If you found this post, there's a good chance you've seen our properties on Airbnb or VRBO and wondered: is it cheaper or better to book directly? The answer is yes — and here's exactly why.
The Fee Problem
When you book through Airbnb, you pay a guest service fee that typically runs between 6% and 12% of the subtotal. On a $1,000 stay, that's an extra $60–$120 that goes straight to Airbnb — not to us as the hosts, and not to you as the guest. It's money that evaporates.
When you book directly at DugginHomes.com, there are no platform service fees. The price you see is the price you pay. That savings is real money you can spend on the actual trip.
Better Communication
Airbnb routes all communication through their platform. That's fine for a lot of things, but it creates friction. When you book directly with us, you have our contact information. If you have a question before you arrive, want to get a recommendation, or have something come up during your stay, you reach real people — not a chat bot, not a platform's messaging filter.
We've been hosting since 2016. We know Mt. Juliet and the surrounding area. That's a resource you should have easy access to.
More Flexibility
Direct booking allows for conversations that OTA platforms don't easily accommodate. Need an early check-in? Want to discuss a longer stay discount? Have specific needs for your group? Those conversations are easier when you're talking directly to the property owners rather than going through a platform intermediary.
The Cancellation Policy
Platform policies on cancellations can be complicated and sometimes leave both guests and hosts in awkward positions. When you book directly, the terms are clear and agreed upon between you and us — without a third party's policy layered on top.
Supporting Local
Duggin Homes is a family business based in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. When you book directly, more of your money stays local. When you book through a major platform, a cut goes to a corporation headquartered far from Middle Tennessee.
We're not anti-Airbnb — it's where plenty of guests find us for the first time, and we appreciate that. But if you've found us there, come back to DugginHomes.com for your next booking. The same properties, fewer fees, better communication, and a more direct relationship with the people who actually own and care for the homes.
Check availability and book directly at DugginHomes.com.