Booking.com. insane not to use.

[Ken Latchers]

I have been using booking.com and Airbnb mostly. People complain about booking.com cancellations. I have fixed that completely. 

Airbnb types are seeking cheap and deeply discounted. Booking.com people pay a premium pricing and are good guests. I don't get a huge amount, but it is a good stream.

My secret is I use the one-hour window to allow cancellation. They made an error or are just confused, it weeds most of them out. I use strict / flexible cancellation policy. Any cancellation within 60 days I get the full payment.

I realize there are Regional differences. Booking.com leaves Airbnb in the dust in my area.

[Ken Latchers]

I didnt find airbnb much easier to set up. And so it takes a little longer. I get 4 expensive bookings from them for every 1 from airbnb. As for 15% commission, I add 15% fee to booking. They pay.

I have booking.com about 30% higher than airbnb and get a good set of more expensive bookings.