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Which Listing Sites Should New Hosts Use?  

New hosts often ask if Airbnb or Vrbo is the better site to list on. Everyone's short term rental market is different. So my advice is to test out both platforms. 

: Be sure to carefully read the fine print and terms and conditions of any platform.

Sites like Airbnb and Vrbo are great for immediate bookings to pay the mortgage and bills. These sites charge hosts to market their properties. Payment is in  the form of commissions and/or traveler service fees. This might cost thousands a year, or it could cost thousands a month. 

But once a guest has already stayed with you, they should know how to book you directly. You and the guest should never pay commissions and/or service fees to a middleman platform more than once. The traveler's credit card protects from fraud anyway. 

Houfy is a free book direct market network. No commissions for owners. And no service fees for travelers. It's 100% word of mouth. Houfy does not market and advertise your property. Instead, members spread the word via social media and to their departing guests. 

Owners can import much of their Airbnb or Vrbo listing into Houfy within seconds. 

Connect a Square or Stripe account to Houfy

 so  travelers can book and pay with the security and convenience of a credit card, just like they do on Vrbo and Airbnb. 

 They are thrilled to save the hundreds in service fees. Plus, I get paid by Square or Stripe as soon as they process the payment. But you can choose your own payment methods and payment terms for your own guests.  

Listing your property for FREE on Houfy! - a marketplace where members book and connect directly. No commissions. No traveler fees. Here are a few reasons why you should join Houfy: Before getting started, send a TEST INQUIRY to this listing as a traveler. : this listing has connected Square or Stripe and is online bookable.

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Convenient location: 7 miles from Chimney Rock State Park, 16 miles from Tryon Intl. Equestrian Center. 1.5 miles from Lake Lure Ingles grocery.

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Lake Lure cabin retreat. Perfect for a budget honeymoon or last minute anniversary getaway! 

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I have lived in the Lake Lure/Mill Spring area for more than 20 years, and now call the mountains my home. A Touch of Luxury Cabin and A Touch of Whimsy are both the perfect home base for travelers wanting to explore all our area has to offer:

  -  Hidden  miles (4 minute drive) to the only major grocery store in the Lake Lure area  

  - 5 miles (11 minute drive) to the Lake Lure Beach/kid water park

  -  Hidden  miles (14 minute drive) to Chimney Rock State Park

  - 16 miles (20 minute drive) to Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring

  - 55 minute to 1 hour to Biltmore Estate in Asheville

  - Close to ziplining, hiking, water activities, wineries, and much more

  - Easy access for day trips to Saluda, Tryon, Columbus, Flat Rock, Hendersonville, 

      Black Mountain, Asheville, Blowing Rock, and much more. 

  



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