Why Choose Houfy?
Most platforms charge up to 15.5% in fees and limit your control. We believe vacation rental owners deserve better.
Zero Service Fees
Keep 100% of your booking revenue. Unlike other platforms, we don't take a cut from your hard-earned profits.
Your Business, Your Rules
Set your own rates, policies, and rental agreements. Complete control over your property business.
Instant Payments
Get paid immediately through Stripe or Square with no platform delays or holds on your money.
Direct Communication
Build relationships with guests without restrictions. Set expectations and secure repeat bookings.
Easy Import
Bring your existing listings from Airbnb, VRBO, or other platforms in just 15 seconds.
Property Protection
HoufyProtect offers up to $20,000 in damage coverage for complete peace of mind.
The #1 Direct Booking Platform for Short-Term Rentals
Houfy is built for hosts who want to take back control of their vacation rental business. Instead of handing up to 15.5% of every booking to a platform, you connect with travelers directly and keep 100% of what you earn.
Direct booking puts you in charge of your pricing, your communication, your payments, and your guest relationships — the foundation of a vacation rental business that actually grows over time.
Why direct booking is the smartest move for vacation rental hosts
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You own the guest relationship
Talk to guests directly before, during, and after their stay. No platform sits between you and the people booking your property — so you can build trust, set expectations, and turn one-time guests into repeat bookings.
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No algorithm interference
Your visibility isn't decided by a ranking algorithm that changes overnight. Share your Houfy listing link anywhere — your website, social media, email — and send guests straight to a page where they can book you directly.
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Guests save, too
With no service fees added at checkout, guests can save up to 20% compared to traditional platforms. Lower prices for them means more bookings and better reviews for you.
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One-time setup, lifetime bookings
Import your listing in 15 seconds, connect your payments, and you're live. After a single setup you keep receiving direct bookings — with zero commission taken from any of them, ever.
Join 100,000+ listings across 100+ countries and 100,000+ happy guests who have discovered a better way to book vacation rentals — directly, commission-free, and on your terms.
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Trusted by Thousands of Hosts
See what property owners are saying about their experience with Houfy.
"I've been using Houfy for several years. As a STR owner, it's been a great alternative to the big booking sites and helps me empower our own website with advanced capabilities. Great features, and responsive founders!"
"It is so simple to create an amazing direct book site, everything integrates, payment, calendars, and guest protection insurance. It makes your own direct book with a few clicks and even pulls over reviews from other platforms."
"Houfy is a terrific platform for holiday rental hosts and guests. Both hosts and guests benefit from booking direct by working around commissions and being able to be in control of their own experience and communications from start to finish. I use it as both a host and guest and I love it!!"
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Most platforms take a cut of your profits. Houfy doesn't. Pay once, list unlimited properties.
Everything You Need
Prefer more tools? Optional Lite ($7.99/mo) and Premium ($11.99/mo) plans add advanced features per listing, plus PMS integrations. See full pricing details
Integration Partners
Houfy seamlessly integrates with leading property management systems to power your direct booking experience.
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Start your direct booking journey
Choose how you want to list your property for free — we'll have you up and running in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about listing on Houfy.
What does it mean that Houfy is 'free' to list?
Unlike other platforms that charge up to 15.5% service fees on every booking, Houfy charges zero service fees. You only pay a one-time $5.99 host verification fee, and then you keep 100% of your booking revenue forever.
How do payments work on Houfy?
Payments are processed instantly through Stripe or Square, with funds deposited directly into your bank account. There are no platform delays or holds on your money - you get paid immediately when guests book.
Why does Houfy charge a host verification fee?
The $5.99 verification fee helps us maintain a high-quality platform by ensuring all hosts are legitimate property owners. This one-time fee covers identity verification and allows you to list unlimited properties. See full pricing details
How do I protect my property?
HoufyProtect offers comprehensive damage protection up to $20,000 per incident. This covers accidental damage, theft, and other incidents, giving you complete peace of mind when hosting guests.
How does Houfy help me get more bookings?
Houfy focuses on direct bookings, which means no algorithm interference. Your listing stays visible to travelers, and you can build direct relationships with guests for repeat bookings. Plus, guests save money too since there are no service fees.
Where can I list my rental property for free?
You can list your rental property for free on Houfy — zero service fees and zero commission on bookings. There's only a one-time $5.99 host verification fee, after which you can publish unlimited listings and keep 100% of every booking. It's the most affordable place to list a short-term rental and reach guests directly. Houfy has 100,000+ listings across 100+ countries.
Can I advertise my holiday rental for free?
Yes. Houfy lets you advertise your holiday rental for free alongside 100,000+ listings across 100+ countries — there's no listing fee and no commission on bookings. The only cost is a one-time $5.99 host verification fee, after which you keep 100% of your booking revenue and can publish unlimited listings.
What is the best Airbnb alternative for hosts?
Houfy is the best Airbnb alternative for hosts who want to keep their full income and own the guest relationship. Instead of paying up to 15.5% host commissions and watching guests pay up to 20% in service fees, Houfy hosts pay no commission and guests book directly. You control your pricing, policies, communication, and payments — with no algorithm deciding who sees your listing.
Can I list my vacation rental on multiple sites at once?
Yes. Houfy is built to work alongside Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com. You can import your existing listing in about 15 seconds, connect your channel manager to keep calendars in sync, and avoid double bookings. Many hosts use Houfy as their commission-free direct booking channel while keeping their listings on other platforms.
How do I switch from Airbnb or VRBO to direct bookings?
Switching is simple. Import your listing from Airbnb or VRBO into Houfy in seconds, complete the one-time host verification, connect Stripe or Square to take payments, and share your Houfy listing link with past and future guests. Over time you build a direct booking audience that rebooks with you — keeping 100% of the revenue instead of losing a cut to commissions.
What is direct booking for vacation rentals?
Direct booking means guests reserve and pay you directly, without a middleman platform taking a commission or controlling communication. You set the price, talk to guests freely, process payments into your own account, and own the relationship for repeat stays. Houfy is a direct booking platform — it connects you with travelers while keeping the booking, the money, and the guest relationship yours.