How reservations work

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• How long does it take for a pending direct booking to expire on Houfy?Stripe and Square users both have 48 hours to accept a Pending Direct booking before it expires.
• How does a traveler reserve and make payment?Travelers can book and pay by card once you connect Stripe, Square or PayPal. Accept or decline each request, or switch on Instant Book. You can also take payme
• Does the host receive a confirmation that the guest paid?Yes, automatically. Houfy emails you and your guest when the booking is confirmed and again on every payment, each message carrying the amount, the stay details
• When to Use "Mark as Confirmed" on Houfy BookingsUse Houfy’s “Mark as Confirmed” feature to confirm inquiries, block dates, and manage bookings when you collect payment directly. A simple way to stay organized
• Balance Due Payment RemindersFor the confirmed or marked confirmed reservations, Houfy sends a series of automated email reminders to ensure the remaining balance is collected before check-