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An amazing platform for renting out your property. It allows direct contact with guests and charges no commission. The subscription is very affordable compared to similar platforms. Houfy also offer... See more
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Houfy website works better and is easier to use than Airbnb and VRBO. It also works with no issues unlike the other well known sites. The fact that there are no fees with Houfy that have become more a... See more
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Houfy has multiple tools for us to use to enter our rental information and to embed code into our website. Their tools and booking system makes it very easy (and coat effective) for us to run our own... See more
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Company details
- #5 of 26 best companies in Vacation Rental
- #1 of 1 best companies in Cottage Rental
- #2 of 3 best companies in Holiday Apartment Rental
- #2 of 5 best companies in Holiday Home
- #1 of 1 best companies in Holiday Apartment
- #4 of 12 best companies in Vacation Home Rental Agency
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Houfy is the largest vacation rentals direct booking marketplace for rental property types such as homes, condos, cabins, apartments and rooms all over the world. The Houfy community offers more than 87,000 vacation rentals with no booking or service fees. Guests and hosts save money by booking vacation homes directly on Houfy. Easily search for a Houfy property and book your next condo, cabin, or house directly with a Houfy host anywhere in the world. Our mission is to empower everyone to book direct and save on service fees. We designed Houfy with hosts for hosts to be a true digital market place, not a middle man!
Our mission is to empower everyone to book directly and save money
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- We're committed to our members!
- At Houfy, we are driven by the belief that every host deserves the freedom to book direct, retain control over rental agreements, and foster open communication with their guests (Know your guest). We're revolutionizing the vacation rental marketplace by providing a platform that empowers our members to take charge and simplify the process of direct booking. We understand that it's your property, your money!
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1500 N Grant St # 4282, 80203, Denver, United States
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4.8
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Reply from Houfy
Thank you — easy to use is the goal. Appreciate you taking a second to share it.
Houfy made it easy
My reservations and communications from Houfy and from the property were perfect and worry-free.
May 19, 2026
Reply from Houfy
Thank you — "worry-free" is exactly the experience we want every guest to have. Really glad both Houfy and your host delivered that for you.
Easy Rental Experience
Simple and clean website. Process of viewing and paying for invoices was straightforward.
May 20, 2026
Reply from Houfy
Thank you — simple, clean, and straightforward is exactly what we're aiming for. Glad the booking and payment side felt that way for you.
Everything you need in one click
The ease of everything specifically the communication between host and guest.
May 20, 2026
Reply from Houfy
Love this. Direct, easy communication between hosts and guests is the whole idea — thank you for taking the time to share it.
Mixed feelings...I was not familiar with Houfy but…
I was not familiar with Houfy but rented a house from someone that used to be in airbnb and now does Houfy. I was pleased overall with the rental process and saved money over my last reservation with them. However, we rented in May and I wanted to book again in Oct. and found that the price was over $1,000 different. More for Oct. Perhaps it is the seasonal rate, I don't know but ended up at a cheaper location on airbnb in the same area. Also, I did not like that I was asked to send an ID. We are concerned with identity theft and I do not like sending a copy of my personal ID over the internet to a site I don't really know. I did not complete the reservations because of this. Contacted the host and arranged for me to complete without the ID since we had rented from them several times. However, I did not because of increased price for the exact same property. Not sure overall that I was pleased with Houfy. Seems to have less info on homes and not that much cheaper.
May 20, 2026
Reply from Houfy
Thanks so much for taking the time to share this, the good parts and the friction points included. That kind of detail genuinely helps us.
On the price difference: worth knowing that Houfy doesn't set or control nightly rates. Each host sets their own pricing, including any seasonal adjustments, and we don't take a commission or add anything on top. So the jump between May and October was a call your host made for that property, not anything from our side.
On the ID request: I completely get it, and it's one of the friction points we think about most. We ask because of fraud prevention — chargeback fraud and stolen-card bookings hit hosts hard — but hosts can waive verification for repeat or trusted guests, which is exactly what yours did. Really glad they could take care of that for you.
On listing info: fair feedback. Listing depth varies a lot because each host fills in their own — some are exhaustive, others lighter. Definitely something we can do more on from our side to nudge hosts toward fuller listings.
