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Authentic Rural India

Discover Rural Homestays
Across India

Stay with local families. Authentic food, culture and nature. Pay at the property. We earn 5% only after you check in.

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Bishnupur
Sundarbans
Darjeeling
Wayanad
Meghalaya
Rajasthan
Himachal Pradesh
Kerala
240+
Verified Homestays
18
States Covered
₹1,200
Starting Per Head
5%
Commission on Check-In
4.8★
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How It Works

Simple. Transparent. Fair.

No upfront payment. Pay at property. We earn 5% only after your check-in is confirmed.

For Guests

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Search by locationFind by village, district or state
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Book online via emailConfirm booking — verification email sent instantly
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Travel & pay at propertyPay the full bill directly to host on arrival
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Host confirms check-inHost marks you as checked in — our 5% commission triggers

For Hosts

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Register & list freeNo listing fee, no monthly subscription ever
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Receive bookings by emailAccept or decline each request from your dashboard
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Mark guest as checked inConfirm arrival on your host dashboard
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Pay 5% commissionInvoiced after check-in confirmation only

Own a Rural Property? Start Earning.

List your homestay for free. Pay only 5% commission when a guest checks in. Join 240+ hosts already earning with StayFifty.

Guest Stories

From the Countryside

★★★★★
"The Bishnupur homestay was a revelation. Fresh kosha mangsho, a Baul singer, warm hospitality — nothing a hotel could replicate."
PD
Priya Dasgupta
Kolkata, WB
★★★★★
"No upfront payment, no hidden fees. We paid the host directly at the property. StayFifty made everything seamless."
RK
Rahul Kapoor
Delhi
★★★★★
"Wayanad with four friends — the spice walk, the rain, the food. StayFifty found us the perfect place in minutes."
AM
Ananya Menon
Bengaluru, KA
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Your homestay journey

Total Stays
7
Since joining
Upcoming
2
Next: Jun 15
Wishlisted
12
Saved stays
Reviews
5
Avg: 4.8★
Upcoming Bookings
HomestayLocationCheck-inCheck-outGuestsTotal BillStatus
Terracotta HeritageBishnupur, WBJun 15Jun 174₹6,000Confirmed
Mangrove River StaySundarbans, WBJul 4Jul 62₹3,000Pending
Past Stays
HomestayLocationDatesGuestsTotal BillReviewStatus
Spice Garden TreehouseWayanad, KLMar 10–123₹5,250★★★★★Completed
Himalayan FarmhouseMunsiyari, UKJan 5–82₹5,400★★★★★Completed
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Host Overview

Terracotta Heritage Homestay, Bishnupur

Total Bookings
48
This year
Upcoming Guests
3
Next 14 days
Revenue (June)
₹42K
After 5% commission
Occupancy
68%
This month
Monthly Bookings — 2024
Jan
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Pending Booking Requests
Priya Dasgupta — 4 guests
Jun 22–24 · ₹6,000 total bill
Amit Sharma — 2 guests
Jul 1–3 · ₹3,000 total bill
Mark Guest Check-In (Triggers 5% Commission)
You must mark the guest as checked in after they arrive. This confirms arrival and triggers the 5% commission invoice from StayFifty.
GuestBooking IDCheck-in DateGuestsTotal Bill5% CommissionStatusAction
Renu Verma#SF-1044Jun 113₹5,250₹263Awaiting arrival
Soham Bose#SF-1047Jun 122₹4,800₹240Awaiting arrival
Meera Krishnan#SF-1050Jun 154₹7,200₹360Upcoming

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Platform overview · June 2024

Total Hosts
240
+12 this month
Total Guests
1,840
+218 this month
Commission Earned
₹1.8L
June · on check-ins
Total Bookings
6,480
All time

Commission model — 5% on guest check-in

Guest pays full bill to host at property. Host marks guest as checked in on dashboard. StayFifty then invoices host for 5% of total bill.

5%
of total bill
after check-in
Recent check-ins — commission triggered
Booking IDGuestHomestayCheck-inTotal Bill5% CommissionStatus
#SF-1041Priya DasguptaTerracotta HeritageJun 10₹6,000₹300Collected
#SF-1039Amit SharmaMangrove River StayJun 9₹3,000₹150Collected
#SF-1044Renu VermaSpice GardenJun 11₹5,250₹263Pending check-in
#SF-1047Soham BoseDesert HeritageJun 12₹4,800₹240Pending check-in

Property approvals

Review and approve homestay listings

Pending approval 3 awaiting review
PropertyHostLocationRoomsPrice PPSubmittedAction
Jungle Edge CottageSuresh MahatoPurulia, WB3₹1,400Jun 1
Paddy Field RetreatAnwara BegumMurshidabad, WB4₹1,200Jun 2
Tea Garden BungalowPema LamaDarjeeling, WB5₹1,800May 30
Approved & live
PropertyHostLocationCheck-insCommissionStatus
Terracotta HeritageMohan HansdaBishnupur, WB48₹3,150Live
Mangrove River StayRina MondalSundarbans, WB31₹1,540Live
Spice Garden TreehouseRaju PillaiWayanad, KL54₹4,987Live

Booking monitor

All bookings · 5% commission triggered on host check-in confirmation

Upcoming (7 days)
28
Awaiting check-in
₹4,200
8 guests expected
Cancelled this month
5
IDGuestHomestayCheck-inGuestsTotal Bill5% CommissionCheck-in Status
#SF-1041Priya D.Terracotta HeritageJun 104₹6,000₹300Checked in
#SF-1044Renu V.Spice GardenJun 113₹5,250₹263Pending check-in
#SF-1050Meera K.Tea GardenJun 154₹7,200₹360Upcoming

Commission tracking

5% of total bill — triggered when host confirms guest check-in

How StayFifty earns

Guest arrives → pays full bill to host → host marks checked in → StayFifty invoices host 5% of total bill.

