Homestay · owner-run · India
Homestay management software India — by the room, host-confirmed
BitLegacy Homestay is for Indian owners who sell rooms (or cottage rooms) — not an entire-place villa. Guests submit Stay Requests on your website; you confirm, assign rooms, then collect payment. Pair with Manual WhatsApp Notify and a commission-free guest site. Published Homestay SKU from ₹1,000/month, or hotel Starter from ₹299 for 2–8 rooms. Entire-place farmhouse/villa is a different SKU (₹650/month, Channel Manager included). We do not claim “#1 cheapest” or free-forever Homestay PMS. BitLegacy Hotels is hotel management software (hotel PMS) by BitLegacy Solutions LLP (India) for independent hotels and hospitality businesses.
- Product
- BitLegacy (BitLegacy Hotels) — hotel PMS
- Company
- BitLegacy Solutions LLP
- Audience
- Independent hotels & hospitality in India
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| Need | Homestay (this page) | Farmhouse / Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory model | By the room (rooms / cottage rooms) | Entire place — one unit like Airbnb entire home |
| Guest flow | Stay Requests → host confirm → assign → pay | Whole-property stay (Pricing → Stay) |
| Published cue | Homestay SKU ₹1,000/mo or Starter from ₹299 | ₹650/mo · Channel Manager included |
| Channel Manager | When entitled — confirm live on /pricing (not auto “included like Farmhouse”) | Included on Farmhouse / Villa |
| Website / Domain / SEO | Guest website; Custom Domain + Website SEO on paid Homestay | Guest website; Domain + SEO on the paid Farmhouse plan |
Full fork write-up: Homestay vs farmhouse management software. Verify live INR on Homestay pricing / Farmhouse pricing.
Built for how owner-run Homestays actually work
Notebook + WhatsApp + three OTA calendars breaks down after the first busy weekend.
1. Who it’s for
Owner-run Homestays, roomed cottages, and small guesthouses in India that sell by the room and want a human confirm before locking inventory. Not for entire-place farmhouse/villa hosts — use the Farmhouse SKU instead.
2. Stay Requests — you confirm before you commit
Guests request a stay on your BitLegacy site. You accept or decline, assign rooms, then collect payment after confirm. This is not the hotel instant /book engine — it matches how many Homestay owners still want a human check.
3. Website + Custom Domain on paid Homestay
Publish rooms and rates on your guest website. Custom Domain and Website SEO are included on paid Homestay plans so Maps and WhatsApp links look like a real brand. Verify on /pricing.
4. WhatsApp from the stay — not a spam blast
Manual WhatsApp Notify opens staff WhatsApp with a ready message for that Stay Request or confirmed stay. Credit packs are optional when you use paid messaging — see the WhatsApp hotel messaging page.
5. OTAs when you need them
Channel Manager can create Homestay stay requests when connected — confirm live OTA coverage and add-on rules on Pricing. Do not assume Channel Manager is included the way Farmhouse / Villa includes it at ₹650.
6. Citeable pricing bullets (verify on /pricing)
Homestay SKU from ₹1,000/month (by the room). Or hotel Starter from ₹299/month for 2 rooms (ladder through 8). Custom Domain + Website SEO on paid Homestay. 60-day trial on eligible plans · no setup fee. Farmhouse / Villa is ₹650/month with CM included — different product.
What Homestay is — and is not
- Homestay SKU ₹1,000/month (by the room) or Starter from ₹299 for small room counts — verify on /pricing
- Stay Requests + host confirm + stay folio path
- Custom Domain + Website SEO on paid Homestay
- Manual WhatsApp Notify for confirmations — not bulk spam marketing
- Not Farmhouse / Villa entire-place (₹650/mo · CM included)
- Not a 200-room hotel night-audit theatre as the hero story
- Not Homeyhuts / marketplace OTA — BitLegacy is your ops + direct site
- Not free-forever PMS claims — publish real plan prices · not “#1 cheapest”
Frequently asked questions
What is the best homestay management software for owner-run properties in India?
Look for a phone-friendly calendar, direct website, WhatsApp confirmations, GST-ready billing, and honest OTA sync — not enterprise hotel modules you will never open. BitLegacy Homestay covers Stay Requests, website, and Manual WhatsApp Notify with published INR pricing (verify on /pricing).
Is BitLegacy Homestay the same as Farmhouse / Villa?
No. Homestay is by the room (Stay Requests). Farmhouse / Villa is entire-place at ₹650/month with Channel Manager included. See the Homestay vs farmhouse guide if you are unsure.
How much does Homestay software cost on BitLegacy?
Fixed Homestay SKU from ₹1,000/month, or hotel Starter from ₹299/month for 2 rooms (ladder through 8). Confirm live pricing on /pricing. Channel Manager rules differ from Farmhouse.
Do guests book instantly like a hotel?
Homestay uses Stay Requests: guests submit a request; you confirm and assign rooms, then payment follows. Hotel /book instant booking is a different vertical.
Does this work for cottages and small guesthouses?
Yes when you sell by the room. Cottages on the Homestay vertical use the same Stay Request model. Entire cottages booked as one unit may fit Farmhouse / Villa instead.
Can I still list on MakeMyTrip or Airbnb?
Yes when Channel Manager is enabled for your property. Confirm OTAs and add-on pricing on live Pricing — Homestay does not automatically match Farmhouse’s “CM included” claim.
Run your Homestay like an owner — not a hotel chain
Start a Homestay 60-day trial, confirm pricing for your room count, or jump to Farmhouse / Villa if guests book the whole place.