In a world where you can book a vacation rental with seemingly endless companies, you may think the experience is the same no matter where you go. Well, you’d be very, very wrong. Sure, most online travel agencies (OTA) function the same – lists of homes, availability calendars, and the ability to reserve online, but what if we told you one booking option could save you thousands of dollars and deliver superior service?
In a sea of Vrbo’s and Airbnbs, direct booking websites like the one you’re on right now reign supreme. If you’re ready to stop overspending on your vacation rental and level up your customer experience, we invite you to discover what our repeat guests already know: booking directly with a property manager streamlines every aspect of your vacation. Here’s how.
First – What does it mean to book direct?
It’s simple, direct booking just means you bypass the middleman and come straight to the source, making your reservation through the property manager’s website, and not through an OTA.
Top 6 Reasons to Book Direct with Bryant Real Estate
No Extra Fees
When you book one of our properties through an OTA, you'll often get charged an extra booking fee of up to 15%. When you book directly with us, you can save on these fees, which means more money in your pocket!
Complete Inventory
Did you know OTAs don’t always show you the full inventory? Think about it. Why would a company list its best homes on an OTA when it books just fine on its own? OTAs cost the property manager more money because they pay to have their homes listed. That’s another reason the prices are higher on OTA sites. Get the best, most complete inventory in addition to the savings when you book direct.
We Care
Direct booking short-term rentals means you’re working directly with the people who know the property. We care for and manage each of the properties on our website. We clean, maintain, and inspect all of our homes between each of our guests’ visits. When you book through an OTA, you work with a representative who has never seen the property in real life. They may have never even been to the state where the home is located. It’s difficult to care about a place you’re not connected to. You don’t have to worry about that when you book direct vacation rentals with Bryant Real Estate.
Local Experts
For over 70 years, our family-owned and operated business has been serving the Coastal Carolina community. Our Guest Services and reservation teams are local experts! They know all the best activities, dining, and general Wrightsville Beach and Pleasure Island excitement. Live like a local when you book with the locals.
Exclusive Offers
When you book directly with a property manager, you may become eligible for things like repeat guest discounts or offers. You can also stay in the loop with a company and be among the first to know when things like holiday sales, off-season specials, or flash discounts happen.
Real People – Real Service
How many times have you frustratedly had to ask a robot to connect you to a human? How many times have you been passed around a call center when you just need to ask a simple question? These aggravations are only getting more frequent in the AI age.
At Bryant Real Estate, however, our team is on-site and ready to help you with everything from property selection to trip planning and will be with you from check-in to check-out. Need something addressed during your stay? We’re a quick and convenient phone call away. Want recommendations for things that are actually worth doing during your stay? We’ve got you covered. As the landscape of real human connection continues to shrink, at Bryant Real Estate, we still prioritize what matters — real people, real service.
Start Planning Your Coastal Carolina Vacation
If you’re considering a visit to the Carolina coast, we invite you to browse our extensive inventory and book your next trip directly with Bryant Real Estate. Our website makes it easy to search by the amenities that matter to you, by community, or you can see if we have any specials currently running.
Reserve your stay via our website or contact our team. We can’t wait to show you the benefits of direct booking firsthand on your next getaway.