Direct WhatsApp & calls — no platform payments

Turn your space into steady guest flows.

Chat-first search puts your card in front of high-intent guests. They tap → chat → book. You keep pricing, rules and payments.

Host-first

Your contacts, your guests.

Direct chats

Guests speak to you, not us.

100% Trusted

Vetted units stand out fast.

Start hosting How it works

Sample host snapshot

Mt View BnB · Nanyuki

Direct chats live 100% Trusted badge

KES 4,500 / night

2 guests · Wi-Fi · Parking · Self check-in

12 direct chats this week Sponsored in Nanyuki · 3 days left

4.8

Happy guests

“Super clean, warm host & fast replies.”

Your data, your guests, your rules.
We simply help them find you.

Why hosts pick LalaNest.com

Less reading, more signal.

Keep control of your earnings

Guests pay you directly — cash, M-Pesa, bank. No hidden platform commission on normal enquiries.

No commission on bookings Your phone & WhatsApp on the card

Be seen where it matters

Search is built around real questions like “Nyeri cottage · under 6k · Wi-Fi · 4 guests”.

Region-based sponsored boosts Fair rotation for new hosts

Built for managers & agents

Attach a manager number per unit and see which listings pull the most chats and saves.

Owners · Managers · Field agents One spare room → 50+ units

How hosting works — 3 quick steps

No tech stress.

Create your host account

Design your listing card

Add photos, nightly rate, city and key amenities. Clear info = more relevant chats.

Receive direct enquiries

Guests chat with you, you lock in dates and payment. Fast replies keep you high in the chat rotation.

Host questions, answered

Do you charge commission on my bookings? tap to open

No. Guests pay you directly (cash, M-Pesa, bank, etc.). We may add optional sponsored boosts later — normal enquiries stay commission-free.

How do I get the 100% Trusted badge? tap to open

Apply for verification from your host dashboard. Our team reviews the unit and host — including a short walkthrough. Once approved, your listing gets a permanent 100% Trusted badge that tells guests we’ve vetted both the unit and the host.

Can I pause my listing when I’m fully booked? tap to open

Yes. From the host dashboard you can hide or snooze your listing any time you’re unavailable.

What kinds of spaces can I list? tap to open

Apartments, studios, cottages, stand-alone houses, farm stays, tiny homes and more — if it’s safe and legal for guests to sleep there, it works.

Start with the space you have right now.

Even a simple spare room or cottage can be exactly what someone is searching for today. Your 100% Trusted badge helps them pick you faster.

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