Yes, and renting directly from the owner will save you on average 20-25%. That's the total fees and commissions charged when you book using a middleman like VRBO, Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, Orbitz, etc. Booking directly allows you to save these fees and have more $$ to spend on your vacation in St. Croix. Choosing a rental by owner also puts you in immediate touch with the owner before you book, allowing you to ask questions about the vacation rental to make sure it's the right choice for you. It also allows the owner to accommodate any special requests you might have, which you can't do through a booking website.