· 4 min read
How Much Does Airbnb Really Cost Hosts in 2026?
Airbnb now charges most hosts 15.5% per booking, up from 3%. What the fee covers, how it compares to Booking.com and Vrbo, and what it costs per season.
The Ownia Blog
Guides for vacation rental owners who want more direct bookings, lower platform fees and a business they actually own.
· 5 min read
Airbnb vs Direct Booking: Which Earns More?
Airbnb's 15.5% fee vs a direct booking site: a per-booking and full-season comparison from a Cannes villa, plus when platforms still win.
· 6 min read
How to Get Direct Bookings for Your Vacation Rental (Without Paid Ads)
Five free tactics that turned 10% of my Cannes villa's bookings into direct bookings in the first season, and kept growing: no paid ads needed.
· 6 min read
How to Reduce Your Dependency on Airbnb Without Losing Bookings
The four risks of relying on one platform, and a step-by-step plan to build a direct booking channel alongside Airbnb without hurting occupancy.
· 5 min read
How to Create a Vacation Rental Website That Actually Converts
Why most vacation rental websites fail to turn visitors into bookings, and the six things your direct booking site needs to convert like Airbnb.