Integration overview
About
HomeToGo has a strong brand presence in Europe and the U.S. (50 million monthly users) and offers a wide selection of vacation homes, with more than 15 million listings to choose from. We give guests the confidence to book your property with us! The brand highlight its unique features to be:
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Intuitive search - HomeToGo has a history of releasing relevant features for our users far ahead of other players. With flexible search, pet friendly and green amenities, to name a few, we help travellers discover your property with ease.
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Secure payment solutions - HomeToGo offers a comprehensive payment solution that helps increase the conversion of your rental properties while minimizing legal hassle and optimizing for fraud prevention.
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Innovation leader - HomeToGo product vision is to build a fully AI-powered marketplace. With its AI-powered travel planner, AI Mode, as well as and AI smart reviews & descriptions, HomeToGo is an innovative leader in the vacation rental industry.
Minimum requirements to connect
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Minimum number of properties: 1
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Maximum number of guests is provided.
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Geo-coordinates are provided.
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Licence number is provided.
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Photos: At least 4 photos are provided. The minimum resolution is 1024 (width) x 683 (height).
- Prices are provided for some seasons in the future.
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Cancellation Policy is provided.
Integration model
| Sync type | PULL |
| Static data sync | Updated every 24 hours by HomeToGo |
| Availability, Rates & Inventory sync | - |
| Instant bookings | Yes |
| Booking requests | No |
| Quote requests | - |
| Reservation sync | PUSH |
| Reservation modifications | Modifications are not allowed. If needed, the original reservation must be cancelled and a new one must be created. |
| Reservation cancellations |
Reservation cancellations via Rentals United are synchronised with HomeToGo. Cancellations made on the HomeToGo will be synchronised to Rentals United |
| Cancellation penalties | None |
Additional info
| Accepted locations | Worldwide |
| Target guests | Families |
| Origin of the guests | - |
| Long stays (more than 30 days) | Yes |
| Channel website | https://www.hometogo.com/ |
| Affiliate channels |
https://www.escapadarural.com/ |
Inventory type
| Pick & Choose | No, all inventory is accepted |
| Multi-units | Yes |
Channel performance
| Top location |
2021 - Germany, USA, France, Italy, NL,Croatia,Spain, UK 2022 - Germany, USA, Italy, France, Croatia, NL, Spain, UK 2023 - Germany, USA, France, Italy, Croatia, NL, Spain, UK |
| Top inventory type | - |
| Top performance season | 25 December - March |
| Key amenities | - |
| Best practices |
Adding reviews High quality images, at least 15 images Good quality descriptions and content Adding further inventory Using HomeToGo payment solution Low cancellation rates High bookability & availability |
Charges & Payments
| Charging party | It is possible to work both ways, either HomeToGo can charge the guest or the property manager. If HomeToGo charges the guest, then the transfer is made 1 day after the payment from the guest is received. |
| Credit card details | Depending on the agreed terms |
Commission
| Commission | 15% |
| Commission charging | Total amount excluding the tourist tax (additionally, in the USA, all taxes are excluded from commission) |
| Commission application | Commission is subtracted from the rates provided to the channel. |
Contract & Onboarding
| Average onboarding time | 4 weeks |
Contact & Support
| Support email for property managers | partnerrelations@hometogo.com |
| Response time | 5 - 7 working days |