October 2026 Host Update
Quick Bookings, security deposits, and preview links
Tools to speed up repeat guest bookings, handle deposits in Stripe, and review your guest site before go-live.
Quick Bookings
Auto-approve trusted returning guests from Dashboard → Guests. Skip re-signing when they already agreed for that property.
Security deposits
Set a deposit on Pricing, collect with online payment, then refund or keep from Bookings after checkout.
Site preview links
Share a preview of the guest site before the property is published—handy for co-hosts and final reviews.
Also improved
Inquiry alerts, booking status filters, smoother Stripe billing return, and refreshed Help articles.
From Steven & Laura
Repeat guests are some of the easiest direct bookings you will get—if the process is fast. Reply to your BookDirectly product update email if you want help turning these on for a property.