Book direct — no agency fees
Why book direct
Book Villa ONLY VIEW with the owner and skip the 10–15% agencies add on top of the rate. You can talk the price through with us and get honest local advice.
Pay 10–15% less
Agencies rent the villa at our rate and add their 10 to 15% on top. Book here and you pay the rate itself.
Talk price with the owner
You're dealing with the person who sets the rate, so you can discuss it: your dates, how long you stay, how many bedrooms you need. It usually ends in a better price than an agency would give you.
Advice from people who live here
We don't make a commission on what we recommend, so we have nothing to push. You get the beaches, restaurants and people we actually trust, not the usual tourist circuit.
Talk to the house
You deal with Annie, the owner. She knows every corner of the villa and answers you herself.
First pick of dates
Guests who come back get to choose their weeks first, Christmas and New Year included, before those dates are opened to agencies.
Booking direct vs. through an agency
The same villa is often listed by St Barth rental agencies. What changes is not the house — it's the price and who you talk to.
| Direct with the owner | Through an agency | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | The villa's own rate | The same rate plus 10–15% for the agency |
| Negotiating | You discuss it with the owner, which usually ends in a better rate | The agency quotes its price, with little room to move |
| Who answers | Annie, the owner — who knows every corner of the house | A booking agent, then a local rep |
| Contract & payment | Signed online in minutes, 30% deposit by bank transfer | Agency terms, often stricter |
| Early check-in, late check-out | Asked and confirmed by a person, according to the calendar | Subject to policy |
| Concierge | Included, arranged with the house | Often an add-on |
| Returning guests | First pick of dates, Christmas and New Year included | The dates still open after that |
| Local advice | The places we actually go to, with no commission behind them | Often the usual partner addresses |
Agencies remain a fine way to compare villas across the island. Once you've chosen ONLY VIEW, booking here gets you the same house for less.