Now booking in Connecticut
Book direct.
Keep more of
every stay.
A small, family-run booking platform for short-term rentals. Same great stays as the big platforms — just without the markup.
Where
0%
Commission, not 15%
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Stays listed direct
CT
Family-run, local
01 — Inventory
Featured stays
02 — Fees
Lower fees, by design
Big platforms charge hosts and guests a steep commission on every booking. iStay keeps that fee low, so hosts earn more and guests pay less — for the exact same stay.
Typical platform fee~15%
iStay fee8%
03 — Process
How it works
1
Create an account
Sign up as a guest looking to book, or a host listing a property.
2
Find or list a stay
Guests browse available properties. Hosts add photos, pricing, and house rules.
3
Book with confidence
Secure payment, clear pricing, and a lower fee on every reservation.
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