Direct booking vs OTAs
Illustrative 4-night beachfront stay
Direct with LuxStays
Best direct total
$2,640
Cleaner checkout, closer support, and less marketplace friction around the stay.
Major booking platforms
Typical OTA total
$2,995
The same home can carry extra fees, layers, and less clarity when the reservation runs through third parties.
Potential difference
Varies by stay
Illustrative example for the same home and stay. Final totals vary by property, dates, and channel fees, but direct reservations can be meaningfully more favorable.


