Seen us in a Facebook group? Start here.
Already advertise your caravan in the groups? Keep doing that – and get proper online bookings on top, for free. Send us what you already post and we'll build your VanHols listing for you.
- ${FOUND}Founding owner badge
Shown on your listing and in search, so guests know you were here first. - ${UP}Boosted in search for 12 months
Your caravan is shown higher in your area's results for your first year. - ${STAR}Featured free
A free Featured spot on the homepage and your area page while we launch. - ${CAM}We set up your listing from your existing photos
Send your Facebook post, an existing listing link or photos on WhatsApp. We write it up, you check it and press approve.
Why owners list on VanHols
More than just "no fees".
How it works
List it free
Add photos, your park and what's included – about 10 minutes. Or send us your existing ad and we'll do it for you.
Approve requests
Guests request your dates and pay upfront. You get an email and a text and have 24 hours to accept. Dates booked on your linked calendars close automatically.
Get paid
Your full price plus cleaning fee goes to your bank about 24 hours after check-in, unless the guest reports a problem. VanHols takes nothing from you.
How VanHols compares
Typical fees for UK caravan letting websites, for comparison only. EXAMPLE
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List your caravan
A quick preview of the sign-up – nothing is saved in this demo.
Owner questions
Is it really free to list?
Yes. There's no listing fee, no yearly charge and no fee when a guest books. Guests pay a small VanHols service fee on top of your price – you keep 100% of what you set.
Does my park allow private letting?
Most parks allow owners to let privately, but some have rules or charge for guest passes. Check your licence agreement – we'll add a park rules section to your listing.
When do I get paid?
The guest pays in full when they request. Once you accept, the money is held safely by our payment provider (Stripe) and released to your bank about 24 hours after check-in, unless the guest reports a problem in that time.
Do I have to accept every request?
No. Every booking is a request. You see the guest's name, verification status, party size and message, and choose to accept or decline within 24 hours. If you don't reply, the guest's money is released and nothing is booked.
What about no-shows, damage and time-wasters?
Guests pay upfront, so there are no deposits to chase and no "is it still available?" chats that go nowhere. If a guest doesn't turn up, our cancellation policy applies and you're paid as normal. Guests verify their mobile and agree to your house rules before they can request, and confirm photo ID before check-in. Damage claims are raised through VanHols within 48 hours of check-out (example policy).
How clean does my caravan need to be?
Clean, not spotless – an older caravan that's clean is fine, and so is normal wear and tear. It fails our cleanliness standard if guests arrive to previous guests' rubbish or food, unwashed bedding or towels, a dirty toilet, shower or kitchen, or visible mould. If a guest reports a problem within 24 hours with photos, you get the chance to fix it quickly, for example by sending a cleaner. Guests rate cleanliness in reviews, and low-rated caravans appear lower in search. Repeated valid complaints can lead to your listing being suspended. Can't get there between guests? Use our cleaners directory. Full details are in our Owner Terms.
Already let your van elsewhere – can I still use VanHols?
Yes. Link your calendars so dates stay up to date: dates booked elsewhere close on VanHols automatically. We give you a VanHols link to paste back, so you never get double-booked. Keep posting in the Facebook groups too – just send people to your VanHols listing to pay safely.
Won't the guest service fee put people off?
Guests see one clear total before they request: your nightly price, your cleaning fee and our service fee (13% in this example). The big booking sites charge guests a fee too – and they also take a cut from you. Because you pay nothing here, you can match your price elsewhere and still keep more.
What is a founding owner?
The first 50 owners to list get a Founding owner badge, a boost in search for 12 months and a free Featured spot while we launch. You still pay nothing – now or later.
Can you set my listing up for me?
Yes. Send us your existing photos and description – a Facebook post, a link to your current listing or photos on WhatsApp – and we'll build the listing. You check it, verify your ID and ownership, and approve it before it goes live.
Can I still use my caravan myself?
Of course. Just close the dates on your calendar and guests can't book them.