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These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.

As a security deposit alternative, houfyProtect, an upfront nonrefundable low cost property damage protection policy for just $5 per night, is taken at time of booking.

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This host has verified their email and or phone number on Houfy.

This host verified their email and phone number on Houfy.

Houfy lets you contact and book direct with hosts. The host has provided the following links to give you more information.

This host responds to {response_rate}% of inquiries {response_time}.

A professional captain will navigate the boat for you.

Wonderful Houfy hosts are recognized as the best hosts in hospitality. The wonderful Houfy program rewards Houfy's top-rated and most experienced hosts.

Here are a few reasons why you should join Houfy:

There are many new members in our Facebook group who might have questions about Houfy. Below we hope to clarify some of them. Houfy doesn't earn any money. Houfy will earn money in the future by selling advertising, services and licenses.

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Before creating your listing, send a quick 

 as a traveler to this listing. It will save you a ton of time during set up since you will have already seen the process of a traveler booking: where they are presented your policies, where they agree to them, what the message field prompt says, where the credit card field is, and what notification the traveler receives on their end. 

 connected so is online bookable. Those without one of these processors connected will only receive inquiries instead of "booking requests." 

1) Import or manually add listing to Houfy

Adding your listing is extremely simple! 

 if you have a VRBO/Airbnb listing OR  just 

.  After clicking the link above, be sure to scroll down to use the import tool. 

The import tool adds your listing to our network in less than 10 seconds. This will import you entire listing except for the Calendar and Rates.

2) How do Rental Agreements work on Houfy?

Hosts can add a rental agreement or choose not to use one at all. Travelers will "click to agree" to your policies before booking or sending an inquiry. Hosts can require guests to return a signed agreement along with ID if they wish. 

Does Houfy collect, file, and remit my lodging tax?

Follow these steps to allow your guests to pay online easliy just like they would on Airbnb or Vrbo:

5) How can I set up a damage deposit on my listing?

How do I set up my damage deposit?

6) Final and most important step when listing on Houfy

If you have any social media following, the quickest way to bring awareness for them to use Houfy is to make a simple announcement. Your followers will pay attention when they read something like this! The Vermont Cottage Lake Amherst Plymouth, Vt. is now listed on Houfy's book direct market network.

How Do I Announce to My Guests I Am Now Listed On Houfy?

Be sure to do test inquiries in order to become familiar with the platform. You may need to have a family member or friend test with another email address and go through the entire booking process, as owners cannot book their own properties.

I would like to do a test booking on Houfy to see what it looks like for a guest and for the owner.

Test Booking on Houfy

Get started marketing your Houfy listing with these easy tips

Once you've completed your rates and synchronized calendars, it's time to get started on promoting Houfy! This is a simple step-by-step guide in basic marketing of your Houfy listing.

Easy Tips for Marketing Your Houfy Listing

the quickest way to receive customer service/tech support

. Also receive the latest insights and updates. Houfy uses powerful programs which can easily be changed to any of your wishes/suggestions.

 to advertise your availability to travelers or post ISO (in search of) requests. 

Getting Started and why you should list with Houfy

Listing your property for FREE on Houfy (excluding a 1 time Host verification fee) is simple. No commissions. No traveler service fees. Your Place, Your Rules.

Getting Started and why you should list with Houfy

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