Case study

GuideMyStays

A platform that lets vacation rental hosts create QR-powered local guides for their guests. Guests scan a code at the property and instantly discover nearby restaurants, attractions, and services, while hosts earn from featured business placements.

Stack

Next.jsFastAPIPythonSupabasePostgreSQLYelp APIStripeDockerTypeScriptTailwind CSS

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Outcomes

Guests scan a QR code at check-in and get a personalized guide to the best spots nearby

Automatically discovers local businesses through Yelp with smart caching to keep costs low

Analytics dashboard shows how many guests use your guide and which businesses they click on

Inside the build

Property Management

Add your rental properties with custom details like Wi-Fi passwords, checkout times, and house rules
Each property gets a unique QR code that links directly to its personalized guide
Include emergency contacts and important info guests need during their stay
Shareable links let you send the guide by text or email before guests even arrive

Guest Experience

Scan the QR code and instantly browse nearby restaurants, shops, and activities
See Yelp ratings, reviews, pricing, phone numbers, and websites for each business
Filter by category (restaurants, nightlife, outdoors, etc.) and distance up to 50km
Featured businesses are highlighted at the top for quick discovery

Business Discovery & Revenue

The platform automatically finds 30+ relevant businesses near each property using Yelp
Smart caching means it only calls Yelp once per area, keeping costs low as you grow
Local businesses can pay to be featured at the top of your guides, a new revenue stream for hosts
Customize which categories and how many businesses appear in each guide

Analytics & Insights

See how many guests open your guide and how often they come back
Track which businesses get the most views and clicks
Understand guest behavior to improve your guide and boost engagement
Session-based tracking respects privacy while giving you actionable data

How We Built It

Fast, modern backend with automatic data validation and error handling
Clean web interface that works beautifully on phones, because guests are always on mobile
Secure database with strict access controls so hosts only see their own data
Location-based search calculates real distances to show the most relevant businesses

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