Search found 5 matches

by Helen Weir
Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:05 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: ruralrural.com - any feedback?
Replies: 14
Views: 1416

Many thanks Dannylu. I have avoided booking.com - there seems to be mixed messages on LMH about them, (would be grateful for more feedback) but I do use AirB&B, which is bringing in another clientele. I'll check out your other suggestions and think about your point about the level of investment....
by Helen Weir
Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:22 am
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: ruralrural.com - any feedback?
Replies: 14
Views: 1416

Well I like Toprural. Very good return of investment. What I pay them in a year you could pay booking.com in a month and for bookings that they pounce a steal albeit legally. A ruling was made against them today regarding rate partiy which is great news. Escapada are great for generating enquiries ...
by Helen Weir
Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: Spain
Topic: Bank accounts?
Replies: 34
Views: 8570

I now use the Sabadell expansion account for my rentals. I don't put in a regular amount each month (which they say is a criteria for free banking), just the transactions for rentals, so it's variable, but have been assured that we will not be charged for the service - and so far in 9 months, we hav...
by Helen Weir
Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: ruralrural.com - any feedback?
Replies: 14
Views: 1416

Many thanks for your speedy responses. I won't be advertising with ruralrural.com - I suspect that the reservation they are offering me would lead to some form of sign up and payment, and who knows if the booking would materialise. I'm interested that Top Rural isn't liked - I have received some boo...
by Helen Weir
Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:22 am
Forum: OTAs: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Tripadvisor, etc.
Topic: ruralrural.com - any feedback?
Replies: 14
Views: 1416

ruralrural.com - any feedback?

I've just been contacted by the above company, inviting me to accept a booking for my property with them. I had not advertised with them (they say they found me online) so I looked at their website, where I found an enormous number of listed properties, including entries for my property and another ...