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Welcome Guide - Tiki House

More about Tiki House

Trip Planning Guide

New to Vacation Home Rental?

Festivals and Events

Beach Calendars and Schedules of Events

Pensacola Beach Restaurants 

Attractions Around Pensacola Beach

Trip Insurance - Things to Know Before You Go

Photography at the Beach

Uniquely Pensacola Beach

Weather in Pensacola Beach 

Off the Beach Restaurants

Outdoor Activities on the Gulf Coast

Water Safety at Tiki House

Everything Blue Angles!

Tiki House's Heated Pool

Hot Tub Use 

Appliances at Tiki House

Getting Around Pensacola Beach

Yard and Beach Games at Tiki House

Tiki House Day Trips

Shopping and Groceries

A Day at the Beach

Parents Only! 

Equipment Rentals 

Weddings & Special Events

Fish, Fishing, and More!

Concierge Services for Vacation Guests

Sea Turtles and Friends

Pensacola Beach Webcams

Tiki House Videos

Places of Worship

Summer Camps for Kids

Tiki House Recommends

Everyone's Favorite Beach Drink Recipes

My Favorite Places Besides Tiki House!

Houfy Information for Owners

Renter and Contract Private Information

VRBO vs Airbnb 2026: Fees, Control & the Fee-Free Alternative

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Where do I add my city permit or tax identification number/code?

Easy Tips for Marketing Your Houfy Vacation Rental Listing

Shared!  Everyone should post this on their Rental page for other owners to see!  You know they are watching! Get them to list!

Shared! Everyone should post this on their Rental page for other owners to see! You know they are watching! Get them to list!

Listed! Looking forward to see how Houfy evolves. I'd be willing to be a new website guinea pig! Thank you for offering independent VR owners

I have just listed in Toronto. Happy to be "the first" to do so! Looking forward to see how Houfy evolves. I'd be willing to be a new website guinea pig! Thank you for offering independent VR owners a new platform to grow their business :)

I am glad that you have implemented a way to monetize this while being very useful for free!

I am glad that you have implemented a way to monetize this while being very useful for free!

Where do we pay for a connected website? I don't see it during set up?

Where do we pay for a connected website? I don't see it during set up?

We are still testing.. Early 2022 we will start charging.

We are still testing.. Early 2022 we will start charging.

Pricing at Houfy and frequently asked questions

I did this and my calendar is still not syncing.  It did at one time, but not anymore. :(

I did this and my calendar is still not syncing. It did at one time, but not anymore. :(

Hi Rae-Marie, your calendar looks fine. It syncs every 6 hrs.

Hi Rae-Marie, your calendar looks fine. It syncs every 6 hrs.

Will it import calendar from Availabilitycalendar.com?  I get ICS error.

Will it import calendar from Availabilitycalendar.com? I get ICS error.

Hi Renee, would you mind e-mailing us the link you have?   Then we&#x27;ll double check for you. Thanks.

Hi Renee, would you mind e-mailing us the link you have? Then we&#x27;ll double check for you. Thanks.

Houfy - Help - VRBO Calendar Import - YouTube

Houfy - Help - Airbnb Calendar Import - YouTube

How do I export my VRBO Calendar into Houfy Calendar?

Do I need a guidebook to promote my property on Houfy site?

Do I need a guidebook to promote my property on Houfy site?

It helps. I wrote a guidebook about renting boats to my guests. I have rec'd 4 calls this summer from people wanting to rent a boat. They Googled

It helps. I wrote a guidebook about renting boats to my guests. I have rec'd 4 calls this summer from people wanting to rent a boat. They Googled boat rentals in the area and my guidebook showed up. In the guide I have posted my property. They will see my property. <a href="https://www.houfy.com/aleciaarmstrong/home/boats?catid=1648" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.houfy.com/aleciaarmstrong/home/boats?catid=1648</a>

Hi Connie,Houfy is a 100% word of mouth book direct movement.  It's up to the members to spread the word about Houfy.  There are many easy ways

Hi Connie,Houfy is a 100% word of mouth book direct movement. It's up to the members to spread the word about Houfy. There are many easy ways to do this. Are you in the Say Yes to Houfy facebook group? Please join if you have not. There are also plenty of materials in the Marketing help section.

How to I add my story to my guidebook?

How to I add my story to my guidebook?

Where can I see examples of guidebooks? In particular I'd like to see what kinds of content are included in "stories" and how they might be formatted.

