On Booking.com, your holiday home is listed alongside millions of hotels, apartments, and accommodations in 220+ countries, and you pay the full commission yourself. FranceVilla focuses exclusively on holiday homes with pools in Southwest France, with Marieke and Martijn as your dedicated points of contact.
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Booking.com mixes hotel rooms with holiday homes. FranceVilla only rents out holiday homes like yours.
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What Airbnb does (and doesn't) take care of for you
Booking.com is one of the world's largest online travel agencies, offering accommodations ranging from hotels to holiday homes in over 220 countries and territories. The platform operates on a commission basis: typically 15% per booking with no upfront listing fees, and (unlike on some other platforms) this commission is entirely on the property owner.
In addition, Booking.com uses an instant-booking model and features a Genius loyalty program that offers discounts to guests; participation is officially optional, but in practice, it directly affects your visibility in search results.
For some owners, that is exactly what they are looking for: instant bookings, massive international reach, and no negotiation per booking.
For others, it brings up a different question: do you want your holiday home listed among hotel rooms and city apartments worldwide, or do you want someone to position it specifically as a holiday home within its own region?
FranceVilla consciously chooses the second path: a small, carefully curated selection of holiday homes (no hotels, no studios) in a single region we know inside out.
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Comparison FranceVilla vs Booking.com
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Why owners choose a personal touch
One team, no queue
On a platform where hotels, apartments, and holiday homes are all mixed together, you are just one of many. At FranceVilla, you have direct contact with us (Marieke and Martijn), we have seen your home in person and handle communication with your guests directly.
Quality over quantity
FranceVilla isn't building a platform for every type of accommodation and traveler, but rather a carefully selected collection of holiday homes with swimming pools. We handle weekly rentals primarily for reliable Dutch, Belgian, and English families and groups. No extra hassle with guests staying for just 2 or 3 nights.
One region, known inside out
Booking.com serves the entire world and every type of stay. FranceVilla focuses specifically on the Dordogne, Lot, and Lot-et-Garonne, attracting guests looking for this specific region and owners who want to rent out here.
No commission pressure or visibility games
On Booking.com, your visibility partly depends on participating in the Genius program, and the commission costs fall entirely on you. At FranceVilla, we agree on a fixed rate upfront, no unexpected fees, and no extra programs required just to stay visible.
You choose how exclusive you want to be
Depending on your preference, we can discuss whether you rent out exclusively with us or use FranceVilla as an additional channel alongside Booking.com. Contact us to discuss the options.
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How switching works
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No-obligation consultation: In-person on-site or via phone/video
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Getting to know your property: On-site visit and/or providing photos
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Discussing agreements & terms
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Your property online within 2 business days
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Ongoing support: Actively monitoring performance and making adjustments in consultation whenever necessary
FAQ
That depends on the agreements we make. Under a non-exclusive partnership, you can continue renting via Booking.com or elsewhere outside of the agreed exclusive periods. During the exclusive period, rentals go solely through FranceVilla. We will discuss in advance which model best suits your situation.
No, that is not required. We determine this together per villa in the contract. The key difference lies in the agreed period: with exclusivity, we can dedicate our full capacity and attention to promoting and renting out your property.
We do not work with a percentage-based commission. Instead, we agree on a fixed net rate in advance that you receive per booking. That way, you know exactly what you earn from every stay.
Within 2 business days, we will publish your holiday home online and make it available for booking.
At FranceVilla, you work directly with Marieke and Martijn, who handle promotion, presentation, and guest communication together with you, instead of your holiday home competing against hotels and apartments on a massive global booking platform.
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Does this sound like a good fit for you?
We'd love to get in touch and discuss a potential collaboration.
Specialist in the Dordogne, Lot & Lot-et-Garonne since 2003
125+ Personally selected villas
Direct contact with the homeowners