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Airbnb Alternatives in Santa Marta — Save Up to \$1,600 Per Year

Airbnb Alternatives in Santa Marta — Save Up to \$1,600 Per Year

Airbnb adds 13–16% to every booking. On a $900/month Pozos Colorados apartment, that is $135 extra every month — $1,620 on a year-long stay. Here is how to skip it completely.

The Real Numbers

What Airbnb Costs You in Santa Marta

😬 Via Airbnb

😬 Vía Airbnb

Listed monthly rate$900
Listed monthly rate$900
Airbnb service fee (15%)+$135
Airbnb service fee (15%)+$135
What you pay$1,035
What you pay$1,035

✅ Via RentiHome

✅ Vía RentiHome

Listed monthly rate$900
Service fee$0
Service fee$0
What you pay$900
What you pay$900
Annual savings on a full year in Santa Marta
Annual savings on a full year in Santa Marta
$1,620
Enough for two Lost City treks, a month of scuba diving lessons in Taganga, or a flight home
Enough for two Lost City treks, a month of scuba diving lessons in Taganga, or a flight home
Best options

Best Ways to Book Direct in Santa Marta

🏆 Best option
🏆 Mejor opción

RentiHome

RentiHome

Direct booking platform across Colombia with zero platform fees. Pozos Colorados, Rodadero, El Centro. All-inclusive pricing, WhatsApp support, Truvi guest screening.

Direct booking platform across Colombia with zero platform fees. Pozos Colorados, Rodadero, El Centro. All-inclusive pricing, WhatsApp support, Truvi guest screening.

Fee: Zero
Tarifa: Cero
Good option
Buena opción

Local Real Estate Agencies

Local Real Estate Agencies

Several Santa Marta agencies handle furnished monthly rentals directly. Variable fees and quality — verify references. Good for longer stays of 3+ months where agencies may have exclusive inventory.

Several Santa Marta agencies handle furnished monthly rentals directly. Variable fees and quality — verify references. Good for longer stays of 3+ months where agencies may have exclusive inventory.

Fee: Varies (8–15%)
Fee: Varies (8–15%)
Budget option
Opción económica

Facebook Groups

Grupos de Facebook

"Santa Marta Expats" and "Santa Marta Housing" Facebook groups have direct-from-owner listings. Zero fees but no vetting or payment protection. Quality varies widely.

"Santa Marta Expats" and "Santa Marta Housing" Facebook groups have direct-from-owner listings. Zero fees but no vetting or payment protection. Quality varies widely.

Fee: Zero — no protection
Tarifa: Cero — sin protección

Book Your Santa Marta Apartment Direct

Skip the Airbnb fee. WhatsApp us your dates and we will send available options the same day.

FOR PROPERTY OWNERS

Own an apartment here? Get paid 100% of your price.

Quality 1–6 month guests, Stripe payments, zero listing fees — 0% host commission.

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