Host Tools

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Channel management software for vacation rentals

About Host Tools

Host Tools is a channel management software for short-term vacation rentals. Features include multiple listing management, guest messaging, automated check-in, templates, and checkout messages.

Host Tools assists vacation rentals with lead generation, verification, guest provisioning, reporting, and pricing optimization. Businesses can synchronize listings across calendars, set up automated availability rules, and customize prices for weekends, holidays, and other occasions.

Users can respond to inquiries, view bookings, track guests, and collect reviews from within a unified platform.


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Overall rating

4.7 /5
(157)
Value for Money
4.7/5
Features
4.5/5
Ease of Use
4.6/5
Customer Support
4.7/5

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Adam
Adam
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Grear must-have tool

Reviewed on 2019/03/16

Pros

The ease of use and the functionality. It covers all aspects of being a great host when it comes to communicating.

Cons

There isn't much to complaint about, it's working as I want.

MONICA-HISANO
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  • Industry: Leisure, Travel & Tourism
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Never miss another booking opportunity!

Reviewed on 2020/12/10

Quick email replies. Immediate action is crucial when responding to vacation rental inquiries....

Quick email replies. Immediate action is crucial when responding to vacation rental inquiries. 'Host Tools' gives me the security of knowing that by business is being taken care of 24/7 and is the most efficient and affordable product in the vacation rental hosting market.
If I get a booking request after hours or while sleeping, not a problem. 'Host Tools' is working over-time!
If I cannot interrupt my day to respond immediately to inquiries, 'Host Tools' has got it covered!
If my internet is down or no service available. 'Host Tools' gets the job done!
If I forget to respond! I can rest assure that 'Host Tools' never forgets!

Pros

'Host Tools' is so easy to set-up and a must-have if much of your clientele is based on getting them a quick response. Knowing that all of my vacation rental inquiries will receive an email that is specific to their needs gives me peace-of-mind! The software gives examples of pre-written replies or allows me to personalize each response in my own words to suit the specific needs of my vacation rental property. Emails are automatically sent to my potential guests and includes accurate information that is pertinent to their inquiries (rate quote, rental agreement, house rules, direct bookings, check-in information, review requests, security information...). I can edit as I see fit and dictate responses to fit my personality. I am convinced that the quick and personalized responses that are made available by using 'Host Tools' has provided an incredible service to my business and my clients feel that their needs have been met. 'Host Tools' has given me confidence (and competence) as a vacation rental host that my vacationing guests will get fast and accurate responses to meet their needs.

Cons

I have yet to find any problems and have nothing but praise for 'Host Tools'!

Kristi
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  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Needs Development

Reviewed on 2019/06/25

It's been somewhat frustrating with a higher learning curve. A tutorial/video would do wonders....

It's been somewhat frustrating with a higher learning curve. A tutorial/video would do wonders. I've enjoyed it when it works well. However, I would like to edit my messages and am unable to find the place to edit them. Getting help has been below average.

Pros

The automated messages free my time for other activities.

Cons

There are bugs. I am unable to edit my messages at this time.

Scott
Scott
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  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great functionality and ease of use

Reviewed on 2019/03/01

Pros

Great ease of use and intuitive interface, not confusing like other automation or management products out there - not to mention super cost-effective.

Cons

The only downside is it only works with Airbnb, but if that's all you use then it is perfect.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Superhost tools

Reviewed on 2019/03/02

Managing a few local listings

Managing a few local listings

Pros

Auto response to inquiries. Very difficult to implement without a tool such as Superhost tools. SHT does a great job of responding to inquiries.

Unlike some other products, SHT does not mark the response with their name. Guests and owners cannot see you are using SHT

Cons

none. Does what I need and what I am looking for.

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Host Tools FAQs

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Host Tools offers the following pricing plans:

  • Starting from: US$10.00/month
  • Pricing model: Subscription
  • Free Trial: Available

$8/month/listing

Host Tools has the following typical customers:

Self Employed

Host Tools supports the following languages:

English

Host Tools supports the following devices:

Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

We do not have any information about what integrations Host Tools has

Host Tools offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat

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