The Middleman's Loss, Your $50 Gain
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Say Goodbye to
T.H.E. Middleman
Vacation rentals will never be the same
With equal parts relief and celebration, we announce that T.H.E. (Thomas Henry Edward) Middleman—the architect of vacation rental complexity and service fees—is dead.
For nearly two decades, he's stood between travelers and their destinations, transforming straightforward bookings into financial puzzles. His signature move: extracting an extra 20% from travelers for the privilege of booking their own vacation.
While his legacy continues elsewhere, Savvy travelers enjoy a direct path to professional hosts without his interference.
We've said goodbye to service fees and complex layers when booking a vacation rental, it's time you do too.
A New Era Begins
Save hundreds on your next vacation
The death of T.H.E. Middleman marks the start of a smarter way to travel.
He may still be working at other platforms, but we've created a world where travelers connect directly with hosts—no intermediaries necessary.
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