Same Home, Different Price
We get this question often: what’s actually different about booking direct versus booking through a big platform like Airbnb or VRBO? Since we list on both, we can give you a straight answer.
The Price
Big booking platforms charge guest service fees on top of the nightly rate, and those fees vary but can add up fast. When you book directly through our website, that fee is gone. You’re paying us, not paying us plus a platform markup.
Who You’re Talking To
On a third-party platform, your messages often route through an app, and support questions can bounce between the platform and the host. Book direct, and you’re talking to our family from the first message to checkout — no app notifications, no delays waiting on a platform’s support team to step in.
Flexibility on Changes
Platform cancellation and change policies are often rigid and applied the same way to every host, regardless of the situation. Booking direct gives us more room to work with you if your plans shift — we can’t promise miracles, but we can promise a real conversation instead of a policy wall.
The Trust Factor
We understand why guests lean on big platforms — reviews, buyer protection, and a familiar checkout process all build confidence. That’s exactly why we keep our direct booking site simple, secure, and backed by the same responsiveness and care you’d expect from a platform, just without the added cost.
The Bottom Line
Same properties, same family hosting you either way — but booking direct means a better price and a more direct line to us. Browse our properties and see the difference for yourself.
