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How Much Are You Really Losing to Airbnb & Vrbo?

Calculate your exact OTA fees and discover how much you could recover with direct bookings. Takes 2 minutes. Results might surprise you.

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Quick Example

1

Property

50

Bookings/Year

$2,847

Could Recover

Your Current Situation

Answer these questions to see your potential savings

120
10150
$200$5,000

Tip: Calculate as nightly rate × average stay length (e.g., $200/night × 3 nights = $600)

10%25%

Industry average: 15-20% (includes both host and guest fees)

Advanced Settings (Optional)
50%100%

GuestLoop average: 90-95% (guests provide email to access guidebook)

5%30%

Industry average: 10-15% for hosts with email marketing

How to Actually Recover These Fees

1

Capture Every Guest's Email

Give guests a beautiful digital guidebook that requires an email to access. 90%+ capture rate is standard with this approach.

2

Build Your Direct Booking List

Every guest who stays becomes part of your marketing list. Own the relationship, not the OTA.

3

Send Email Campaigns

Quarterly "we miss you" emails, seasonal offers, last-minute deals. 10-15% direct booking discounts still net you more profit than OTA bookings.

4

Watch the Savings Compound

Year 1: Recover $2,000-3,000. Year 2: $4,000-6,000. Year 3: $8,000+. Your list grows every year, so your savings multiply.

Common Questions

Are these numbers realistic?

Yes. The default assumptions (90% email capture, 12% rebooking rate) are based on actual GuestLoop host data and industry benchmarks. Conservative hosts see 8-10% rebooking, aggressive hosts see 15-20%+.

Do I need to abandon Airbnb and Vrbo?

Not at all! Direct bookings are a parallel revenue stream. Keep using OTAs for new guest acquisition, then capture those guests and market to them for repeat stays. Best of both worlds.

How long does it take to see results?

Most hosts get their first direct booking within 60-90 days. Year 1 is about building your list. Year 2 is when the compound effect kicks in and savings accelerate significantly.

What if my rebooking rate is lower?

Adjust the slider in "Advanced Settings" to see your custom scenario. Even at 8% rebooking rate, most hosts still recover $1,500-2,500/year. Every direct booking is pure savings.