Does the theme allow partial payments or deposits (e.g., 30% at booking and the rest before arrival) and can I customize those rules?

Yes, WPRentals lets you take partial payments using a booking deposit, like 30 percent now and the rest later. You set the deposit as a fixed amount or a percentage between 1 and 100 of the full booking cost. A booking turns into confirmed only after this deposit is paid, while the unpaid balance stays […]
Do I need a full property management system (PMS), or is a solid WordPress booking theme enough for just one vacation home?

For one vacation home, a solid WordPress booking theme is usually enough, and a full property management system (PMS) is rarely worth the cost. You mainly need a clear calendar, a simple booking form, online payments, and helpful emails, which a good theme can handle. If you are not running a large team or many […]
Can WPRentals handle different cleaning fees for room bookings versus whole-property bookings and apply them automatically at checkout?

Yes, WPRentals can use different cleaning fees for room bookings and whole-property bookings and apply them at checkout. You add each room and each full property as its own listing, then set a separate cleaning fee for each listing. When a guest books, the system pulls the cleaning fee from that listing and puts it […]