When Yash Kumar returned to India after earning over ₹2 crore annually in the United States and owning multiple homes abroad, he saw a glaring gap in India’s travel lodging scene. While there were countless cottages, villas, and family-run rentals across hills and towns, most remained invisible online or lost out due to high commissions and complex global rental platforms. Motivated to change that, Yash launched Homeyhuts, a startup built to support small and local homestay owners.

Homeyhuts offers a no-commission, subscription-based model: for a modest monthly fee, hosts get access to a unified app that helps list their property, manage bookings, sync calendars, and even use AI-powered tools — all without losing a chunk of their revenue to middlemen. This model addresses common pain points such as booking commissions, double bookings, language barriers, and the digital divide many hosts face.

The platform also offers a “managed” service for hosts who prefer full support — from listing and guest communication to pricing and bookings. It accommodates small cottages, villas, boutique stays, B&Bs, and serviced apartments, not large hotels. In just months, Homeyhuts has onboarded thousands of properties across India, proving that when given the right tools and fair terms, local hospitality can thrive.

By bridging technology with grassroots hospitality, Homeyhuts aims to reshape India’s tourism lodging infrastructure — giving hosts dignity, control, and better incomes; and offering travellers authentic, verified, and affordable stays