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Now updated with VRBO/HomeAway&#x27;s own words about charging more via the service fee, depending on the number of guests.  Shameful!

Now updated with VRBO/HomeAway&#x27;s own words about charging more via the service fee, depending on the number of guests. Shameful!

Thank you for sharing this story, I shared it to a few groups that I am in.   

Thank you for sharing this story, I shared it to a few groups that I am in.

Feel free to do share, share, share!

Feel free to do share, share, share!

Everyone should share to every page they are on!  We really need to educate and inform if we want them to change.  Or at least know what they

Everyone should share to every page they are on! We really need to educate and inform if we want them to change. Or at least know what they are paying and what they are paying for!

Have you seen your Houfy today?

Have you seen your Houfy today?

AirBnB and  VRBO/HomeAway vs. Houfy

Save with EpicPass in as little as three days of skiing.

Last chance to buy Epic Pass 2019-2020 with two Buddy Passes.Four different passes to choose from:

Keystone Season Passes

Last chance to buy Epic Pass 2019-2020 with two Buddy Passes.Four different passes to choose from:

New Epic Pass options for 2019-2020 Season. There is a new pre-season advanced-purchase-day-pass up to 7 days at any resort. Increase in Buddy

Epic Pass

New Epic Pass options for 2019-2020 Season. There is a new pre-season advanced-purchase-day-pass up to 7 days at any resort. Increase in Buddy Passes loaded on early pass purchases. <a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" href="https://www.epicpass.com/passes/epic-pass.aspx">https://www.epicpass.com/passes/epic-pass.aspx</a>?For local Summit County Keystone lodging, 4br4ba GreatRentalKeystone in the Gateway.<a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" href="https://www.houfy.com/lodging/greatrentalkeystone-condo-4br4ba/1217">https://www.houfy.com/lodging/greatrentalkeystone-condo-4br4ba/1217</a>

New Epic Pass options for 2019-2020 Season. There is a new pre-season advanced-purchase-day-pass up to 7 days at any resort. Increase in Buddy Passes loaded on early pass purchases. <a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" href="https://www.epicpass.com/passes/epic-pass.aspx">https://www.epicpass.com/passes/epic-pass.aspx</a>?For local Summit County Keystone lodging, 4br4ba GreatRentalKeystone in the Gateway.<a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" href="https://www.houfy.com/lodging/greatrentalkeystone-condo-4br4ba/1217">https://www.houfy.com/lodging/greatrentalkeystone-condo-4br4ba/1217</a>

Remember to always book on a booking-fee-free site or  website for the lowest traveler cost.  Remember, listing sites use to be fee-free. But

HomeAway To Stop Charging Guest Fees And Start Charging Owners Instead.

Remember to always book on a booking-fee-free site or website for the lowest traveler cost. Remember, listing sites use to be fee-free. But now, the likes of Homeaway, Vrbo, Booking, and Trip Advisor affiliated listing sites either charges the guest an additional booking fee, or the owner a new booking commision fee, both of which don&#x27;t exist on fee-free or bookdirect sites. The result is that the guest pays higher total prices that reflect these fees.Remember, on these booking-fee based sites...&quot;Look but Don&#x27;t Book, Search and Find a property you like and Note its Name, then Search for it on Google to find your lowest price, without in the end, paying the extra fees.I would expect the first line of many fee-based site listings to soon be:&quot;Thanks for looking at our listing, please realize this is only one of many places you can find our listing, each with a different total quoted amount that includes the site&#x27;s imposed owner paid commissions, and guest paid service fees.&quot;OR&quot;Thanks for looking at our listing, please realize the total quoted amount reflects this site&#x27;s owner paid commissions and guest paid service fees it charges!&quot;You can read about Homeaway&#x27;s plans to impose new owmer commissions here: <a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" href="https://vacationsoup.com/homeaway-to-stop-charging-guest-fees-and-start-charging-owners-instead/">https://vacationsoup.com/homeaway-to-stop-charging-guest-fees-and-start-charging-owners-instead/</a>If looking for a Keystone Resort Colorado 4br4ba vacation rental in an excellent location, you can <a class='houfy-hashtag'>#bookdirect</a> at <a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" href="http://www.GreatRentalKeystone.com">http://www.GreatRentalKeystone.com</a> or on fee-free site Houfy.com

