Affiliate Disclosure

What is an Affiliate Program?

An affiliate program is a partnership between a website (us) and a business (e.g., Booking.com) where we earn a commission for referring customers. When you click a "Check Rates" or similar link on our site and complete a booking, the booking platform tracks that referral and pays us a percentage of the booking value.

Which Programs Do We Use?

StayAtNiche currently participates in affiliate programs including, but not limited to:

• Booking.com Affiliate Partner Program — our primary booking partner
• Other hotel booking platforms and travel services as disclosed on individual pages

Does This Affect You?

No extra cost to you. Affiliate commissions are paid by the merchant from their margin. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you book through our link or go directly to the platform.

In some cases, our affiliate relationships give us access to exclusive deals or rates that we pass directly to our readers.

Does Affiliate Income Affect Our Recommendations?

Absolutely not. Our editorial independence is non-negotiable. Properties are featured on StayAtNiche because we believe they are genuinely extraordinary — not because of any commercial arrangement.

We do not accept payment to feature properties. We do not guarantee coverage in exchange for affiliate arrangements. Our curation process is based entirely on uniqueness, quality, guest satisfaction, and wow-factor.

If a property ceases to meet our standards, it gets removed — regardless of any affiliate relationship.

FTC Compliance

This disclosure is made in accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials in advertising (16 C.F.R. Part 255). If you have questions about this disclosure, please contact us.

Questions?

We're committed to transparency. If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or anything else on the site, we'd love to hear from you via our contact page.