smoobu

Smoobu

Smoobu is a cloud-based vacation rental management platform designed for simplicity and efficiency. Trusted by tens of thousands of hosts in over 100 countries, it offers a clean, easy-to-navigate interface with core features like channel management, unified inbox, guest communication, and website building. Smoobu is especially favored by owners managing 1 to 20 properties who want to automate tasks and increase bookings without overwhelming complexity.

Key Services

The platform provides all essential tools to manage reservations, sync calendars, communicate with guests, and accept direct bookings. It’s designed to streamline daily operations while keeping things user-friendly—even for first-time hosts.

Included Features

• Central calendar and reservation dashboard
• Integrated channel manager for Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and more
• Unified guest inbox and message automation
• Free website builder with direct booking engine
• Automated guest communication flows
• Reporting and occupancy stats

Pros

• Very intuitive and beginner-friendly
• Supports over 100 OTAs and calendar syncs
• Flexible pricing with a free trial
• Unified guest inbox across platforms
• Multilingual guest communication templates
• Active community and responsive support

Cons

• No advanced trust accounting or owner reporting
• Not ideal for agencies managing 50+ units

Service Areas

Smoobu is used globally, with strong client bases in Europe, North America, and Latin America. It fits well with individual owners, small teams, and vacation rental businesses focused on independent units or boutique properties.

Guest Ratings

Users consistently highlight the simplicity, affordability, and fast setup process. Smoobu earns high marks for user experience and guest communication tools.

• Ease of Use: ⭐ 4.8 / 5
• Communication Tools: ⭐ 4.6 / 5
• OTA Sync Accuracy: ⭐ 4.7 / 5

Suitable For

Smoobu is ideal for:

• 🏡 Independent owners and co-hosts
• 🌍 Hosts managing 1–20 vacation rentals
• 📱 Digital-first hosts who want automation
• 🧾 Users who don't need advanced financials

Integrations

Smoobu connects with major OTAs (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo), Stripe and PayPal for payments, as well as third-party services like Mailchimp, PriceLabs, and smart lock providers. An open API is also available for custom integrations.

Pricing Summary

• Starts at €23.20/month (1 property)
• Scales with number of listings
• 14-day free trial available
• No setup or onboarding fees

Why Choose Smoobu

Smoobu is a reliable entry-level platform for vacation rental owners seeking automation without complexity. It covers the most-used features for daily operations and ensures clean synchronization across platforms. For those growing from one property to a small portfolio, Smoobu offers a scalable, low-risk foundation that’s easy to learn and even easier to love.