Earn More from Your Waterfront Property with OnBuoy
Turn Your Dock or Buoy into Extra Income
Waterfront Airbnb & VRBO hosts can now earn additional income by listing their docks and buoys on OnBuoy. Every day, boaters across the country look for safe, convenient places to tie up. Your property could be exactly what they need.
List your moorage today ➜What is OnBuoy?
Founded in the Pacific Northwest, OnBuoy connects waterfront property owners with a growing network of hundreds of boaters across the United States. Our platform makes it simple to share your waterfront space while earning passive income and supporting the boating community.
How It Works
1. List your moorage
Create a free listing for your dock or buoy through OnBuoy’s website or app
2. Set your terms
Choose your availability, pricing, and any special requirements
3. Connect with boaters
Boaters browse available moorages, book directly through OnBuoy, and enjoy a seamless experience
4. Earn
Receive secure payments and manage bookings easily through your host dashboard
The Missing Piece of Your Short-Term Rental Strategy
Monetize your unused dock or buoy
You’ve already mastered the art of hosting on Airbnb and VRBO. Now, it’s time to unlock the full potential of your waterfront. While your house is the main attraction, your dock or buoy is a high-demand commodity in the boating world.
OnBuoy allows you to list your moorage as a standalone "unit." This means you can host a family in your cottage through Airbnb while a responsible cruiser occupies your dock through OnBuoy. Two guests, two income streams, one property.
💲 Double your earnings
Rent your house on Airbnb and your dock on OnBuoy simultaneously to maximize your property's ROI.
🧹 Zero Extra Housekeeping
Boaters stay on their vessels. No linens to change, no kitchens to clean, no extra wear and tear on your home.
📅 Total Control
Sync your calendar and set your own rules for vessel size, power usage, and guest access.
💚 Protect Your Local Waters
Support sustainable boating by providing professionally maintained moorage that protects local eelgrass.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I earn & what is the fee breakdown?
Rates vary by location and amenities (shore access or proximity to town), but many hosts find their dock can pay for the property’s annual maintenance and taxes in just a few summer months.
OnBuoy hosts retain 85% of their nightly rate. OnBuoy guests pay the nightly rate plus a 15% service fee & damage waiver fee.
Do I have to let boaters provide shore access?
Not at all. Many of our hosts offer "vessel-only" moorage, meaning guests stay on their boat and do not have access to the home or upland property. You set the boundaries.
Can I set specific blackout dates?
Yes, you can easily set specific blackout dates on your OnBuoy moorage calendar to indicate periods when you won't be able to accommodate guests. This ensures flexibility and allows you to manage your availability based on your schedule.
What if I have an Airbnb guest at the same time?
That is the beauty of OnBuoy! As long as your local regulations allow it, you can host both. We recommend disclosing in your Airbnb listing that the dock may be occupied by a boater during their stay.
What are the requirements to list my moorage on OnBuoy?
At OnBuoy, the safety of our guests and hosts is our top priority. To ensure this, OnBuoy requires that every moorage listed on the site provide proof of an inspection by a qualified professional within the past 12 months. This ensures the moorage meets safety standards and can reliably accommodate vessels.
I own multiple mooring buoys or dock spaces. Can I list more than one on the service?
Yes. You can list as many moorages as you want with OnBuoy as long as you are the owner of the moorage you are adding to the site and the moorages have been inspected in the past 12 months.