Hi Barbara,You can follow me on houfy. click on the follow button next to my profile pic and see many examples of guidebooks and you can see

Hi Barbara,You can follow me on houfy. click on the follow button next to my profile pic and see many examples of guidebooks and you can see what looks like to follow more than just Houfy. Here is a compilation of different guidebooks as well <a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" href="https://www.houfy.com/carl-and-bridget/posts/digital-welcome-guest-guidebooks-create-them-for-free-on-houfy-13378">https://www.houfy.com/carl-and-bridget/posts/digital-welcome-guest-guidebooks-create-them-for-free-on-houfy-13378</a>

Is there a way to secure access to an arrival guide (Guidebook) only after a guest books a listing? Done in a way the guest knows there's a guidebook,

Is there a way to secure access to an arrival guide (Guidebook) only after a guest books a listing? Done in a way the guest knows there's a guidebook, but can't open it until after booking? I know we can provide a link, but might include information not desired to share unless they book?

Hi Steven,You can make posts and guidebooks private and forward the url's once the booking is confirmed.Thx T

Hi Steven, You can make posts and guidebooks private and forward the url's once the booking is confirmed. Thx T

How to create a guidebook and add to your Houfy listing(s)

Why You Should Be Asking for Guest ID After Booking

Now updated with VRBO/HomeAway&#x27;s own words about charging more via the service fee, depending on the number of guests.  Shameful!

Now updated with VRBO/HomeAway&#x27;s own words about charging more via the service fee, depending on the number of guests. Shameful!

Thank you for sharing this story, I shared it to a few groups that I am in.   

Thank you for sharing this story, I shared it to a few groups that I am in.

Feel free to do share, share, share!

Feel free to do share, share, share!

Everyone should share to every page they are on!  We really need to educate and inform if we want them to change.  Or at least know what they

Everyone should share to every page they are on! We really need to educate and inform if we want them to change. Or at least know what they are paying and what they are paying for!

Have you seen your Houfy today?

Have you seen your Houfy today?

AirBnB and  VRBO/HomeAway vs. Houfy

As this very well put together article is a year old one should mention that VRBO now does not hold security deposits anymore and has gone to

As this very well put together article is a year old one should mention that VRBO now does not hold security deposits anymore and has gone to payout after Check OUT!

You are right!  I haven't updated it yet!  On my to-do list!

You are right! I haven't updated it yet! On my to-do list!

Compare Your Options - Is It Time to Houfy Yet?

Could you add a follow link/button on our listing page?  so that our guest can easily start following us?

Could you add a follow link/button on our listing page? so that our guest can easily start following us?

How to follow someone on Houfy?

Can you request a security deposit and then separately split the rental rate between two payments?

The Top 10 Viewed Houfy Posts/Stories:

How does "write a post" work?

Thank you for this story!  I'm all set up on Google Analytics for my Houfy property listings /6515 and /3204.  The instructions show me where

Thank you for this story! I'm all set up on Google Analytics for my Houfy property listings /6515 and /3204. The instructions show me where to paste the tracking ID in settings. But I have two properties. Shouldn't I be pasting both tracking IDs? What am I missing? Thanks.

I think this how-to is outdated. The new Google Analytics 4 looks different and also offers a different ID, which wont work. Help please.

I think this how-to is outdated. The new Google Analytics 4 looks different and also offers a different ID, which wont work. Help please.

Get started with Google Analytics for your Houfy account including your listing

Using, Sharing, and Linking to Others' Content

SEO and Houfy

What Vacation Rental Owners Want You to Know

Can we &quot;Share&quot; our Houfy stories directly to Instagram?  I made shared my first Houfy story tweet

Can we &quot;Share&quot; our Houfy stories directly to Instagram? I made shared my first Houfy story tweet

The isn&#x27;t a IG share button. But you could share it as a copied and pasted link.   But Instagram works best with pictures and little text.

There isn&#x27;t a IG share button. But you could share it as a copied and pasted link. But Instagram works best with pictures and little text. According to my millennial sources, younger audiences (like on IG) don&#x27;t want to read that much! Ha!

Thanks for this great IG write-up. Based on your tip, I have started liking and commenting on &nbsp;local tourism sites and favorite attractions.

Thanks for this great IG write-up. Based on your tip, I have started liking and commenting on&nbsp;local tourism sites and favorite attractions. Let's see what happens... Here is our @VillaAusblick IG site: " target="_blank"><a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" href="https://www.instagram.com/villaausblick">https://www.instagram.com/villaausblick</a></a>

Patience is the key.  But make sure you tag them to get their attention when you post something they may be interested in sharing!

