What the platform fee costs you
| A 5-night villa stay | On a booking platform | Booked direct |
|---|---|---|
| Villa (5 × $500) | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Guest service fee (~14%)* | ≈ $350 | $0 |
| Total | ≈ $2,850 | $2,500 |
*Illustrative: platform guest service fees vary by listing and length of stay — Airbnb's is typically in the 12–16% range. Your exact saving shows at checkout; the villa and the stay are identical either way.
What booking direct adds
A human before you book
Not sure which villa fits nine adults and a toddler? Ask. We know every bedroom, view, and pool heater personally.
Concierge from day one
Chef nights, yacht days, airport pick-up, grocery stocking — planned before you land, included in every stay.
Real flexibility
Early arrivals, gap-night extensions, celebration setups — the kind of requests platforms can't say yes to, and we often can.
The same local team throughout
The people who confirm your booking are the people in Los Cabos during your stay. Eleven years and counting.
Booking direct, answered
Is it cheaper to book a Cabo villa direct than on Airbnb?
Usually, yes. Booking platforms add a guest service fee — commonly in the 12–16% range on Airbnb — on top of the nightly rate. Booking the same villa directly with the manager removes that layer, and any questions before or during your stay go straight to the local team.
Is booking direct safe?
With an established manager, yes. You book through our secure checkout, receive written confirmation for the exact villa you chose, and deal with the same on-the-ground team throughout. We've managed Los Cabos homes for over eleven years.
What do I get direct that I don't get on a platform?
A human before you book (which villa actually fits your group), concierge planning included, flexibility platforms can't offer — arrival timing, chef nights, grocery stocking — and no third party between you and the team holding your keys.
Can I still use Airbnb if I prefer?
Of course — our homes are listed there and the stay is identical. Direct simply costs less for the same villa and puts our concierge a message away from the start.
Questions first? Talk to our team or call 1-800-709-6321.