Definitions by Dador

Houspy

1. A proprietary name for a smart property monitoring service used primarily by luxury short-term rental agencies (STRs) and high-end property managers. The name is a portmanteau of House and Spy.

2. An AI-powered system designed to discreetly keep watch over a property and its immediate vicinity, without monitoring the guests themselves. Its function is to immediately alert management to issues like maintenance needs, loud parties, or unauthorized occupants, protecting both the asset and the neighborhood peace.

Verb, Houspying: The act of checking on your rental property's automated systems (smart locks, noise monitors, security cameras) remotely.

“Yeah, the agency has Houspy running, so if we throw a party, they’ll know the noise level instantly, but they can't see us.”
“I hired Houspying services for my villa in Madrid; they handle all the maintenance alerts before the guests even notice.”

Houspy by Dador September 27, 2025