Booking your dream Emerald Coast vacation is easier than ever. The development of third party online travel agencies, such as Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, can give you hundreds or thousands of results - but, is there a cheaper, easier booking option? Yes! Booking directly through an on-site rental management company is not only a traditionally less expensive option - but a much smoother experience with more perks!
Avoid The Risk of Scams
With the rise of large online booking websites, scam bookings have become easy to create with just a click of a button. Far too often vacationers don’t realize they have been scammed until after they have arrived at the property and there is no record of their reservation. When guests book direct with Compass Resorts their reservation is put immediately into our management system. This secures your reservation for the property you booked and provides direct contact with our agents.
The best indicator of a potential scam is through payment methods. If you see a listing asking you to make a payment through any other platform than the one you are booking on, it’s most likely a scam. Compass Resorts will never ask you to make a payment through any third party processor such as Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, etc. Plus when you book direct, your personal information is protected.
You'll Save Money
Booking directly allows you to get the lowest rate on your vacation rental. Many online travel agencies add a booking or service fee (which is added to your final total) in addition to the nightly rate, cleaning fee, and taxes. These booking fees can range from 5% to 15% of the total, which quickly adds up to affect your vacation budget!
In addition, third party companies generally do not offer specials, promotions, or discounts on reservations. When you book direct, you can take advantage of exclusive booking discounts, which means more money to spend at restaurants and on other fun activities!
