Why You Should Always Book Direct
The secret problems with airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway
Online travel agencies or OTAs, like airbnb, VRBO, HomeAway and Booking.com, have become a popular option for booking travel accommodations, but it’s important to be aware that there are more disadvantages than benefits to booking your vacation rental through these large, third-party channels.
The global pandemic brought with it a multitude of new travelers interested in vacation rentals, due to size, privacy, and guest control, but many of these new vacation renters don’t yet know that the best prices, the best properties, and the best local insight cannot be found on OTA websites, they’re found by booking direct with vacation rental companies, like Santa Fe Luxury Rental.
TOP REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BOOK DIRECT
- LOWER FEES - OTAs charge substantial fees to use their sites and that cost is passed off to the guest.
- MORE OPTIONS - Many of the best (and most exclusive) homes are not listed on OTA websites.
- EASY COMMUNICATION & CUSTOMIZATION - Santa Fe Luxury Rental managers can customize or change reservations based on dates or budgets to fit their needs. With OTAs you’ll often have to cancel a reservation and start all over again.
- LOCAL KNOWLEDGE - Santa Fe Luxury Rental managers know the properties and the Santa Fe area better than anyone and can help match guests with homes based on what local attractions or activities they want to experience. There’s someone to call for expert advice and recommendations.
- EXCLUSIVE SPECIALS - Santa Fe Luxury Rental lists special offers that cannot be found on the big websites.
- A BETTER EXPERIENCE - Guests with special requests or needs can work directly with a Santa Fe Luxury Rental manager to curate a much more personalized vacation.