How We Started and What We’re Here to Solve

After checking in at Daniel’s Cozy Cabin, I realized the rubbish from the previous guest hadn’t been cleared out. Although Daniel quickly resolved it, he explained that without a system for tracking cleaner schedules and tasks, it’s easy for details to slip through the cracks—especially as you grow your property portfolio.

That conversation highlighted a key gap: while OTAs like Airbnb excel at bringing in bookings, they fall short in addressing day-to-day management. Cleanings, repairs, guest communications, and property information often require juggling multiple tools, spreadsheets, or extensive manual oversight.

Building Hostibly

Determined to solve these behind-the-scenes challenges, Daniel and I created Hostibly—a platform specifically designed to take the hassle out of operational tasks. Our goals:

• Automate routine tasks: Sync calendars, centralize reservations, and flag upcoming turnovers.
• Streamline cleaner coordination: Assign tasks, track progress, and keep communication clear in real-time.
• Support direct bookings: Provide integrated invoicing and a booking engine for full control over availability and pricing.
• Offer helpful visuals: Store property photos, directions, and notes so everyone on the team can find what they need quickly.
• Deliver consistent guest experiences: Free hosts from micromanaging, letting them focus on delighting their guests.

Real-World Results

Eight months later, Daniel was using Hostibly full-time, and the impact was unmistakable: higher revenue via repeat bookings, improved guest satisfaction, and hours saved each week—time that could be reinvested into more strategic tasks or growing the business.

That’s how Hostibly was born: out of a simple, real-world situation that revealed a need for better, more cohesive tools. We focus on what happens after a guest clicks “Book,” helping property managers eliminate chaos and focus on delivering outstanding stays.