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Where great hosts meet great guests.

23 reviews·4.85 average·Pets welcome·Same-day reply
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HOW IT WORKS

Three ways to book direct.

No account needed. No service fee. Just reach out to Johanna directly - however works best for you.

01 - INQUIRE ONLINE

Fill out the form

Tell Johanna your dates, which property, and who's coming. She replies same day - usually within a few hours.

SEND AN INQUIRY →

02 - CALL OR TEXT

Pick up the phone

917.208.0959. Johanna answers. No call center, no AI, no hold music. Real person, real answers.

917.208.0959

03 - SKIP THE FEE

Pay direct, save 15.5%

Same property you'd find on a platform - booked direct means that 15.5% fee stays in your pocket.

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DESTINATION GUIDES

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Local notes on where to stay, what to do nearby, and which destination fits your trip.

From the guest book

23 reviews. 4.85 average.

Johanna actually picked up the phone the day we had a parking question. Clean, comfortable, and exactly as photographed. The kind of host that makes you remember why you stopped using AirBnB in the first place.

Walkable to everything. Pet-friendly was the deciding factor.

10 out of 10 recommend. Looks like a 5-star apartment and the host is very helpful and responds pretty quickly.

Felt like home, but better. Already planning the next visit.

Booking direct saved us almost $200. Same apartment, same host, no platform fee. Would absolutely do it again.

Quiet street, great kitchen. Our dog loved the back yard.

Three years, three stays. We rebooked the moment Johanna confirmed availability.

Why book direct

Skip the platform. Keep 15.5%.

AirBnB takes 15.5%. Book direct with Johanna and that money stays with you. Same property, same host, lower price.

$155

saved on a $1,000 stay

vs AirBnB's 15.5% host-only fee

Same day

average inquiry response

Often within a few hours

0%

platform fee on direct bookings

Same property, lower price

Every stay includes

Details guests write home about.

A direct, hand-picked stay with the small touches that turn a booking into a return visit. Pets welcome at every Oswego property.

Johanna, founder of JC Stays

Meet your host

Johanna.

I'm Johanna, founder of JC Stays. Through my travels around the world, I've learned that the best stays aren't just about beautiful properties, they're about the connection between thoughtful hosts and respectful guests. That's why every property on JC Stays is carefully selected for its character, its story, and the people behind it, creating a place where great hosts meet great guests.

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Reach out. Book direct.

Tell Johanna your dates, which apartment, and whether you're bringing a pet. Most replies within a few hours.