Why do homestays need management software?
Many homestays start with paper calendars, Excel, or personal messages. This method works when there are few bookings but becomes messy when selling on Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda, Traveloka — leading to overbooking, slow room updates, and time-consuming management.
SCO PMS homestay management software solves it all: gathering all bookings into one interface, syncing room availability across all channels, automating check-in/out, issuing invoices, and tracking revenue.
Unique characteristics of homestay management
Homestays have different characteristics compared to large hotels:
- Small number of rooms: Usually 3-10 rooms, requiring simple, uncomplicated tools
- Owner-operated: Homestay owners do everything from reception to housekeeping
- Multi-channel sales: Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda, Traveloka, Facebook fanpage
- Seasonal price fluctuations: Holiday prices are 2-3 times higher than weekdays
- Need for agility: Reply to messages within minutes to avoid losing customers
SCO Hotel PMS is designed specifically for homestays: simple interface, full Vietnamese support, free for up to 5 rooms, and integrated with popular OTAs.
Homestay management features
Simple booking management
View all bookings on an intuitive calendar. Drag-and-drop to change rooms, confirm or decline bookings in 1 click. Supports bookings from the front desk, website, and OTAs simultaneously.
Channel Manager for homestays
Connect with Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda, Traveloka, Trip.com. Real-time availability sync — when there's a booking on Airbnb, the room automatically closes on Booking.com and Agoda. No more overbooking.
Booking Engine for website/Fanpage
Insert a booking widget into your website or a booking link into your Facebook fanpage. Guests book directly with no commission, and guest information belongs to you.
Dynamic pricing by season and day of the week
Homestays often have strong price fluctuations: weekend prices are higher than weekdays, Tet and holidays are 2-3 times higher. The dynamic pricing feature automatically adjusts based on rules you set.
Fast Check-in/Check-out
Simple check-in process: identity verification, special request notes, printing check-in slips. Fast check-out, billing, and invoicing in 30 seconds.
Invoicing and revenue tracking
Create invoices for each guest, supporting cash and bank transfer payments. Track revenue by day/week/month, view total income from OTAs and direct bookings.
Homestays using free software for 5 rooms
The Free plan of SCO Hotel PMS is free for up to 5 rooms, including:
- Unlimited booking management
- Channel Manager with Booking.com, Agoda, Airbnb, Traveloka
- Booking Engine for website
- Basic revenue reports
- Email and chat support
- No credit card required
When should you upgrade from the Free plan?
When your homestay grows beyond 5 rooms or needs additional features:
- Starter: Maximum 15 rooms, suitable for homestays with 6-15 rooms
- Lite: Maximum 25 rooms, suitable for small boutique hotels
- Plus: Maximum 35 rooms, includes advanced reports
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a 3-room homestay use it?
Yes. The Free plan is free for up to 5 rooms, perfectly suitable for small homestays.
Is the homestay management software difficult to use?
SCO PMS is designed to be as simple as possible. With an intuitive interface, basic operations take only a few minutes. Free technical support is included.
Can it connect to Airbnb?
Yes. SCO Channel Manager synchronizes rates and availability with Airbnb, Booking.com, Agoda, Traveloka, and many other channels.
Start your free trial
Sign up for SCO Hotel PMS for free for up to 5 rooms, no credit card required. Start professional homestay management today.
