Booking Direct vs. VRBO in Las Vegas: What You Need to Know
Published July 8, 2025
Third-party platforms like VRBO and Airbnb are convenient, but convenience has a cost. Here's what actually changes when you book direct versus through a platform, and why it matters for a Las Vegas stay.
The Fee Problem
VRBO typically adds a service fee of 6 to 15% on top of the listed nightly rate, plus processing charges and cleaning fees that can exceed local standards. On a five-night stay, that's a meaningful amount of money going to the platform rather than toward your trip. Booking direct means the price you see is the price you pay.
Flexibility When Plans Change
Cancellation policies on VRBO vary by host and are often strict. If your flight gets delayed or something comes up, you're dealing with a platform's automated system rather than a person who knows the property. Booking direct gives you access to more flexible policies and a real team you can call.
Better Customer Service
If something goes wrong during your stay, who do you want to reach? A platform call center or someone on the ground who knows the building? Direct bookings connect you to a local team with fast response times for check-in, maintenance, or anything else that comes up.
More Control Over Your Suite
Third-party bookings often assign rooms based on availability. Booking direct gives you priority suite selection: preferred floor, Strip view, corner unit, whatever matters to you. Early check-in and late check-out are also easier to arrange when you're talking directly to the management team.
What You Get Booking Direct at MGM Signature
No third-party service fees.
Priority suite and floor selection.
Flexible cancellation options.
Direct access to our team before, during, and after your stay.
Seasonal offers and repeat guest perks that platforms don't carry.
Browse available suites and book direct, or contact us with any questions before you reserve.
