Guides
Everything you need to know about sharing your vacation home privately with the people you trust.
Getting Started
Learn the basics of KynStay — what it is, how it works, and who it's for.
What is KynStay?
KynStay is a private property sharing platform that lets you share your vacation home with friends and family — no public listings, no strangers.
Read guideHow KynStay Works
A step-by-step guide to sharing your vacation home privately — for both hosts and guests.
Read guideWhy KynStay is Not a PMS (and Why That Matters)
KynStay isn't a property management system — it's a private sharing platform. Learn how it differs from Guesty, Hostaway, and Lodgify.
Read guideSetting Rates That Work for Everyone
A practical guide to pricing your KynStay property so both you and your guests feel good about it — no platform fees, more in your pocket.
Read guideAdvanced Pricing
Go beyond a flat nightly rate with weekend adjustments, seasonal rates, and per-night overrides — fine-grained control without the complexity.
Read guideStay Exchanges & The Ledger
Trade stays with other hosts instead of paying cash. The ledger tracks balances so everything stays fair.
Read guideInviting Guests
Share your property with the right people — email invitations, share links, approval modes, and managing guest access over time.
Read guideCalendar Sync
Keep your KynStay calendar in sync with Airbnb, VRBO, and other platforms using iCal feeds to prevent double-bookings.
Read guidePayments & Getting Paid
How money works on KynStay — set up payment methods, track what's owed, claim and confirm payments directly.
Read guideComparisons
See how KynStay compares to Twimo, Airbnb, SharedKey, Pacaso, and other platforms for private vacation home sharing.
KynStay vs SharedKey
Comparing KynStay and SharedKey for private vacation home sharing — features, pricing, and which is right for you.
Read guideKynStay vs Twimo
KynStay vs Twimo: both offer private home sharing with no service fees, but KynStay is free to start, syncs with Airbnb and VRBO, and gives you relationship-based tiered pricing.
Read guideAlternatives to Pacaso for Sharing Your Vacation Home
Looking for alternatives to Pacaso? If you already own a vacation home and want to share access privately, KynStay is built for that.
Read guideKynStay vs Airbnb
On a $2,000 family booking, Airbnb takes ~$300 in service fees. KynStay takes $0. Compare private access, tiered pricing, and zero guest fees for hosting the people you know.
Read guideReady to get started?
Set up your property in minutes and start sharing with the people you trust.