Book direct
Same homes. No service fee.
The homes on this site are the same homes you find on the OTAs. Booking here skips the guest service fee and puts you one text away from the local team that runs them.
What the fee difference looks like
OTA guest service fees typically run 12 to 15 percent of the booking. On a $2,400 waterfront week, that is roughly $290 to $360 added at checkout for the same home, same dates, and same calendar. Booking direct: $0 service fee — you pay the nightly rate, cleaning, and tax, shown in full before any payment details.
Exact totals always appear itemized on each home's page before you book, and you are never charged until you confirm.
See the homesQuestions we get every week
Is booking direct really cheaper than Airbnb or Vrbo?
Usually, yes. OTAs add a guest service fee at checkout, typically in the range of 12 to 15 percent of the booking. Booking direct with us has no service fee: you pay the nightly rate, cleaning fee, and tax, itemized in full before you enter a card.
Are these the same homes that are listed on Airbnb?
Yes — the same professionally managed homes. Our booking-engine listings share one live calendar with the OTA listings, so availability here is real-time. A few of our newest homes take bookings directly by phone while their online listings are finished.
Where are the homes?
Across Southwest Florida: Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach and North Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Punta Gorda, and Port Charlotte. Many sit directly on gulf-access canals; each listing details its own water access.
What is the cancellation policy?
A 60-day cancellation policy applies unless a different policy is stated on your reservation. Ask us before you book and we will confirm the exact terms for your dates.
Are pets allowed?
It varies by home. Each listing states its pet policy, and if you tell us what you are traveling with we will match you to the right home.
Who am I actually renting from?
Gulf Coast Hosting, a boutique local management company: a handful of waterfront homes, not a catalog of hundreds. Call or text 917-509-1831 from 7am to 10pm ET, seven days a week, and you reach the people who actually run the homes.
Still deciding? Call or text 917-509-1831 — 7am to 10pm ET, seven days a week.