Whimstay Opens Platform to Independent Hosts for the First Time

Independent property owners can now tap into Whimstay's last-minute booking marketplace to monetize vacant nights

SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Whimstay, the leading last-minute vacation rental marketplace, has opened its platform to independent hosts for the first time. This expansion comes as the company experiences unprecedented growth, having facilitated over 2 million nights sold while meeting surging demand from travelers seeking spontaneous getaways at better prices than mainstream platforms.

Until now, Whimstay has exclusively worked with professional property managers, offering access to hundreds of thousands of properties listed through partnerships with 22 live property management system (PMS) integrations. With this new expansion, independent hosts without a PMS can now connect to Whimstay through their existing Airbnb profile link, dramatically simplifying the onboarding process and opening the platform to thousands of individual property owners looking to maximize their occupancy during slow periods.

"I really love the goal for this platform and how it differs from others," said Cherae Leri, an independent host now using Whimstay. "Last-minute vacancy is always one of the top concerns of any host on any platform, and Whimstay's approach to addressing this challenge sets them apart."

Whimstay addresses a critical challenge in the vacation rental industry: over 50% of vacation rentals sit empty every night, resulting in billions of dollars in lost earnings for short term rental hosts each year. Whimstay's platform specifically targets this gap by connecting property owners with travelers looking for last-minute accommodations, turning potential vacancy losses into revenue.

"We've proven that there's massive demand for quality last-minute vacation rentals at great prices," said Ben Jamshahi, founder and CEO of Whimstay. "By opening our platform to independent hosts, we're not just helping property owners fill empty nights – we're creating a win-win situation where travelers get amazing properties at our best rates, and hosts capture revenue that would otherwise be lost."

Whimstay offers seamless onboarding for independent hosts, including the ability to import existing Airbnb listings and sync calendars instantly. This zero-effort integration allows hosts to immediately start reaching new audiences. The platform is also offering hosts a low 5% commission structure and no exclusivity requirements.

For more information about listing your property on Whimstay, visit www.whimstay.com/partner.

About Whimstay

Whimstay is an emerging player in the vacation rental market, finding travelers the best prices on last-minute properties. The platform specializes in offering exclusive deals on last-minute bookings within a 30-day window, with rates consistently lower than those found on other major vacation rental sites. Whimstay's diverse portfolio includes vacation rental homes, condos, cabins, villas, and resorts across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe.

For more information, visit www.whimstay.com.

SOURCE Whimstay