Boatyng

General information

Beds on Board is a peer-to-peer platform that connects boat owners and accommodation seekers for another way to stay.

Boat owners can offset the cost of ownership and guests can stay in amazing locations around the world.

Anyone can search for boats but to contact an Owner, make a booking or list a boat you must sign-up to become a verified member. To sign up, all you need is an email address or a social network login.

As an Owner you can list your boat in 3 steps, in as much time as you need:

- Create a listing: 3 easy questions
- Complete your listing: a little more detail to help find the right Guest
- Manage your listing: refine over time to get more enquiries

You describe what is on offer, set your own nightly rates and terms and any additional fees (such as cleaning). If you want a security deposit we recommend two nights rental cost, but it is up to you.

The listing is like a shop window and should be updated and fine-tuned to attract as many of the right kind of guests as wanted.

Getting great reviews will be key, telling our members all about the experience of staying on your boat.

Once a Guest submits a booking enquiry you have 48 hours to approve the booking. Once approved the Guest is charged 100% of the booking fee. Any security deposit will be handled later.

We hold onto all fees until 24 hours after check-in, just in case there are any issues.

You receive your payout, minus our Service Fee, via a PayPal merchant account.

You must setup a PayPal business account in order to receive your payout.

Guests

As a Guest you can find another way to stay by:

- Searching: location, dates and guests
- Choose a boat you like: compare photos, rates and reviews
Contact the Owner: ask questions, answer questions, make friends and bookings

You choose a boat that works for you and once you become a member you can short-list your favourite boats, contact Owners securely and anonymously and make a booking.

You submit your payment details and booking enquiry using our safe and secure system.

Once you have sent the booking enquiry the Owner has 48 hours to approve your booking. If they approve you will be charged 100% of the booking fee, including our Service Fee. Any security deposit will be handled later.

We hold onto all fees until 24 hours after check-in, just in case you have any issues.

After a stay, owners and guests write reviews to allow the trust and community to grow.