BetterSTR Reaches 15,000 Properties in 8 months

TAURANGA, New Zealand - Oct. 24, 2025 - PRLog -- Tauranga, New Zealand — BetterSTR, a fast-growing platform for short-term rental hosts, today announced that over 15,000 properties worldwide are now using its Free Digital Guidebook, a modern alternative to paid competitors like TouchStay, which costs $99 per year.

15,000+
Properties Using BetterSTR's Free Digital Guidebook

Revolutionizing Guest Communication

Built for speed and simplicity, BetterSTR allows hosts to create fully interactive digital guidebooks in under five minutes. Each guidebook seamlessly syncs with leading Property Management Software (PMS) systems such as Hospitable, OwnerRez, Hostex, and others — or connects directly to Airbnb for smaller operators and mum-and-pop investors.

"The growth in just 8 months is just amazing, and shows just how useful and sought out the Digital Guidebooks are in this digital age."
— Barry Murphy, CEO & Owner of BetterSTR
Personalized Guest Experience at Scale

Every guidebook is automatically personalized for each guest — displaying arrival details, check-in and checkout times, Wi-Fi information, local recommendations, and more. Hosts can also include upsells for early check-in, extra supplies, parking, or other add-on services (excluding restricted items such as alcohol).

Beyond the Guidebook: Complete Hosting Ecosystem

In addition to the guidebook, BetterSTR's ecosystem offers advanced add-ons like a Wi-Fi Marketing Captive Portal (https://betterstr.com/services/wifi/), enabling hosts to capture the contact details of all staying guests — not just the booking guest. This data fuels a future direct-booking funnel, reducing dependence on major Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) such as Airbnb and Booking.com and saving hosts significant commission fees.

Empowering Independent Hosts Worldwide

BetterSTR's mission is to make professional-quality tools accessible to every host — whether managing one property or one hundred. By removing subscription barriers and complex setup processes, BetterSTR levels the playing field for small operators and professional managers alike.

"Hosts are tired of paying for simple tools that should be included as part of running their business. We designed BetterSTR to be intuitive, fast, and free — with optional upgrades for those who want more control over branding, data, and integrations."
— Barry Murphy, CEO & Owner of BetterSTR

About BetterSTR

Founded in New Zealand, BetterSTR provides innovative digital tools for short-term rental hosts and property managers. Its platform combines automation, guest experience optimization, and marketing tools into one seamless ecosystem — helping hosts save time, delight guests, and build their direct booking channels.

BetterSTR's suite includes Free Digital Guidebooks (https://betterstr.com/services/guestbook/), Wi-Fi Marketing (https://betterstr.com/services/wifi/), Automated Messaging, and Direct Booking Funnels designed for real-world hosts who want professional results without monthly subscriptions.

Learn more at: https://betterstr.com