The Direct Stay

Host Agreement

Draft pending legal review. This document is not yet in force.

  • Hosts must be the owner or an authorized manager of the property and complete identity and rental-authority verification.
  • Hosts are responsible for the accuracy of their listing, photos, rates, calendar and house rules, and for complying with applicable laws, permits and taxes.
  • Listing is free. The Direct Stay charges no listing fees or booking commissions.
  • Hosts handle reservations, payments, deposits, cancellations and guest communication directly and independently.
  • Contact details, external links or payment requests may not be placed in listing text. Listings may be moderated, paused or removed.

The Direct Stay is an independent property discovery and communication platform, not a vacation rental agency, property management company, booking service or payment intermediary. Independent hosts provide listing information and make all rental arrangements with guests. The Direct Stay does not own or manage the accommodations and is not a party to resulting rental agreements. To the extent permitted by applicable law, it does not assume responsibility for independent transactions, cancellations, payment disputes, injuries, property conditions or nonperformance; no term limits legally non-excludable liability or consumer rights. Listing verification and moderation do not guarantee accuracy, safety or performance. Full Terms of Use, Host Agreement and Privacy Notice apply.