Remember, on these booking-fee based sites...&quot;Look but Don&#x27;t Book, Search and Find a property you like and Note its Name, then Search for it on Google to find your lowest price, without in the end, paying the extra fees.I would expect the first line of many fee-based site listings to soon be:&quot;Thanks for looking at our listing, please realize this is only one of many places you can find our listing, each with a different total quoted amount that includes the site&#x27;s imposed owner paid commissions, and guest paid service fees.&quot;OR&quot;Thanks for looking at our listing, please realize the total quoted amount reflects this site&#x27;s owner paid commissions and guest paid service fees it charges!&quot;You can read about Homeaway&#x27;s plans to impose new owmer commissions here: <a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" href="https://vacationsoup.com/homeaway-to-stop-charging-guest-fees-and-start-charging-owners-instead/">https://vacationsoup.com/homeaway-to-stop-charging-guest-fees-and-start-charging-owners-instead/</a>If looking for a Keystone Resort Colorado 4br4ba vacation rental in an excellent location, you can <a class='houfy-hashtag'>#bookdirect</a> at <a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" href="http://www.GreatRentalKeystone.com">http://www.GreatRentalKeystone.com</a> or on fee-free site Houfy.com

Remember to always book on a booking-fee-free site or  website for the lowest traveler cost.  Remember, listing sites use to be fee-free. But now, the likes of Homeaway, Vrbo, Booking, and Trip Advisor affiliated listing sites either charges the guest an additional booking fee, or the owner a new booking commision fee, both of which don&#x27;t exist on fee-free or bookdirect sites. The result is that the guest pays higher total prices that reflect these fees.

 New resorts added to EpicPass for 2018-2019....Crested Butte, Telluride

New resorts added to EpicPass for 2018-2019....Crested Butte, Telluride

Great article.  I just commented too.

Great article. I just commented too.

Predicting the future for vacation rentals.My comment for the Author Amy Hinote of VRMIntelAwesome rant!!!! (Her word not mine. :-)You are so

Editorial: My Jerry McGuire Moment - VRM Intel

Predicting the future for vacation rentals.My comment for the Author Amy Hinote of VRMIntel article.Awesome rant!!!! (Her word not mine. :-)You are so right about travelers bypassing the OTA services as they are increasingly becoming aware of the <a class='houfy-hashtag'>#BookDirect</a> benefits, most of all foregoing the OTA &quot;hand of greed&quot; valueless service fees.The market top of funnel will soon be cracked wide open by new fee-free listing and market place sites with direct access to owners &amp; PMs, without any extra site fees levied on the traveler. <a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" href="http://www.vrmintel.com/editorial-vacation-rental-industry/#comment-65714">http://www.vrmintel.com/editorial-vacation-rental-industry/#comment-65714</a>

<a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" href="http://www.vrmintel.com/editorial-vacation-rental-industry/#comment-65714">http://www.vrmintel.com/editorial-vacation-rental-industry/#comment-65714</a>

Predicting the future for vacation rentals.My comment for the Author Amy Hinote of VRMIntel article.Awesome rant!!!! (Her word not mine. :-)You are so right about travelers bypassing the OTA services as they are increasingly becoming aware of the <a class='houfy-hashtag'>#BookDirect</a> benefits, most of all foregoing the OTA &quot;hand of greed&quot; valueless service fees.The market top of funnel will soon be cracked wide open by new fee-free listing and market place sites with direct access to owners &amp; PMs, without any extra site fees levied on the traveler.

Summit County Newspaper: News, Activities, Events, Weather,  and Advertisements.

News Summit County Colorado

Summit County Newspaper: News, Activities, Events, Weather, and Advertisements.

VACATION RENTALS VS. HOTELSby Guy SchlacterIS THERE A DIFFERENCE?Booking a vacation rental is still new to many people.  For those not familiar,

