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Case StudyTravel & Hospitality4 months

Building a Vacation Rental Marketplace

How we helped StaySuitePH launch a direct booking platform to compete with OTAs and keep more revenue.

StaySuitePH: Vacation Rental Platform

Client

StaySuitePH

Industry

Travel & Hospitality

Duration

4 months

Overview

StaySuitePH is a vacation rental marketplace connecting travelers with local hosts across the Philippines. The platform enables property owners to list accommodations and accept direct bookings without OTA commissions.

The Challenge

The client wanted to create a regional alternative to Airbnb that focused on the Philippine market. They needed a full-featured booking platform with property search, real-time availability, payment processing, and host management tools—but with a faster time-to-market than building everything from scratch.

Our Solution

We built a custom Next.js application with a Node.js backend, implementing core marketplace features in phases. The MVP launched with property listings, search, booking, and payments. Subsequent releases added host dashboards, calendar sync, and guest reviews.

Results

Key Outcomes

4 months

Time to Launch

From concept to live MVP with core booking features.

50+

Properties Listed

Active vacation rental listings within 3 months of launch.

15-20%

Commission Saved

Revenue kept by hosts vs OTA bookings.

65%

Mobile Traffic

Mobile-first design captured majority mobile users.

What We Built

Key Features

Property Search

Location-based search with filters for dates, guests, amenities, and price range.

Real-Time Booking

Live availability calendar with instant booking and request-to-book options.

Secure Payments

Stripe integration for guest payments with automated host payouts.

Host Dashboard

Property management, calendar blocking, and booking overview.

Guest Reviews

Two-way review system building trust in the marketplace.

Mobile Responsive

Full functionality on all devices without a native app.

Technology

Tech Stack Used

Next.jsTypeScriptNode.jsPostgreSQLPrismaStripeTailwind CSSVercel
Process

Project Timeline

1

Discovery & Planning

2 weeks

Mapped the user journey for guests and hosts, defined MVP scope, and planned the technical architecture.

2

Design

3 weeks

Created UI/UX designs for property listings, search, booking flow, and host dashboard.

3

MVP Development

8 weeks

Built core features: listings, search, booking engine, and payment integration.

4

Testing & Launch

2 weeks

QA testing, payment flow verification, and production deployment.

5

Post-Launch

Ongoing

Added reviews, calendar sync, and performance optimizations based on user feedback.

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