I built an extension to contact Airbnb hosts direcly
Hey HN, Over the years, I’ve found myself frustrated with the extra fees Airbnb. While they provide a lot of convenience, the service fees often stack up to a point where they overshadow any potential savings. I started wondering if there was a way to connect directly with property hosts and skip the middleman entirely. That curiosity led me to build getaway.direct, a free Chrome extension that helps travelers save money. It works like this: 1. You browse listings on Airbnb. 2. The extension scans for direct booking links, host websites, or social media profiles where you can reach out to…
I built an extension to contact Airbnb hosts direcly launched on November 29, 2024 with 10 votes, #1,832 of 4,990 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
Getaway.direct is a free Chrome extension that helps travelers find direct contact information for Airbnb property hosts, including their websites and social media profiles. Users can browse Airbnb listings as normal while the extension identifies direct booking options, allowing them to bypass platform fees and negotiate directly with hosts. The tool aims to provide price transparency by surfacing hosts' own websites alongside their Airbnb listings.
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From the sources
Skip Airbnb’s fees and save up to 20% per night! Finds direct booking links, helping you connect with hosts and avoid fees. Book smarter, save more.
Paying Airbnb’s fees means covering costly middleman charges. With direct booking links, skip the extra costs. Prefer platforms like Booking.com or Expedia? Explore them too—or connect with hosts on social media for unique deals! Booking fees can easily add $200+ to your booking! Our direct links connect you with property owners, so you can maximize your travel budget by booking directly and cutting out fees. I found my Airbnb host’s website through getaway.direct and booked directly. Not only was it easy, but I saved $220 on fees. Highly recommend! Love how this extension instantly finds direct booking links for Airbnbs I like! Saves me time and money instead of searching everywhere…from getaway.direct
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hey HN, Over the years, I’ve found myself frustrated with the extra fees Airbnb. While they provide a lot of convenience, the service fees often stack up to a point where they overshadow any potential savings. I started wondering if there was a way to connect directly with property hosts and skip the middleman…
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