Integration overview
About
BYND Homes is a curated travel platform connecting business travellers with high-quality short-term rentals designed for productivity, comfort, and wellness. Every property is selected for reliable WiFi, dedicated workspaces, and elevated amenities. For hosts, BYND Homes offers a unique opportunity to fill mid-week vacancies and increase revenue by tapping into consistent corporate demand, without relying on discounted rates.
Minimum requirements to connect
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Minimum number of properties: 1
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Location: USA
Integration model
| Sync type | PULL |
| Static data sync | Static data is pulled by BYND Homes every 24/48 hours |
| Availability, Rates & Inventory sync |
Availability is pulled by BYND Homes every 24 hours and at the time of checkout Rates and inventory data is pulled every 24 hours |
| Instant bookings | Yes |
| Booking requests | No |
| Quote requests | Yes |
| Reservation sync | PUSH |
| Reservation modifications | Modifications made in Rentals United are synchronised with the channel. |
| Reservation cancellations | Cancellations should be made in the channel. made be made in the channel. |
| Cancellation penalties | No penalties, but the property manager is obliged to provide a full refund |
| Detailed reservation price breakdown received from the channel | Yes |
Additional info
| Accepted locations | USA |
| Target guests | Business travellers |
| Origin of the guests | USA |
| Long stays (more than 30 days) | Yes |
| Stay type | Short-term rentals |
| Channel website | www.byndhomes.com |
| Affiliate channels | N/A |
Inventory type
| Pick & Choose |
All properties listed on BYND Homes must be equipped to host a business professional comfortably and the host must provide a few specific amenities including:
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| Multi-units | No |
| Luxury inventory | No |
Channel performance
| Top location | N/A |
| Top inventory type | Homes and villas |
| Top performance season | N/A |
| Key amenities |
High speed Internet Desk or work station Coffee Hangers Iron and/or steamer Keyless entry Non-smoking |
| Best practices |
Quality descriptions High resolution photos Good guest communication |
Charges & Payments
| Merchant of Record (MOR) | Yes |
| Charging party |
BYND Homes charges the guest: At the time of booking BYND Homes invoices the guest 50% for the deposit. On the day of check-in the remaining balance is charged. Property manager will be paid out via Stripe using the Stripe Connect. The first payment (50%) will be received once the BYND Homes approves the orders. The second (50%) on the day of the guest check-in. |
| Credit card details | N/A |
Commission
| Commission | 10% |
| Commission charging | Commission is charged on the total booking amount excluding taxes |
| Commission application | Commission is charged from the rates provided to the channel |
| Negotiable commission | No |
Contract & Onboarding
| Average onboarding time |
24 hours, assuming the channel requirements regarding the properties are met. The property managers build their own listings and, once complete, BYND Homes will review and approve them. |
Contact & Support
| Support email for property managers | info@byndhomes.com |
| Response time | 1 - 2 business days |