On the Locations Direct website, the “Host-Managed Only” filter is a simple but powerful tool that lets you see locations that can be booked directly with the Host. To use it, go to the search page and toggle the switch to the “on” position. Once activated, your search results will show only Host-Managed properties, allowing you to contact and book directly through the Host’s online, instead of going through an agent. This streamlines the booking process, making it faster and more cost-effective—especially useful for shoots with short lead times, limited budgets, or productions that only need a location for a few hours.
For productions looking for a more hands-on, direct approach, this filter is a valuable feature that can save time, reduce administrative steps, giving a streamlined booking experience.
If you are new to the platform, you can read our step-by-step booking guide for productions here.