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Affordable WordPress for holiday rentals should still look boutique: a photo-led page, live calendar, clear rules and a checkout that behaves perfectly on a phone. We build fast Elementor Pro sites that win direct bookings and reduce reliance on commission-heavy platforms.
DIY vs professional. We speak to countless hosts who tried a DIY WordPress build and scrapped it—slow galleries, broken calendars, emails in spam. After hundreds of launches, we know how to structure the page, compress the photos, wire the forms and keep everything quick on 4G. Most owners tell us they wish they’d done it properly on day one.
What a direct-booking rental site needs (and why)
Hero & essentials
- Big, fast hero, 3–4 highlights (sleeps, bedrooms, location, parking), and instant “Check dates” CTA.
Live availability
- Calendar with iCal sync (Airbnb/Booking.com/VRBO); prevents double-bookings and admin.
Rate table
- Seasonal pricing, cleaning fee, deposit, minimum stays and discounts—transparent builds trust.
House rules
- Check-in/out times, pets, smoking, quiet hours, accessibility and safety notes.
Map & area guide
- Walk time to beach/transport; local highlights; parking instructions; emergency info.
Reviews & proof
- Curated quotes with dates; hygiene/linen notes; featured press/awards if applicable.
Layout that converts browsers into bookings
- Hero: instant “Check dates” + quick facts.
- Photo rhythm: 10–14 optimised images (wide → details → views → amenities).
- Rates/rules band: no surprises—fewer messages, more trust.
- Map & guide: show why the location works without leaving the site.
- Final CTA: short booking request (dates, guests, reason for trip) + card capture (optional).
Why WordPress + Elementor Pro (not “just a theme”)
- Speed on mobile: WebP photos, responsive sizes, lazy-load and caching—vital for travel searches.
- SEO control: town + “holiday cottage” pages, schema, internal links; we submit your sitemap so indexing starts quickly.
- Edit it yourself: change rates, add blackout dates, update guides—no code.
- Integrations: iCal sync, payment gateways, email lists and review widgets—without plugin soup.
Domains, DNS, hosting & email — we’ll sort the lot
- Domain: register/transfer; SSL; tidy redirects (with/without “www”).
- DNS: A/AAAA, CNAME + MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC so confirmations and arrival info stay out of spam.
- Hosting: UK/EU servers, backups, staging, uptime monitoring, optional CDN.
- Email: Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace (bookings@, stay@) with migration help.
Save time, money and headaches. We handle the plumbing so you can focus on guest experience. Typical delivery: 2–3 weeks once content is ready.
On-page SEO & content that answers guest questions
| Topic | How we present it |
|---|---|
| “Is it available?” | Visible calendar near top + duplicate CTA mid-page and footer. |
| “What does it cost?” | Rates table + fees + deposit with simple examples. |
| “Where exactly is it?” | Pinned map, parking notes, walk times, public transport links. |
| “What’s nearby?” | Curated guide cards—food, walks, rainy-day ideas—good for SEO and delight. |
Why Creative Locker
UK-based, award-winning, with 170+ five-star reviews. From crypto and finance to dentists, beauty and holiday lets, we build WordPress that feels premium and converts. Browse our portfolio.
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