Join the OTA alternative that markets directly to thousands of Bourbon Tourism guests
The average big rental channel service fee for a
Bourbon Trail stay is $313 per reservation.
Ditch the expensive service fees. Create your own direct booking site, keep 100% of YOUR rent, and have control over your data to gain repeat guests.
Why list your property with BourbonRentals.com?
If you successfully manage your own listing but aren't sure how to market your property without Airbnb or VRBO, we have a solution for you. We will help you create your own direct booking website and in addition, your property will be featured on BourbonRentals.com.
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Through targeted ads and marketing, we position your listings in front of thousands of bourbon tourism travelers each year. More direct bookings means more money in your pocket and more control over your short term rental business.
Online platforms like Airbnb/VRBO charge extremely high, uncapped commission fees and have total control over your reservations. We know you need another option, and now you have it. Our goal is not to eliminate the big booking channels, but to reduce your dependency on them. BourbonRentals.com gives hosts the ability to list properties on our platform, creating your own direct booking site while still maintaining complete control over the operation and management of your listing.
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"If you appeal to everyone, you appeal to no one." Our listings are targeted to a niche market...travelers looking for unique and luxury accommodations on or around the Bourbon Trail. If you are totally dependent on the big booking channels, you are at the mercy of their algorithm and competing with 1000's of other listings.
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Our commission-free subscription service is available for as little as $39 per property, per month. So is it worth it? Let's do some quick math!
The average Airbnb commission for a Kentucky reservation is $313
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15% guest service charge ($261) + 3% host service charge ($52) = $313
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Assuming these numbers, if you average 4 reservations per month, on average you are paying $208 in host fees to Airbnb monthly.
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$208 host service charge per month = $2,496 paid to Airbnb in annual service charges
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By comparison, $39 per month on BourbonRentals.com = a flat rate annual fee of $468
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Earning direct bookings through BourbonRentals.com can save you an average of $2,028 per year!​
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Our service puts more money in your pocket. Plain and simple. But putting more money in your pocket is only one benefit....there are many more!
What are the benefits of joining BourbonRentals.com?
YOU WILL FINALLY HAVE YOUR OWN
DIRECT BOOKING SITE WITH YOUR OWN URL
You will have a website with only your properties. Finally! You can share a link directly to your property instead of sharing an Airbnb link with potential guests. Your listing will connect with BourbonRentals.com and all rates, calendars, descriptions, photos, etc., will be synchronized.
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Lower Costs & Higher Profits
Big channel service fees can take 18% or more from each booking (split between the host and guest). BourbonRentals.com eliminates those percentage-based fees, allowing hosts to keep more of their earnings—especially on high-value bookings (like Kentucky Derby!!).
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Direct Bookings & Repeat Customers
​With Airbnb, hosts don’t get access to guest email addresses or direct contact, making it harder to build loyalty. BourbonRentals.com allows better guest relationships, repeat business, and fewer restrictions on communication.
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No Surprise Penalties or Cancellations
Airbnb can suspend or remove listings with little warning based on guest complaints, policy changes, or algorithm decisions. With BourbonRentals.com, your business stays in your hands, without the risk of losing income overnight.
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More Control Over Pricing & Policies
Airb enforces strict pricing guidelines, cancellation policies, and refund rules, often favoring guests over hosts. BourbonRentals.com lets you set your own policies, pricing, and terms without interference.
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Less Dependency On Algorithms
The big channel ranking algorithms can be unpredictable, prioritizing newer listings or penalizing hosts unfairly. BourbonRentals.com gives you consistent visibility without the need to constantly tweak listings, lower prices, or keep up with ever-changing standards.
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Better Support for Local & Luxury Markets
​Airbnb prioritizes mass-market listings, often pushing budget-friendly stays over premium, unique properties. A specialized OTA focused on luxury short-term rentals (like BourbonRentals.com) ensures higher-quality guests, tailored marketing, and better exposure for premium properties.
