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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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- Vacation Rental
- Cottage Rental
- Holiday Apartment Rental
- Holiday Home
- Holiday Apartment
- 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
- info@houfy.com
- www.houfy.com
4.8
Excellent
627 reviews
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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.
12 May 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.
20 April 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.
8 May 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.
30 April 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.
Easy to make a reservation and navigate…
Easy to make a reservation and navigate the website
7 April 2026
Reply from Houfy
Love to hear it, exactly what we're aiming for! Thanks for the great review.
The site was easy to use
The site was easy to use. Response was very timely and communication was quick.
11 April 2026
Reply from Houfy
Thanks for the great review! Glad to hear the site was easy to use and that communication was quick and responsive — that’s exactly what we aim for.
Host was a great communicator
Host was a great communicator. Home was clean and well appointed. The vacation was just what we were expecting.
4 April 2026
Reply from Houfy
Thanks John
Your service and customer support is…
Your service and customer support is appreciated! I had very positive experience.
25 March 2026
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Reply from Houfy
Thanks Bhatti
Snowbird Savings
Being able to work directly with a Host feels reassuring and saves me a hefty fee for my yearly 3-month Snowbird rental. The whole process is easy with Houfy.
1 January 2026
Reply from Houfy
Thanks Mary
I haven't had a booking yet but just…
I haven't had a booking yet but just completed a test reservation and it all seems to be working well. The listing looks polished and professional.
3 April 2026
Reply from Houfy
Thanks Carisa
We had such a lovely and memorable stay…
We had such a lovely and memorable stay at the farm house for our son's wedding! Very cozy and spacious. Plenty of room to entertain the wedding party and prepare for the big day! Stories and laughter around the firepit was especially wonderful. Beautiful sunsets overlooking the venue was a treat! Super convenient for the wedding weekend and experiencing true kindness from Laura and John made our most important day perfect!
Communication on Houfy was clear and easy to use.
26 March 2026
Reply from Houfy
Thank you Kristen
I wish more people knew about Houfy
I wish more people knew about Houfy — they have an incredible platform with all the same features (and more) that Airbnb and Vrbo offer. You can even integrate your reviews from other sites directly onto your Houfy profile. The system gives hosts far more flexibility: multiple guest payment options, funds received in advance, and easy tools to add municipal taxes. Best of all, there are little to no additional fees for either guests or hosts. It’s a total win-win for everyone involved.
4 March 2026
Reply from Houfy
This means a lot — thank you! We’re glad you’re seeing the value Houfy brings to both hosts and guests.
We’re continuing to build awareness and expand our reach, and support like this goes a long way. Appreciate you being part of the community!
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