HostBook: Digital Guestbook
The Digital Guestbook
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
HostBook is the all-in-one digital guest book and vacation rental management platform
HostBook: Vacation Rental Guest Book & Host Management
HostBook is the all-in-one digital guest book and vacation rental management app for Airbnb hosts, Vrbo hosts, vacation rentals, cabins, beach homes, guest houses, and short-term rental properties.
Create a beautiful interactive digital house manual, improve guest communication, manage turnovers, and give your guests a premium stay experience — all from one easy-to-use app.
Guests simply scan a QR code or enter a property code to instantly access everything they need during their stay.
Digital Guest Book Features
Create fully customized guest guidebooks with pages such as:
Welcome Message
WiFi Information
Check-In & Check-Out Instructions
House Rules
Amenities
Transportation Information
Things To Do Nearby
Places To See
Before You Leave Checklist
Thank You Page
Hosts can customize fonts, images, layouts, colors, and page visibility.
Arrival Mode
Give guests a smoother check-in experience with a dedicated “I Just Arrived” section showing:
WiFi passwords
Parking instructions
Door access details
Thermostat instructions
Emergency contacts
Quick property walkthrough information
Perfect for late-night arrivals and first-time guests.
Welcome Videos
Upload greeting videos, property walkthroughs, appliance tutorials, and check-in instructions directly into the guest book.
Interactive Local Recommendations
Create local guides featuring:
Restaurants
Coffee shops
Attractions
Beaches
Shopping
Entertainment
Hidden local favorites
Guests can save favorite places and build personalized itineraries.
Shared Itinerary Builder
Guests can:
Save places they want to visit
Build trip itineraries
Organize activities
Share plans with friends and family
Cleaning & Turnover Management
HostBook includes a powerful cleaning and turnover system for hosts and property management teams.
Features include:
Cleaning checklists
Turnover status tracking
Cleaner notes
Damage reporting
Photo uploads
Maintenance issue tracking
Team member permissions
Real-time updates
Track statuses such as:
Needs Cleaning
In Progress
Ready for Guests
Checkout Checklists
Allow guests to complete digital checkout checklists before departure.
Guests can:
Confirm checkout tasks
Submit notes
Upload photos
Report issues before leaving
Team Member Access
Add cleaners and staff with customizable permissions.
Allow team members to:
Access assigned properties
Submit turnover checklists
Upload photos
Report damages
Leave notes for hosts
Guest Messaging & Push Notifications
Guests can message hosts directly through the app for questions, maintenance requests, and stay assistance.
Hosts receive real-time push notifications for:
New guest messages
Cleaning turnover submissions
Guest checkout checklist submissions
Maintenance reports
Property updates
QR Code Guest Access
Every property includes:
QR code access
Shareable guest codes
Fast property linking
Guests can instantly open the guidebook without complicated setup.
Offline Guest Access
Guests can still access important information even without internet access, including:
WiFi details
Check-in instructions
Door codes
Emergency information
House rules
Perfect for travelers and remote destinations.
Analytics Dashboard
Track:
Guest interactions
QR scans
Popular pages
Engagement activity
Multi-Property Support
Manage multiple vacation rentals from one account.
Perfect for:
Airbnb portfolios
Vacation rental businesses
Property managers
Multi-unit operators
HostBook helps hosts deliver a professional hospitality experience while simplifying property management, cleaning coordination, and guest communication.
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
Added Cleaning & Turnover Management
Hosts can now create and manage cleaning checklists
Team members and cleaners can submit turnover reports
Upload cleaning and damage photos
Added turnover status tracking
Improved host dashboard tools
Added cleaner/team permissions
Various UI improvements and bug fixes
The developer, Epic Genius LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers
- Other Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Other Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Epic Genius LLC
- Size
- 57.8 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 2 more
- English, French, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
User-Generated Content
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- 1_property $1.99
- remove_ad $9.99
- Copyright
- © Epic Genius LLC