Integration overview

About Houfy.com

Houfy.com is an innovative online platform for holiday rental and property listings. Based in the USA, Houfy.com offers a direct-booking marketplace connecting hosts and travellers without third-party booking fees. Unlike traditional rental platforms, it prioritises transparency, giving property owners full control over bookings and payments. Key features include marketing tools, flexible pricing models, and seamless communication options, making it a top choice for property managers and independent hosts. Houfy.com also fosters community engagement through its Stories and Guides feature, allowing users to share local insights and enhance guest experiences.

Minimum requirements to connect

• Minimum number of properties: 1

Integration model

Sync type	PULL
Static data sync	Static data is pulled by Houfy.com every 24 hours
Availability, Rates & Inventory sync	ARI data is pulled by Houfy.com upon change in Rentals United
Instant bookings	Yes
Booking requests	Yes - you can confirm booking requests on the Houfy.com side and Houfy.com will insert to Rentals United already confirmed booking requests
Quote requests	Yes
Reservation sync	PUSH
Reservation modifications	Modifications can be made in Houfy.com extranet and bookings in Rentals United will be modified.
Reservation cancellations	Cancellations can be made in Houfy.com extranet and bookings in Rentals United will be cancelled.
Cancellation penalties	No
Detailed reservation price breakdown	Yes

Additional info

Accepted locations	Worldwide
Target guests	Non-specific
Origin of the guests	Global, yet majority is based in USA
Long stays (more than 30 days)	Yes
Channel website	www.houfy.com
Affiliate channels	N/A

Inventory type

Pick & Choose	No
Multi-units	Yes, multi-unit properties are listed as multiple listings.
Luxury inventory	No

Channel performance

Top location	Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, California
Top inventory type	Vacation Rental Homes
Top performance season	Q1 in terms of the number of bookings Q3 in terms of the number of check-ins
Key amenities	Not provided
Best practices	Discounted rates Catchy descriptions Direct guest communication

Charges & Payments

Merchant of Record (MOR)	No
Charging party	The property manager charges the guest directly.
Credit card details	No

Commission

Commission	5% (charged from the guest)
Commission charging	Commission is charged on the total booking amount, excluding taxes.
Commission application	Commission is added on top of the prices provided to the channel.
Negotiable commission	No

Contract & Onboarding

Average onboarding time

2 - 5 min

Contact & Support

Support email for property managers	info@houfy.com
Response time	Within 24 hours