Glad the first stay went well!
Love the no fees
I love that the fees for the homeowner is fair and that there are no fees for the guests. The only reason why I put a four star is because I had a little bit of problem with the payment when I made it through houfy there was some sort of glitch. It made it look like it wasn't paid but it was fully paid. The host could see that it was fully paid but on my end it was confusing.
May 20, 2026
Reply from Houfy
Appreciate this so much — the four stars and the detail. Honest reviews like yours are how we spot the small friction points worth ironing out, so thank you for taking the time.
If you remember any specifics about when or where the payment looked unpaid, I'd love to hear more at info@houfy.com. Either way, glad the rest of the experience landed.
Our Houfy experience
We used Houfy because our airbnb hosts used it. It was easy to use, and provided great communications with our hosts.
May 19, 2026
Reply from Houfy
Thanks for sharing this. Easy booking and direct communication with the host — that's exactly the experience we're building Houfy to deliver. Glad it worked the way it should.
I appreciated the direct contact with…
I appreciated the direct contact with the property owner.
May 16, 2026
Reply from Houfy
Hi Tom, thank you so much for the wonderful review! At Houfy, our main goal is to connect travelers directly with property owners so you can ask questions, communicate freely, and save on unnecessary service fees. We're thrilled you enjoyed the personal touch and hope to host you again soon!
It's a good platform for direct booking…
It's a good platform for direct booking with low service fees that help owners to keep the daily rent low .
May 16, 2026
Reply from Houfy
Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback! Hearing that our platform helps you keep daily rents low and maximize your earnings is exactly why we built Houfy. We are proud to support independent hosts like you in the direct booking movement. Wishing you an incredibly successful booking season!
Reply from Houfy
Thank you so much! Providing genuine, personalized service is what we strive for, and I'm thrilled it made a difference for you.
No traction
In well over a year (close to 2), I received one booking for multiple properties I have listed.
Obviously, this application has a very, very long way to go.
May 12, 2026
Reply from Houfy
Hi — Nicholas here, on the Houfy team. I appreciate the honesty and I want to give you an honest answer back.
Houfy isn't Airbnb, and we never will be. We're built Houfy as a commission-free direct-booking layer — the model works best when hosts drive their own guests through social, repeat bookings, and their own marketing, and use Houfy to take the booking without losing 15–20% to fees. That's a different value prop than a pure demand engine, and we should probably do a better job of setting that expectation upfront.
That said, two years and one booking across multiple listings is worse than what we'd want even within that model — which usually means something fixable. If you're open to it, send me a note at info@houfy.com and I'll personally look at your listings and tell you straight what I see. We're also investing more in paid guest acquisition this year, which should help shift the picture.
Either way, thanks for the feedback.
Reply from Houfy
Thanks for the review! That’s exactly what we aim for—simple, efficient, and user-friendly.
We love the tool
We love the tool - it has been a big blessing keeping our vacation home automated.
April 20, 2026
Reply from Houfy
We appreciate the feedback Peter & Katie! Knowing that our platform helps you automate your rental—saving time and effort—is exactly why we built Houfy. We're glad to have you in our community!
Gulfport Golf Trip
The location and value can’t be beat. We will return for our fourth stay when we come back to the Gulfport area.
May 8, 2026
Reply from Houfy
Thank you for choosing Houfy for your Gulfport getaway! We are thrilled to hear the location and value were perfect for you. Providing a seamless direct-booking experience is our top priority, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for your fourth stay. See you soon!
Reply from Houfy
Thank you for the review Gregory! We’re so glad to hear you found the process easy and direct. Happy travels!
Reply from Houfy
We love hearing that! Our mission is to keep booking simple and affordable by cutting out those middleman fees. Thanks for the 5-star review Lou Ann!
I love Houfy
I love Houfy. It’s user friendly and it makes it easy for my guests to make reservations with me.
April 30, 2026
Reply from Houfy
Love hearing this. Making it easy for hosts and their guests is the whole point — thank you for being part of Houfy.
Reply from Houfy
Thanks for taking the time to leave this. "Clear and smooth" is the bar we're trying to hit every time — great to hear we did on your booking. Come back anytime.
Reply from Houfy
Love to hear it! Thanks for the great review.
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