5%
post check-in
from host
Collected this month
₹1.4L
934 check-ins
Pending check-in
₹38,000
253 guests expected
All-time total
₹18.2L
Since launch
Booking IDHostPropertyCheck-inTotal Bill5% DueCollectedStatus
#SF-1041Mohan HansdaTerracotta HeritageJun 10₹6,000₹300₹300Collected
#SF-1044Raju PillaiSpice GardenJun 11₹5,250₹263Pending check-in

Guest management

NameEmailJoinedBookingsTotal SpentEmail VerifiedStatus
Priya Dasguptapriya@email.comJan 20247₹28,000VerifiedActive
Amit Sharmaamit@email.comFeb 20243₹9,600VerifiedActive
Soham Bosesoham@email.comApr 20241₹4,800PendingUnverified

Host management

Host NamePropertyLocationRoomsCheck-insCommission DueStatus
Mohan HansdaTerracotta HeritageBishnupur, WB448₹3,150Active
Rina MondalMangrove River StaySundarbans, WB331₹1,540Active
Pema LamaTea Garden BungalowDarjeeling, WB519₹1,800Pending

Roles & access management

Only Super Admin can manage roles.

Super Admin
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Full access
Sub-Admins
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Properties + bookings
Managers
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Guests + support
Team members
NameEmailRolePermissionsAction
Adminadmin@stayfifty.comSuper AdminAll permissionsOwner
Sunita Roysunita@stayfifty.comSub-AdminProperties, Bookings, Hosts
Deepak Ghoshdeepak@stayfifty.comSub-AdminProperties, Commission
Rekha Devirekha@stayfifty.comManagerGuests, Support
Permission matrix
PermissionSuper AdminSub-AdminManager
Approve propertiesYesYesNo
Manage bookingsYesYesYes
Commission trackingYesYesNo
Assign / remove rolesYesNoNo
Platform settingsYesNoNo

Support tickets

TicketFromIssueRaisedStatusAction
#T-201Priya Dasgupta (Guest)Check-in date changeJun 10Open
#T-199Mohan Hansda (Host)Commission queryJun 9Open
#T-195Amit Sharma (Guest)Photos not loadingJun 7Resolved

Platform settings

Super Admin only

Commission configuration
Collected from host after guest check-in
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Terms & Conditions

Effective: 1 January 2024 · Last updated: 1 June 2024 · Operated by Prithvi Prasannya Solution

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of StayFifty, operated by Prithvi Prasannya Solution. By registering or using StayFifty you agree to these terms in full.

1. About StayFifty

StayFifty is an online marketplace connecting guests with rural homestay hosts across India. We facilitate bookings but are not party to any accommodation contract between guests and hosts.

2. Registration & email verification

All accounts require registration with a valid email address and email verification before activation. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

3. Booking & payment model

4. Host obligations

5. Guest obligations

6. Commission structure

StayFifty charges hosts a 5% commission on the total accommodation bill for each confirmed stay where the guest checks in. This is invoiced after check-in is confirmed. The commission rate may be revised with 30 days' notice.

7. Prohibited conduct

8. Limitation of liability

Prithvi Prasannya Solution is not liable for any loss, damage, or injury arising from stays arranged through StayFifty. StayFifty is a facilitating marketplace and not responsible for property condition or quality.

9. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in West Bengal, India.

10. Contact

Prithvi Prasannya Solution
StayFifty Platform · West Bengal, India
Email: support@stayfifty.com · legal@stayfifty.com

Cancellation Policy

Effective: 1 January 2024 · Applies to all bookings on StayFifty | Prithvi Prasannya Solution

StayFifty operates a fair and transparent cancellation policy. Since all payments are made directly at the property and there is no upfront online payment, cancellations primarily affect host earnings and preparation costs.

Important: StayFifty's 5% commission applies only to confirmed stays where the guest checks in. If a booking is cancelled before check-in for any reason, no commission is charged to the host.

Guest cancellation

Cancellation timingRefund to guestHost compensation
15+ days before check-inFull refund of any advance paid to hostNo penalty — property can be re-listed
7–14 days before check-in50% refund of advance paidHost retains 50% as preparation cost
Less than 7 daysNo refundHost retains full advance
No-showNo refundHost retains advance. No commission charged.

Host cancellation

Hosts must honour all confirmed bookings. If a host cancels:

If a host cancels within 48 hours of the check-in date, a penalty fee of ₹500 is payable to Prithvi Prasannya Solution to cover administrative costs.

Commission on cancellations

StayFifty's 5% commission is triggered only when the host confirms the guest's check-in on the dashboard. If a booking is cancelled before check-in, no commission is charged or invoiced.

Special circumstances

In case of natural disasters, government travel restrictions, or medical emergencies, StayFifty may at its discretion waive cancellation penalties. Contact support@stayfifty.com with documentation.

How to cancel

This policy is maintained by Prithvi Prasannya Solution. Contact: support@stayfifty.com

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