37 Lodgify Testimonials

“We thought that rather than hiring someone to build us our website, because that can get really expensive, we’d look for an easy-to-use solution and try to build it ourselves. We also weren’t sure how much income our new business would provide, so we needed something that wouldn’t leave us on the rocks but at the same time, would allow us to create a ready-to-book professional website.”

"We couldn’t have managed it all so easily in our first year without the Lodgify software allowing customers to self-serve up to the point of arrival."

“We doubled our bookings and saved a lot of agency commission! We’re fully booked from April to September. Now we can concentrate on talking to guests and so on, because we know that the software just works.”

"Well, I think it’s really important to identify what your market is going to be. For us, we are a luxury one-bedroom villa rental that is all about a couple’s experience. I would just say go with your strong suit and find what works for you."

“We had an old house to renovate, a location rich in history and tradition and the desire to let other people know the charm of this timeless place.”

“Thanks to Lodgify, I understand that having your own vacation rental website is very important to show off your product. But at the same time, the site must be manageable and the interface has to be user-friendly – like Lodgify’s is. Remember that your main job is hosting, that is why you need a software that can really help you and simplify your tasks. Not something that wastes your time and complicates things even further.”

“We obviously have big dreams. We would love to eventually expand to other islands in the Philippines, but we don’t know what to expect. We’re really just living in the moment and making the most of what we have right now.”

“My advice to aspiring vacation rental hosts would be to never give up. Failure is feedback and you’re going to be faced with a lot of challenges as you run and own your own vacation rental. Having to learn new ways again is what’s going to help you continue growing.”

"The onboarding process was very fast and professional, it helped me to get started. Lodgify contains most of what I need in my business, channel management, unified inbox and a calendar that gives me a good overview."

“There are many pieces of advice I would offer, but the number one is to research your location and market. See what is out there, see what their availability is, what their rates are, amenities, websites and what other listing platforms they are on.”

"We had no idea about the vacation rental channels and how those are managed. We struggled to get the word out. It helped that the first few rentals were to our friends and family, so we could manage payments on a ‘trust’ basis, but that soon got out of hand."

"The sector was very different when we started. Nobody wanted to get into it, it seemed like a bore to them.”

“Thanks to Lodgify our direct bookings have quadrupled in the first year and a half. Our revenue has increased significantly.”

“Develop strong ties locally so that you are not a complete “absentee” landlord. Work with local providers who know the area and can help you with repair, landscaping, pool and cleaning and banking services best. You will find it so much easier and more rewarding to become a local, then you can offer your guests a more complete experience based on your insider knowledge and passion for the place.”

“Our website is the face of our business, and Lodgify contributed a lot to this.”