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

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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

603 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Houfy is AWESOME

Houfy is AWESOME! We use Houfy to rent our beach house and it is a great service to use. They do not charge fees to you or your renter. And best of all they are not involved in your business! If you own a rental property check them out! And if you are looking for a place rent use them to Book your stay! You will not be disappointed!

February 23, 2025
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Thanks Kristina

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Houfy website works better than well known sites

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 and more expensive and make a vacation unaffordable makes Houfy the all around winner!

February 13, 2026
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Thanks Douglas

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Long-time, very happy Houfy client

I am long-time, very happy Houfy client, and have been very satisfied with this reliable, transparent DirectBooking platform. It delivers great value to hosts and guests alike.

February 13, 2026
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Thank you Sibylle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Build.you own website!

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 site. We have been using Houfy for several years. Thank you!

February 13, 2026
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Thank you Bruce

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Makes Hosting Easy

Houfy makes hosting easy for owners that book directly and a great option for booking return guests. The book direct site also saves money for both parties.

February 13, 2026
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Thanks Vicki

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall

Overall, it is a good platform to use. I would like to see more options with the availability to charge an automatic 3% on credit card payments.

February 13, 2026
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Reply from Houfy

Thanks for the great review! Glad to hear Houfy is working well for you.
You can already add percentage-based fees, including a 3% credit card fee, under Pricing → Additional Fees in your listing settings. That will automatically apply the charge during checkout.
Appreciate the feedback — and thanks for being part of Houfy!

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.

February 13, 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.

February 13, 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.

February 13, 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.

February 12, 2026
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Reply from Houfy

Thank you Tiny Red Barn

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