The smarter way to book

Why book direct with Typhu Homes?

You found one of our Cape Coral or Fort Myers Beach homes on Airbnb or Vrbo. Here's the part worth knowing before you tap "reserve": the exact same home is almost always cheaper booked direct with us - and you get more, not less.

The big platforms add a 14-20% guest service fee on top of the nightly rate. That's money that goes to the app, not the home or better service. Booking direct at typhuhomes.com removes it, and you deal with the local family that actually owns and cares for the home.

14-20%

platform fee you skip by booking direct

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across 642 verified guest reviews

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Nights5 Nightly rate$125

Booked on Airbnb/Vrbo

Booked direct

You keep

Estimate only, using a typical 15% OTA guest service fee (14-20% real). Your written quote shows the exact total including cleaning fee & tax.

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Booking direct is simple — and safe

Same protection you’d expect, minus the platform fee. Here’s exactly how it works.

1. Ask — no card needed

Tell us your dates and home. We reply with a written quote showing the exact total (nightly + cleaning + tax) and the cancellation terms, usually within the hour.

2. Pay securely

You pay through a secure OwnerRez/Stripe payment link — never a card over email or chat. You get a real, signed rental agreement.

3. Local host on call

You deal with the family that owns and cares for the home — most messages answered within minutes, 7 days a week, before and during your stay.

Typhu Homes LLC · Cape Coral & Fort Myers Beach, FL · 4.7★ from 642 verified guest reviews on Airbnb, Vrbo & Booking.com

Booking-direct questions

Is booking direct actually cheaper?

Yes. Airbnb and Vrbo add a 14-20% guest service fee on top of the nightly rate. Booking the same home direct at typhuhomes.com removes that fee - typically $50-$200+ back on a stay.

Is booking direct safe?

Yes. You get a written quote with the exact total and cancellation terms before you pay, a secure OwnerRez/Stripe payment link (never a card over email), and a real signed rental agreement - plus a local family on call, not a support queue.

How do I pay?

Through a secure payment link we send with your confirmation. We never take card details over chat or email.

What if I have a problem during my stay?

You message the family that owns and cares for the home - most messages answered within minutes, every day.

Do you price-match the OTAs?

You'll get our best available direct rate for your dates, without the platform's added service fee. Ask us and we'll send the exact total.

Ready to book direct & save?

Tell us your dates and we'll send a direct quote, usually within the hour — no 14–20% platform fee, no card needed to ask.

Check availability & get a quote Call / text (239) 322-4052