Direct booking
Rent on the Île de Ré directly, with no commission
The same stay, the same guarantees — but without the platforms’ service fees. Book our houses in La Flotte-en-Ré directly with Simon, the owner.
What you save
On Airbnb or Booking, service fees (often 12 to 15% for the traveller) are added to the rental price. By booking directly on this site, those fees disappear: the price shown is the final price. On a peak-season week at €980, that easily means €120 to €150 saved — enough to cover the bikes, the market or a good meal on the harbour.
Your guarantees, identical to the platforms
Booking directly does not mean booking without a safety net. You get exactly the same protections:
The final price, no commission
No service fee added. Tourist tax and cleaning already included in the displayed price.
100% secure payment
Card payment via a secure payment platform, with instant confirmation by email.
Rental contract provided
A real rental contract frames your stay — the same legal security as on a platform.
Free cancellation
Full refund up to 14 days before arrival. €200 deposit as a simple card hold, no charge.
A direct human contact
Simon, a Superhost for 6 years, replies personally — often within the hour. No anonymous call centre.
You support a local host
The money saved on commission stays in the island’s local economy, not with a platform.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really cheaper to book directly?+
Yes. Platforms like Airbnb or Booking add service fees to the traveller (often 12 to 15% of the amount). By booking directly on this site, you pay exactly the rental rate, without that surcharge: the price shown is the final price, tourist tax and cleaning included. On a peak-season week at €980, the saving easily reaches €120 to €150. And contrary to popular belief, you lose no guarantee: secure payment, a rental contract, free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival and a deposit that is never charged.
Is it as safe as going through Airbnb or Booking?+
Yes. Card payment goes through a secure payment platform, with instant confirmation. A proper rental contract frames the stay, which protects you as much as a platform's terms and conditions — arguably more, since you deal directly with the owner. The deposit (€200) is a simple card hold, never charged, released 48 hours after your departure. And the owner, Simon, has been an Airbnb Superhost for 6 years with more than 70 verified reviews (4.9/5).
How does direct booking work?+
It's as simple as on a platform. You choose your dates and the house (Rory's House or Aston's House) on our booking engine, pay securely online, and receive your confirmation and the contract by email straight away. The exact address and the smart-lock code are sent to you on the day of arrival. Self check-in from 4pm, check-out before 10am. A question before booking? The site's chatbot or the contact form will answer, and Simon is reachable directly.
Ready to book directly?
Real-time availability and rates, secure payment, instant confirmation.