Tripcove connects design-led, independently run villas with travellers who are actively seeking a slower, more personal way to stay. Lower fees, direct guest relationships, and content marketing that does the selling for you.
The Problem With OTAs
Large OTA’s fees can eat 15–20% of every booking, and you never really get to know your guest, or they you. Tripcove offers a different model: content-first discovery, direct booking, and a commission structure that rewards long-term partnerships rather than taking the same cut every time.
How It Works
1. We tell your story. Every partner villa gets featured across Tripcove’s website, Instagram, and Pinterest real content, not a listing lost in a search results page.
2. Guests book direct. No OTA account, no algorithm guests enquire or book straight through your TripCove listing page.
3. You keep more. Our tiered commission is built to reward repeat bookings:
- 5–7% for your first 2–3 bookings through TripCove
- 10–12% from booking 4 onward, once the relationship and the results, are proven
Why TripCove
- Content-first audience — travellers come to TripCove for real recommendations, not just price comparison
- Slow-travel positioning — your villa is shown to guests who already want what you offer: privacy, design, a personal touch
- Regional NSW focus — deep, dedicated coverage of Byron, Southern Highlands, Hunter Valley, South Coast, and Blue Mountains, not a generic global listing
- A real relationship — you’ll work directly with TripCove’s founder, not a support ticket queue
What I am Looking For
- Independently owned or small-scale managed properties
- Design-led or distinctive character not generic holiday rentals
- A strong guest experience track record (reviews, hosting style)
- Alignment with slow-travel values: privacy, quality, a sense of place
Get Started
Tell us about your villa and we’ll be in touch to talk through the details.