The OwnerEdge library
Straight answers on fees, pricing, and direct bookings.
No hype and no filler — just the numbers behind what the platforms cost you and the responsible ways to keep more of every booking.
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Comparison
Airbnb vs Booking.com vs Vrbo: Which Costs Hosts the Most?
A side-by-side look at what Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo charge hosts in 2026, how the fee models differ, and which platform quietly costs you the most.
3 min read
Direct booking
How to Get Direct Bookings for Your Short-Term Rental (Without Breaking the Rules)
A practical, platform-safe system for winning direct bookings: capture guest contacts, give them a reason to return, and make booking direct easy.
4 min read
OTA fees
Airbnb Host Fees Explained: What You Actually Pay in 2026
Airbnb charges hosts under two fee models. Here is how the host-only and split fees work, what they really cost, and how to see your annual total.
3 min read
Direct booking
The Repeat-Guest Leak: Why Hosts Pay Commission Twice
The commission on a guest's first booking is fair. Paying it again every time the same guest rebooks through the platform is the leak most hosts never notice.
3 min read
Direct booking
How to Collect Guest Emails as an Airbnb Host (Legally)
You cannot win repeat direct bookings without a way to reach past guests. Here is how to collect guest emails and phone numbers legitimately and safely.
3 min read
Direct booking
Is a Direct-Booking Website Worth It for One Property?
You do not need a big website to take direct bookings for a single rental. Here is what actually matters, what to skip, and when a one-page site pays off.
3 min read
Pricing
How to Price a Short-Term Rental So It Actually Profits
Nightly rate is not profit. Here is how to price a short-term rental around your real costs, occupancy, and platform fees so the property actually makes money.
3 min read
Metrics
What Is a Good Occupancy Rate for a Short-Term Rental?
A good short-term-rental occupancy rate is not the highest one. Here is what the number means, what is realistic, and why chasing 100% can cost you money.
3 min read
OTA fees
7 Ways to Reduce OTA Commission and Keep More of Every Booking
Practical, platform-safe ways short-term-rental hosts can cut what they pay in OTA commission, from trimming add-on fees to winning repeat bookings direct.
3 min read
Put it to work
Size the problem, then close the leak.
See what commission costs you with the free calculator, then turn platform guests into direct, repeat guests with the Direct-Booking Kit.