Concept prototype · placeholder brand & mock data · not connected to any live services
Ruffhouse
Lake house in the mountains
Dog-friendly New England

Lake houses, cabins & chalets — straight from the owner.

Search New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine rentals, talk to owners directly, and never pay a guest service fee.

Ask the Ruffhouse assistantFree · AI

Zero guest fees

Renters search, save and inquire for free. Always.

Talk to the owner

Message owners directly and agree on terms together.

Dogs are family

Clear pet policies: limits, sizes, fenced yards and fees up front.

Featured regions

Where New England goes to unplug — with the dog.

Dog-approved stays

Hand-picked by our founding owners.

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How Ruffhouse works

1

Search free

Filter by pets, dates, bedrooms and price — or just ask the AI assistant.

2

Check availability

Calendars sync with Airbnb, VRBO and Google, so dates are current.

3

Message the owner

Send an inquiry with your dates, guests and pets. Owners reply directly.

4

Book directly

Agree on terms and payment with the owner. No middleman fees.

Learn more for renters
For property owners

Keep 100% of your rent. Pay one flat fee.

No commissions. No guest fees scaring off renters. List your lake house or cabin, sync your Airbnb and VRBO calendars, and talk to renters directly.