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.
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Where great hosts meet great guests.
23 reviews·4.85 average·Pets welcome·Same-day reply
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Every listing is from a real host, not a management company.
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Oswego, New York
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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.
917.208.095903 - 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.
WHY BOOK DIRECT →From the guest book
23 reviews. 4.85 average.
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.
saved on a $1,000 stay
vs AirBnB's 15.5% host-only fee
average inquiry response
Often within a few hours
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.
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.
Or call 917.208.0959