Patience is the key. But make sure you tag them to get their attention when you post something they may be interested in sharing!

Great article! And I always ask Millennials to help, they know the ropes. You can also choose the option to make your IG account a business account,

Great article! And I always ask Millennials to help, they know the ropes. You can also choose the option to make your IG account a business account, and then select the option to to link to FB and/or Twitter - then all your IG posts will automatically be posted on FB as well. Regarding : I always have <a class='houfy-hashtag'>#houfy</a> in my hashtags, so I appear on Houfy's IG account with my post. Tags: Also, once you have selected a pic to post, added your caption and your <a class='houfy-hashtag'>#hashtags</a>, you will find a little "person" icon, on the bottom left. Click on it, then you can tap on the photo to add tags. I always add tags such as houfy , villamaestraliskiathos (our IG name), Skiathos (our area) and the names of businesses in our area. Then publish. Once published, when you look at your post (pic) in your gallery, tap on it and you will see all the people you tagged. It increases outreach.

Exactly!  

Using Instagram for Your Vacation Rental

Thank you. This is very helpful. I am trying to get more owners in Greece and Europe in general.

Thank you. This is very helpful. I am trying to get more owners in Greece and Europe in general.

Referring Others to Houfy.com

Tiki House Rental Agreement

I don&#x27;t mind if people want to use my information to help them get started.  But this is the Why for me.  I will write a How for me too!

I don&#x27;t mind if people want to use my information to help them get started. But this is the Why for me. I will write a How for me too! I hope it helps.

Why I Write Stories on Houfy?

How to Promote Houfy with a Moving Slideshow

Add last minute discounts! And share on Houfy/Facebook other social sites.

Responding to Negative Reviews.  Saved in my private guide and my guide for owners.

Practical Steps for Responding to a Negative Review of Your Vacation Rental

Responding to Negative Reviews. Saved in my private guide and my guide for owners.

Events Made Personal(ized)Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays!  What ever the event, make it special with personalized signs, banners, cups, koozies,

VinylStickz

Events Made Personal(ized)Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays! What ever the event, make it special with personalized signs, banners, cups, koozies, or anything you can dream up. VinylStickz, owned by Brian Hargraves, is located in Pensacola Beach within walking distance of Tiki House! Not only can he design and print your personalized merchandise, he can deliver it too! He does great work for a reasonable price. Look at his work and give him a call!<a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" href="https://www.facebook.com/vinylstickz/">https://www.facebook.com/vinylstickz/</a>

<a target="_blank" class="ahover slink" href="https://www.facebook.com/vinylstickz/">https://www.facebook.com/vinylstickz/</a>

Events Made Personal(ized)Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays! What ever the event, make it special with personalized signs, banners, cups, koozies, or anything you can dream up. VinylStickz, owned by Brian Hargraves, is located in Pensacola Beach within walking distance of Tiki House! Not only can he design and print your personalized merchandise, he can deliver it too! He does great work for a reasonable price. Look at his work and give him a call!

There is a movement for Direct bookings going on at Triptease: We are following. 

OTA Association Slams Direct Bookings

There is a movement for Direct bookings going on at Triptease: We are following.

Tiki House is more than a vacation rental. It is our vacation home!  We purchased the home in 2015 because it is located in a quiet residential area right on the beach and the Gulf of Mexico. This beautiful area is full of beautiful homes, quiet beaches with the Emerald Coast's signature white sand. It is still close enough to walk, ride a bike on the trails, or take the free trolley during the summer to restaurants, bars, and shops. Or you could head east to the visit some of the most beautiful and preserved beaches that are part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. But we chose Tiki House specifically for its charm, character and amenities.  It has the largest private pool on the beach (according to our pool pro) and the perfect views from its many decks.  We want to make a stay at Tiki House as wonderful and memorable an experience for you as it is for us. Dedicated to making Tiki House THE vacation home of your dreams. We love Tiki House and know you will too!

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VRBO vs Airbnb 2026: Fees, Control & the Fee-Free Alternative

Terms of Service

Where do I add my city permit or tax identification number/code?

Easy Tips for Marketing Your Houfy Vacation Rental Listing

Pricing at Houfy and frequently asked questions

How do I export my VRBO Calendar into Houfy Calendar?

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