Hometogo.de Scraper

Extract vacation rental listings from HomeToGo.de search pages at scale. Collect listing titles, prices, locations, links, images, geolocation, amenities, and search metadata in a clean dataset.

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Features

• Search URL based extraction - Start from a HomeToGo.de search URL and collect structured listing data.
• Large page coverage - Pull data across multiple result pages.
• Rich listing details - Save pricing, location labels, amenity labels and codes, coordinates, and listing links.
• Clean dataset output - Automatically removes null and empty values from saved records.
• QA-friendly defaults - Fast default setup for reliable automated checks.

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Use Cases

Market Research

Track price ranges, listing density, and inventory trends in specific destinations.

Competitive Intelligence

Compare accommodation attributes such as amenities, geolocation spread, and offer links.

Lead Generation Pipelines

Build exportable datasets for downstream workflows and enrichment in BI tools.

Travel Data Analysis

Create structured input for dashboards, trend analysis, and destination-level reporting.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	Yes	https://www.hometogo.de/search/5460aeb204e17	HomeToGo.de search URL to scrape
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of records to save
max_pages	Integer	No	3	Maximum number of pages to fetch
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	{"useApifyProxy": false}	Optional proxy setup for better reliability

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Output Data

Each dataset item may include:

Field	Type	Description
id	String	Listing ID
rental_object_id	String	Internal rental object ID
title	String	Listing title
location	String	Displayed location label
lowest_price	String	Lowest displayed price
detail_url	String	Listing detail page URL
deeplink_url	String	Provider offer URL
image_small_url	String	Small image URL
image_medium_url	String	Medium image URL
image_large_url	String	Large image URL
image_thumbnail_url	String	Thumbnail image URL
latitude	Number	Latitude coordinate
longitude	Number	Longitude coordinate
full_geohash	String	Geo hash value
nearby	Boolean	Nearby flag
amenity_labels	Array	Human-readable amenities
amenity_codes	Array	Amenity codes
alias_ids	Array	Additional alias identifiers
search_request_id	String	Search request identifier
search_total_count	String	Displayed total result count
search_total_count_raw	Number	Raw total count
source_search_url	String	Source search URL
source_page	Integer	Page index used

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Usage Examples

Basic Run

{
	"startUrl": "https://www.hometogo.de/search/5460aeb204e17",
	"results_wanted": 20,
	"max_pages": 3
}

Higher Volume Collection

{
	"startUrl": "https://www.hometogo.de/search/5460aeb204e17",
	"results_wanted": 500,
	"max_pages": 5
}

With Explicit Proxy Settings

{
	"startUrl": "https://www.hometogo.de/search/5460aeb204e17",
	"results_wanted": 100,
	"max_pages": 4,
	"proxyConfiguration": {
		"useApifyProxy": true,
		"apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
	}
}

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Sample Output

{
	"id": "9687f704a9a58a7cb557b91ca60822f8",
	"rental_object_id": "888c2b049d31efb1",
	"title": "40 m² Ferienhaus",
	"location": "Ostsee, Deutschland",
	"lowest_price": "Rs 25,436",
	"detail_url": "https://www.hometogo.de/rental/9687f704a9a58a7cb557b91ca60822f8?location=5460aeb204e17&pricetype=totalPrice&duration=7&searchId=d5c9b5d3603689cf",
	"deeplink_url": "https://www.hometogo.de/deeplink/?params=eJwlzjsO...",
	"image_large_url": "https://cdn.hometogo.net/large/v1/702/de4/9a85456b0dcd95e76dc93e944c.jpg",
	"latitude": 54.3604621,
	"longitude": 11.0874691,
	"amenity_labels": ["Haustier erlaubt", "Spülmaschine", "Terrasse/Balkon"],
	"search_request_id": "d581534b-2939-453e-b782-938d524883a3",
	"search_total_count": "257.916",
	"source_page": 1
}

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Tips For Best Results

Start Small

Run with results_wanted: 20 first to validate your workflow and output mappings.

Increase Gradually

Raise results_wanted and max_pages step by step for larger collection runs.

Use Proxy For Stability

Residential proxy routing is recommended for consistent extraction quality.

Keep Inputs Destination-Specific

Use direct destination search URLs to keep datasets focused and easier to analyze.

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Integrations

• Google Sheets - Export tabular listing data for analysis.
• Airtable - Build searchable rental databases.
• Looker Studio / BI tools - Create destination and pricing dashboards.
• Webhooks - Forward records into custom ETL pipelines.
• Zapier / Make - Trigger automations from fresh dataset runs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many listings can I collect?

You can collect many listings depending on your results_wanted and max_pages settings.

Does the actor remove empty values?

Yes. Null and empty values are removed before each record is stored.

Why use proxy configuration?

Proxy routing improves reliability and reduces the chance of blocked requests.

Is this suitable for scheduled runs?

Yes. It is designed for repeatable runs with predictable JSON output.

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Support

For issues, improvements, or feature requests, open a discussion in your actor workspace and include your input JSON and run logs.

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Legal Notice

Use this actor responsibly and ensure your data collection complies with applicable laws and target website terms.