Why book direct
The same home — without the platform markup.
Booking directly on Shoreline Stays means you deal with the owner and skip the service fees the big travel platforms tack on at checkout. Here's exactly how that works — and what it saves you.
No platform service fee
The big travel sites add a guest service fee — often 12–16% — on top of the nightly rate at checkout. Book here and that fee is simply gone.
A book-direct discount
Every home has its own direct-booking perk — a percentage off or a waived cleaning fee — that only applies when you book with us.
Secure, transparent checkout
Payments run through Stripe with a clear price breakdown. No hidden add-ons, no surprise fees at the end.
You're booking with the owner
No call center, no middleman. Message us directly for early check-in, local tips, or anything your stay needs.
A quick example
What booking direct can save
A sample 5-night stay at $200/night. Your real total is always shown before you pay.
On a booking platform
- $200 × 5 nights
- $1,000
- Platform service fee
- +$140
- Total
- $1,140
Direct on Shoreline Stays
- $200 × 5 nights
- $1,000
- Book-direct discount
- −$80
- Platform service fee
- $0
- Total
- $920
You save about $220 on this example stay by booking direct.