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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.
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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