STAYA for Creators

    Apply to hospitality collaborations with clear expectations upfront

    STAYA helps creators discover opportunities with boutique hotels and short-term rentals where deliverables, usage rights, and compensation are defined before you apply.

    Always free for creators. No commissions, no hidden fees.

    How It Works

    How STAYA Works for Creators

    Four steps from signup to a completed collaboration.

    1

    Create your profile

    Sign up for free, link your socials, and showcase your best hospitality or travel content.

    2

    Browse and apply

    Explore published offers from boutique hotels and short-term rentals. Apply to the ones that match your style and availability.

    3

    Get selected and stay

    If a host selects you, confirm dates and deliverables through the platform, then enjoy the property.

    4

    Deliver and close out

    Submit your content by the agreed deadline. Once the host confirms, the collaboration is complete.

    Benefits

    Why Creators Join STAYA

    A better way to find and manage hospitality collaborations.

    Clearer expectations

    Every offer spells out deliverables, dates, usage rights, and compensation before you apply.

    Fewer vague negotiations

    No more back-and-forth DMs trying to figure out what a brand actually wants.

    Professional workflow

    Applications, messaging, deliverables, and closeout all happen in one place.

    Boutique hospitality access

    Work with independent hotels, vacation rentals, and unique properties that care about quality content.

    Intentional applications

    Apply to specific offers rather than cold-pitching. Hosts see your work and decide based on fit.

    Structured closeout

    Clear deadlines, revision limits, and a defined process so both sides know when the job is done.

    Ideal For

    Who This Is For

    STAYA works best for creators who take their craft and their collaborations seriously.

    You create hospitality, travel, lifestyle, architecture, food, or experience-driven content
    You care about professionalism and clear communication
    You can follow through on deliverables and deadlines
    You want to build long-term relationships with hospitality brands
    You value quality collaborations over random free stays

    How Strong Creators Present Themselves on STAYA

    The creators who get selected most often tend to share a few things in common. Here is what hosts look for.

    A clear, professional profile photo that represents you as a creator
    A specific bio that describes your content style, niche, and the kind of properties you work best with
    Relevant hospitality, travel, or lifestyle work samples. Quality over quantity.
    Connected social platforms with audience context so hosts can see your reach and style
    Thoughtful applications that reference the property and explain why you are a strong fit
    Professional communication and follow-through on deliverables and deadlines
    Expectations

    What to Expect from Offers

    Every STAYA offer is structured so you know what you are signing up for before you apply.

    Stay dates

    Each offer includes specific availability windows or date ranges. Some hosts allow you to propose dates.

    Deliverables

    Photos, short-form video, raw files. Every offer lists exactly what content is expected.

    Usage rights

    Offers specify how long the host can use your content and whether paid ads are included.

    Application review

    Hosts review applications based on your profile, portfolio, and fit. Not every application is accepted.

    Platform communication

    All messaging between you and the host happens through STAYA. No need to share personal contact info.

    Collaboration closeout

    Once content is delivered and confirmed, the deal closes cleanly. Both sides can leave a review.

    Build your creator profile

    Create a free STAYA profile and start applying to hospitality collaborations that match your content style.