spongebob59
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Can anyone recommend sites to search for holiday villas, so many to choose from so would like to narrow down.
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where you going.Can anyone recommend sites to search for holiday villas, so many to choose from so would like to narrow down.
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mystery tour.No idea of destination, haven't been told yet 
Owners Direct (& home away seem to be the same company) are now charging a booking fee. For this reason I'll be trying airbnb next time. Or will book direct if returning to a place I've used before.
Owners Direct (which is a brand name for HomeAway who in turn are owned by Expedia) have been levying a service charge on travellers for a while now. Airbnb also levy a service charge, although they hide some of it in the overall price quoted. Both take about 9%-10%. I have a holiday cottage which I rent out using both sites. The price they quote is not the same as the price I enter.
If you find a villa you like, google it and try to find the owner online, most will have a website or will be on Facebook. You should then get a better price.
Good advice to all. I have booked direct the last couple of years. I know that there would be a service charge but this is the first time I've seen it whacked on top.