Stayic vs VRBO
Build direct relationships vs pay 6-12% commissions on every booking.
VRBO charges 6-12% booking fees on every booking
The True Cost of VRBO Dependence
Annual Revenue: $75,000
Example: Vacation rental property
With VRBO
$69,000
After 8% average fees
-$6,000 in fees
With Stayic
$75,000
Keep 100% of revenue
0% platform fees
Thousands in fees annually
Feature by Feature Comparison
Stayic
V
VRBO
Platform Fees
0%
Keep 100% of revenue
6-12%
Commission or booking fees
Guest Data Ownership
Full guest database
Platform controls access
Payment Processing
Direct to your account
Delayed
24-48 hours after check-in
Marketing Control
Your marketing, your brand
Compete with other listings
Repeat Guest Fees
No fees on returns
Fees on every booking
Custom Policies
Set any terms you want
Limited
Must follow VRBO policies
Direct Communication
Email, phone, text
Restricted
Limited pre-booking contact
Common VRBO Pain Points for Hosts
Payment Delays
- • Payments held until 24-48 hours after check-in
- • Cash flow issues for multi-property owners
- • Complicated dispute resolution process
- • Additional fees for faster payouts
Limited Marketing
- • Your property competes with thousands of others
- • No control over how your listing appears
- • Limited ability to showcase unique features
- • Can't build direct relationships with guests
Platform Dependence
- • Algorithm changes can hurt visibility
- • Risk of account suspension
- • Must follow platform policies, not your own
- • No ownership of guest relationships
Rising Fees
- • Fees increase over time
- • Additional charges for premium features
- • No transparency in fee structure changes
- • Fees charged on taxes and cleaning fees too
Why Vacation Rental Owners Choose Stayic
Immediate Payments
Get paid instantly with direct bookings. No 24-48 hour delays.
Guest Relationships
Build a database of repeat guests who book directly with you.
Full Control
Set your own policies, prices, and guest experience standards.
Higher Margins
Keep 100% of your revenue while providing better guest experiences.
Real Results from VRBO to Direct Bookings
65%
of bookings now direct
Within 18 months
$12K
saved annually in fees
Per property average
40%
are repeat guests
Higher than platform average
Ready to eliminate VRBO fees?
Start building your direct booking platform and keep 100% of your revenue.