No app
download
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Stand out as the ultimate host
Deliver personalized experiences with digital visitor guides unique to every guest.
The best part? Our team of experts not only source and vet every detail, we create the guides for you — so you don’t have to worry about a thing!
Rising guest expectations and 5-star reviews define STR success
71% of travelers expect personalization and 76% get frustrated if this doesn’t happen.
According to McKinsey
Properties with higher review ratings see a 14% increase in book conversion rates.
According to TripAdvisor
Superhosts earn 29% more revenue per year than standard hosts.
According to AirDNA
A new era of hospitality is here, and it’s built on personalization
Set the bar for guest excellence 🏋️♀️
Give your guests that wow factor from the moment they book with personalized visitor guides that add an extra personal touch your guests crave.
Earn more, stress less 💸
Superseding guest expectations means more referrals, 5-star reviews, and bookings. We ensure you maximize earnings with peace of mind knowing your guests have everything they need, and more.
Leave the details to us 🧘♂️
We know how busy you are. That’s why we take care of seamlessly organizing essential house information and curating hand-picked recommendations into one easy place for your guests.
Every guest is different, and every stay is unique
Your guests want a one-of-a-kind experience.
Using advanced technology, we synthesize guest preferences to craft digital visitor guides complete with custom recommendations for dining, activities, and more.
Each guide is thoughtfully designed for each guest – so no two guides are ever the same.
How It Works
The ultimate hosting advantage
Count on us to be a partner dedicated to your short-term rental success.
Make an impression
Guests receive the digital guides before arrival, which builds excitement and makes them feel valued from the start.
Vetted hidden gems
We find unique hidden gems not found on typical search engines so your guests enjoy memorable activities.
A blend of humans + AI
Our guides are co-created by humans and AI to maximize efficiency without sacrificing personal the touch.
A team of experts
The humans behind Welcome Compass are hospitality experts, boasting 40+ years of experience combined.
Organized & accessible
All housing info and recommendations are centralized in one place so guests can easily find what they need.
Easy to use
Our platform contains an intuitive, minimalist interface, easy for hosts and guests — no app download is required.
You get all the credit
We work behind the scenes, checking every last detail, so you get the credit you deserve from your guests.
24/7 guest assisitance
Our virtual guest assistant offers 24/7 guest support for any questions that arise during a guest’s stay.
The Welcome Compass difference for hosts
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"As a property manager with many short term rentals, Welcome Compass has made my life so much easier! Our guests love the personalized guides and I love how easy it is to personalize each guide for each house."
Property manager on Welcome Compass
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"[Our host] was so responsive and provided tailored suggestions, even though we did not leave, we used a to-go option he provided”
5-star review from a guest in Long Pond, PA
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“I love how individualized you are making things with the survey and guidebook.”
Feedback from a guest in Long Pond, PA
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"The team at Welcome Compass is outstanding! From their quick response time, to their willingness to listen to our needs and quickly modify the adjustments, I couldn’t ask for more! We love how user friendly the guides are and that it’s not another app to download. I’m glad we found Welcome Compass and I can’t wait to see what’s next!”
Property manager on Welcome Compass
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“[Our host] recommended several things we did and places to eat that were great. Amazing experience.”
5-star review from a guest in Belfast, ME
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“We had a wonderful time in Belfast! [Our hosts] were wonderful to work with and always extremely responsive. Their list of recommendations for activities and restaurants were fabulous!”
5-star review from a guest in Belfast, ME
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“I thought [the digital visitor guide] was a nice personal touch.”
Feedback from a guest in Belfast, ME
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"[The Hosts] were friendly, responsive, and exceptionally helpful, going over and above to provide personalized recommendations for activities, restaurants, etc."
Welcome Compass 5 Star Review
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Frequently Asked
Questions
FAQs
General
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Welcome Compass is a hospitality tech platform that creates personalized digital welcome guides for short-term rental properties. Our AI customizes these guides for each booking to enhance guest experiences and improve host ratings.
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Welcome Compass uses AI to generate a personalized digital guide for your guests based on their preferences. These guides include house rules, local recommendations, check-in/check-out instructions, and much more!
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Vacation rental hosts, hotel and bed & breakfast owners, and property managers can all benefit from using Welcome Compass. Our platform helps streamline communication, reduce paperwork, and improve guest satisfaction.
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Yes, Welcome Compass is eco-friendly as it eliminates the need for printed guides and reduces paper waste.
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One main differentiating factor is that our guidebooks are personalized to each guest that comes to your property. Our competitors provide guidebooks that are property specific but do not account for guest preferences and needs. Welcome Compass carefully curates each guidebook for each guest, which produces higher guest satisfaction.
Features
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Key features include personalized digital guides, interactive content, real-time updates, multimedia integration, guest communication tools, and actionable analytics.
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Absolutely! You can update your digital guide anytime, and changes will be reflected in real-time for your guests.
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Guests can access their guides on any device, including smartphones, tablets, and computers, through a unique link provided to them.
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Hosts can use the Welcome Compass Host Dashboard to manage all of their bookings and personalized guidebooks. The dashboard also allows hosts to manage their properties and subscriptions.
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Our platform allows for real-time updates, ensuring that the information provided to your guests is always current and accurate.
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Yes, Welcome Compass can integrate with most popular PMS systems. Please contact our support team for specific integration details.
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No. Our web based guidebooks are accessible via a unique URL link and can be viewed on any device.
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The recommendations content is a mix of AI generation and host input. Hosts are able to add their favorite spots that they think guests will enjoy into our system. Our AI technology combines recommendations from the host inputs with other places/activities in the local area to create a list that is tailored to guest preferences.
Pricing
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Our pricing varies based on the number of properties you manage and the features you need. Please contact us for a personalized quote or check our pricing page for more details.
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Yes, we offer a free trial so you can experience the benefits of Welcome Compass before committing to a subscription.