Beachcabins is a web‑based marketplace that aggregates private beach cabins along the Belgian coast into a searchable catalog with real‑time availability and price filtering. Travelers can book cabins instantly through a PCI‑DSS‑compliant Stripe payment flow and receive automated confirmations and key‑hand‑over instructions, while owners manage inventory, rates, and analytics via a self‑service dashboard. The platform includes Google Maps integration and GDPR‑aligned data handling.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Beachgoers on the Belgian coast often struggle to locate and reserve private beach cabins because listings are fragmented across individual owners, and the booking process typically requires phone calls or in‑person coordination. This lack of a unified digital marketplace leads to missed opportunities, inefficient scheduling, and uncertainty about cabin amenities and availability.
Solution
Beachcabins provides a web‑based marketplace that aggregates all participating private cabins into a single searchable catalog. Users can filter by date, price, and location, view real‑time availability, and complete the reservation with a secure Stripe payment flow. The platform automatically generates digital confirmations and coordinates key hand‑over logistics with cabin owners via email or designated pick‑up points. Integrated Google Maps tiles display precise cabin positions and nearby amenities, while a responsive UI ensures seamless access from desktop and mobile browsers. Owners benefit from a self‑service portal to update inventory, set daily rates, and monitor booking performance through analytics dashboards. All transactions and personal data are processed in compliance with GDPR and PCI‑DSS standards, guaranteeing privacy and security for both guests and proprietors.
Target Audience
The primary customers are leisure travelers and families seeking short‑term cabin rentals along the Belgian coastline, as well as private cabin owners who want to monetize their properties through an automated online channel.
Features
- Centralized listing engine with real‑time calendar sync for each cabin
- Price per day display and dynamic availability matrix updated instantly after each booking
- Stripe integration for PCI‑DSS‑compliant credit‑card processing and fraud prevention
- Automated email notifications (booking confirmation, key hand‑over instructions, cancellation policy)
- Interactive Google Maps overlay with satellite view, metric/imperial toggle, and clickable cabin markers
- Owner dashboard for inventory management, rate adjustments, and booking analytics
- GDPR‑aligned cookie consent framework and encrypted data storage
- Mobile‑optimized responsive design supporting touch gestures for navigation and zoom