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Book directly with the host and avoid platform fees
The Better Wayto Stay
Vacation rentals were built on a simple idea:
A traveler finds a great home. A host earns a fair return.
But as online travel agencies grew, something shifted. Fees and commissions are getting higher and higher every single year.
And the people who create the experience—traveler, property managers and owners—are stuck paying the price.
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A Platform Designed byScott McGillivray
After 20 years renovating homes, investing in real estate, and constantly talking to property managers and travelers, Scott kept hearing the same story:
"A family finds the perfect place... but are hit with hundreds in extra fees. A property manager delivers incredible service... then loses a huge cut to a platform that never stepped inside the home."
It didn't feel right. So Scott decided to build a better way.
The Stay Mission
Give savings back to the guest. Give revenue back to the host. Give control back to the people who make travel incredible.
That's why Stay exists
We're creating a site where:
Property managers earn more
No platform commissions. Hosts keep all the booking revenue.
Conversations flow
Direct conversations between guests and hosts, no gatekeepers in between
Everyone wins - except the bloated middlemen.
The Leadership Team Behind Stay
Together, we bring 100+ years of travel experience and a shared belief that both travelers and property managers deserve more.
Scott McGillivray
Founder
Jeff Manheimer
CEO
Paul Buonopane
COO
Jason Land
Head of Product
Nate Oaks
Head of Technology
Our Stance
We're Not Here to Own Travel.
We're Here to Fix It.
Vacations shouldn't cost more than they need to.
Hosts shouldn't lose income they've earned.
The best stays should be the most accessible ones.