Homestay website: what do you actually need?

Homestays sell a vibe — guests want to feel it before booking. OTA photos aren't your full story; your own site protects margin and builds recall.

We wrote this after talking to plenty of Homestay owners — great at their craft, thin online. Not because they're bad at business — they just don't have a place strangers can find when searching.

Part 19/43 of Industry blog posts — today: Homestay.

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What pages does a homestay site actually need?

Not twenty pages — enough for a two-minute decision:

• Home — Who you are, real photos, sticky Call/Zalo
• Services / pricing — Show starting prices — reduces DM friction
• Booking — Simple form + Zalo confirmation works for starters
• About — Story and team — builds trust
• Contact + Maps — NAP matches Google Business Profile

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Mistakes we see often

OTA-only means guests remember the app, not your name — direct bookings stay low.

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Getting found on Google (no agency required yet)

• Set up Google Business Profile with the correct category
• Service page titles with location: "Homestay Thanh Hoa"
• WebP images with descriptive alt text
• One or two FAQ-style blog posts linking to your booking page

Turn common inbox questions into short blog posts linking back to your main service page.

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Preview before you commit

Browse Homestay layouts on Templates, open a demo, imagine your brand on it. Like one? Message TechPartner — we adapt colors, logo, and copy.

See also: Industry guides · Beginner SEO

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