Say Yes to Houfy Facebook Group — What It's For

Say Yes to Houfy Facebook Group

Members use the group to report bugs, share feedback, suggest features, and help each other get more from Houfy. That's the point of it. If you see posts about errors or platform improvements, that's this community doing exactly what it's built for.

We also talk strategy. How to educate travelers about the real cost of OTA fees. How to promote your listing. How to turn your existing audience into direct bookings.

How successful hosts use Houfy

The hosts who get consistent bookings on Houfy keep it simple. They update their social media and website, swap out their Airbnb links for Houfy links, and let their followers know they can now book directly. That's it. No complicated setup. No ongoing platform dependency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use Houfy?

Cost. Houfy charges hosts 0% commission on bookings, where Airbnb, VRBO and Booking.com take a cut of each reservation. If you connect through a usage-based PMS integration, the guest pays a 5% API connection fee, shown as its own line at checkout.

Do I need my own website?

It helps, but it's not required. Houfy gives you many of the same benefits — booking management, calendar syncing, a public listing — without the cost of building and maintaining a separate site. If you already have a website, you can add Houfy widgets to handle reservations directly.

Do I still need to list on the big platforms?

That's your call. The major OTAs have more traffic, but they're expensive. Houfy doesn't take a commission, so you keep more of each booking. Many hosts use both while building their direct booking base.

How will guests find me on Houfy?

You bring them. Promote your Houfy listing on social media, through email, or in local advertising. The more hosts who do this, the more Houfy grows — and the more guests come looking on their own.

Houfy doesn't replace the need to market your own property. It gives you a better destination to send people to.

Thanks Thijs & Swapnil