Keystone Condo Rentals 4BR4Ba by Owner #BookDirect Vacation Lodging

VACATION RENTALS VS. HOTELS ................................by Guy Schlacter IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?Booking a vacation rental is still new to many people. For those not familiar, it is like staying at the house or condo you or a friend might own if you had a second home. Vacation rentals will provide much more space, privacy, convenience and amenities that feel like home. Expect a kitchen and a location that is more convenient than what most hotels can offer. Vacation Rentals also are typically lower cost and provide more value than a hotel that doesn&#x27;t even provide comparable features. Most importantly, very often you will receive personalized information from the property&#x27;s actual owner to get inside information for your stay.These vacation rental benefits bring the need to understand the differences from hotels. With increased privacy, vacation rentals do not provide guests daily housekeeping. Typical is a single check-out cleaning and optional mid-stay cleaning for a extra fee. Vacation rentals are typically prepared with a basic supply or starter-supply for bathrooms, kitchens and laundry that include: toilet paper, paper towel, dish soap, sponge, coffee/filters, detergent, etc. Many vacationers, although they enjoy exploring local dining options also enjoy the ability to purchase groceries and use the kitchen to prepare meals, even the most lavish holiday dinner. Although privacy is assured, this does not mean you are alone. The vacation rental owner or management is always available via phone to help resolve any maintenance issue or emergency. Vacation rentals are so much more conducive for groups and families. They provide the convenience of multiple bedrooms, bathrooms and common living area for hanging out. Often children can gather in separate areas that afford them their own space away from adults. Many vacation rentals also provide use of a pool, hot tub and exercise areas, just like hotels. Be sure to check on the individual listing.Most of all, vacation rentals provide the lowest cost for your vacation lodging accommodations when you factor in the space, amenities, and location for your whole group.WHY IS THE CLEANING CHARGE ADDED SEPARATE FROM ROOM RATE AND WHY IS IT RELATIVELY EXPENSIVE?You would not be the first guest or traveler to ask these questions. The answer is that unlike Hotels who provide daily cleaning with a known cost that can be and are included into their nightly rates; vacation rentals have one cleaning for varying lengths of stay. In other words, even though the cleaning is a known cost, the vacation rental nightly rate doesn&#x27;t include the cleaning, because the length of stay is not known ahead of time when nightly rates are published. In most resort or vacation areas, cost of labor and services are significantly higher than where you might live. This contributes to the higher cleaning rates and is especially true for ski areas throughout Summit County and all of Colorado. Additionally, travel costs from home to home for the cleaners, for linens &amp; towels to get outsourced launderer locations, and starter supplies contribute to the costs as well. WHAT WILL YOU CHOOSE FOR YOUR NEXT VACATION?Hopefully this post has answered some of your questions about the difference between vacation rentals and hotels. We hope you will see the clear benefits of staying in a by-owner vacation rental for your next vacation. Most vacation rentals now offer direct on-line availability calendar search and booking, yet provide full owner or management contact information that lets you openly communicate to get all your questions answered.For your next Keystone Resort vacation, please consider our 4br4ba penthouse condo in The Gateway.

These vacation rental benefits bring the need to understand the differences from hotels. With increased privacy, vacation rentals do not provide guests daily housekeeping. Typical is a single check-out cleaning and optional mid-stay cleaning for a extra fee. Vacation rentals are typically prepared with a basic supply or starter-supply for bathrooms, kitchens and laundry that include: toilet paper, paper towel, dish soap, sponge, coffee/filters, detergent, etc. Many vacationers, although they enjoy exploring local dining options also enjoy the ability to purchase groceries and use the kitchen to prepare meals, even the most lavish holiday dinner. Although privacy is assured, this does not mean you are alone. The vacation rental owner or management is always available via phone to help resolve any maintenance issue or emergency. Vacation rentals are so much more conducive for groups and families. They provide the convenience of multiple bedrooms, bathrooms and common living area for hanging out. Often children can gather in separate areas that afford them their own space away from adults. Many vacation rentals also provide use of a pool, hot tub and exercise areas, just like hotels. Be sure to check on the individual listing.Most of all, vacation rentals provide the lowest cost for your vacation lodging accommodations when you factor in the space, amenities, and location for your whole group.WHY IS THE CLEANING CHARGE ADDED SEPARATE FROM ROOM RATE AND WHY IS IT RELATIVELY EXPENSIVE?You would not be the first guest or traveler to ask these questions. The answer is that unlike Hotels who provide daily cleaning with a known cost that can be and are included into their nightly rates; vacation rentals have one cleaning for varying lengths of stay. In other words, even though the cleaning is a known cost, the vacation rental nightly rate doesn&#x27;t include the cleaning, because the length of stay is not known ahead of time when nightly rates are published. In most resort or vacation areas, cost of labor and services are significantly higher than where you might live. This contributes to the higher cleaning rates and is especially true for ski areas throughout Summit County and all of Colorado. Additionally, travel costs from home to home for the cleaners, for linens &amp; towels to get outsourced launderer locations, and starter supplies contribute to the costs as well. WHAT WILL YOU CHOOSE FOR YOUR NEXT VACATION?Hopefully this post has answered some of your questions about the difference between vacation rentals and hotels. We hope you will see the clear benefits of staying in a by-owner vacation rental for your next vacation. Most vacation rentals now offer direct on-line availability calendar search and booking, yet provide full owner or management contact information that lets you openly communicate to get all your questions answered.For your next Keystone Resort vacation, please consider our 4br4ba penthouse condo in The Gateway.

VACATION RENTALS VS. HOTELS ................................by Guy Schlacter IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?Booking a vacation rental is still new to many people. For those not familiar, it is like staying at the house or condo you or a friend might own if you had a second home. Vacation rentals will provide much more space, privacy, convenience and amenities that feel like home. Expect a kitchen and a location that is more convenient than what most hotels can offer. Vacation Rentals also are typically lower cost and provide more value than a hotel that doesn&#x27;t even provide comparable features. Most importantly, very often you will receive personalized information from the property&#x27;s actual owner to get inside information for your stay.

