How to Save Thousands on Vacation Rental Fees

The Hidden Cost of Platform Fees

If you own a condo in a vacation destination, you have probably considered listing it on Airbnb or VRBO. But have you looked closely at what those platforms actually charge? Airbnb takes approximately 15% of every booking as a host fee, while VRBO charges around 8%. On a $300/night rental booked for 60 nights a year, that is $2,700 to Airbnb or $1,440 to VRBO — every single year.

A Better Way: Community-Based Rentals

Tavvolo takes a fundamentally different approach. Instead of connecting you with millions of strangers worldwide, Tavvolo focuses on your specific community. Your neighbors already know and trust each other. Their friends and family are the ideal guests — people who will treat your property with respect because they have a connection to the community.

With Tavvolo, you pay a flat $39/month — no per-booking commissions, ever. That is $468/year versus thousands in platform fees. The math speaks for itself.

Getting Started

Download the Tavvolo app from the App Store, add your community, and list your property. It takes less than 10 minutes to set up, and you can start saving immediately. Use code FOUNDING2026 for 2 months free plus $9/month for the rest of the year.