How it works?

For Renters

Finding a rental property can be challenging. On Hestiva, we make it easy in just 3 simple steps.

Browse freely — no account needed

Explore all available properties without registering. Our platform is 100% free and open for everyone.

No login required
No hidden fees

Manage everything from your dashboard

Start messaging landlords, save your favorite listings, and set up smart search alerts — all from your personal dashboard.

Contact landlords directly
Save properties
Set up search filters & alerts

Create your free account

Interested in a property? To contact the landlord, you’ll need to sign up — still completely free. We’ll ask you to verify your identity to prevent fraud.

Identity verification required for security
Accepts official ID (passport, ID card, etc.)

For Landlords

Save time and money while reaching serious, verified tenants. Hestiva receives over 100,000 property seekers every month. As a new-generation housing platform, our goal is to become the leading rental marketplace in the Netherlands — powered by a unique revenue model that keeps things free for users. Letting out a single property? Here’s how it works.

Create your listing

Fill in all details, upload photos, and enter the address. You can also hide the house number for privacy.

Full property details
Optional address masking

We verify and publish

Once your listing is complete, we’ll review it. Upon approval, it goes live on the platform.

Manual review
Save properties
Fast approval process

Connect with verified tenants

Start receiving messages from verified renters — no extra steps needed.

Trust and safety
Instant messaging via dashboard

Agents & Devs