Ferienhausmiete.de was founded in 2004. The aim was to create a platform that would give holidaymakers access to a large selection of holiday accommodation at fair and affordable prices. It all started with founder Daniel Ziolko, who was and still is a landlord himself, marketing his own holiday home in the Polish Carpathians. He steadily won over more and more enthusiastic hosts to his business concept. Today, there are no fewer than 16,000 of them around the world, offering a warm welcome to guests. With more than 150,000 holiday flats and holiday homes in 70-plus countries on its books, Ferienhausmiete.de has established itself as one of the largest travel portals in the German-speaking world.
On our portal, you will find in excess of 150,000 fantastic holiday homes and apartments in more than 70 countries worldwide. Whether you’re looking to spend a holiday on the beach or in the mountains, whether you prefer an active or a relaxing time, need to book dog-friendly accommodation or are planning a tour of the historical and cultural attractions, your quality break of the year starts here. Book directly with the property owner without paying service or booking fees, and at the fairest price. Our hosts look forward to welcoming you as their guest.
Every year, more than 15 million visitors visit our portal in search of suitable holiday accommodation. Since 2004, we have been one of the leading German marketplaces for holiday accommodation. We pride ourselves on delivering value for money without charging a commission; we also consider it important to give you as a host complete freedom in the marketing of your accommodation. You alone decide on the design your advertisement and – by means of direct and personal communication with the client – who you wish to receive as a guest. Would you like to find out more about the marketing options on our portal?
Many people can no longer afford to go on holiday due to the rising cost of living or have had to scale back their holiday plans. But it doesn’t have to be like this! Our mission is to provide a platform on which holiday accommodation can be offered at the fairest price so that it is available to everyone.
Most holiday accommodation portals charge additional fees, e.g. service and booking fees or commissions. Because transparent and fair pricing is important to us, we do not levy any additional costs – neither from the holidaymaker nor from the host. All that our hosts pay is a fair and fixed annual fee for marketing their accommodation. We do not charge any commission per booking. In this way, we ensure that our hosts do not have to add any such supplementary costs to the rental and can therefore offer their accommodation on our portal at the fairest price. For the same accommodation, the costs on our portal are often as much as 25% cheaper!
It all began in 2004 with a single holiday home in the foothills of the Polish Carpathians. Founder Daniel Ziolko was asked by his parents to help them boost the occupancy rate for their holiday accommodation, and so he started marketing it via the internet. Realising that other owners of holiday lets could benefit from the same opportunities, he conceived the idea of creating a portal on which hosts from all over the world could advertise their accommodation. That was the birth of Ferienhausmiete.de!
Large numbers of hosts are delighted to at last market their accommodation to more holidaymakers. Five years after its launch, Ferienhausmiete.de now lists more than 20,000 holiday homes, and the website attracts 7 million visitors a year.
What started out as a passionate hobby becomes a successful company. Daniel Ziolko takes on staff who work with great commitment and motivation on the further growth of the company, including the launch of a revamped website in 2013.
The portal, which has now become one of the 100 most-found German-language websites (SISTRIX rating), expands its presence to eight European markets. The team also grows and the company moves into a new office in the heart of Berlin.
After a comprehensive brand relaunch, Ferienhausmiete.de is resplendent in a new, modern design. The unmistakable logo and new corporate slogan ‘Freiheit frei Haus’ (The freedom of home everywhere) stand for free and independent travel and the provision of unique holiday accommodation.
Despite numerous travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the portal continues its steady growth to list 120,000-plus holiday homes and attract more than 15 million visitors. The owners of Ferienhausmiete.de believe that holiday travellers should be able to enjoy their own personal freedom and find their dream accommodation on the portal.
By the time of its 20th anniversary, the portal has achieved a volume of more than 150,000 holiday rentals per annum. A team of just under 20 employees focuses daily on the continued development of Ferienhausmiete.de into one of the fairest and most transparent marketplaces for holiday accommodation.
It all began in 2004 with a single holiday home in the foothills of the Polish Carpathians. Founder Daniel Ziolko was asked by his parents to help them boost the occupancy rate for their holiday accommodation, and so he started marketing it via the internet. Realising that other owners of holiday lets could benefit from the same opportunities, he conceived the idea of creating a portal on which hosts from all over the world could advertise their accommodation. That was the birth of Ferienhausmiete.de!
Large numbers of hosts are delighted to at last market their accommodation to more holidaymakers. Five years after its launch, Ferienhausmiete.de now lists more than 20,000 holiday homes, and the website attracts 7 million visitors a year.
What started out as a passionate hobby becomes a successful company. Daniel Ziolko takes on staff who work with great commitment and motivation on the further growth of the company, including the launch of a revamped website in 2013.
The portal, which has now become one of the 100 most-found German-language websites (SISTRIX rating), expands its presence to eight European markets. The team also grows and the company moves into a new office in the heart of Berlin.
After a comprehensive brand relaunch, Ferienhausmiete.de is resplendent in a new, modern design. The unmistakable logo and new corporate slogan ‘Freiheit frei Haus’ (The freedom of home everywhere) stand for free and independent travel and the provision of unique holiday accommodation.
Despite numerous travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the portal continues its steady growth to list 120,000-plus holiday homes and attract more than 15 million visitors. The owners of Ferienhausmiete.de believe that holiday travellers should be able to enjoy their own personal freedom and find their dream accommodation on the portal.
By the time of its 20th anniversary, the portal has achieved a volume of more than 150,000 holiday rentals per annum. A team of just under 20 employees focuses daily on the continued development of Ferienhausmiete.de into one of the fairest and most transparent marketplaces for holiday accommodation.
A strong team led by founder Daniel Ziolko is the foundation of our corporate culture today. As a family business, we place particular value on personal interaction and respectful, open communication. We see partnership and dialogue as a prerequisite for productive, long-term collaboration, also in partnership with our hosts. If you would like to become a member of our team, please send us your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
