Direct Booking for Short-Term Rentals: 2026 Guide
OTAs take 15.5% from every booking. This 2026 guide shows STR hosts how direct booking works, how much you save, and how to start on Houfy this week.
May 29, 2026
13 mins read
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Houfy: The #1 Book Direct Platform for Hosts (2026)
Houfy leads the book direct movement with 87K+ fee-free listings, 0% commission, and a 4.8 Trustpilot rating. See why hosts and guests are switching.
May 27, 2026
8 mins read
Vacation Rental Cancellation Policy for Direct Bookings
A practical guide for vacation rental hosts on writing a direct booking cancellation policy, handling guest disputes, and using Houfy tools to protect your income.
May 26, 2026
8 mins read
How to Accept Direct Payments as a Vacation Rental Host
Accept direct payments without Airbnb using Stripe, Square, bank transfers, or Houfy. Keep more profit and protect yourself from chargebacks.
May 26, 2026
8 mins read
Direct Booking for STR Hosts: Skip OTA Fees (2026)
OTAs take up to 23% from every booking. This 2026 guide covers how the book direct movement works, what the data shows, and how Houfy helps STR hosts keep 100%.
May 24, 2026
7 mins read
Direct Booking Statistics Every STR Host Needs (2026)
See the 2026 direct booking stats that prove OTA fees cost hosts thousands and why fee-free platforms are now the smarter choice.
May 21, 2026
8 mins read
How to Set Up a Direct Booking Website (2026 Guide)
A step-by-step 2026 guide to setting up a direct booking vacation rental website. Covers platform choice, calendar sync, payments, and going live today.
May 21, 2026
8 mins read
How to Book Your Vacation Rental Direct With the Owner (2026)
Book your vacation rental directly with the owner. Skip Airbnb's guest fees of up to 16.5%, find verified listings, and save up to $400 per trip on Houfy.
May 19, 2026
6 mins read