The average beach rental on a mainstream platform charges 15-20% in service fees on top of the listed price.

Then you add cleaning fees, resort fees, and taxes — and a $200/night villa quietly becomes $340/night.

Here's what smart travelers do instead:

1. Book in the off-season shoulder weeks — same weather, 30-40% cheaper. Late April and early October are the sweet spots for most coastal destinations.

2. Go direct when possible — many property owners list on big platforms just for exposure, but prefer direct bookings. Look for their contact info in the listing or on Google.

3. Use a curated membership — communities that negotiate rates ahead of time and vet properties save members an average of $400-600 per trip.

We built PlayaStays to solve exactly this — weekly curated beach and coastal rental deals at insider rates, with a community of travelers who know where to stay.

If you're planning a coastal trip this year, take a look.

Welcome to the inner circle.

You're now a PlayaStays member — here's exactly what you have access to:

🏖️ Deals & Listings — New coastal properties, exclusive member rates, and curated beach stays dropped weekly.

💬 Playa Community — Connect with other members, share recommendations, ask for property advice, and swap travel tips with people who actually know the coast.

How to get started:

1. Check the Deals & Listings feed every week for new properties

2. Jump into the Community chat and introduce yourself

3. DM us if you find a property you want featured — we're always looking

You made the right call. Let's get you to the beach.