Houfy for Property Managers: Commission-Free at Scale
Property managers using Lodgify, Guesty, or Hostaway can add Houfy to their channel mix, eliminate OTA commissions, and manage 10+ listings fee-free.
May 26, 2026
7 mins read
About Houfy Editorial Team
Member since:January 2015
Speaks:Dutch, English, French, German
Lives:Denver, CO, United States
The Houfy Editorial Team is a group of vacation rental specialists, former hosts, and travel industry writers based across North America and Europe. We cover STR regulations, listing optimization, direct booking strategy, and the economics of short-term rental platforms. Everything we publish is grounded in real hosting experience and data from Houfy's network of 87,000+ properties in 50+ countries.
Houfy Editorial Team's Posts (567)
Vacation Rental Cancellation Policy for Direct Bookings
A practical guide for vacation rental hosts on writing a direct booking cancellation policy, handling guest disputes, and using Houfy tools to protect your income.
May 26, 2026
8 mins read
How to Accept Direct Payments as a Vacation Rental Host
Accept direct payments without Airbnb using Stripe, Square, bank transfers, or Houfy. Keep more profit and protect yourself from chargebacks.
May 26, 2026
8 mins read
Houfy Verified: What It Means for Hosts and Guests
Houfy Verified confirms host identity before listing. Here's what the badge means, what guests see, and why it lifts direct booking conversions.
May 25, 2026
8 mins read
How to Migrate from VRBO to Houfy Without Losing Bookings
A step-by-step guide for VRBO hosts migrating to Houfy. Sync calendars, export listings, notify guests, and build a fee-free direct booking pipeline.
May 25, 2026
8 mins read
How to Get 5-Star Vacation Rental Reviews (The Full Playbook)
A complete playbook for earning 5-star vacation rental reviews—from pre-arrival messaging to the post-stay request, with real host scripts.
May 25, 2026
8 mins read
How to Build a 5-Star Review System on Houfy From Day One
Learn how to build a 5-star review system on Houfy with proven message templates, guest communication tips, and strategies for handling negative feedback.
May 25, 2026
9 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
Vacation Rental Pricing Strategy: No Software Needed
Save $20–$100/month in software fees and still price competitively. A step-by-step guide to base rates, seasonal multipliers, gap nights, and event pricing.
May 24, 2026
10 mins read