Why You Should Book Your Next Vacation Direct

January 16, 2025

What is National Book Direct Day?

National Book Direct Day is an annual event held during the first week of February to inspire travelers to book vacation rentals directly with property managers or homeowners instead of relying on third-party platforms. This special industry occasion focuses on raising awareness about the advantages of direct bookings for travelers. Celebrate with us this year on February 5th, 2025, and plan your dream getaway to St. Simons Island!

Know Your Options

There are so many options when it comes to booking a vacation rental but how do you know which one is right for you?

Booking direct will always get you the best deal. Although we do list our properties on many great sites like HomeAway, VRBO, Booking.com, Airbnb, and many, many more which are great and convenient sites for travelers they won’t always provide you with the best price. When you book directly on Hodnett Cooper, we can offer you the best price guaranteed. Discover more key benefits of booking directly with us.

Personalized Vacation Experience

When booking a St. Simons Island VRBO you only know what the pictures show you, you may not always get to see all the important details like: are there extra pillows, how thick is the comforter, is there a ceiling fan, what type of kitchen supplies are there. These are all important details especially when traveling with many guests, when you call one of our friendly vacation rental staff they can help by telling you all the amenities and features you can expect upon arrival.

Direct Communication with Staff

Upon arrival and even before arrival we are here to help! Whether you lock yourself (it happens) out or want a great restaurant suggestion we can help you. Our property management staff are all local to the St. Simons Island area and know and wealth of knowledge about the best things to do to make your trip unforgettable!

Flexibility

When booking on a third-party site, your options are limited upon arrival if you are dissatisfied, as well as for early/late check-in/checkout. Since we have a full staff and over 300 properties when booking direct we are more easily able to accommodate requests that may arise.

Price, Price, Price!

If all the reasons above are not enough, consider this. On average you will pay anywhere from 4-15% more just to book your St. Simons vacation on VRBO or other 3^rd party sites. 15% could be a whole extra night stay when booking direct! Or travel money to get to and from St. Simons Island.

St. Simons Island Vacation Rentals

Hodnett Cooper offers a large array of St. Simons Island vacation rentals, along with properties on Jekyll Island! Explore the beautiful sea islands of coastal Georgia and start planning your trip with family and friends. Browse oceanfront properties, pet-friendly accommodations, homes with heated pools, luxury properties, and so much more. Take a look at all of our amenities offered or our current Golden Isle vacation rental specials!