TechTravel.com
St Pete Beach, FL 33706
★ 4.4
137
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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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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.
Updated 2026. The firms below are ranked by public review volume by default. Use the state links to narrow the list, or open a firm profile to compare ratings, contact details and local alternatives.
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Vacay Whitefish
Whitefish, MT 59937
★ 4.8
137
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Vitamin Sea Properties
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
★ 4.8
137
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Bella Beach Vacation Rentals by Meredith Lodging
Depoe Bay, OR 97341
★ 4.4
136
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Coral Reef Club - Vacation Rentals
Destin, FL 32541
★ 4.3
136
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Euphoria Vacation Homes
Saint Augustine Beach, FL
★ 4.6
136
+1 904-834-9710
euphoriavacationhomes.com
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Ascend Properties
Big Sky, MT 59716
★ 4.9
135
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Carillon Beach Rentals
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
★ 5.0
135
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Grand Welcome Lake Geneva Vacation Rental Management
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
★ 5.0
135
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Warren Beach Rentals
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
★ 4.4
135
+1 850-231-0835
warrenbeachrentals.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
169 Griffin Blvd Unit 120, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
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IMM | Investors Management & Marketing | Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND 58203
★ 3.5
134
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Maui Beachfront Rentals
Lahaina, HI 96761
★ 4.5
134
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PMI Arrico Realty & Property Management
Brandon, FL 33511
★ 4.6
134
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Serendipity Anna Maria
Anna Maria, FL 34216
★ 4.9
134
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Vacasa Anna Maria
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
★ 4.0
134
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Vacation Rentals of the Florida Keys
Marathon, FL 33050
★ 4.2
134
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Cardo Vacation Rentals
San Diego, CA 92108
★ 4.9
133
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Grand Welcome Tampa Vacation Rental Property Management
Tampa, FL 33607
★ 4.9
133
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Guest Haus Property Management
Austin, TX
★ 4.9
133
+1 512-823-1286
guesthaus.com
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★ 4.4
133
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Tahoe Signature Properties
Truckee, CA 96161
★ 5.0
133
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TideWatch Vacations
St Helena Island, SC 29920
★ 4.6
133
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Villastay Vacation Rentals
Waco, TX 76705
★ 4.7
133
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Fischer Vacation Rentals
Sarasota, FL
★ 5.0
132
+1 941-778-4100
fischervacationrentals.com
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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.