Houfy Reviews 603

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Review summary

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Considering 252 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Many customers consistently find the platform to be user-friendly and efficient for both booking and managing properties, often highlighting its ease of use compared to other well-known sites. The absence of fees is a significant advantage, making vacation rentals more affordable and providing better value for money. People appreciate the transparency and the ability to communicate directly with owners, which simplifies the booking process. However, some people mentioned that the platform does not attract many visitors, leading to infrequent bookings for hosts. A few other people also felt that the system for selecting dates and processing payments could be improved, as it sometimes requires manual troubleshooting.

What people talk about most

User experience

Reviewers mention positive feedback about user experience, with many finding the platform easy to use,... See more

Website

People report positive experiences with website, finding it easy to set up, navigate, and use for various... See more

Booking process

Customers consistently note positive experiences with the booking process, describing it as super simple,... See more

Price

Clients share positive opinions on price, with many reviewers appreciating the significant savings compared... See more

Value for money

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Reviews shaping this summary

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall, I appreciated the transparency and the no-fee booking, which made the process easy and straightforward. My host was very responsive to all of my questions and helped ensure a smooth stay. The... 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

Written by the company

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

Written by the company

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!

Earn up to 15% more with Houfy

Take Control of Your Short Term Rental Business Today

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

Contact info

4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

603 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had an excellent experience

Had an excellent experience. The hosts were fantastic. Condo was beautiful. Had an awesome time. Booking with Houfy was easy with no difficulties. Would definitely book with Houfy again!!

September 8, 2025
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Reply from Houfy

Thank you Karen, good to hear all went well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We'll keep coming back

This is in a great location. The property is spacious enough for two people. The little extras are always so nice, toiletries, coffee.

September 6, 2025
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

As good as it gets /vacay rental platform

Love having an option to the other rental sites which we have used for over 20 years now. The straightforward way of listing the all in price is appreciated as was the low fee to rent. The rental we stayed at was tremendous and the hosts were above and beyond. The clarity of the rental descriptions and pics helped to seal the deal. Also the messaging platform for communicating with the host allowed for timely response. Definitely a Houfy fan and am spreading the word about it.

August 30, 2025
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Reply from Houfy

Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear Houfy gave you a clear, low-fee alternative — and that everything from the listing to the host experience exceeded expectations.
We really appreciate you spreading the word — that kind of support helps us grow and keep things fair for both guests and hosts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

farmhouse stay

The house, location, property, cows , everything is so special and peaceful. The houfy site is easy to use. I have used it several times now and I find the site easy to navigate.

September 2, 2025
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Reply from Houfy

Thanks Donna

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Houfy was great!

Houfy was easy to use and it was awesome to save money on fees, etc. I liked working with the owner of the house instead of a big rental company.

August 22, 2025
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Reply from Houfy

Thanks Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Save money book through Houfy

I was anlways using Air B&B, VRBO then I found Houfy. The exact same house and exact dates were hundreds of dollars cheaper, because they don’t take enormous fees. Do yourself a favor and book your rentals through Houfy and save money with all the fees.

August 25, 2025
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Reply from Houfy

Thanks Theresa, you got it. Spread the word.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Enjoyable stay with excellent communication

Overall, I appreciated the transparency and the no-fee booking, which made the process easy and straightforward. My host was very responsive to all of my questions and helped ensure a smooth stay. The only drawback was a slight delay in the payment processing, which caused a bit of concern at first. However, everything was resolved and worked out in the end. We truly enjoyed our vacation rental and would use this service again.

August 19, 2025
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Reply from Houfy

Thank you Mel.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy

Easy, efficient, straight forward; saving us money

August 13, 2025
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Reply from Houfy

Thanks Robert

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

It was easy to use, and I can't think of anything I'd change. I've told several people about the site since booking.

August 11, 2025
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Reply from Houfy

Thanks Sara

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