Simply Owners
VerifiedSimply Owners is a holiday property listing site that connects holidaymakers directly with owners.
About Simply Owners
Simply Owners is a holiday property listing site that connects holidaymakers directly with owners. It allows users to book cottages, villas and apartments without paying booking fees or surcharges. The platform verifies homeowners and properties to ensure confidence. It provides tools for owners to manage their listings and communicate directly with guests.
What sets this company apart
Simply Owners differentiates itself by offering a commission-free, direct booking model where holidaymakers book directly with property owners, eliminating booking fees entirely. The platform provides verified homeowners, payment protection, and a Best Price Guarantee across 8000+ holiday rentals in the UK, Europe, and the US.
Markets & Coverage
Operating across 24 countries
Markets & Coverage
(24)Supported Languages
Property Types
- ApartmentPrimary
- Villa
- Cottage
Market Segments
- Beach & CoastalPrimary
- Mountain & Ski
- Rural & Country
- Family
- Pet-Friendly
Service Characteristics
Main Features
- Free trial / freemium tier
- Live availability calendar
- Secure payment processing
- Guest review & rating system
- Owner portal access
Reviews
52 reviews from verified users
4.62
52 reviews
Would recommend
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Perfect experience for villa holiday
From start to finish everything went smoothly & every person we interacted with was friendly & welcoming. The villa was outstanding & we won't hesitate to book with simply owners again.
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Easy and straightforward
Booking with simply owners was easy from start to finish. They responded quickly to any queries. Their website description accurately reflected the property. I would definitely book through them again.
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Villa rental
From my initial enquiry to receiving final check-in instructions, the whole process was first class. My emails & telephone enquiries were answered promptly & the staff could not have been more helpful & were an absolute pleasure to deal with. I can honestly say that this the best holiday company I have ever dealt with & fully deserve a 5 star rating !
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This is such a great site
This is such a great site and I would always recommend to check trustpilot before booking anything. The Simply Owners site is first class. Will always use this site from now on. The villa we booked was exactly as described with no unpleasant or unfortunate surprises.
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Great communication all round
Great communication from start to finish amazing price for a stunning and well equipped property owner a lovely gentleman too really was 1st class throughout, SimplyOwners so easy to work with 5 stars throughout.
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We found and booked Lochalsh
We found and booked Lochalsh through Simply Owners and the process was seamless. Dealing directly with the owner gave us confidence. The property was exactly as advertised. Would recommend Simply Owners for stress-free holiday bookings.
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- Simply Owners is a holiday property listing site that connects holidaymakers directly with owners. It allows users to book cottages, villas and apartments without paying booking fees or surcharges. The platform verifies homeowners and properties to ensure confidence. It provides tools for owners to manage their listings and communicate directly with guests.
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