Is there a penalty if a host cancels a reservation on Houfy?

Our guest requested to cancel and we are concerned Houfy might penalize us.. What to do?

No, Houfy does not penalize hosts.

Houfy lets you run your own business! It’s your business, not Houfy’s. That’s the beauty of Houfy.

Houfy does not charge commissions nor service fees - this means Houfy does not need to protect this form of revenue - resulting in a clearer and easier system without adding all sorts of rules for hosts.

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New to Houfy? Many Questions? Where do I start?

We currently have a rental on VRBO, a website of our own, and a Facebook page. We have recently heard of Houfy. Please explain what I need to do to list on houfy and how it works.

Snooze or activate a listing on Houfy

Please follow the steps below to snooze or re-activate your Houfy listing:

Is there a way to add a video to my Houfy listing?

Create a "Houfy collection": Collections provide a helpful way to group related posts and or stories together (in this case videos), and to quickly inform readers what the posts & stories are about. Collections make it easier for people to find content in a grouped form.

Why do larger properties have stricter reservation, payment & cancellation policies?

Larger properties booked for family or group gatherings usually require stricter policies.

How can I get my complete listings in one link to share it?

Hosts can create a personalized web address to direct people to their listing with a custom link.

Is there a way that we can copy the rates over from existing properties in order to save time?

Yes, seasons can be copied to new listings.

Why is my listing hidden?

To list: Menu > My Listings > List

Why does my listing show "in progress"?

Listings with an expired "cut off date" will move from completed to "in progress".

How do I unhide, unpause, unsnooze, relist or reactivate my listing on Houfy?

Please select menu > Manage Listings. Scroll down to Hidden listings and select the listing that you want to activate. Click on Activate, and the listing will be reactivated.

Why am I NOT getting any traction or bookings on Houfy?

Are you wondering why your listings on Houfy aren't getting any traction? Don't worry, you're not alone--many members struggle with the same issue.

How do I find my listing number?

You can view your listing number in the details of your listing at manage listings or by going to your listing and scrolling down to the bottom

How do I hide or remove my listing on Houfy

To hide your listing on the Houfy marketplace: Log in > Menu > Manage listings > Hide To remove your listing from Houfy:

Pricing at Houfy and frequently asked questions

HOUFY is a free advertising platform for hosts using the free features. Houfy does require a host verification fee from all hosts. Hosts who use lite or premium features are required to pay a monthly or yearly subscription fee.

Two ways to see the number of listing views on your Houfy listing:

Please select menu > Manage Listings. You can see all your listings, and each listing block shows listing views information.

Is there a tool, or link where I can see activity against my listing?

You can see the number of views you have had of your Houfy listing near the bottom of your listing page.