The alternative to Airbnb you have been waiting for
Better stays, lower prices, no surprises.
Who We Are
Our story and why we're building a better way to find accommodation
The Caza de Casa team - Geilys Michel and Mark O'Sullivan
We moved to Medellín in Colombia in April 2024 and were frustrated with how expensive all the properties were on Airbnb.
During my travels as a digital nomad I would frequently hear three common solutions to finding cheaper places to stay:
1. Try Facebook Groups advertising local rentals
2. Search local rental websites
3. Walk around the neighbourhood and try and find "for rent" signs on properties
The first time I heard this back in July 2021 I thought to myself: "Surely there's got to be a better alternative to these?"
Through the years I traveled around the world from Bali to Lisbon, from Hanoi to Valencia, I kept hearing the same frustrations about Airbnb from others: "The properties on Airbnb are too expensive", "I got scammed with misleading photos" and "I wish I could visit these properties before booking".
I thought that it was only a matter of time before a better Airbnb would arrive. I was wrong.
Five years later I found myself trying those same three recommendations to find a cheaper apartment to rent in Medellín. It was time for a change.
I was tired searching of through various different Facebook Groups and searching through the local rental websites which was only available in Spanish.
April 2024 I started working during my spare time on a tool for myself to show me additions to local rental websites.
Then I thought to myself:
"If nobody else is working on a better Airbnb then maybe I should."
That's why I created Caza de Casa. With the aim of creating a better and fairer version of Airbnb.
A platform with no additional fees added on top of the price set by hosts. A platform where people can visit properties before paying for them. A platform which people can trust to not let them down.
If Caza de Casa sounds like a platform you want to be a part of:
How It Works
Three simple steps to find your perfect stay
Search & Filter
Search for what you want. Filter for what you need. We will do the rest.
Message & Visit
Message the host to arrange a viewing. Make sure the property matches your expectations.
Sign & Pay
Request to stay. Sign the contract. Pay the host. Simple and straight forward.
Why choose Caza de Casa
How we are making the process of finding a furnished apartment easier and better
Airbnb
Caza de Casa
Our Trusted Partners
We only partner with companies who we trust and who deliver quality results
Genki
A leader in health insurance and one which I (Mark) used to get the Digital Nomad Visa in Colombia
Home Insurance
We have partnered with the best home insurance providers in some cities around the world.
Fedica
An incredible tool which helps us manage our social media accounts. They have a very generous free tier.
Questions? We've got answers.
Everything you need to know about Caza de Casa and how it works.
Join our waitlist and we will send you an email from [email protected] when we are ready to welcome you.
Unlike other platforms, we don't add a 12%-16% fee on top of the price set by hosts.
Most hosts require a refundable security deposit, which is clearly stated in the listing before you book.
Absolutely! Join our waitlist and we will send you an invitation from [email protected]. If you need assistance, we can help you add your property to Caza de Casa.
In some cities we have partnerships with local professional photographers to help show the best of your property. Contact us on WhatsApp to learn more.
Yes! All properties on Caza de Casa come fully furnished.
The payment methods up to the host and are shown in the FAQs of each listing.
The majority of our properties do not need a fiador. Check the FAQ section in the listing.
Currently we have ways to earn money through partnerships with businesses like Genki (health insurance) that we recommend to our users. We will never charge a service fee to guests or hosts on top of the rental price.
In some cities we have partnerships with home insurance providers who can help ensure that your home is fully covered when being rented. Message us on WhatsApp to find out more.
We're open to partnerships with businesses that help our guests and hosts on our platform. Send an email to [email protected] or message us on WhatsApp to discuss further.
Yes! We're planning to launch a web version in 2026. We will announce this on our social media accounts when it is ready.
We are completely self funded.
We'd love to help! Email us at [email protected] or message us on WhatsApp. We typically respond within 24 hours.