Why book direct rather than through the platforms?

Spotted one of our homes on Airbnb or Booking? Good news: booking here, on our own site, you get the same home, the same calendar… only better. Honest explanations.

1. It’s cheaper — mathematically

The platforms charge service fees of 12 to 17% on your booking, plus a host-side commission. Direct, those middlemen disappear: we can offer you a gentler rate while keeping the quality of service. Over a week’s stay, the difference pays for a very good dinner for two.

2. The same calendars, in real time

Our availability is synchronised continuously between this site, Airbnb, Booking and Abritel via our channel manager. A date free here is genuinely free. No double bookings possible.

3. Payment is just as secure

Your card is processed by Stripe, the same payment provider used by millions of sites worldwide. Your card details never pass through our servers, and you receive confirmation and invoice immediately.

4. Direct contact, no filter

On the platforms, messages go through restricted inboxes. Direct, you talk to Barbara and her team — the people who actually prepare your home. Special request, tricky arrival, restaurant tip: the answer is quick and human.

5. More flexible terms

Late checkout, baby equipment, company invoice, long stays: direct, we can adapt — what the platforms standardise or charge for.

And what about trust?

That’s the real question. Our homes are professionally managed, our listings detail everything (real photos, amenities, neighbourhood), and you’ll find our guest reviews on the platforms. The first direct stay is often a discovery… the second, an obvious choice.

So, ready to try? Choose your dates — the best price is waiting here.