TL;DR: Redirect your property domain (like
sunset-cottage.com) to your Airbnb or VRBO listing using Domain-Forward.com (free plan). Speakable, memorable, perfect for repeat guests and printed materials. 5-minute setup.
Your Airbnb listing URL: airbnb.com/rooms/12345678?source=booking_widget
Nobody remembers this. You can’t put it on a welcome book. You can’t say it to a returning guest over the phone. You can’t print it on a fridge magnet.
But sunset-cottage.com? That works everywhere.
Why Hosts Use Branded Property Domains
- Repeat guests — “Book again at sunset-cottage.com” on your checkout thank-you card
- Word of mouth — Guests tell friends a memorable domain, not an Airbnb ID
- Printed materials — Welcome books, fridge magnets, local business cards
- Multiple platforms — Today it goes to Airbnb, tomorrow to direct booking
- Professional presence — Shows you’re a serious host
What Domain to Buy
| Property Type | Domain Ideas |
|---|---|
| Named property | sunset-cottage.com, lakeside-lodge.com |
| Location-based | stay-in-tahoe.com, downtown-austin-apt.com |
| Host branding | smith-rentals.com, seaside-stays.co |
| Multiple properties | yourrentals.com → Linktree with all listings |
Tip: Keep it short, memorable, and speakable. Avoid hyphens if possible (though sometimes necessary for availability).
Setup (5 Minutes)
Step 1: Get your Airbnb listing URL
Find it in:
- Airbnb host dashboard → Your Listing → Share → Copy Link
- Or from the browser bar when viewing your listing
Step 2: Sign up at Domain-Forward.com
Free, no credit card.
Step 3: Add your redirect
- Source:
your-property-domain.com(add both root andwww) - Destination: Your Airbnb/VRBO listing URL
- Type: 301
Step 4: Update DNS at your registrar
| Record Type | Host | Value |
|---|---|---|
| A | @ (root) | 138.68.125.144 |
| CNAME | www | edge.domain-forward.com |
For registrar guides: GoDaddy, Namecheap, Porkbun.
Step 5: Wait and test
DNS propagation: 1-4 hours. SSL automatic. Test with our redirect tester tool.
Multiple Properties
| Property Domain | Destination |
|---|---|
sunset-cottage.com | Airbnb listing #1 |
mountain-cabin.com | Airbnb listing #2 |
beach-bungalow.com | VRBO listing |
smith-rentals.com | Linktree with all properties |
Free plan covers 5. Each property gets its own memorable domain.
Switch Platforms Without Changing Your Domain
Host on Airbnb today, move to VRBO tomorrow, go direct booking next year. Update the redirect destination — your branded domain stays the same.
Guests who saved sunset-cottage.com three years ago will always find your listing, no matter which platform it’s on.
Where to Use Your Property Domain
- Welcome book in the rental (“Book again: sunset-cottage.com”)
- Thank-you card left for guests at checkout
- Fridge magnet or coaster at the property
- Local business partnerships (“Our recommended rental: sunset-cottage.com”)
- Social media bios
- Google Business Profile
Make Your Property Memorable
Every guest who has a great stay is a potential referral. Give them something to remember and share — a domain name that’s as memorable as the property itself.
Create your free account, redirect your property domain to your listing, add it to your welcome materials. Email stays working — only web traffic records change.