About Cottage Stays
At CottageStays.ca Jennifer Whaling and her husband work with owners to provide excellence to their guests. A smooth check in process, clean and sanitized homes, comfort, charm and amenities you’ll love. Most of their properties are pet friendly so you can bring your furry family members. Many properties are on the lake or near lake access points. They even have cottages perfect for family reunions and larger groups. There are many aspects of hosting cottages that Jennifer loves, but her greatest joy is helping to provide the perfect experience for her guests.
Size
CottageStays.ca has 50+ active properties under management.
Location
Multiple Locations, Canada
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How Cottage Stays Leveraged StayFi’s Tool Suite
CottageStays.ca integrated StayFi’s suite of tools to astronomically increase their direct booking rate and streamline marketing efforts. By leveraging StayFi’s comprehensive suite of tools, CottageStays.ca not only enhanced their guest experience but also achieved a 100% direct booking rate during the high season and significantly improved operational efficiency.
WiFi Email Capture and Branded Splash Pages
Upon arrival, guests at CottageStays.ca properties log into the WiFi through a custom-branded splash page. This not only grants easy internet access but also introduces guests to CottageStays.ca’s unique offerings and local attractions via StayFi HomePage. The branded splash page includes local recommendations, house rules, and promotional offers, enhancing the guest experience from the start and capturing essential guest information.
“Our branded splash pages and HomePage let us show guests who we are and what we have to offer in a really wonderfully seamless way which we really appreciate.” – CottageStays.ca
Email Marketing
Using StayFi’s Email Marketing Plugin, CottageStays.ca was able to send targeted campaigns to their growing list of contacts. Integration with their Property Management System (PMS) ensured that all guest data was up-to-date, allowing for personalized and relevant email content. This direct communication channel played a crucial role in achieving a 100% direct booking rate during the high season.
“StayFi’s email marketing tools have done so much for our guest communication and the list of people we can reach out to. 100% direct bookings, even if it for a season, is everything we were looking for and more.” – CottageStays.ca
Occupancy Alerts
StayFi’s Occupancy Alerts enabled CottageStays.ca to optimize their operations by providing real-time updates on property availability. This allowed the team to manage bookings more effectively and maintain high occupancy rates.
Conclusion
CottageStays.ca’s collaboration with StayFi showcases the transformative impact of StayFi’s marketing tool suite and the impact it can have on STR businesses of all sizes.
“StayFi has been a massive help to our business and at this point we couldn’t do without it. If you’re ready to grow your marketing and focus on direct bookings it’s a must-have.” – CottageStays.ca
The Results
Increased Direct Bookings
Used StayFi to achieve 100% direct bookings during their high season.
Increased Guest Experience
Reported dramatically fewer guest calls about WiFi, saving their team time and giving them the ability to divert their attention to any other issues.
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