Southern Hometel
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like a local.

The South's most rewarding vacation rental membership

Members save 5–15% on every booking — vacation stays, monthly rentals, and long-term housing. Plus exclusive properties, 48-hour early access, insider local tips, and points that earn free stays.

147
Active members
$340
Avg. savings per trip
4.96★
Member satisfaction
67%
Of all bookings by members
Choose your tier

Four tiers. One Southern membership.

Every tier includes core member benefits. Higher tiers unlock bigger discounts, more points, and exclusive Southern perks.

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Bronze
$49
/year
Save 5% on every booking

5% off all bookings
1× points on every dollar
Member profile & wishlist
Direct host messaging
Access to member reviews
Verified properties
Early access (48-hour)
Insider local tips
Southern welcome gift
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Silver
$99
/year
Save 8% on every booking

8% off all bookings
1.5× points on every dollar
Member profile & wishlist
Direct host messaging
Access to member reviews
Verified properties
Early access (48-hour)
Insider local tips
Southern welcome gift
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Gold
$149
/year
Save 12% on every booking

12% off all bookings
2× points on every dollar
Member profile & wishlist
Direct host messaging
Access to member reviews
Verified properties
Early access (48-hour)
Insider local tips
Southern welcome gift
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Platinum
$249
/year
Save 15% on every booking

15% off all bookings
3× points on every dollar
Member profile & wishlist
Direct host messaging
Access to member reviews
Verified properties
Early access (48-hour)
Insider local tips
Southern welcome gift
Concierge trip planning
Priority host selection
Real savings — real trips
🌊 5 nights in Destin, FL — Gulf Coast Cottage
No membership
$1,655 total
🥉 Bronze
$1,572 — save $83
🥈 Silver
$1,523 — save $132
🥇 Gold
$1,457 — save $198
💎 Platinum
$1,406 — save $249
Includes $312/night × 5 nights + $95 cleaning fee. Gold membership pays for itself on this single trip.
Real savings examples

Membership pays for itself fast

Gold membership costs $149 a year. One long weekend on the Gulf Coast and it's paid for — with money left over. The more you stay, the more you save.

Weekend in Savannah Treehouse
2 nights · $198/night · Gold member
Save $48
🥇 Gold
Week at Gulf Coast Cottage
7 nights · $312/night · Gold member
Save $262
🥇 Gold
Monthly stay in Baton Rouge
30 days · $2,800/month · Platinum
Save $420
💎 Platinum
Smoky Mountain Cabin long weekend
3 nights · $224/night · Silver member
Save $54
🥈 Silver
Full comparison

Everything included in each tier

Benefit 🥉 Bronze
$49/yr
🥈 Silver
$99/yr
🥇 Gold
$149/yr
💎 Platinum
$249/yr
Booking discount5%8%12%15%
Applies to vacation stays
Applies to monthly rentals
Applies to long-term rentals
Points multiplier1.5×
Points on $1,000 stay1,000 pts1,500 pts2,000 pts3,000 pts
Redeem for free nights
Verified properties
48-hour early access
Direct host messaging
Insider local tips from hosts
Southern welcome gift
Concierge trip planning
Priority host selection
Member perks

More than just a discount

registered guestship opens doors that booking apps never could.

Instant savings on every stay
Your discount applies automatically at checkout — vacation stays, monthly rentals, and long-term leases. No codes, no expiry dates, no minimum stay required.
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Verified properties
Some of the finest Southern homes — historic plantations, secluded waterfront cottages, rooftop Savannah treehouses — are exclusively available to registered guests.
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48-hour early access
When a new property lists or a high-demand home opens its calendar, registered guests get 48 hours of exclusive access before the general public can book.
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Insider local tips
Gold and Platinum members receive a curated local guide from their host — the secret fishing spots, the off-menu dish at the corner café, the beach access only locals know about.
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Southern welcome gift
Every Gold and Platinum arrival is greeted with a curated Southern welcome gift — local pecans, artisan preserves, a bottle of Mississippi wine, or something equally Southern and delightful.
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Points that earn free stays
Earn 1–3× points on every dollar you spend. Redeem for free nights, upgrades, and exclusive experiences across the Hometel Southern network. Points never expire.
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Rewards points

Earn points. Stay free.

Every dollar you spend on Hometel earns points. Redeem them for free nights, upgrades, and Southern experiences.

How you earn points
1
Book any Hometel stay
Points are earned on the total booking amount — nightly rate, weekly rate, or monthly rate. Cleaning fees and deposits do not earn points.
2
Points post after checkout
Your points are confirmed within 24 hours of your stay completing. They appear automatically in your member dashboard.
3
Bonus points opportunities
Leave a verified review (+50 pts), refer a friend who joins (+200 pts), complete your member profile (+25 pts), book during shoulder season (+1.5× pts).
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Redeem any time
Apply points at checkout for any booking. 10,000 points = $100 off. No blackout dates. No minimum redemption. Points never expire while your membership is active.
🥉 Bronze1× points$1,000 stay = 1,000 pts = $10 off
🥈 Silver1.5× points$1,000 stay = 1,500 pts = $15 off
🥇 Gold2× points$1,000 stay = 2,000 pts = $20 off
💎 Platinum3× points$1,000 stay = 3,000 pts = $30 off
Redeem your points for
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Free nights
Apply points directly to any booking for a free night or partial discount
10,000 pts = $100 off
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Property upgrades
Upgrade to a larger property or add amenities like a boat slip or kayak rental
5,000 pts minimum
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Southern experiences
Swamp tours, cooking classes, historic home tours, Gulf fishing charters
From 2,500 pts
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Tier upgrades
Redeem points to upgrade your membership tier for the next year
50,000 pts = Gold upgrade
48-hour early access

Book the best Southern homes before anyone else

The most sought-after Hometel properties — the Gulf Coast cottage with the private dock, the Natchez plantation that sleeps 12, the Savannah treehouse with Spanish moss views — fill up fast. Silver, Gold, and Platinum members get a 48-hour head start on every new listing and every newly opened calendar window.

