct repeat bookings

Visualize bookings, blocked dates, and pending requests
Add manual blocks for cleaning, maintenance, or owner stays
Filter by property and pagination of upcoming blocks

Custom pricing for repeat stays

Set a base nightly price and a cleaning fee
Add seasonal rules (high season, weekends, holidays)
Configure included guest count and extra-guest fees

Secure direct repeat booking payments

The guest's card is pre-authorized, not charged immediately
Capture only happens when you accept the reservation
Money is paid out directly to your Stripe account

COMPETITORS

Compare your fees

On a 1 000 € stay, Airbnb or Booking can take 150-200 €. With Welkodia Rebooking, direct repeat bookings let you keep 960 to 1 000 € depending on your plan.

Airbnb (host service fee)~ 14-16%
Booking.com~ 15-20%
Welkodia — Free individual plan4%
Welkodia — Plus individual plan2%
Welkodia — Pro plan0%

FAQ

Direct repeat bookings FAQ

Best paired with your guidebook and QR code

Rebooking sits inside the digital guidebook and turns it into a direct repeat bookings channel. Combine it with a QR code visible in the property, a services store, and Kodia the AI assistant if you want direct bookings from past guests in one complete guest experience.

Digital guest guidebook Guest QR code Services store Kodia, your AI stay assistant

Ready to capture direct repeat bookings?

Free, no commitment. Activate Rebooking on your property in a few minutes and start turning past guests into direct repeat bookings.