Instant Book for parking and storage

Put the booking link in the listing. They pay.

The dates lock, and the stay is on one record.

Leave the Marketplace post up. Instant Book can sit in that listing. SwiftSpot is the checkout, not a new audience.

Safer than e-transfer — card checkout via

Minutes to a shareable Instant Book link — pin your spot, add a photo, set one price. Free to list. Hosts keep 96% of the listed price on completed bookings (fee only when a booking completes — not a subscription).

A limited Partner Host rate of 3% is available for up to 25 hosts. SwiftSpot applies it after confirming the host — signup does not grant the rate.

  • SetupMinutes to Instant Book link
  • Keep96% of listed price
  • PaySecure Stripe checkout

How it works

Keep Marketplace. Finish with Instant Book.

Still find renters the way you do now. Put Instant Book in the Marketplace listing you already have — they pay by card from the post, those dates lock, and you get one booking record. Send the same link in chat only if they message first.

  1. You set once Spaces, hours, price, access notes, and your booking link
  2. They self-serve From your link — checkout without chasing payment
  3. It stays current Paid bookings lock capacity; open space updates without a spreadsheet

Messenger vs Instant Book

Chat is for the question. Instant Book is for the booking.

Use chat for “is it free?” Use Instant Book for payment, locked dates, and a record both of you can open later — without taking the Marketplace listing down.

Availability

Manual You remember who said yes, or keep rewriting the ad after every deal.

SwiftSpot Paid bookings lock those dates. Leave the Facebook post up — reply booked if someone else asks.

Payment

Manual You wait on cash or e-transfer while nothing holds the dates.

SwiftSpot Stripe card checkout — safer than e-transfer in chat. Payment and dates sit on the same booking.

Records

Manual Texts, screenshots, and whatever you remember.

SwiftSpot Dates, access notes, renter contact, and history on the booking.

Eligible spaces

Parking or storage you are allowed to rent

Parking

Driveways, garages, side pads, stalls, and commercial lots

Useful when you already get asks near work, transit, or events

Storage

Rooms, basements, sheds, outdoor yards, covered outdoor spaces, and warehouse bays

Useful when you already rent overflow space to people nearby

Capacity and schedule

Choose how your space is booked

Define capacity, access hours, and pricing once. Your booking link is the primary door — Discover map listing is optional. Inventory stays aligned as paid bookings land.

Named spots

Let renters select a specific stall, bay, driveway pad, or other designated space.

Identical spaces

Offer several interchangeable spaces with the same size, schedule, and price.

By area

For yards and flexible storage areas, let renters reserve the square footage they need.

Fees and payouts

Listing is free. Host fees only on completed bookings.

No upfront cost to publish. Guests pay by card at checkout. Your payout is sent to Stripe after the stay completes — not the same day as an e-transfer. A host fee applies only when a booking completes (you keep about 96% of the listed price on a typical booking).

  • Payment is collected at checkout and tied to the booking.
  • Dates, access notes, and renter details are recorded for you.
  • Guests can cancel per the listing policy; paid dates stay held on the booking.
  • Booking history is saved without spreadsheet busywork.

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SwiftSpot does not remove every rental risk, and it is not same-day e-transfer. It is the booking link, capacity lock, and record after they pay — so Facebook stays the ad, not the calendar and bank.

Listing is free

On completed bookings, hosts keep 96% of the listed price.

Optional: try a sample estimate
Estimated host share $115.20 CAD/mo
Listed total $120.00 CAD/mo
Includes host fee 4%

Open the estimate to try your own price and space count. Numbers are samples only. Estimate only. Actual results depend on completed bookings, demand, availability, and listing quality.

Host protection

How hosts are protected on SwiftSpot

Card hold before dates lock, a booking record both sides can open, and payouts after the stay — the platform layer on top of the rental you already run.

Paid hold at checkout

Renters pay by card through Stripe before dates are locked. You are not relying on a verbal e-transfer promise.

Payout after the stay

After the stay, Stripe sends your earnings to your verified bank account. Guests do not pay you by cash or e-transfer.

