- Case Study
Info - CategoryPortal Solutions
Business Problem
- The client recognized a significant market opportunity in the vacation rental industry, driven by the increasing popularity of alternative accommodations over traditional hotels and resorts.
- Building a vacation rental platform presented a lucrative business opportunity. By charging fees or commissions on bookings made through the platform, the customer-generated revenue while providing value to property owners and travelers.
- The client saw a chance to capitalize on this trend by creating a platform that offers unique features, caters to specific niches, and has a super user experience.
- The client wanted to provide secure payment processing using Stripe integration and rapid and precise search outcomes across millions of properties facilitated by Elasticsearch integration to ensure a seamless user experience.
- The major challenge was the time and cost of developing a custom platform.
Our Solution
- ConvergeSol helped the client build a SaaS-based vacation rental platform with the latest technology, including .Net Core, Angular, Mongo DB, Elastic Search, RESTful API, and various third-party integrations.
Key Features
Registration & Authentication
Allow users to register accounts and authenticate themselves securely.
Property Listings
Allow hosts to create detailed property listings. This includes uploading photos, writing descriptions, specifying amenities, setting availability calendars, and defining pricing and booking rules.
Advanced Search & Filtering
Offer users robust search and filtering options to find vacation rentals that match their preferences. Filters may include location, dates, property type, amenities, price range, etc.
Instant Booking
Enable hosts to offer instant booking options, allowing guests to book properties immediately without waiting for host approval.
Reviews and Ratings
Allow guests to leave reviews and ratings for properties they have stayed in. Reviews help build trust and credibility for hosts and properties, while ratings provide valuable feedback for future guests.
Admin Dashboard and Management Tools
Offer administrators and moderators access to a dashboard with tools for managing users, properties, bookings, reviews, payments, and other aspects of the platform.
Virtual Tours
Provide interactive 360-degree views of vacation rentals, enabling guests to explore properties remotely, enhancing confidence, and facilitating informed booking decisions from anywhere.
Damage Claims
Simplify the process for hosts to report and manage property damages, ensuring quick resolution and fair compensation through efficient communication and documentation within the platform.
Integration with Stripe
To securely handle transactions, offering guests and hosts convenient payment options while ensuring compliance and reducing friction in the booking process
Integration with Elastic search
Enhances search functionality, providing fast and accurate results for users. It improves user experience, increases engagement, and boosts conversion rates on the platform.
Ahmedabad, India
New York, USA 