You accept online payments for a vacation rental by connecting Stripe or Mollie to your booking page, then taking a deposit or the full amount when the guest books. The payout goes to your own bank account, and Bookinghook does not add a commission on the booking.
Guests pay by card, a local method such as iDEAL, or bank transfer. Below is how hosts set that up, what it replaces, and what it costs.
Why Accept Online Payments?
- Get paid before check-in — avoid no-shows and cancellations
- Boost guest confidence with secure, professional checkout
- Automate deposits and balance payments
- Save time compared to manual wire transfers or cash handling
What Are Your Options?
1. Peer-to-Peer Methods (Not Ideal)
Some hosts use PayPal, wire transfers, or Revolut for direct payments. These work in a pinch, but they lack automation, require manual tracking, and may feel unprofessional to guests.
2. Full Property Management Systems (Overkill for Some)
Larger PMS platforms offer online payment features — but they often come bundled with expensive plans or complex tools that aren't ideal for owners with just 1–3 properties.
3. Bookinghook — Simple, Secure Online Payments
You can accept guest payments without commission on the same booking page as the calendar. You connect Stripe or Mollie, and guests pay there instead of through a separate hotel system.
With Bookinghook You Can:
- Accept cards and local payment methods via Stripe or Mollie
- Charge a deposit or the full amount when the guest books
- Collect the balance later, which suits longer stays
- Send the confirmation and the receipt automatically
How to Set It Up
You can start accepting payments in less than 15 minutes:
- Start a 14-day trial
- Connect Stripe or Mollie
- Add Bookinghook’s calendar and booking widget to your website
- Choose whether to collect full payments or deposits upfront
Once it’s live, guests can book and pay directly on your site — no redirects, no friction.
What About Fees?
With Bookinghook, you get:
- No Bookinghook commission on the booking
- The fee is the one charged by Stripe or Mollie, the provider you connect
Unlike OTAs, you keep your brand, your guest relationship, and your profit margins. No commission surprises.
Final Thoughts
Accepting online payments doesn’t have to mean becoming a tech expert. With a tool like Bookinghook, you can get paid faster, offer a smoother booking process, and finally say goodbye to chasing down deposits or last-minute payment confusion.
Ready to modernize your rental? Start accepting online payments today.