Instant notification when a new property lists or calendar opens
Exclusive 48-hour window before general public access
First pick of peak dates — holidays, summer weekends, festival weeks
Available to Silver, Gold, and Platinum members
👑 Verified — early access open now
🏰👑 Early access — 31 hrs left
Antebellum Plantation, Natchez MS
5 beds · 4 baths · Sleeps 12 · Pool · Historic 1847
🌳👑 Early access — 44 hrs left
New Live Oak Treehouse, Savannah GA
2 beds · 1 bath · Sleeps 4 · Spanish moss canopy

Join Silver, Gold, or Platinum to unlock early access to these and all future listings

Member stories

What registered guests say

Real members, real savings, real Southern memories.

★★★★★

"The Gold membership paid for itself on our first stay — we saved $262 on a week at the Gulf Coast cottage. The Insider tip from the host about the secret Shell Island kayak route was something you would never find on Google. This is what travel should feel like."

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Alex T.
Gold Member · Savannah, GA
Saved $262 on first stay🥇 Gold
★★★★★

"I use Hometel for my travel nurse assignments — monthly furnished housing in different Southern cities. The Silver tier gives me 8% off every monthly rental. Over the past year that has saved me over $1,800. The direct host messaging means I can sort out everything before I arrive."

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Morgan R.
Silver Member · Travel nurse
Saved $1,800+ over 12 months🥈 Silver
★★★★★

"Platinum is worth every penny. The 48-hour early access let me book the Natchez plantation for our family reunion — it was gone to the public within hours of opening. The concierge trip planning made the whole experience seamless. Our family has never taken a better trip."

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Casey L.
Platinum Member · Annual family reunion
Saved $890 on reunion stay💎 Platinum
Join today

Start saving on your next Southern stay

Choose your tier, create your account, and your discount applies immediately to your very next booking. No waiting period. No minimum stays.

Instant activation — discount applies to your next booking immediately
All stay types — vacation, monthly, and long-term rentals all discounted
Points never expire while your membership is active
Cancel any time — no long-term commitment required
Upgrade or downgrade your tier at renewal time
Our recommendation: Start with Gold at $149/year. One Gulf Coast week-long stay saves you $262 — putting $113 in your pocket after the membership cost. The welcome gift, insider tips, and members-only properties are bonus.
Select your tier
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Bronze
$49
/year · 5% off
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Silver
$99
/year · 8% off
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Gold ⭐
$149
/year · 12% off
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Platinum
$249
/year · 15% off

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🥇 Gold membership
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$149/yr

Payments processed securely via Stripe. Membership renews annually. Cancel before renewal date for a full refund. By joining you agree to Hometel's Terms and Club Rules.

Club FAQ

Hometel questions answered

When does my discount start?

Your discount activates immediately upon joining. Your very next booking on Hometel will automatically reflect your member discount at checkout — no codes, no waiting period.

Does the discount apply to monthly and long-term rentals too?

Yes. Your Hometel discount applies to all Hometel booking types — nightly vacation stays, monthly furnished rentals, and long-term residential leases. It is one of the few travel memberships that covers every type of Southern housing.

Can I cancel my membership?

Yes. You can cancel your registered guestship at any time before your annual renewal date for a full refund. After the renewal date, membership fees are non-refundable for that membership year, except as required under Mississippi law. Cancel from your account dashboard with one click — no phone calls required.

Can I upgrade my tier later?

Yes. You can upgrade your tier at any time during your membership year. You pay only the prorated difference for the remaining months. Downgrading takes effect at your next annual renewal date.

Do points expire?

Points never expire while your registered guestship is active. If your membership lapses and you rejoin within 90 days, your points are restored. After 90 days of lapsed membership, accumulated points are forfeited.

What is the Southern welcome gift?

Gold and Platinum members receive a curated Southern welcome gift at each stay — coordinated with the host. Gifts vary by property and location but always include something authentically Southern: local artisan preserves, Gulf Coast sea salt, Mississippi pecans, Louisiana hot sauce, Tennessee honey, or a bottle from a local Southern vineyard.

Is the discount stackable with other promotions?

Member discounts apply to the base property rate. They are not stackable with other promotional discount codes. However, your points can be redeemed on top of your member discount, giving you an effective combined saving on any booking.

The South is yours.

Join 147 registered guests already saving on every Southern stay. Gulf Coast, Smoky Mountains, Savannah, New Orleans — your discount starts the moment you join.

Cancel any time · Instant discount activation · Points never expire · All stay types covered