Book Direct

The useful part of a review is the complaint. Here are ours, in the guests own words, and what we changed because of them.

About 10 percent on a like-for-like flexible booking. Here is how we check that number, and where the saving does not hold up.

Book a Palm Springs vacation rental direct and save about 10% on a like-for-like flexible booking. Here’s exactly how it works, and what changes.

Booking a vacation rental with kids? Here’s which homes stock a Pack ‘n Play, high chair or baby monitor, what to still pack, and how to confirm.

Our vacation rental cancellation policy: 96% refund up to 14 days before arrival, 46% up to 7 days, shown at checkout before you pay a cent.

Five of our homes are confirmed pet friendly. Which yards are genuinely fenced, which aren’t, and how to book direct when you’re travelling with a dog.

Yes, you can book a private chef for your vacation rental. We arrange it for direct guests in our large group homes. Message us for menus and pricing.

Family run vacation rental management across 32 homes in the OBX, Palm Springs, Indio and beyond. Message Rather Be Properties and you reach us.

Booking direct vs Airbnb or VRBO – what really changes: fees, flexibility, and who answers when something goes wrong. An honest breakdown from a family-run host.