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Step into the golden hour at Timber Valley Retreat. 🌅 There is a quiet magic that happens during a Morning Walk Retreat on our 100-acre farm in Western Maryland. It’s where the mist meets the spring-fed pond and the only sound is the wind through the hardwoods. 🍃

Whether you are staying in Jake’s Bunkhouse, Tanner’s Bunkhouse, or Angie’s Lodge, the trails are your playground. 🌲 Spot a bald eagle soaring over the Potomac River or watch the bluebirds start their day along our private trails. 🦅

Our campgrounds are pet-friendly, so your four-legged companions can join the adventure! 🐾 It’s time to unplug, escape the noise of PA, WV, DC, and VA, and embrace the "green" beauty of nature. 🌻

Be sure to check out our 7 Remarkable Reasons to Book a Morning Walk Retreat at Timber Valley Retreat at https://timbervalleyretreat.com/morning-walk-retreat/

Book direct from our website and save the booking fees at https://timbervalleyretreat.com/book-your-stay/

To read what our guests have to say about their peaceful escape, check out our reviews here: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/52286286/reviews ✨

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Are you a vacation rental host tired of losing 14%-30% of your earnings to OTA (Online Travel Agency) commissions? Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO provide great visibility, but they can significantly eat into your profits. What if there was a way to keep more of what you earn, especially on repeat bookings?

That’s where personalized coupons come in. By leveraging the coupon feature on LinkedBooking, you can incentivize direct bookings, save money on OTA commissions, and build stronger relationships with your guests. Here’s how you can make it work for your vacation rental business:

1. Capture Guest Information

When guests book through OTAs, take note of their name and email address (when permitted by the OTA’s policies). Many vacation rental hosts provide excellent guest experiences but miss the opportunity to stay connected. By collecting guest details, you can follow up after their stay and encourage future direct bookings on your own vacation rental website.

2. Create Exclusive Offers

Using LinkedBooking’s coupon feature, you can create personalized discounts for your past guests to incentivize direct bookings. For instance:

10% Off Your Next Stay: A small discount can encourage repeat bookings and build loyalty.

Exclusive Early Bird Discounts: Offer a special rate for booking far in advance on your direct booking site.

Loyalty Rewards: After a guest’s second stay, provide a unique code for their third visit when they book directly through your website.

These coupons can be shared through a friendly follow-up email, thanking the guest for their stay and offering a reason to return via your vacation rental booking system.

3. Promote Your Direct Booking Website

Guests often appreciate saving money as much as you do. Highlight that booking directly through your website saves them the service fees charged by OTAs. Include your website link and emphasize the seamless experience and exclusive benefits they’ll get by booking directly with you.

For example: “Thank you for staying with us! To show our appreciation, we’re offering you 15% off your next stay when you book directly through our vacation rental website. Enjoy a better rate and no additional fees!”

4. Reap the Rewards of Direct Bookings

By converting repeat guests to book directly, you’ll save on hefty OTA commissions and take control of your vacation rental booking process. Personalized coupons not only drive direct bookings but also help you foster guest loyalty, build your brand, and increase your overall profitability.

Why Choose LinkedBooking?

LinkedBooking’s vacation rental software is designed to empower hosts like you. Our SaaS platform allows you to easily create and manage coupons, integrate secure payment options, and build a professional direct booking channel— all while keeping more of your hard-earned income. With our booking system for vacation rentals, you can reduce dependency on OTAs and enjoy the benefits of commission-free bookings.

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