Houfy

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Thijs H. Aaftink (Creator and Owner), originally from the Netherlands, born in the US, known as T or Tice; started the Houfy project in 2014 with the idea to share local information close to home connected to marketplaces for the real estate and...

Houfy

5 years ago

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How does a traveler reserve and make payment?

Unlike most platforms where you don't get paid till guest check-in, Houfy does not interfere in your payment transactions. All transactions pass between you and your guest only. As such, hosts choose their own forms of payment acceptance: check,...

Houfy

3 years ago

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How to follow someone on Houfy?

Houfy is a social site and allows members to follow each other, become friends etc.

Houfy

5 years ago

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How do I change my login email?

Log in. Click on your profile picture in the upper right corner. Click Privacy & Settings Select edit profile Enter your new email address

Houfy

4 years ago

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How do I reset a password for my Google or Facebook connected account?

To convert your Google or Facebook connected account to an account with a normal email and password account please follow these instructions:

Houfy

8 months ago

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Pricing at Houfy

HOUFY is currently free for basic listings.

Houfy

4 years ago

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What is Houfy

Houfy is the leading platform for book-direct vacation rentals, with over 55,000 properties worldwide. From cozy homes to spacious apartments, you'll find the perfect vacation rental on Houfy. Plus, our platform allows you to book directly with...

Houfy

5 years ago

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How can I change my booking cut off date?

You can easily change the booking cut off date by going to:

Houfy

a month ago

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How can guests submit a review?

Guest can scroll to the top of the reviews section of your listing and then click the "write a review" link.

Houfy

3 years ago

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How to request a guest review

You can easily request a review from a guest by following these instructions:

Houfy

3 years ago

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I haven't imported my Airbnb and/or Vrbo reviews yet because I have a reliatory review I don't want imported. Am I able to have one removed?

We remove reviews on a case by case basis.

Houfy

a year ago

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How do I connect my reviews from Airbnb or Vrbo?

Please review the instructions below:

Houfy

4 years ago

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How do I update my connected Airbnb and Vrbo reviews?

Manage Listings Edit Reviews Click the Pull in new reviews link 1) If you are listed on both Airbnb and Vrbo, and only imported reviews from one site, you can import reviews from the other platform.

Houfy

4 years ago

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How do I set up my damage deposit?

Log in Menu (top right) Manage Listings Edit > Pricing > Rates & Fees Members with connected payments will have two options:

Houfy

2 years ago

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Should I charge travelers a 3% fee to use a credit card?

It depends how badly you want to encourage travelers to book direct on Houfy. Keep in mind, one of the major reasons travelers are drawn to direct book is to bypass the high rates and fees charged on the other platforms.

Houfy

a year ago

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Square vs Stripe: Which should you use?

Connecting Stripe or Square to your listing allows travelers to book and pay like they would on Airbnb and Vrbo. Houfy does not have "instant book" so you always have the ability to accept/decline the Pending Direct Booking.

Houfy

4 years ago

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Does Houfy import reviews from other sites besides Vrbo and Airbnb?

Houfy does not import reviews from other sites besides Airbnb and VRBO

Houfy

a year ago

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Does Houfy automatically update my Airbnb and Vrbo connected reviews?

Hosts should periodically pull in the latest reviews as Houfy does not automatically update reviews.

Houfy

a year ago