Whimstay

Connect your properties to Whimstay from Escapia to fill last-minute vacancies, boost shoulder season bookings, and increase weekday occupancy—all with zero additional work.

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Transform your vacation rental property management business by connecting Escapia with Whimstay, the leading marketplace for last-minute vacation rentals. This integration automatically distributes your available inventory to Whimstay's growing audience of spontaneous travelers, helping you capture otherwise lost revenue.

With bookings up 411% year-to-date, Escapia property managers are seeing remarkable results through Whimstay. The data shows 4x more weekday bookings than weekend bookings and a 77% increase during shoulder seasons—effectively solving both the "Sunday to Thursday" challenge and seasonal fluctuations.

The integration process is seamless, requiring zero additional management. Your inventory automatically appears on Whimstay with real-time updates flowing through your existing Escapia system.

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Whimstay and Escapia

The deep integration with our partners at Whimstay means that your units seamlessly flow into Whimstay's listings:

  • Attract new audiences: 75% of bookings through Whimstay are made within 30 days of check-in
  • Gap night optimization: Nearly 50% of Whimstay check-ins occur on off-peak days (Sunday to Wednesday)
  • Work alongside your booking strategies

 

Read our Elk Springs case study

Why use Whimstay?

When it comes to booking channels, Whimstay integrates with Escapia to help backfill your booking windows:

  • Fill Last-Minute Vacancies: Tap into Whimstay's rapidly growing audience (up 201% YTD) to monetize empty nights.
  • Boost Shoulder Season Performance: Experience a 77% increase in bookings during traditional shoulder seasons.
  • Increase Weekday Occupancy: See 4x more weekday bookings than weekend bookings.
  • Maintain Healthy Metrics: Average lead time of 12.3 days, stays of 4.7 nights, and booking values of $1,644.
  • Zero Additional Management: Automatic syncing with your existing Escapia system—no extra work needed.