SmartNest
SmartNest is a full-stack property rental and booking platform where property owners can list rental properties and tenants can discover, book, and securely pay reservation fees online. The platform provides a complete rental management system with role-based access control, secure authentication, online payments, booking management, analytics, and an intuitive dashboard for every user role.
Deployment & Links
Technologies Used
Key Features
Browse and search approved properties with advanced backend filtering, detailed listings, favorites, and a review & rating system.
Secure property booking with Stripe reservation payments, real-time availability tracking, booking history, and payment confirmation.
Role-based dashboards for Admins, Property Owners, and Tenants with JWT authentication and complete property, booking, and user management.
Powerful owner tools for listing and managing properties, while admins can approve listings, monitor bookings, moderate reviews, and oversee platform activity.
Technical Challenges & Solutions
Ensuring reliable booking confirmation during asynchronous Stripe payments was challenging. I solved this by using Stripe webhooks and atomic MongoDB updates to maintain data consistency and prevent duplicate or incomplete bookings.