Save on service fees by booking direct on Houfy.

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

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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.

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, Square, Stripe, Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, bank transfer, etc. It's entirely up to you. 

For those who would like travelers to book and pay on Houfy with credit card (just like they would book and pay on other sites), you need to connect one of Houfy's integrated processors (Square and Stripe). You'll still have the 

option to accept/decline the pending direct booking,

Even though Stripe and Square are integrated

with Houfy, the payments only pass between you and your guest. They never pass through Houfy's bank account. 

If you prefer not to connect Stripe or Square, just fill out your listing's 

payment policies section and check off the payment methods accepted

Can travelers just send me an inquiry if they are not ready to book

text and email notification will be sent from Houfy. 

Once you have a Square or Stripe account connected to Houfy, travelers can enter dates and pay with credit card. 

The host receives a "Pending Direct Booking" via text and email, with option to accept/decline. After accepting the pending direct booking, the dates will automatically be blocked on your Houfy calendar. 

Travelers can send an inquiry and you will arrange payment however you wish. Once you have decided to proceed with the booking, you can click "mark as confirmed" on the inquiry. This does two things:

Help for Hosts

How does a traveler reserve and make payment?

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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.

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