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Futurestay
Futurestay · Darien, Connecticut, United States · founded 2012
What it is
Futurestay is software for owners and managers of whole-home short-term rentals in the United States. It helps hosts build a direct booking website, present properties, accept commission-free reservations, and manage bookings. Airbnb integration synchronizes rates, calendars, and other property settings, while iCal connects availability with channels such as VRBO and Booking.com. When enabled, Smart Rates, powered by AirDNA, applies automatically to direct booking sites and Airbnb listings. Amplify subscriptions can list properties on Google Vacation Rentals; instant booking must be enabled for Google “Book” buttons. Stripe handles PCI compliance, fraud detection, and 3D Secure, and guest payment data does not touch Futurestay’s servers. Stripe payments can use USD, CAD, or MXN. Flex includes up to five external iCal connections, while Amplify includes CSV reservation downloads and Turno integration. Plans include support, with Amplify adding priority email, chat, phone, and Zoom support. Futurestay was founded in 2012 and is available on Android, iOS, and web, with mobile coverage listed as web only.
For and against
For
- Direct booking website for commission-free reservations
- Airbnb rate and calendar synchronization
- Smart Rates powered by AirDNA
- Stripe payment processing and security handling
- USD, CAD, and MXN payment currencies
Against
- No free plan
- Pricing details differ from the pricing note
- Google booking buttons require instant booking
- Some integrations are limited by plan
The verdict
Futurestay combines direct booking, channel synchronization, payment processing, and pricing tools for short-term rental operators. Flex and Amplify separate integrations, support levels, and reservation features, so plan details matter.
Who it suits
Futurestay suits owners and managers of whole-home short-term rentals seeking direct bookings and reservation tools. It is aimed at properties in the United States.
Plans and prices
Amplify
Direct-booking website · Google Vacation Rentals · SmartRates by AirDNA · PriceLabs
Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
Flex
Direct-booking website · Google Vacation Rentals · Airbnb and Hopper integrations · automated guest emails
Read 15 Oct 2026 · futurestay.com
On the record
- Airbnb
- Futurestay integrates with Airbnb to synchronize rates, calendars, and other property configurations.futurestay.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Airbnb integration
- The platform imports Airbnb listings and can synchronize rates, availability and property details.futurestay.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- API availability
- SCALE Connect states that Futurestay does not currently offer an API.connect.scale-rentals.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Booking controls
- Hosts can choose instant confirmation or pre-screened bookings requiring approval.futurestay.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Calendar sync
- Futurestay supports iCal imports and exports for availability synchronization with other tools.futurestay.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company founders
- Crunchbase identifies Sean Kennard as founder and CEO and Jonathan Fabio as co-founder and COO.crunchbase.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- LinkedIn lists headquarters in Darien, Connecticut, at 23 Old Kings Highway South.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- Crunchbase lists the legal entity as Futurestay, Inc.crunchbase.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists the company size as 51–200 employees and displays 17 employees.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Damage protection
- Guest damage coverage is provided through Waivo and a $25 Waivo fee is listed in the FAQ payout calculation.futurestay.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Direct bookings
- Hosts can build a direct booking website to showcase properties and accept commission-free bookings.futurestay.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Direct booking website
- Hosts can launch a branded website with commission-free direct reservations.futurestay.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- Public documentation consists of a searchable help center with guides for account, property and listing workflows.help.futurestay.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Dynamic pricing
- SmartRates uses AirDNA competitor and market data to update prices daily across 120,000 markets.futurestay.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Founded year
- Futurestay's official history says it was founded in 2012.futurestay.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Funding facts
- Crunchbase shows six funding rounds and seven investors, but the funding amounts are obscured.crunchbase.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Geographic availability
- The FAQ says Futurestay exclusively serves properties located in the United States and maintains an international waitlist.futurestay.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Google Vacation Rentals
- Futurestay automatically connects a launched direct-booking site to Google Vacation Rentals without separate setup.help.futurestay.com · read 15 Oct 2026
