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Short-term and vacation rental managers

Short-term rental managers handle Airbnb and vacation rentals: dynamic pricing, guest communication, cleaning turnover, compliance and revenue reporting.

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States
51

Short-term and vacation rental management

What the work includes

Short-term rental managers operate Airbnb, VRBO and direct-booking properties. The work usually includes listing setup and optimization, dynamic pricing, guest screening and communication, cleaning and turnover coordination, maintenance, review management, compliance with local permits and taxes, and owner revenue reporting. The best operators treat the property like a hospitality business, not a long-term rental.

How fees usually work

Short-term management fees are commonly a percentage of booking revenue, often in the 15–30% range, but the headline percentage is only part of the cost. Cleaning fees, linen costs, channel commissions, supply costs and maintenance are often separate. Ask for a sample owner statement that shows gross bookings, fees, expenses and net payout.

What to ask before hiring

Ask about average occupancy and nightly rate for comparable properties, channel mix, owner block policies, damage claims, cleaning standards, maintenance response, permitting and tax compliance, and how reviews are managed. Ask what happens during the off-season and whether there are minimum revenue guarantees or performance clauses.

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Solace Properties

Islamorada, FL

★ 5.0
5
+1 305-239-6556

staysolace.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google_business_profile

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Vacome

Davenport, FL 33896

★ 3.8
5
+1 855-661-3700

www.vacome.com

7533 Osceola Polk Line Rd, Davenport, FL 33896

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Vitoria Realty

Kissimmee, FL 34747

★ 5.0
5
+1 407-250-4850

www.vitoriarealty.com

1420 Celebration Blvd STE 200, Kissimmee, FL 34747

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Zavros Property

Coral Springs, FL 33071

★ 5.0
5
+1 305-209-6538

zavrosproperty.com

2139 N University Dr Unit 5360, Coral Springs, FL 33071

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Alpizar Property Management

Naples, FL 34105

★ 5.0
4
+1 239-438-1102

www.alpizarrealestate.com/property-management

3811 Airport-Pulling Rd Suite 200, Naples, FL 34105

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

AXL House

Nashville, TN 37202

★ 5.0
4
+1 615-270-9527

www.axlhouse.com

901 Broadway #23333, Nashville, TN 37202

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Big Blue Rentals

South Haven, MI 49090

★ 5.0
4
+1 269-207-6028

bigbluerentals.com

253 Center St Ste 101, South Haven, MI 49090

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Brad Pugh ( Realtor )

Columbus, GA 31909

★ 4.8
4
+1 706-570-2719

bradpugh.sites.c21.homes/contact-me

7830 Veterans Parkway, GA-1, Columbus, GA 31909

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Common questions about short-term and vacation rental managers

How much do short-term rental managers charge?+

Management fees are commonly a percentage of booking revenue, often 15–30%, with cleaning, linen, supplies, channel commissions and maintenance often billed separately. Ask for a sample owner statement showing gross bookings and net payout.

What does a vacation rental manager do?+

Typical work includes listing optimization, dynamic pricing, guest screening and communication, cleaning turnover, maintenance coordination, review management, permit and tax compliance, and owner reporting. Confirm which tasks are in-house and which are subcontracted.

Should I self-manage my Airbnb or hire a manager?+

Self-managing can work if you live nearby, enjoy guest communication and can handle turnovers. A manager is more useful when you live far away, own multiple units, want dynamic pricing and compliance support, or cannot cover same-day turnovers and guest issues.