Why book through Houfy?

Booking direct means you skip the service fee other sites add at checkout and still get to stay at the best homes, but for less. The savings, coupled with a more personalized experience, mean guests can put that money to use on the extras that make a vacation unforgettable.

So why Houfy? People are justifiably cautious. Scams and scammers are real. Craigslist and even the major platforms, like AirBnB, have had difficulty (if they even tried) keeping the scammers at bay. Houfy offers host verification - a host can submit a government-issued ID together with a utility bill, deed or insurance statement for the property, and verified listings are marked as verified. Not every host has completed it, so check the individual listing rather than assuming it covers everyone. You can use a credit card, and get the same online experience as offered by the other online vacation rental platforms. Only better!

Houfy connects guests to hosts so that you can talk directly, in real time to each other. They don't get in the middle of your transaction, but facilitate it. If you have a question, call or email directly... no platform to go through.

But what about reviews? Houfy allows owners to sync their reviews with all the major sites so you can see just how other guests rated their experience. And the reviews are all on one site! Keep in mind some of those reviews may be a reflections of those guests' experience with the platform, and not just the owner. And you can leave your own review too!

Shopping for the best price? You will find it on Houfy! Without the middleman, owners can offer a better price since you are not paying the service fee (a charge for using their platform) that doesn't have any real value. Sometimes an owner will take alternative payments, like checks, and pass the savings on processing fees to you. This can be offered right away or after a relationship has developed between parties.

What about the "guarantee" offered by the big online travel sites? What guarantee? Look at the owner's rental agreement for cancellation policies. This is what the big sites do! They offer trip insurance that you can purchase online or is often included in your credit card agreement! And if something happens before your stay to the home to make it impossible to stay, what is Vrbo or AirBnB going to do? They can't build you a new home, or relocate you to another property unless there are vacancies. Their "guarantee" is nothing. They can't find you another place to stay if there are no other places to stay. And in the event they do, it may be miles from where you want to be or in a hotel or a less desirable property.

And as for "service" from the service fee? If you can't find the blender, will the customer service representative (who has never been to the home) know the location? With direct contact, you can get REAL service, faster!

Houfy is like the other online travel sites... Only better! Better price, better communication, better vacations! Houfy charges guests no booking service fee on most homes. The one exception is a home the host runs through a property management system or channel manager - those carry an API connection fee of up to 5%, which covers the cost of that software connection. It is always itemised on the booking page before you confirm, so you will never be surprised by it.

Time to Houfy! Book your next vacation through Houfy! And if the home you want isn't listed there, ask them "When will you Houfy too?"