Common Friction Points (and How to Not Shoot Yourself in the Foot)
Hosting on Foxhole is straightforward — but that doesn’t mean people don’t find ways to overcomplicate it. If you follow the guidance below, you’ll avoid 90% of problems before they ever happen. Let’s break it down.
1. Pricing: Be Smart. Game the System. Win.
We have verified military guests logging in daily. And they’re booking. You know what they’re not booking? Overpriced listings.
Here’s how to play it:
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Short-Term: Foxhole charges a 10% Host Fee and does not charge a guest fee. Airbnb? Charges a 3% host fee & a 17% guest fee. You’re saving them money just by being on this platform.
Raise your price by 7%, they still save 10%, and you make the same.
Win-win. Do the math. (Reminder: Lower price = more bookings) -
Long-Term: We take a one-time 15% Finder’s Fee off the first month’s rent. No monthly fees after that. No one has ever pushed back on it — because it’s a killer deal.
Bottom line: If your price is fair, your property will book. If it’s not — it won’t. That’s not the market’s fault. That’s yours.
2. Bookings: You Want Them? Go Get Them.
Yes, Foxhole runs paid ads for you.
Yes, we’ll post you on our channels.
But no one — and I mean no one — will hustle for your property like you will.
You are a business owner now. Act like one.
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Make flyers.
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Hit your VFW.
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Wear a Foxhole shirt.
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Post your listing on Facebook or LinkedIn.
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Tell your friends.
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Shake hands.
Want bookings? Make noise. We’ll back you — but you’ve got to lead the charge.
3. Underutilizing the Foxhole Team: That’s On You
We’re here. Like, actually here. Not in a call center. Not in another country.
Real humans — veterans and spouses — who care.
Need help writing your listing? We’ll do it.
Want photos reviewed? Send them.
Not sure what to charge? Ask.
Need marketing ideas? We’ve got dozens.
Stop going it alone. Use the team. We’re free, fast, and ridiculously good at this.
4. Double Bookings: Here’s the Fix
Easy fix: Use iCal sync. Copy your Airbnb calendar link, paste it into your Foxhole listing. Done.
Want to go full protection mode?
Set your booking type to manual approval. Nothing gets through unless you say so.
Or better yet — just list exclusively on Foxhole and never worry about this again.
5. Support: We’re On Your Side
Let’s be clear: 95% of the time, we side with the host.
Guest not communicating?
Tell us. We’ll chase them down.
Guest damaging property or being disrespectful?
Absolutely tell us. We don’t tolerate that here.
This isn’t Airbnb. You’re not alone.
We protect our hosts — period.
Final Word: You’re in the Foxhole Now
This platform was built for the military. It works best when we all act like it.
Be direct. Be smart. Be proactive. And when in doubt — ask.
We’re proud to have you on the team.
Now go get those bookings.
