Same property, better price, more payment options, exclusive perks

VRBO vs
Book Direct

Found us on VRBO? Book Shenandoah Yurt directly and save the 12% service fee. Pay with Bitcoin, Venmo, or installments. Get 10% returning guest discount.

Book DirectVRBO
Booking Fees
0%
~12%
Best Rate
Best rate guarantee, no middleman markup
Marked up to cover platform commissions
Payment Methods
Card, Bitcoin, Zelle, Venmo, ACH, Cash App
Credit cards + PayPal only
Payment Protection
Direct payment to host
Escrow until 24h post check-in
Emergency Support
1hr avg. response, direct to decision-makers
24/7 call center (but platform-mediated)
Buy Now, Pay Later
Yes (Affirm, Klarna installments)
No
Guest Discounts
10% returning guest, 7% teacher/senior/military
None (platform keeps the savings)
Liability Insurance
Comprehensive host insurance
AirCover up to $3M liability
Account Required
No account needed, no spam, no data mining
Account required, travel data collected
Host Cancellation
Established host, 452+ reviews, 0 host cancellations in the past 5 years
Replacement booking if host cancels
Guest Support
Direct contact with local hosts 24/7
Call center, platform-mediated support
Flexibility
Easy changes, personalized arrangements
Rigid policies, standardized options
Guest Feedback
Private feedback direct to hosts
Public reviews only, fear of retaliation

Benefits of Booking Direct

Save 12-15%

No platform service fees added to your booking

More Payment Options

Bitcoin, Venmo, Zelle, ACH, and Buy Now Pay Later

Returning Guest Perks

10% discount plus teacher/senior/military savings

Direct Communication

Message hosts directly, no middleman delays

The Verdict

Booking directly saves 12% instantly, unlocks payment options VRBO doesn't offer (Bitcoin, Venmo, Zelle, installments), and gets you returning guest discounts. Platforms win on escrow protection and 24/7 call centers, but with established hosts like us, you get faster response times and direct access to decision-makers.

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