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Guest are searching facebook vacation rental groups looking for #BookDirect rentals from owners and managers to save money.  Why would somebody post a link that directs the guest back to a site that charges fees $$$ like VRBO or AirBnB?  

This also opens the door to scammers "look here but pm me for prices".  Don't get scammed!!! You can't confirm the name of the owner through VRBO or AirBnB and facebook links.  Protect yourself.  If the owner/manager does not have a link to a website or listing site that has their contact information and that doesn't charge fees 

. Support the new listing sites that allows owners/managers contact information and supports guest staying safe and saving money. 

MOST SCAMS  happen through PM.  Personal Messages........it's the easiest way for a scammer to hide. Don't get scammed!!!! ALWAYS ASK FOR A LINK to a listing site or website that 1. doesn't charge site fees and 2. has the contact information including name and phone number visible.   And 3. message through the link.  

BUT REMEMBER If it sounds too good to be true............well.........ITS PROBABLE A SCAM!

Support these new listing sites without site service fees, where contact information is available and protect guest from scammers and save money.  It's a win win for both. 

VRBO/AirBnB charge site fees, and hide owners contact information.   If a guest wanted to pay those $$$$ fees they would have looked at those listing sites, but guest want to 

 thats why they are looking in Facebook groups.  

Here are a few facebook groups that ONLY ALLOW LINKS to sites that do not charge site fees or websites and allows communication and contact info on the listing sites or websites.

This group is for Guest to find Vacation Rentals from HOUFY *** Book directly without any listing service fees. GUEST: Post your destination, number of Guest, and Dates Owners and Managers: post...

Houfy Vacation Rentals

This group is to connect travelers with vacation rentals in Alabama with NO BOOKING FEES. Any posts that contain links to sites that charge booking fees or commissions will be deleted. Not allowed:...

Alabama No Booking Fee Vacation Rentals - ALAVHR

In 2014, we were struggling to find a vacation rental that would allow us to bring our 3 small dogs, so we bought our own property. This group was created to connect property owners with pet...

Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals by Owner

A travel group for Florida travelers and vacation rental owners to connect and help curate an epic vacation through recommendations on the local area. Please read the rules before posting.

Florida Rental by Owners Travel Group

Travellers: Post your dates, property type preferred, and preferred location as well as any other wishes or requirements. Owners: Post your property including location, size, type of property etc.....

Vacation Rentals Florida

This group is for people that want to come on vacation on the Gulf Coast. So that they can find owners of vacation Gulf Coast vacation rentals directly. Please post your dates you desire to travel or...

Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals

This group is for people that want to come on vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida. So that they can find owners of vacation rentals in Panama City Beach. Please post your dates you desire to...

Panama City Beach Vacation Rentals

This public group is only to promote FEEFREE vacation rentals. Linking to HA VRBO TA HA etc will not be allowed. Postings need to be approved by moderators and must be limited to your vacation...

Fee-Free vacation home rentals

Don't get scammed!!!  Save money on your next vacation rental. #BookDirect

It's that time of year again when guest are looking for vacation rentals.  How do I safely book a vacation rental without paying the VRBO/AirBnB service fees?

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Our family has been spending our vacations in Panama City Beach since 2002.  We understand that life is hectic and people really need to make the most out of what limited vacation time they have.  Sometimes it takes a life changing event to open your eyes to what is most important in life: the time you spend with the people you love.  Nobody ever looks back on life and says 'Gee I wish, I had worked a little more.' Looking into the future, we hope to eventually spend our winters as snowbirds on the beautiful Emerald Gulf Coast.  Spending some time on the beach has a way of washing away all of the worries and stress.   Whether staying for a week or staying for a month, the memories you make will last forever.

Why we chose The Dunes of Panama, Panama City Beach

In the fall of 2014, we choose the Dunes of Panama for the pet friendly accommodations and 1500 feet of beach frontage.  The resort has all of the amenities we were looking for with a family oriented atmosphere.

This condo isn't just another rental, this is our future winter home, with our personal touches.  The resort has all of the amenities and plenty of space so you don't feel crowded.  The people are so friendly, it just makes you want to come back year after year.

Don't get scammed!!! Save money on your next vacation rental. #BookDirect

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