Why Book Direct — And How It Works

Every booking platform takes a cut — typically between 15% and 25% of the total cost. When you book through Airbnb or Booking.com, a significant portion of what you pay goes to the platform, not to making your stay better. Booking directly with us at southtyrolholiday.com removes that fee entirely.

What you save by booking direct

Platform commissions range from 15% on the lower end to over 25% on some booking types. When you book directly, we can pass most of that saving on to you in the form of a lower nightly rate. For a two-week stay in summer or a week on the slopes in winter, that can mean a saving of several hundred euros.

Beyond price, booking direct also means you are dealing with the hosts from the start. There is no chat system, no automated responses and no third-party disputes process. If you have a question about the apartment, a local recommendation or a request about your stay, you are talking directly to us.

How the booking process works

Booking is straightforward. Fill in the enquiry form on our book page with your preferred dates, the number of guests and any questions you have. We will reply within 24 hours to confirm availability and send you the total price.

Once you are happy to proceed, we arrange payment directly — usually by bank transfer, though we are flexible. There is no complex booking system and no payment to a third party. The full amount goes to the host, and you save on the commission.

Our availability calendar on the book page is kept in real time, synced automatically with Airbnb and Booking.com, so you can see at a glance whether your dates are free before sending an enquiry.

About the apartment

The apartment is in Verano (Vöran), a quiet mountain village at around 1,500 metres above Merano in South Tyrol. It sleeps up to four guests, with a king-size bedroom, a sofa bed in the living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a south-facing balcony with panoramic views across the valley to the Dolomites.

Free WiFi and free parking are included. Merano is 10 minutes away by car, and the Merano 2000 ski resort is 15 minutes. The apartment has over 90 guest reviews across Airbnb and Booking.com, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.