A Host Guide to HomeToGo Vacation Rentals
Summary
This article is a host guide to HomeToGo, a metasearch engine and direct booking platform. Hosts can list directly on HomeToGo, which attracts travelers with an average booking window of 90 days, but must manage calendar and pricing synchronization to avoid double bookings. Understanding the fee structures (commission or split fee) is essential for maximizing visibility.
Key Insights
- •HomeToGo says it has 50 million monthly visits in peak season, potentially providing hosts with a large audience.
- •Guests who book through HomeToGo plan their vacations well in advance, with an average booking window of 90 days. The typical stay is about 7 days.
- •US hosts on HomeToGo choose between Visibility, Pro, and Performance plans, the cheapest costing $499 per year. Hosts outside of the US have two service fee structures offered: 15% commission per booking (Host-Only Fee) or 3% commission from the host and a variable fee for guests (Split Fee).
Action Items
- ✓Keep your listing quality high by using strong photos, clear descriptions, and competitive pricing to increase user interactions and improve visibility.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Regularly check your rates against your market to stay visible when travelers sort by "Best Value".Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Maintain calendar accuracy by keeping your calendar synced to reduce mismatches and prevent dropping out of key searches.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Tools & Resources
- →iGMS: The iGMS channel manager can help you sync calendars across Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com.
Watch Out For
- ⚠You need to carefully manage the calendar and price synchronization to avoid double bookings when listing on HomeToGo.
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