If you’ve stayed with us before through Airbnb or VRBO, here’s something worth knowing for next time: you can book the exact same home, directly with us, for less.
Here’s the simple version of why that matters. Booking platforms charge guest service fees on top of the nightly rate — often 10 to 15% — plus we, as hosts, pay a separate host fee out of what we receive. When you book direct through this site, both of those fees disappear. That savings either comes straight back to you through a lower total price, or it lets us invest more into the homes themselves — better mattresses, faster wifi, nicer coffee, the things that actually improve a stay.
Booking direct also means you’re talking to an actual local host, not a support ticket routed through a call center. If your flight gets delayed and you need a late checkout, or you want a recommendation for dinner on your first night, you’re messaging Megan directly — someone who actually lives in this area and knows it well enough to have written entire guides on where to eat and what to do nearby.
There’s no catch here, and no difference in what you’re getting. It’s the same three homes in Berkeley and Sebastopol, the same photos, the same reviews you’d find on any platform — just without a middleman taking a cut on both ends of the transaction. We still keep our calendars perfectly in sync across every platform, so availability here is always accurate and up to date.
If you’re the kind of traveler who books the same place more than once, or you’re already fairly sure which home you want, direct booking is the easy win — a lower price, direct communication, and the peace of mind that comes from working with someone who actually answers the phone.
Ready to see the savings for yourself? Check availability and book direct, or browse our homes in Berkeley and Sebastopol to start planning your stay.
