Houfy Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 244 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight significant cost savings, often finding rentals hundreds of dollars cheaper due to the absence of hidden fees. The platform is praised for its user-friendly website, easy navigation, and robust tools for both guests and property owners. Many appreciate the direct booking process and clear communication with hosts, contributing to a smooth and pleasant overall experience. However, some people mentioned that hosts occasionally struggle to attract organic bookings, requiring personal marketing. A few others found certain booking process elements, like calendar functionality or final details, to be clunky or cumbersome.

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User experience

Users describe positive interactions with the platform's user experience, frequently highlighting its ease of... See more

Website

Clients share positive opinions on the website, frequently describing it as easy to use, simple, and clean,... See more

Booking process

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of the booking process, with many customers finding it easy, simple, and... See more

Price

Consumers find price to be positive, often highlighting the absence of extra service fees and hidden charges,... See more

Service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very new to short-term rentals and I appreciate the contract and insurance that were offered. There was also a warning about a last minute reservation that I should have heeded. My Ring doorbell... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This house is AMAZING! We've booked here several years in a row now. It is the perfect location- close to restaurants, bars, grocery stores, shopping, and activities but far enough away that is is p... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Company details

  1. Vacation Rental
  2. Cottage Rental
  3. Holiday Apartment Rental
  4. Holiday Home
  5. Holiday Apartment
  6. 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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With houfy you could be enjoying... Commission & Service Free bookings... Direct & Immediate Payouts ...... Unrestricted Control of Your Business... Direct contact with your guests..... Industry Leading damage deposit alternatives

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Houfy Support

Bottom line.. Support needs to have a better response. A few days to respond is not support especially if the site has a problem.

13 February 2026
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Reply from Houfy

Sorry to hear this was your experience. We always aim to respond within 24 hours, and a few days is not the standard we set for ourselves.
We’re a lean team, but that doesn’t change our commitment to timely support. We appreciate the feedback and are continuously working to improve.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Myrtle Beach Property Owner

I found Houfy about a year and a half ago. I love that it allows me gain attraction for my rental properties and gives my past guest a place to rebook from without the fees that other platforms charge.

13 February 2026
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Thank you Tina

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The site does exactly what it claims

The site does exactly what it claims. Allows direct bookings without having to go through the big guys. But it doesn’t market and never claimed to. I suppose I need better ways to get returning guests to use it.

13 February 2026
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Reply from Houfy

Thank you for the honest review — and you've nailed it. Houfy does exactly what it says: gives hosts a way to take direct bookings with no service fees, no middleman, no commission.

You're also right that we haven't focused on much centralised paid marketing, and there's a reason for that. Up until now, our priority has been building the best possible product: a well-rounded, flexible, and free platform for hosts. It's tough to market a platform that doesn't take a cut of your bookings — we're essentially promoting your business, not ours.

But that's the big question we're tackling this year. Our goal is to make Houfy something hosts actively use as a tool to drive and supercharge their book-direct business — not just a listing site, but a real part of your strategy for building guest relationships and repeat bookings.

We're glad you're here, and we appreciate the feedback. It keeps us focused and motivated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been with Houfy since 2021

I’ve been with Houfy since 2021. For a nominal fee it’s a beautiful platform that is easier to use than the others. I always go there to see my synced calendars as they are more user friendly than the others. I’ve had great success with Houfy over the years as Houfy has often out performed the other platforms.
If I have a question, I send a direct message to admin (owners) and a response is received with any fix requested or change without delay.
Hosts must use their own skills to promote Houfy direct booking as it’s still not mainstream yet. This is easily done by telling guests how to save on booking fees next time. Using the direct to Houfy link when posting on social media. Include the link in all media digital or otherwise. It’s been a fantastic resource for my STR.

12 February 2026
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Reply from Houfy

Thank you Tiny Red Barn

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Book Direct with Houfy and save the booking fees

I have been using Houfy for years as both a host and a guest and I would highly recommend this site for your short term rental needs. Direct booking with rental properties without having to pay the extra booking site fees.

13 February 2026
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Thanks Lisa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Houfy is a great resource!

Houfy is a great resource for bookings for my property at the beach and its very cost effective too.

12 February 2026
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Thanks Rocky

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Excellent site with regards to…

Excellent site with regards to functionality, considering it has a free use plan. The only thing i would add is marketing efforts. Houfy must invest in marketing their site, and it will surely take off, as everyone is looking to pay low or no fees. When hosts start getting houfy bookings organically and not through their own marketing efforts, hosts will also start spending on the different houfy paid plans offered.

13 February 2026
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Reply from Houfy

Thank you for the kind words about the platform — and for the thoughtful feedback.
You're absolutely right. We've spent the last few years heads-down on the product, focused on making Houfy as well-rounded, flexible, and genuinely free as possible. That had to come first — there's no point driving traffic to something that isn't ready.

Now that the foundation is solid, marketing is the big question we're tackling this year. It's a unique challenge — how do you market a platform that doesn't take a cut of bookings? We're essentially promoting hosts' businesses, not our own. But that's exactly the direction we're leaning into: making Houfy the go-to tool hosts use to drive and supercharge their book-direct business.

We appreciate you being here early and seeing the potential. Stay tuned — it's going to be an exciting year.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a great resource!

What a great resource for hosts and guests. Safe, secure, and most importantly trustworthy. Highly recommend to save money and directly interact with hosts, without the middle, corporate entities.

13 February 2026
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Thanks Matthew

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Not always easy but always possible

If there is something I don’t understand fully about reservations, I go to the help center and get my answers. Houfy has always been a great platform for my direct bookings and the lowest costs for me.

13 February 2026
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Reply from Houfy

Thanks Benita

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