We're the Ruscos.
That's us — the family behind Lantern House Digital in Emporia, Kansas. And that's our Victorian glowing at night in the last photo, bunting and all: sleeps fourteen, hosting since 2020, booked direct at houseofrusco.com. We build book-direct sites for other hosts because we needed one ourselves first.
This directory exists for a selfish reason: when we travel, we want to stay with hosts like you. People who answer their own phone, know where the good coffee is, and don't tack a service fee on top of the nightly rate. We figured if we wanted that list to exist, we should build it — and keep it free.
The Ruscos, a few places we've brought to life, and our own Victorian — see the builds
Hosts first, builders second
Every fee this directory helps you skip is a fee we got tired of paying ourselves. We know the 2 a.m. lockout text, the cleaning-day scramble, and exactly how much of a booking the platforms keep — because it's our money too.
Why "Lantern House"
A lantern burning in the window used to mean something simple: we're open, we're home, and you can find your way to our door. That's exactly what a book-direct site does for your property — it keeps your own light on, on your own address, no landlord in between.
How we work
Win-win or no deal. No contracts, no jargon, no hidden fees, and your domain is registered in your name — yours forever, no matter what. The directory stays free whether you ever hire us or not.