
Book Direct.
Save Hundreds.
Stay connects you directly with vacation rental hosts.
No middleman, no surprise fees.





Scott McGillivray
HGTV & Home Network Host · Real Estate Expert · 15+ Seasons
Founded by Scott McGillivray, Stay is built on decades of real estate expertise. Explore Scott's Stays, a handpicked collection of standout properties, including homes featured on Scott's shows.
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Discover what Stay is all about
Stay is a vacation rental marketplace co-founded by HGTV's Scott McGillivray, built to bring travelers and professional property managers together, directly.
For travelers, Stay is about one simple thing: paying less and booking smarter. Traditional travel platforms often add 15–25% (or more) in service fees at checkout. Stay reduces those unnecessary markups by connecting you directly with professional property managers, helping you avoid inflated platform fees and keep more of your travel budget for the experience itself.
For property managers, Stay is a commission-free distribution channel designed to drive direct bookings while preserving full control. Managers keep their pricing, policies, and guest relationships intact while receiving high-intent inquiries from travelers actively planning their trips.
By removing excessive platform fees and restoring direct communication, Stay creates a better model for everyone involved: lower costs and more transparency for travelers, and stronger margins and ownership for property managers. It's a simpler, more direct way to discover and book vacation rentals.