The question that first comes to mind after purchasing your dream vacation home. Where to list it! There are so many options. Fees are rising on many Booking sites out there just take a look at how the top three compare.
| Guest Fees | Host Fees | Listing Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbnb | Guests pay a booking fee of 6-12%, depending on the total of the reservation amount | Airbnb hosts pay 3% of the total booking to Airbnb | Listing a property on Airbnb is free |
| TripAdvisor | Guests pay a booking fee of 5-15%, depending on the total cost of the rental | FlipKey hosts can either list for free and pay FlipKey 3%. | FlipKey hosts can either list for free and pay 3% per booking. |
| HomeAway | Guests pay a booking fee of 4-10%, but the fee is capped at $499 | HomeAway hosts can choose to either pay an annual subscription fee or an 8% pay-per-booking fee (this is 10% if you are overseas.) | Hosts pay an annual subscription fee of $349 if the property has online booking and $499 if it does not. |
Why book a vacation rental? A vacation rental offers you the space, privacy, and amenities of home – all for a fraction of the cost of a traditional hotel. If you’re coming with a large group, booking one house for everyone saves hundreds of dollars over a block of hotel rooms. You can also choose from a variety of differently styled homes. Looking for waterfront vacation rentals by owner? We’ve got them. Hoping for more of a luxury villa vibe? We have that, too. If you want to be in a downtown, high rise apartment building near a sports stadium, we can accommodate. The size of the property and its location is up to you. Many of our condo rentals are located in the mountains and in quiet areas. Other rentals even come with high end amenities like a home theater, private hot tub, patio with grill, or in home chef. Your vacation also would not be complete without the Wifi, flat screen TVs, in-ground pools, and game rooms offered by many rentals. Some of our Colorado Vacation rentals are also pet-friendly, so bring along all your family members (even the ones with four legs) to relax beachfront. Need more benefits? How about the fact that each house rental contains a kitchen, meaning you can save money on self-cooked meals at home, rather than expensive dining out. You’ll also have more flexibility with your length of stay. If you’re looking for an extended trip, many rentals accommodate long term stays of a month or more.
Why book on COVacationHomes.com? We offer the highest quality Colorado vacation homes in the most popular locations. You can trust that the properties listed are as advertised. We also allow travelers to connect directly with owners, removing communication restrictions normally placed on rental sites. We also charge NO service or booking fees – which saves you 20% over other rental websites. Lastly, our team consists of rental industry experts, and we take pride in providing the best customer service to our users. We hope you enjoy shopping around our site and finding the ideal vacation rentals in Colorado!
