Vacation Rental Repeat Guest Program: The 2026 Guide
Build a vacation rental repeat guest program that converts one-time OTA stays into zero-commission direct bookings year after year.
Jun 1, 2026
9 mins read
All about Book Direct
In this category we cover what direct bookings are, why they’re on the rise and how direct bookings work with Houfy.
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How Much Does Airbnb Really Cost Hosts Per Year? (2026 Math)
Airbnb's 15.5% host-only fee costs the average STR host $6,000–$18,000 per year. Here's the exact math — and what hosts keep when they switch to Houfy.
May 30, 2026
7 mins read
Direct Booking for Short-Term Rentals: 2026 Guide
OTAs take 15.5% from every booking. This 2026 guide shows STR hosts how direct booking works, how much you save, and how to start on Houfy this week.
May 29, 2026
13 mins read
Houfy: The #1 Book Direct Platform for Hosts (2026)
Houfy leads the book direct movement with 87K+ fee-free listings, 0% commission, and a 4.8 Trustpilot rating. See why hosts and guests are switching.
May 27, 2026
8 mins read
Direct Booking for STR Hosts: Skip OTA Fees (2026)
OTAs take up to 23% from every booking. This 2026 guide covers how the book direct movement works, what the data shows, and how Houfy helps STR hosts keep 100%.
May 24, 2026
7 mins read
Direct Booking Statistics Every STR Host Needs (2026)
See the 2026 direct booking stats that prove OTA fees cost hosts thousands and why fee-free platforms are now the smarter choice.
May 21, 2026
8 mins read
How to Set Up a Direct Booking Website (2026 Guide)
A step-by-step 2026 guide to setting up a direct booking vacation rental website. Covers platform choice, calendar sync, payments, and going live today.
May 21, 2026
8 mins read
Houfy vs. Booking.com 2026: What Hosts Really Give Up on the Big OTA
European vacation rental hosts: see exactly what you give up listing on Booking.com vs Houfy — fees, rate parity, guest data, and host control.
May 20, 2026
9 mins read