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While the three platforms are similar — showcasing home listings — each offers different perks and features that could make a big difference when you're planning your next trip. 

So which rental site is right for you? Here's what you need to know if you're deciding between 

Founded in 2008 originally as Air Bed and Breakfast until a 2009 rebrand, Airbnb is a home rental platform with a simple premise: connect homeowners to customers looking for short term rentals. The idea came from founders Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia in 2007 after the two were looking to rent space in their San Francisco apartment to help them afford the cost of rent. Later, they brought on Nathan Blecharczyk as chief technology officer, and Airbnb was born.

VRBO is short for Vacation Rental By Owner, and as the name implies, it specializes in vacation rentals of all types: houses, apartments, condos, villas, etc. The site was founded in 1995 and allows homeowners to advertise property listings to renters. In 2006, VRBO was acquired by 

, and joined the HomeAway network which includes other sites like VacationRentals.com

Houfy provides an easy to use, unique and enhanced experience to list or find vacation rental properties with no communication restrictions between hosts and guests.

Houfy's mission is to connect people and places. Houfy derived its name from “HOUse For You” and includes a social site where members can share local information around their place.

If there is one thing that sets Airbnb apart from other platforms, it's the service's extensive host network that offers literally millions of listings. In fact, Airbnb 

 that it hosts more than 4 million listings in over 191 countries. Anyone can become an Airbnb host and rent out 

spaces as big as a whole house or as small as a shared room

Like Airbnb, anyone can become post a listing on VRBO, and the site offers a range of rental types including houses, apartments, castles, tree houses, and more. However, unlike Airbnb, 

, which means it has fewer rentals than Airbnb. (On VRBO's website, it boasts that it has over 2 million rentals worldwide, compared to Airbnb's 4 million.) 

Houfy will be combining entire places, shared rooms as well as multiple room listings (Small Hotels).

. Guests are typically chargedup to 14 percent of the reservation subtotal. Meanwhile hosts are charged a 3 percent fee every time a booking is completed with Airbnb. And if you're hosting an experience, Airbnb will charge a 20 percent service fee.

Like Airbnb, VRBO also charges fees to both homeowners and guests. Guests are typically charged a 6 percent to 12 percent service fee. The service fee is more complicated for homeowners. To list a rental on VRBO, they must pay a subscription fee. There are two primary subscription payment plans available for VRBO hosts: 

, in which hosts are charged 8 percent for each booking received through the site (VRBO recommends this option for new renters or people who rent for less than six weeks per year) and 

, which charges homeowners a flat $499 fee up front for the year.

Houfy will soon start charging hosts a flat fee per listing per month. Houfy will not charge service fees on bookings. Direct payment systems have been added to the platform (Stripe/Square) and direct communication between owners and guests will always be available.

Houfy has created a simple tool to create a backup of your listing including pictures and reviews. You never know!

Backup & sync your listing(s) in 10 SEC into the Houfy Network | HOUFY

What do others have to say about these companies?

Rented a home found on your site. Contacted you and entered the information for the owner to approve. Received the call from the owner and he explained he never used ...

VRBO.com Reviews (Updated May 2018) | ConsumerAffairs

The property I rented was far from the one described in the listing on Airbnb.com. It was filthy and many of its appliances were broken. And even worse, the room ...

Airbnb Reviews (Updated May 2018) | ConsumerAffairs

The next time you shop on AirBnb or VRBO/HomeAway or any of the big sites, ask the owner, "Are you on Houfy yet?" In an attempt to maximize their profits, Expedia has decided that the users of their companies, like VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owner) and HomeAway, will pay a service fee.

VRBO/HomeAway vs. Houfy

That depends on which kind of trip you're looking for. Considering the flexibility of rental type, the extensive host network, and the suite of "explore" features, 

 may be better for anyone dedicated to a more adventurous trip.

However, if you're committed for a full vacation, a true escape for yourself, 

 may be better suited for you. Of course, that's not a hard and fast rule, and each website offers a range of tools and rentals that'll help you book the dream trip.

 will definitely be the place to go to save $$$$ for the same place you find on Airbnb and or VRBO.

Our market network requires verified information from our members, including phone numbers. List your vacation rental property and expose it to thousands of potential renters worldwide on Houfy.com

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Airbnb vs. VRBO vs. Houfy: Which site is best for your next vacation?

Houfy, is an up an coming platform on a mission to connect hosts with guests directly.

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Houfy provides an easy to use, unique and enhanced experience to list or find vacation rental properties without "service" fees or communication restrictions. 
Our mission is to connect people and places directly.

Airbnb vs. VRBO vs. Houfy: Which site is best for your next vacation?

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