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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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Stay Here

Savannah, GA 31410

★ 4.9
119
+1 912-509-0293

stayheresav.org

100 Blue Heron Dr, Savannah, GA 31410

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Bach Bros Properties

Fredericksburg, TX 78624

★ 4.7
118
+1 830-355-2598

www.bachbrosproperties.com

203 W Mulberry St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Short-term rentalApartment rental agencyDetails →

Panama City Beach Vacation Rentals by Vacasa

Panama City Beach, FL 32413

★ 2.6
117
+1 855-861-5757

www.vacasa.com/usa/Florida/Panama-City-Beach/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GMB-Office78

106 N Gulf Blvd Unit 106J, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Short-term rentalCabin rental agencyDetails →

Lilmar Properties

St Simons Island, GA 31522

★ 5.0
116
+1 912-771-8099

lilmarvacations.com

124 Island Professional Pk, St Simons Island, GA 31522

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Effortless Rental Group

Denver, CO 80221

★ 4.6
115
+1 720-475-1486

effortlessrentalgroup.com/?utm_source=Google+My+Business&utm_medium=Organic+Search+&utm_campaign=Google+My+Business+Site+Link+

2597 W 64th Ave, Denver, CO 80221

Short-term rentalProperty maintenanceDetails →

The Luxe @ APG

Georgetown, KY 40324

★ 5.0
115
+1 859-913-1209

apg.hospitable.rentals

111 S Hamilton St, Georgetown, KY 40324

Short-term rentalShort term apartment rental agencyDetails →

Guestable

Los Angeles, CA 90013

★ 4.9
114
+1 323-844-8841

www.guestable.com/los-angeles-vacation-rental-property-management

555 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Gulf Shores Vacation Rentals by Avari

Gulf Shores, AL 36542

★ 4.1
114
+1 251-451-5611

www.stayavari.com/destinations/alabama/gulf-shores?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp-listing

657 Morgantown Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Ocean Rogue Inn

Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

★ 4.0
114
+1 855-861-5757

www.vacasa.com/usa/Ocean-Rogue-Inn/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GMB-Ocean-Rogue-Inn

19130 Alder St, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

Short-term rentalCondominium rental agencyDetails →

Rentals in Paradise Inc

Marathon, FL 33050

★ 4.9
114
+1 305-879-2543

rentalsinmarathonkey.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google-business-profile

622 65th St Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

GetAway - Vermont

Killington, VT 05751

★ 4.6
113
+1 802-438-8077

getawayvr.com/vacation-rentals/vermont

71 Alpine Dr Unit D-103, Killington, VT 05751

Short-term rentalCabin rental agencyDetails →

Luxury Fire Island Homes

Ocean Beach, NY 11770

★ 5.0
113
+1 631-860-6677

www.luxuryfireislandhomes.com/?utm_campaign=gmb

786 Evergreen Walk, Ocean Beach, NY 11770

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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.