How to Connect Rentals United to Houfy

Who this is for

• Hosts and property managers using Rentals United

• Houfy members who want automatic syncing to prevent double bookings

Before you start

1. Make sure you have an active Rentals United account.

2. Have your Rentals United Account ID ready.

3. Make sure you can log in to your Houfy account.

4. Make sure your listings already exist either on Rentals United or Houfy.

Steps

1. Open the Rentals United connection page

• Log in to Houfy.

• Go to Software Partners: Manage Listings > Software Partners. The page it opens is headed Channel Managers, so the two names refer to the same place.

• Locate & Select Rentals United from the list

2. Enter Your Account ID

• You will be directed to the rentals united partner page.

• Paste your Rentals United Account ID into the field provided.

3. Choose Your Sync Option

Select one of the following:

• Import new listings — Use this if your properties are not yet listed on Houfy.This will create new listings in Houfy.

• Map existing listings — links Rentals United listings to properties already created on Houfy. Once your listings are mapped, set what you want to sync for each one: every listing has its own switches for Rates, Availability, Listing Data, Name, Description, Photos and Amenities, and only what you switch on is kept in step with Rentals United.

4. Finalize the Connection

• Click Sign up with Rentals United

• This activates syncing between Rentals United and Houfy

5. Enable Payments on Houfy

Go to Houfy → Manage Listings → Connected Payments

Connect your Stripe, Square or PayPal account to start accepting bookings and payouts.

6. Confirm your sync

• Open your listing on Houfy.

• Check that your calendar matches Rentals United.

• Check that your nightly pricing matches Rentals United.

Troubleshooting

My calendar is not updating

• Refresh your browser and wait a few minutes. First, though, check that the Availability switch is on for that listing in Channel Managers: a switch left off is far more likely than a sync cycle that has not run.

• Check that your listings were correctly imported or mapped.

• Confirm your connection shows as active in Channel Managers.

My prices are not updating

• Pricing updates run automatically at regular intervals. Before you wait for one, check that the Rates switch is on for that listing in Channel Managers: a switch left off is far more likely than a sync cycle that has not run.

• Allow time for the next sync cycle to complete.

My listings did not import or map

• Confirm your Account ID is correct.

• Try reconnecting via Channel Managers and repeating the import or mapping steps.

I added a new property but do not see it on Houfy

• Return to Channel Managers → Rentals United.

• Choose Import new listings or Map existing listings again to add the new property.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does syncing happen?

Availability syncs instantly and pricing syncs automatically at regular intervals. Only the fields you have switched on for a listing are synced at all.

Do I need to re-connect every time I add a new property?

No. Once connected, you can return to the integration page anytime to import or map additional listings.

Last updated

23 August 2026