Record and cancellation rules

Dates, access notes, and the listing cancellation policy sit on the booking. Eligible renter cancellations follow that policy, including the grace window.

The deal stays on SwiftSpot

Payment, dates, and access stay on the booking. If someone asks to finish by e-transfer or cash, you lose the card hold and the record.

SwiftSpot is not an insurance company and does not provide host liability coverage. Keep your own home or commercial policy for property damage. The Booking Guarantee covers renter access/price issues for paid bookings — not host property damage.

Mobile app

Manage bookings from your phone

Confirm reservations, message guests, and track earnings in the SwiftSpot iOS app.

FAQ

Questions before you list

Do I still find renters on Facebook?

Yes. Keep Marketplace (or text, or a sign) as how people find you. Put the Instant Book link in that listing so they can book from the post. You can still send the same link if they message. SwiftSpot is the checkout, not a replacement for your ads.

How do I take bookings from Facebook or private posts?

Put your booking link in the Marketplace listing, or share it in Messenger or any post. They open Instant Book and pay from there. If someone messages first, send the same link. If dates are already agreed, send a payment link for those dates. After they pay, reply booked so the next person knows those dates are taken. You do not need a Discover listing — the booking link works on its own.

What if someone still pays by e-transfer?

Use Block dates on that listing for the window you sold off-platform. Instant Book will not sell the same dates. No unpaid booking is created — it is only a blackout.

What can I list on SwiftSpot?

Parking and storage space you are allowed to rent, such as driveways, side pads, stalls, garage or indoor storage, sheds, outdoor yards, covered outdoor spaces, and warehouse-style bays. Your listing must follow the host terms you accept and any local requirements that apply to you.

How much does SwiftSpot charge to list?

Listing is free. There is no upfront cost to create or publish a listing. On completed bookings, hosts keep 96% of the listed price (SwiftSpot keeps 4% as a host fee). Host commission stays at the standard rate on the effective rental base, including when the CAD minimum base applies. Guests pay their own SwiftSpot service fee; it is not deducted from the price you set.

How do payouts work?

Guests pay by card at checkout. Your payout is sent to Stripe after the stay completes — not the same day as an e-transfer. You connect a payout account with Stripe. SwiftSpot does not store your full bank details in the app. After the stay completes, eligible earnings move to your Stripe balance, then to your bank on Stripe’s schedule.

Can I control when my space is available?

Yes. You set recurring access hours, allowed booking types, and how far ahead people can book once. Paid bookings reduce remaining availability automatically so you are not tracking open spots only in a chat thread.

How do renters reserve capacity?

Depending on how you list, renters can book a named spot, one of several identical spaces, or a block of area for yards and flexible layouts. You set that up once; remaining availability updates from each paid booking.

Can I map a whole lot with custom sections?

Custom grid layout — placing your footprint on the map, splitting sections with dividers, drawing rounded bays, and painting each bookable spot — is rolling out soon. Named spots and identical spaces are available in the wizard today.

Can I set my own price?

You choose your own rates. The optional estimator on this page uses the current standard host fee (4% on a typical-size booking) if you want a sample payout figure before you publish.

What happens after someone books?

The booking shows up in your Host Portal with contact for that stay, payment details, dates, access notes, and history. Access instructions unlock for the guest on a delay when you have filled them in. Leave your Facebook post up — Instant Book already will not sell those dates. If someone else asks in Messenger, paste a booked reply from the order.

Does SwiftSpot reduce no-shows?

Paid checkouts with clear dates, access instructions, and cancellation rules tend to be more reliable than loose interest messages. No platform can guarantee every renter shows up.

Can I list more than one space?

Yes. You can add more listings for additional stalls, storage rooms, or locations you control, each with its own price and availability where the product allows it.

Are earnings guaranteed?

No. Earnings depend on real demand you already create, your price, how often the space is available, and how clearly your listing explains access and rules. The numbers on this page are estimates, not a promise of income.

Ready for your Instant Book link?

List for free. Leave Marketplace up. Put Instant Book in that listing — card payment, dates locked, and a booking record without chasing e-transfer.