At a glance
- Platform fees
- None when you book on our website
- Direct price
- Deluxe from €85 · Urban from €95 per night
- Payment
- Online, via the Hospitable calendar
- Contact
- Direct with the hosts, WhatsApp included
- CIN code
- Shown on the website and listings
- Same apartments
- Yes, same homes and the same care
Booking.com, Airbnb and the other platforms are convenient: lots of places to stay in one spot, reviews, an app you already know. But every booking that goes through a platform comes at a cost, and that cost ends up in the price one way or another. Booking direct on the host's website avoids it.
The differences at a glance
| On our website | On a platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | No platform fees | The platform takes a commission from the host and, in some cases, charges the guest a service fee |
| Price | The best available rate for those dates | Often higher to cover the fees |
| Contact | Direct with us, WhatsApp included, before and after booking | Via the platform's messaging |
| Special requests | Times, guests, pets: we sort them out directly | Possible, but with extra steps |
| Payment | Secure online payment via Hospitable | Through the platform |
| Reviews | The same ones: you will find them on our home page and on the platforms | Visible on the platform |
Why it matters to us
We are a small family business with two apartments. Every direct booking lets us keep prices lower and invest in looking after the homes rather than in commissions. And we like getting to know our guests before they arrive: it makes it easier to give you tailored tips, from the right restaurant to the right trail.
How to tell if a direct booking website is trustworthy
- CIN code: since 2025, every holiday rental in Italy must display its national identification code, on its website too. Ours are IT022153C2NQGEBVS6 (Deluxe) and IT022153C2YAR4VJZY (Urban).
- Real address and contact details: phone, email and the apartments' addresses should be clearly visible.
- Payment through a recognised system: never bank transfers to strangers. We use the Hospitable calendar.
- Verifiable reviews: compare what the website says with the reviews on the platforms.
When a platform might suit you
If you use a platform's loyalty programme or want all your trip bookings in the same app, booking there makes sense. We just ask you to compare the price with our calendar before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Is booking direct cheaper than Booking.com or Airbnb?
Usually, yes: there are no platform fees on our website, so we can offer the best available rate for the same dates. The exact price is shown in each apartment's calendar.
Is it safe to book on the host's website?
Yes. Payment is handled by Hospitable, professional software for short-term rentals. In addition, each apartment has its own national identification code (CIN), required by law, which you will find on the website.
Can I ask questions before booking?
Of course, message us on WhatsApp at +39 351 971 8832: we reply ourselves, usually within two hours, in Italian, English or German.
Are the cancellation terms the same as on the platforms?
The terms that apply are those shown in the calendar at the time of booking, and they depend on the rate you choose. If in doubt, ask us before you book.
