Why Booking Direct Is the Smartest Move for Your Vacation (and Your Wallet)

We love Airbnb and VRBO as much as the next host—they’ve helped so many travelers discover incredible homes across the country (including ours!). But here’s the thing they don’t tell you: when you book through a third-party platform, you’re paying more than you need to… and getting less than you deserve.

Here’s why booking direct with Beckon Homes is the move:

1. No Extra Fees. Like, Seriously.
When you book through Airbnb or VRBO, those “service fees” add up fast. We’re talking hundreds of dollars—poof—gone, and not a penny goes toward your actual stay. When you book direct with us, you skip the extra fees and keep more cash in your pocket (or your cocktail budget—no judgment here).

2. Real People, Real Help
Booking with us means you’re talking to actual humans who know your home inside and out. No bots, no vague customer service lines. Just the Beckon team—experienced, thoughtful, and here to help with everything from early check-ins to the best hidden brunch spots nearby.

3. Better Deals, Special Perks
We save our best rates, offers, and seasonal deals for our direct bookers. Want to know when we run specials? Follow our Instagram. Book direct, and you might score things like complimentary late checkouts, special add-ons, or priority dates before they hit the big platforms.

4. The Stay You Actually Want
Third-party platforms can be great—but they don’t always show the full picture. When you book direct, you get the most up-to-date availability, full property details, and the ability to actually talk to someone about what the home includes (yes, that fire pit really works, and yes, we know the WiFi password).

5. Support Small. Stay Local.
We’re a woman-led, heart-forward company that manages homes like they’re our own. When you book direct, your dollars go straight to the folks maintaining the properties, helping homeowners support their families, and making sure everything from the throw pillows to the towel hooks are just right.

TL;DR?
Book direct. Save money. Get more. Support good people.
Sounds like a no-brainer, doesn’t it?
Your dream stay is waiting—find it at beckonhomes.com.