List your Hot Springs vacation rental on Houfy with zero booking fees. Build direct guest relationships and keep 100% of your revenue.
Houfy charges zero fees — no host fees, no guest fees, no commission. You keep 100% of your booking revenue. Houfy makes money from optional premium features and advertising.
Sign up at houfy.com. Create your property listing with photos, description, amenities, and pricing. The platform is simple and straightforward.
Since Houfy doesn't process payments, you handle payment collection directly. Options: Stripe, PayPal, Venmo, bank transfer, or check. Set clear payment terms.
Houfy gives you a shareable booking page. Share this link on social media, email, and your own website. Build a repeat guest list that bypasses all platforms.
Sync your Houfy calendar with Airbnb and VRBO via iCal to prevent double-bookings. Update availability regularly.
Houfy's biggest value is building direct relationships. After hosting guests on Airbnb/VRBO, invite them to book direct next time through Houfy. You both save on fees.
On a $200/night, 3-night booking ($600): Airbnb takes ~$18 (host) + $84 (guest) = $102 in fees. VRBO takes ~$30. Houfy takes $0. Over a year, savings can reach $3,000-$8,000.
After a great Airbnb stay, send guests your Houfy link for their next visit. Offer a 5-10% 'direct booking discount.' They save on fees, you save on fees. Everyone wins.
Houfy provides no liability insurance or damage protection. You MUST have your own STR insurance. Also consider requiring a security deposit for direct bookings.
Houfy works best alongside Airbnb/VRBO, not as a replacement. Use the big platforms for discovery and new guests. Use Houfy for repeat guests and direct bookings.
Yes. Zero host fees, zero guest fees, zero commission. Houfy offers optional premium features but the basic listing and booking functionality is completely free.
You handle payments directly — Stripe, PayPal, Venmo, or bank transfer. Set up clear payment terms and collect before or at check-in.
You need your own insurance and screening process. Require ID verification, a security deposit, and a rental agreement. Most Houfy guests are repeat visitors from other platforms.
Houfy has a smaller audience than Airbnb/VRBO. Don't expect discovery traffic. Its value is as a direct booking tool for guests you've already hosted elsewhere.
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