Can Xumeu Carlos vs Airbnb Formentera

Why pay up to 20% more in service fees when you can have direct communication and the best price guaranteed?

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The TL;DR: Why book directly with us?

Platforms like Airbnb or Booking.com are great for discovering accommodations, but when it comes down to it, they add significant fees to both the host and the guest. By booking directly on the Can Xumeu Carlos website, you eliminate the middleman.

What you gain by booking direct:

  • Best price guaranteed (Always cheaper than on OTAs)
  • Real flexibility when checking in or out
  • Human and direct contact via WhatsApp with Vicent
  • No surprises or last-minute "Service Fees"
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Quick comparison: Direct Booking vs Airbnb/Booking

Feature Can Xumeu Carlos (Direct) Platforms (Airbnb, Booking)
Final price The lowest always (no commissions). Up to 15-20% more expensive due to "Service Fees".
Customer support You talk directly to Fátima and Vicent (WhatsApp). Standardized support centers and bots.
Check-in/out flexibility We adapt whenever possible. Strictly subject to stipulated times.
Problem resolution during stay We live next door, immediate solution. Requires platform mediation which delays solutions.
Support local commerce 100% of the revenue stays in Formentera. A large part travels to international headquarters.

Who is direct booking for?

Our direct platform is ideal if you seek peace of mind and trust close contact. It's for travelers who understand that behind a rural apartment there is a local family striving to provide the best service, and who prefer to allocate their budget to the trip instead of corporate middleman fees.

It is also ideal for returning guests who have already enjoyed our accommodation and desire the best experience and rate upon their return to Formentera.

Let's be honest... When to use Airbnb?

Airbnb or Booking are excellent tools in certain situations:

  • If you have credits or travel balance retained on the platform.
  • If you travel for business and your company requires you to bill centrally through an OTA.
  • If you prefer an algorithm to deal with any inconvenience and prioritize the corporate ecosystem over human touch.

For all other family and vacation cases in Formentera, direct booking is your best option.

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