Every Marquis Stays property is offered to direct guests at 15% less than what the same villa costs on Airbnb or VRBO. There is no trick, no hidden catch, and no compromise on what you receive. You book the same home, on the same dates, with the same amenities — and the savings come from bypassing platform service fees and host-imposed markups built into third-party listings.
Direct booking is the standard in the luxury travel world for a reason. When you bypass a marketplace, you talk directly with the people who manage the property. Questions get answered in hours, not days. Concierge requests get personalized attention. And the money you save goes back into your trip — toward a private chef night, a sunset sail, or simply an extra evening at the villa.
| Cost & Service | Marquis Stays Direct | Airbnb | VRBO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest service fee | $0 | 14–16% | 11–15% |
| Host platform fee built into rate | No markup | ~3% + host markup | ~5% + host markup |
| Approx. total savings vs. platforms | Save 15% | — | — |
| Direct concierge contact | Dedicated | Platform mediated | Platform mediated |
| Pre-arrival provisioning | ✓ | Host dependent | Host dependent |
| Private chef, transfers, experiences | Arranged in-house | Not offered | Not offered |
| Same property, same dates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Booking direct eliminates third-party platform service fees (typically 14–20%) and host-imposed markups. You pay the property's true rate, save approximately 15%, and gain direct access to a dedicated concierge for trip planning, transfers, chefs, and experiences.
Airbnb typically charges guests a service fee of 14–16% of the booking subtotal. VRBO charges a similar 11–15% service fee. Many luxury hosts on these platforms also build a markup into their listed rate to offset the host commission they pay. Combined, this can add 20% or more to the price you pay.
Yes. Marquis Stays uses a secure encrypted booking engine, provides a written rental agreement, and offers the same guest protections you would expect from a major platform — verified property descriptions, photos, and a clear cancellation policy. Many of our properties are also listed on Airbnb and VRBO at higher rates.
Full refunds for cancellations made at least 30 days prior to check-in. 50% refund between 14 and 30 days. Within 14 days of arrival, bookings are non-refundable.
Yes — exactly the same property, same amenities, same calendar. The only difference is the price, the concierge service, and the speed of response.
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