Become a host

You've discovered the friendly alternative to Airbnb and Vrbo. Create a private listing, share it with people you trust, and let Frenting handle the logistics.

No public listings. No strangers. No upset neighbors.

Why host on Frenting?

Most people are happy to share their special place. They just don't want to turn their place into a hotel with different strangers coming and going every day.

Frenting helps you stay organized and set clear expectations — without putting your place on a public rental site. Say goodbye to Airbnb's egregious hosting fees. Say hello to Frenting.

What Frenting handles for you

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Private bookings

Your listing is password-protected and only visible to people you invite.

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Simple payments

Guests pay when they book, so you don't have to chase money or send reminders.

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Clear expectations

House rules are visible and agreed to before anyone books.

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Automatic confirmations

Everyone gets booking emails and reminders — no more double booking or "Wait, what weekend are we going Up North?"

How hosting works

1

Set up your place

Add photos, availability, rules, and pricing. This takes just a few minutes.

2

Share your private link

Send it to family and friends you're comfortable renting to.

3

Frenting keeps things organized

Bookings, payments, and confirmations are handled in one place.

Hosting without the pressure

Frenting isn't designed to maximize bookings.

You're always in control:

  • approve bookings (or not)
  • block off dates for yourself
  • change prices or rules anytime
  • rent only when you want to

Feel good about renting your place to people you know you can trust.

What you can host

People use Frenting to share all kinds of places and things privately, including:

Lake houseCabins, lake houses and shared family properties
Beach houseGuest houses and second homes
Beach and surfCondos, apartments and ADUs
Camper vanCampers, RVs, and vans

Getting paid

Guests pay at the time of booking if you enable payments. You keep 95% of the nightly rate + cleaning fee. You don't have to send Venmo requests or follow up later. It's secure and easy.

Payments are clear, documented, and handled through Frenting so everyone's on the same page.

(You can adjust pricing or availability at any time.)

How much does it cost to list my property on Frenting?

It's free and easy to list your property on Frenting.

Hosts pay a simple 5% booking fee only when they receive a paid private booking. You'll receive 95% of the booking subtotal (nightly rate + cleaning fee).

If you choose to offer a stay on the house at no charge, there's no booking fee.

How much will guests pay per reservation?

Guests pay a 3% service fee per reservation to cover secure payment processing.

If a stay is offered at no charge, there are no guest fees.

Ready to get started?

Set up your private listing and share it with people you trust. It only takes a few minutes.

Save money on fees! Say goodbye to Airbnb!