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You can import your Airbnb listing to Houfy in under five minutes using your Airbnb listing URL. Houfy pulls in your photos, description, and property details automatically. From there, you sync your calendars via iCal to prevent double bookings, set your prices, and go live, with zero commission fees on either side. Watch the full walkthrough: 

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Short-term rental hosts built businesses on Airbnb, but the fee structure has always been the friction point.

Airbnb currently operates two fee models. Under the standard split-fee structure, hosts pay around 3% per booking and guests pay a separate service fee that typically adds 14% or more on top of the nightly rate. Under the single-fee model (used by some hosts with strict cancellation policies), hosts absorb a flat 15.5% cut directly. In practice, guests on Airbnb routinely see totals that are 15-20% higher than the listed price by the time service fees are added. 

That math hits guests and hosts differently, but both feel it.

Beyond fees, Airbnb's 2025 policy updates removed the ability for hosts to suggest off-platform contact, share personal email addresses, or reference their own websites during messaging. The platform controls the relationship, the data, and increasingly, the terms.

For hosts who want control over their pricing, their guest relationships, and their earnings, a fee-free direct booking platform is no longer a nice-to-have. It is the logical next step.

 is the world's largest fee-free vacation rental marketplace, with 87,000+ properties across 50+ countries. Hosts keep 100% of their booking revenue. Guests pay zero service fees. The platform supports 60+ currencies and 8 languages, and every host is verified before listing.

Houfy is not an Airbnb replacement in the sense that you need to close your Airbnb account. Most hosts run both in parallel, using Houfy to capture direct bookings while maintaining their Airbnb presence. The result is lower dependency on a single platform, full guest data ownership, and more profit per booking.

When you import a listing from Airbnb to Houfy, the following data transfers automatically:

You will need to manually enter your pricing, house rules, and cancellation policy in Houfy after import. Airbnb reviews and booking history do not transfer, as those belong to Airbnb's ecosystem.

Step-by-Step: Import Your Airbnb Listing to Houfy

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 and sign up as a host. Host verification is a one-time process. Houfy's free plan requires a $5.99 one-time verification fee, after which you can list and accept bookings. Paid plans (Lite at $7.99/listing/month, Premium at $11.99/listing/month) unlock additional features like priority placement and direct messaging tools.

Once your account is active, go to your host dashboard and select "Add Listing." You will see an option to import from an existing platform.

Copy the URL of your Airbnb listing from your browser (it will look like 

) and paste it into the Houfy import field. Houfy will fetch your listing content automatically.

Houfy pre-fills the title, description, photos, and amenities. Review each section for accuracy, update your pricing, and add your Houfy-specific house rules and cancellation policy. This step takes about 5-10 minutes for a complete listing.

Once satisfied, publish your listing. It will go live on Houfy's marketplace immediately and become searchable by guests booking without service fees.

Running Houfy alongside Airbnb requires calendar sync to prevent double bookings. Both platforms use iCal, a universal calendar format.

Calendar sync updates typically every few hours, so confirm the sync is working before opening both calendars for bookings.

Houfy also has a dedicated video tutorial for calendar sync: 

What Happens to Your Pricing and Reviews?

 Houfy lets you set your own nightly rates, seasonal pricing, minimum stay requirements, and cleaning fees. Your Airbnb prices do not transfer, so you set them fresh in Houfy. Many hosts find they can list at lower total prices on Houfy while still earning more per booking, since Houfy takes no commission.

 Airbnb reviews belong to Airbnb's platform. They do not port to Houfy. New reviews build organically on Houfy as guests book and complete stays. For new hosts on Houfy, social proof from existing Airbnb reviews can still be referenced in your listing description while your Houfy review history builds up.

Can I keep my Airbnb listing open after joining Houfy?

Yes. Most hosts run both simultaneously. Use calendar sync to prevent double bookings and treat Houfy as your direct booking channel.

Does Houfy charge any commission on bookings?

No. Houfy charges hosts zero commission on bookings. Payment processing is handled via Stripe; standard Stripe processing fees apply (typically 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). Guests also pay no service fee.

Every host on Houfy is verified before their listing goes live. Stripe handles payment security. Houfy also offers HoufyProtect for additional coverage.

What if my listing details change on Airbnb?

The import is a one-time transfer. Updates you make on Airbnb after import do not sync to Houfy automatically. You manage each platform's listing independently.

Does Houfy integrate with property management software?

Yes. Houfy integrates with tools including Hospitable, OwnerRez, Hostfully, and Rentals United, among others. PMS-connected bookings carry a 5% guest API fee.

Every booking you take through Houfy is a booking where you keep 100% of your revenue. For a host doing $50,000 a year in bookings, the difference between a 15% Airbnb commission and 0% on Houfy is $7,500 per year. Across multiple listings, the math accelerates quickly.

 and import your Airbnb listing in under five minutes. Your guests pay less. You earn more. That is the whole point.

How to Import Your Airbnb Listing to Houfy in Minutes

A step-by-step guide for vacation rental hosts on how to import their Airbnb listing to Houfy, sync calendars, and start earning with zero platform fees.

How to Import Your Airbnb Listing to Houfy in Minutes

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