An Introduction
We only feature properties that meet clear quality criteria, without breaking the bank.
How It Works
At OHK users have access to the property listings for a flat fee, and it's our unique policy to encourage and allow all prospective guests to view the actual apartment unit, house or room listed before submitting payment. Our mission is to remove the mystery when you're booking a stay, change the model of increasing fees and overall fee driven high costs of accommodations when you're traveling.
Viewings can be in person (recommended protocol whenever possible) or in a live video (Note: odors and outside noise cannot be assessed via live video).
Owner pricing: you decide what you want to charge and how you want to handle the transactions. We do NOT use an algorithm that decides, dictates pricing or changes prices, instead, we let guests and owners arrange the booking and cost negotiations to satisfy their needs.
Guests are encouraged to do price comparisons for an equal accommodation, because we understand that price gauging occurs too often.
See Member Guidelines for specific details. {Please read our Terms & Conditions}
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We provide a fair model for transparency and accountability. We look out for consumers and owners with our low fees for both guests and owners to provide the best business practices and guest experience.
A Few Easy Steps
Take back control of knowing where you're staying; no more mystery accommodations.
I know what I need to know.
All the information is listed clearly.
​CREATING A LISTING and PROFILE
READ: to avoid losing any information while creating a listing or profile do NOT create the listing directly in comments. Enter information into a working document with the OHK format, then paste into appropriate "Comments" section. SAVE comment before closing (or leaving the post page).​
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Go to the posting category you want, ie: Room w/Private Bath, (1) Bedroom...
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Click on leave a comment and that "IS" where you will create a post.
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Upload pictures, enter the information about your listing, according to our guidelines, it's required to ensure consistency.
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Save the comment (this IS the listing or profile).
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EVERY guest user and host (owner/manager) MUST create a personal profile.
DO NOT include a photo with guest profiles (for safety reasons).
Host facial photos are required and it helps to legitimize the listing; logos are not permitted.
See It, Trust It, Book It
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​VETTING A PROPERTY
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Each listing MUST have clear recent photos and guests can view uploaded photos with reviews.
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Meet the owner or manager- evaluate before you pay.
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Use the OHK vetting sheet, as a guide. (it covers everything and is updated as needed)
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Contract PDF (short stay download) is provided for legal coverage.
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We recommend MAXIMUM deposits of $50, to avoid losing a large amount of money.​
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Owners can ask for a deposit to cover any damage, however, owners should have property insurance.
Only submit a deposit (incl. for holds) with a receipt outlining the terms of a deposit return agreement (include the amount of deposit retention days, date submitted and when & how it's to be returned).
Seeing Is Believing!
how we compare to the rest
AirBnB & Similar Platform Models
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You must read reviews carefully.
You check how long people stayed (for context)
You ask where's the reviewer from (for expectations)
You zoom in on the map to guess the location.
You read reviews from the host’s other listings.
You study the photos hoping for clarity.
That’s a lot of work and it still doesn’t verify the space.
Other Home Keys is built differently.
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You know the exact address, BEFORE YOU PAY.
You see the actual space, in person or live video.
Every listing follows clear hospitality protocols.
What’s listed reflects how the space actually feels to live in.
Your efforts lead to certainty, not sitting with crossed fingers.
Your stay is better than satisfying, it's what you want and expected.
That's how it should be.