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Build a digital guidebook for your airbnb vrbo or short-term vacation rental

Step up your hosting game with a modern digital guidebook, and impress your guests before they even arrive.

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Supporting 1000s Listings Across

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Supporting 1000s of Listings Across

House manuals that guests actually read

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Promote your website and social profiles to encourage guest engagement and drive repeat stays.
You can also customize each guidebook to show off your brand’s logo and colors.
Share practical information before guests even arrive by sending a single link.
Your digital guidebook organizes everything in a simple and user-friendly way, acting as your always-on concierge so you can spend less time answering repeat questions.
Include photos and videos to make your property shine, and add personalized notes for an extra touch of thoughtfulness.
Give your guests the most authentic experience during their stay!
Your guidebook is easily shared as a link or a QR code—no app download necessary.
Simply paste the link into your existing messaging and wow guests before they even arrive.

Easy-to-use host dashboard

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Use one of our templates to create a guidebook in less than 10 mins.
You can also build yours from scratch, importing listing information from your property management software (PMS), or upload an existing guidebook for us to convert into a Folio guide.
Added a new amenity? Want to recommend a recently opened coffee shop?
Use your personal dashboard to make edits to your guides 24/7, with changes that sync immediately.
Add users to your account to help you create and manage your guidebooks.
Each guidebook’s URL can be customized to highlight your brand and provide a consistent guest experience.
You can also see how often guests view your guide on the host dashboard.

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Trusted by Superhosts

"We used to send text-heavy emails that guests were barely reading. Now we share a single link and it's so easy for guests to use. We're saving so much time not having to answer questions."

Ryland | Owner of Beyondbnb
“We love making our guests feel at home. Our guidebook helps us add that personal touch in a modern way and get those 5-star reviews.”

Melinda & Matilda | Superhosts of Mountain Lake Bungalow
“After researching several products, Folio is the most versatile and appealing option on the market. Amy has done an awesome job creating this tool, and it’s really so perfect for our needs.”

Malcolm | Co-owner of Alpine Chalet Co
"I love being able to keep a consistent brand across the different properties I manage. The guides are stylish and — more importantly — a hit with our guests!"

Maggie | Owner of WKND-R
"Our guests love our guidebook, and we love how easy it is to make changes. We keep discovering new places near the cabin we want to share with our guests, and Folio makes it easy to update."

Becca & Adam | Superhosts of The Upstate A

How it Works

1. Create & Publish Your Guide

Start by using a template — or choose from our other options — to quickly set up your guide.

2. Share with Your Guests

Email or text your guide link to your guests. You can also put a QR code in the property for them to scan.

3. Subscribe to Keep Using

To keep using your guide, enter your payment info and subscribe before your 14-day trial ends.

Proactively answer guest questions and save hours each week.

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A Flexible Pay-As-You-Go Plan

No minimums or long-term commitments. Monthly pricing based on number of guides published.

1 - 5 Guides

$10 / month
per guide

6 - 10 Guides

$8 / month
per guide

11 - 25 Guides

$7 / month
per guide

26+ Guides

$6 / month
per guide

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Are you a vacation rental manager with 100+ properties?

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FAQs

Nope. Your guests can open your guidebook on their phone, tablet or computer — no app downloads needed.
You can send your guidebook’s link to guests through email, text, or messaging them on the platform through which they booked.
Your guidebook can be accessed by scanning its unique QR code. See some creative designs for displaying your QR code.
You should add anything you want your guests to know about their stay, like property information and local recommendations.
Common things in a guide are: wifi details, contact information, directions and arrival instructions, house rules, how to use appliances, local recommendations, checkout instructions, and more.
View our sample guide for some inspiration.
Yes, you can edit your guidebook as often as you like.
Simply log in to your host dashboard 24/7 to update your guide. Any changes you make are synced right away, so your guests will always have the most up-to-date information.
Yes, you can add both photos and videos in your guidebook.
Photos and videos are added to the Amenity Details sections of your guide. You can add up to 4 photos or videos per section. Videos are embedded and can be played directly in the app. Here’s an example from our sample guide.
You can create a guide from scratch in less than 10 mins.
Simply fill out our template with information about the stay (address, contact details, etc.), information about your property (wifi password, check out instructions etc.), and local recommendations (nearby grocery store, favorite coffee shop, etc.).
You can clone an existing guidebook in seconds and make edits from there.
We can also help you make your guides. Fill out our contact form or email hello@foliotravel.com for more information.
Yes, you can make a copy of an existing guide and continue to edit.
This is a huge time saver if you manage multiple properties! You can copy parts of a guide — just the recommendations, for example — or duplicate the entire thing.
We can also help you make your guides. Fill out our contact form or email hello@foliotravel.com for more information.
No, there is no minimum spend or annual contracts.
We offer a flexible pay-as-you plan and charge a monthly subscription fee based on the number of guidebooks published. If you need to take a break, you can pause your subscription at any time.
Yes! When you sign up for a Folio account, you automatically get a free 14-day trial.
You can create guides and share them with guests. Simply subscribe to our no-commitment plan to keep using once the trial expires.