The Happiest Part Of Your Vacation Isn’t What You ThinkHow about that?......if you are considering a vacation rental in Keystone Resort, please

The Happiest Part Of Your Vacation Isn't What You Think

The Happiest Part Of Your Vacation Isn’t What You ThinkHow about that?......if you are considering a vacation rental in Keystone Resort, please consider our 4br4ba penthouse condo and let us help you get the ins and outs about Keystone. <a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" target="_blank" href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-to-make-the-most-of-vacation_us_5755b42ae4b0eb20fa0e906d">https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-to-make-the-most-of-vacation_us_5755b42ae4b0eb20fa0e906d</a>

The Happiest Part Of Your Vacation Isn’t What You ThinkHow about that?......if you are considering a vacation rental in Keystone Resort, please consider our 4br4ba penthouse condo and let us help you get the ins and outs about Keystone. <a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" target="_blank" href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-to-make-the-most-of-vacation_us_5755b42ae4b0eb20fa0e906d">https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-to-make-the-most-of-vacation_us_5755b42ae4b0eb20fa0e906d</a>

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Guest Service Booking Fees.  Why pay them when you don&#x27;t have to?For Keystone Resort 4br4bs condo,  at www.GreatRentalKeystone.comFULL ARTICLE:

GUEST SERVICE FEES - Service Fees. Why pay them?

Guest Service Booking Fees. Why pay them when you don&#x27;t have to?FULL EXPLANATION ARTICLE: <a class="ahover slink" target="_blank" href="http://guestservicefees.com">guestservicefees.com</a> For a Fee-Free Keystone Resort 4br4bs condo, #BookDirect at <a class="ahover slink" target="_blank" href="http://www.GreatRentalKeystone.com">www.GreatRentalKeystone.com</a>

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Vail Resorts Epic Pass 2018-2019 season now on sale. These are the higest discount and lowest possible pricing for lift tickets.See the 17 different

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Vail Resorts Epic Pass 2018-2019 season now on sale. These are the largest discount and lowest possible pricing for lift tickets.See the 17 different season ski pass options depending on where and how much you anticipate skiing or boarding. There are some very affordable ski lift ticket pass options, especially for Keystone Resort in Summit County Colorado.Click on the image below to compare different Epic Pass options. and For local 4br 4ba Keystone vacation rental condo lodging visit <a class="ahover slink" target="_blank" href="http://www.GreatRentalKeystone.com">www.GreatRentalKeystone.com</a>

and For local 4br 4ba Keystone vacation rental condo lodging visit <a class="ahover slink" target="_blank" href="http://www.GreatRentalKeystone.com">www.GreatRentalKeystone.com</a>

Vail Resorts Epic Pass 2018-2019 season now on sale. These are the largest discount and lowest possible pricing for lift tickets.See the 17 different season ski pass options depending on where and how much you anticipate skiing or boarding. There are some very affordable ski lift ticket pass options, especially for Keystone Resort in Summit County Colorado.Click on the image below to compare different Epic Pass options.

Did you know all these alternative sites for Whole Home Vacation Rental have booking fees or commissions driving up the total rental cost?...

10 Alternatives To Airbnb For Vacation Rentals

Did you know all these alternative sites for Whole Home Vacation Rental have booking fees or commissions driving up the total rental cost? #BookDirect<a class="ahover slink" target="_blank" href="https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5a987ab9e4b0a0ba4ad184e9/amp">m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5a987ab9e4b0a0ba4ad184e9/amp</a>

Know the Ski Code, or Risk Paying.

Ohio doctor sues Texas skier who slammed into him from behind on Keystone

Know the Ski Code, or Risk Paying.This is unfortunate since Keystone does have a large presence of Safety Ambassadors.Need lodging? <a class="ahover slink" target="_blank" href="http://www.GreatRentalKeystone.com">www.GreatRentalKeystone.com</a>

Here is an short article why we need conservation and impact on winter snow sports industry.For lodging: GreatRentalKeystone 4br4ba condo rentals.

New Report Finds Climate Change Could Take A $1 Billion Bite From Winter Sports

Here is an short article why we need conservation and climate impact on the winter snow sports industry (2017-2018).For lodging: GreatRentalKeystone 4br4ba condo rentals. Keystone Resort Colorado Summit County<a class="ahover slink" target="_blank" href="http://www.GreatRentalKeystone.com">www.GreatRentalKeystone.com</a>

GreatRentalKeystone at the Gateway in Keystone, is a perfect vacation condo for all your activities.

We have owned our condo since 2002 and have always enjoyed Keystone with family and friends. 

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AirBnB and VRBO/HomeAway vs. Houfy

Save with EpicPass in as little as three days of skiing.

Keystone Season Passes

Epic Pass

HomeAway To Stop Charging Guest Fees And Start Charging Owners Instead.

<p> </p><p>New resorts added to EpicPass for 2018-2019....</p><p>Crested Butte, Telluride</p>

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