Houledges for Vacation Rental Owners
Houledge for owners listing their properties on Houfy.
WorldwideIndustry: Houfy
Category: FAQ
Julie
I'm an "influencer" and I control things, like large social groups on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I am the one to be friends with! I'm like super social Julie! Follow me on Houfy! I live in Alert, Nunavut, Canada; if you ever want to come over and visit me..
Read more
Lives in Alert, NU, Canada
Speaks English
Posts (77)
Vacation Rentals with private dock Vacation Rentals with private dock Arizona Arizona's Airbnb, VRBO, And Short Term Rental Owners and Managers
No. Houfy doesn't interfere between guest and host payment transactions. Square and Stripe are payment options integrated with Houfy. If you do connect a Square or Stripe account to your Houfy listing, the funds never touch Houfy's bank account.
After refunding the customer through Houfy, Square will send you a notification confirming they received your request to refund. At this stage, no money is being withdrawn from your account.
Feel free to use any parts of the rental agreements below. These are ONLY examples to give you ideas for content. It's best to work with an attorney who is well-versed in short term rental regulations, insurance, etc.
Type google.com/business into your address bar. Click one of the blue Manage now buttons or Sign in. All three lead you to sign into your Google account.
Log in> Menu> Manage Listings> Calendar
This is what the guest receives in their email:
Make your property video stand out on your listing.
Absolutely! Book direct is all about open communication. Phone numbers and inquiry emails are never blocked nor hidden. This means you and the traveler get to freely communicate before accepting a reservation.
If the calendar block was created on Houfy and not an imported block by calendar sync then follow these steps:
Requesting an ID from guests is actually quite easy, and one of the many benefits of booking travelers directly. Remember, this is your business and you have every right to know who is renting your vacation rental property.
First, let's clear up a...
Listing your property for FREE on Houfy! - a book direct market network. No commissions. No traveler service fees.
When advertising in book direct groups, don't waste any opportunity to raise brand awareness and tout Houfy's benefits! Include a "Houfy message" at the beginning of your posts, conveying Houfy is a book direct marketplace, as well as a place to book...
Updated March 8th, 2021 Q: How long should my post be? There is no exact length and will vary depending on the topic. Keep in mind even very engaged readers will reach the fidgety "abandon article point" around the 7 minute mark.
One of the simplest ways to raise brand awareness for Houfy is through facebook buy/sell, yard sale, and marketplace groups. All sorts of people are in these online groups–including Airbnb hosts who are seeking alternative listing sites.
There are two ways to do this.
Pull up the member's profile.
The sharing of local information is what differentiates Houfy as a "market network" versus a standalone "marketplace" (ex: listing site).
Writing Houfy posts is easy once you get the hang of it–it's even easier to get started on the wrong track. There's no need to go down the same bumpy road some of us already walked! To speed up your learning curve, I've compiled this list so you're...
Engage more readers with aesthetically pleasing and easy-to-follow content. Not only should your Stories be well-written, they should be visually appealing as well. Utilizing all of Story's formatting options increases the chances of gaining...
Once you've completed your rates and synchronized calendars, it's time to get started on promoting Houfy! This is a step-by-step guide in the basics of marketing your vacation rental listing.
While most reservations will go smoothly as planned, there may be times when you'll be asked to produce a signed Rental Agreement. Even hotels have you sign an agreement at check in, at the same time they ask for your ID and credit card. Agreements...
Location is just one factor travelers use when choosing a place to stay. Be sure to meet your guests' expectations by accurately displaying your property's location.
If you have a last minute opening or cancellation, share a discount offer such as 10% off the nightly rate. Or, use the feature to send returning guests a discount. Ex: 5% off next visit.
Sometimes you'd like to offer a last minute discount on specific dates, or a special rate for a repeat guest. Maybe you just want to provide a quote. You can easily do this by sending the person a special offer.
Log in > Menu > Manage Listings > Edit > Settings > Payment information.
Share this collection
Save to Collection
New Collection
Upload photo
Join Houfy
To follow Julie , please log in to Houfy or create an account.