Direct Booker
Vacation rental direct booking platform connecting travelers directly with property managers.
About Direct Booker
Direct booking platform for vacation rental property managers. Helps property managers build and manage direct booking websites to reduce OTA dependency. Serves 4,297+ properties primarily across Europe.
What sets this company apart
Won Shortyz Award 2020 for Best OTA/Online Accommodation Booking Platform. 11 years of experience with 1.2M+ overnight stays and 52,000 reviews at 9.1/10 guest satisfaction. Promotes the #bookdirect movement.
Markets & Coverage
Operating across 22 countries
Markets & Coverage
(22)Supported Languages
Property Types
- HousePrimary
- Apartment
- Villa
- Cabin
- Cottage
Market Segments
- Beach & CoastalPrimary
- Mountain & Ski
- Urban
- Rural & Country
- Family
Service Characteristics
Main Features
- Multi-language support
- Mobile app / mobile-friendly
- API access & webhooks
- Custom reporting & dashboards
Reviews
21 reviews from verified users
2.19
21 reviews
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Dániel Török
DO NOT RECOMMNED
DO NOT RECOMMNED, useless support, agressive agents… Bad experience…
Andrea Ricci
Defrauded in Croatia
A group of friends and I booked an apartment in Postira (Croatia), which was managed by Direct Booker. The night before we arrived, Direct Booker annulled our reservation without explaining the reasons.
Holly Mottram
Do not use Direct Booker!
Turned up to a villa in Croatia that was booked through Expedia and Direct Booker only to be told that our reservation had been cancelled. No one had bothered to tell us so we were left stranded in Croatia after a flight from the UK. Expedia and Direct Booker were no help to us - didn’t refund the villa money straight away and didn’t help us find somewhere else to stay or a flight home. My advice would be never use Expedia or Direct Booker.
Octavio Barron
Exceptional Service From Direct Booker!
I just returned to my home in California from a dream vacation using Direct Booker for my hotel apartment in Dubrovnik and I was very impressed! After booking, I was sceptical at first because I began reading all the negative reviews weeks later but not only was the apartment excellent but also their transportation service to and from the airport. I was very happy with their services! I had arrived to the Dubrovnik Airport at 11:30pm and the driver was waiting for me around midnight. When we arrived to the hotel apartment, my host was also there waiting for me around 12:30am. The return was just as fantastic. Days later, the driver arrived at 4:30am to take us back to the airport. Direct Booker’s prices were reasonable and we received outstanding service! I would definitely recommend them!
Aroha Escapes
WE ARE NOT EVEN A HOLIDAY SITE/HOTEL/BnB
My employer has been contacted via email from direct-booker.com. The request for information purports to be from an individual that wants to book a stay with us. Except it was sent by direct booker - not an individual wanting to book a holiday. Also … WE ARE NOT EVEN A HOLIDAY SITE/HOTEL/BnB. What the heck!
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- Direct booking platform for vacation rental property managers. Helps property managers build and manage direct booking websites to reduce OTA dependency. Serves 4,297+ properties primarily across Europe.
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