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Do you always want the best price for your vacation rental? Did you know some vacation rentals cost 15-20% more depending on the website you use, adding hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars to the cost of your stay?

Many owners list on multiple platforms, book direct sites, and have their own website as well. Travelers often message hosts through popular booking platforms asking if they have a book direct site. But there's just one problem with this...

 forbid hosts to tell you how to book directly. 

After all, the platforms earn revenue based on commissions. 

So how do you find the best rate if you aren't already shopping on a book direct site like 

The easiest way to search is by finding the vacation rental's property name. Property managers, hosts, and guests often refer to the property by a specific name.

Owners typically use the same photos on multiple sites. Use 

. Results can really be mixed, as google often returns "similar" images. But it's still worth a try–especially if you've already tried the other methods. Right click in the image and select from the options:

 across websites. Some sites reflect the rate increase only after you enter dates and try to book. Others will have a separate line item called "service fee." 

Some sites add 12-20% with no breakdown of the nightly rate and added commission. This is why it's so important to 

Also, be sure to read the fine print of any price guarantees. These often contain exclusions making it difficult for travelers to qualify. 

But why waste time studying the fine print of a guarantee when you can just book direct with the owner or manager? 

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1) Not Booking Enough Bedrooms Just because a place sleeps 10, doesn't mean it comfortably sleeps your group of 10. Early risers ready to make coffee and breakfast, won't appreciate tiptoeing around teens sprawled out on the couch. And If young ones must sleep in the living room, the adults can't hang out after at 8 p.m.

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Shhh... How to Find the Best Price for Your Vacation Rental

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Convenient location: 7 miles from Chimney Rock State Park, 16 miles from Tryon Intl. Equestrian Center. 1.5 miles from Lake Lure Ingles grocery.

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Lake Lure cabin retreat. Perfect for a budget honeymoon or last minute anniversary getaway! 

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I have lived in the Lake Lure/Mill Spring area for more than 20 years, and now call the mountains my home. A Touch of Luxury Cabin and A Touch of Whimsy are both the perfect home base for travelers wanting to explore all our area has to offer:

  -  Hidden  miles (4 minute drive) to the only major grocery store in the Lake Lure area  

  - 5 miles (11 minute drive) to the Lake Lure Beach/kid water park

  -  Hidden  miles (14 minute drive) to Chimney Rock State Park

  - 16 miles (20 minute drive) to Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring

  - 55 minute to 1 hour to Biltmore Estate in Asheville

  - Close to ziplining, hiking, water activities, wineries, and much more

  - Easy access for day trips to Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Flat Rock, Hendersonville, 

      Black Mountain, Asheville, Blowing Rock, and much more. 

  



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