🎾 Airbnb for Private Courts

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Available Domain: Courtable.co

The Problem: It's 7PM on a Tuesday, and you decide to play tennis. The public courts are booked solid, the country club has a 6-month waiting list, and the indoor court charges like $80 an hour. Meanwhile, your neighbor's pristine tennis court sits empty 90% of the time because they only play on weekends. This scenario plays out millions of times across America, where there are over 270,000 tennis courts alone, many privately owned and severely underutilized. It's a classic supply and demand mismatch that's crying out for a platform solution. So let’s build that solution.

The Solution:

• In a line: A platform where homeowners can rent out their private sports courts (tennis, basketball, pickleball) to local players by the hour.
• Product:
  • 🏠 Homeowners list their courts with photos, availability, pricing, and amenities (lighting, equipment, parking).
  • 📅 Players can search by location, sport, and time slot, then book and pay instantly through the app.
  • 🛡️ Background checks, insurance coverage, and a rating system ensure both parties feel secure about the arrangement.
  • 💰 Dynamic pricing suggestions help owners maximize revenue while
• Business Model: 15% fee on each booking (split between host and guest).
• End Goal: Become the go-to platform for private court rentals. Potential acquisition by a fitness platform like ClassPass