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Getaway.direct — Say goodbye to Airbnb fees and book with direct links
Skip Airbnb’s fees and save up to 20% per night! Finds direct booking links, helping you connect with hosts and avoid fees. Book smarter, save more.
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Julian Flieller
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Hey everyone! 👋
I'm super excited to share Getaway Direct with all of you! The idea for this extension came about after one too many booking fees ate away at my travel budget. I remember scrolling through Airbnb for a stay in Bali and realizing just how much extra I was paying for the "middleman" service fees. I knew there had to be a way to connect directly with property owners, but the endless search through social media and other sites was such a hassle.
That’s when I started working on Getaway Direct. The goal? To automate the hunt for direct booking links, social media profiles, and even alternative portals, all in one seamless experience. Just browse your favorite listings, and Getaway Direct does the rest, finding potential savings right in front of you. For anyone who loves to travel without the extra costs, I believe this is the tool you've been waiting for.
Let me know what you think, and feel free to reach out if you have questions. Looking forward to helping you save on your next trip! 🌍✈️
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Great idea! Is there an option to find the owners in bulk? For example of I wanted to sell something to Airbnb hosts. I upload a list of hosts, and you provide the contract details. (Different pricing would be fine.)
Maker
@to_p Thanks for the suggestion! Right now, getaway.direct is focused on finding direct booking links and social profiles one-by-one for vacation rentals, so it’s a great tool for saving on your personal travel. But I love the idea of bulk searching for hosts—definitely something we’ll keep in mind as a potential feature. 😊
For now, I'm laser-focused on helping users find the best direct booking rates and avoid extra fees on a per-listing basis. I’ll add your idea to our roadmap for future considerations! Thanks again for the feedback—keep it coming!
Nice Idea! One small note - when I was scrolling the landing page for some reason I thought pricing was monthly. Maybe "year" could be written in a slightly bigger font. Otherwise great job, Good luck! 🚀
Maker
@scientist1642 Good point! I'll change that immediately. Thanks for the feedback!
I'm one of those "Digital Nomads" and I've been living 100% on Airbnbs for the past 5 years or so.
Where have you been all this time?!!
I absolutely love this @fliellerjulian
Thanks for such a cool product, I'll be using it from now on. If you think it's ready to be marketed I would 100% recommend you find nomad communities from all over and let them know about this. I have no doubt they will find it super valuable!
If you'd like ideas on how to do this, just reach out. Happy to help (*Not selling anything here, I just honestly think more people need to know about this)
Keep it up!
Maker
@maru_rivera1 Thank you so much for the kind words and support! 🙌 It’s awesome to hear from someone who’s living the true digital nomad life — especially after 5 years of Airbnb stays! I’m really glad you see value in Getaway Direct, and I totally agree that more nomads should know about it.
I appreciate your offer to connect and share ideas; I've reached out to you on LinkedIn. Your insights into nomad communities could be incredibly helpful, and I'd love to make the extension as useful as possible for people like you who rely on short-term rentals. Thanks again for the encouragement, and looking forward to connecting!
Maker
@joehalpinjr I will definitely add support for other browsers like safari in the future!
nice, do you handle all the payments inside the extension or in other page? do people trust paying inside extensions?
Maker
@maxcompe Great question! All payments for the extension subscription are handled through secure third-party payment providers, so you’re not entering any payment info directly within the extension itself. When it comes to booking properties, the extension simply helps you connect directly with hosts' websites or their verified booking portals - so there are no payments we are handling.
We’re all about making things transparent and safe while helping travelers save. Thanks for asking!
Congrats on the launch! 🚀 Love the idea of saving on booking fees and connecting directly with property owners!
One question I have is around security—how does Getaway Direct help ensure travellers still get some protection without the middleman?
Looking forward to see how it balances savings with peace of mind!
Maker
@moumen_hamid Thank you for the thoughtful question! 🙏
Getaway Direct is all about empowering travelers to make more cost-effective choices while still being mindful of their peace of mind. While booking directly can mean bypassing some third-party protections, we encourage users to look for properties with established, trusted websites or verified social profiles. Additionally, we’re working on a guide to help travelers check for key security measures when booking directly, ensuring a secure experience.
Really appreciate the support—balancing savings with security is something we’re deeply focused on!
