The Reunion Resort Villas
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
★ 5.0
113
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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.
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The Wanderlust Co
Lowell, AR 72745
★ 4.9
113
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Alpenglow Vacation Rentals
Bend, OR 97703
★ 4.2
112
+1 541-385-7100
www.alpenglowvacationrentals.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb_website
115 NW Oregon Ave #14, Bend, OR 97703
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Island Breeze Vacations | Vacation Rentals
Marathon, FL 33050
★ 4.8
112
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Mars Hill Property Management - Virginia
Centreville, VA 20121
★ 4.8
112
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Salt and Sand Realty
Oak Island, NC 28465
★ 4.7
112
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SeaShore Realty Group, Inc.
Surf City, NC 28445
★ 4.0
112
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Burr White Realty
Newport Beach, CA 92663
★ 4.2
111
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Compass Property Management LLC
Venice, FL 34285
★ 4.6
111
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Destination Vacation Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
★ 4.8
111
+1 843-785-7774
www.destinationvacationhhi.com/?utm_source=google+local&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=g++page+link
7 Executive Park Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Management Services
New Bern, NC 28562
★ 3.3
111
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Suite Paradise
Koloa, HI 96756
★ 4.3
111
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Home 24/7 - Cape Coral Vacation Rentals & Property Management
Cape Coral, FL 33914
★ 4.9
110
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LiivUP NOLA
New Orleans, LA 70130
★ 4.9
110
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Mammoth Reservations
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
★ 4.0
110
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★ 4.9
110
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Cherry Grove Beach Houses
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
★ 4.6
109
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Jupiter Vacation Rentals
Jupiter, FL 33477
★ 4.8
109
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One Destination Properties
Jenison, MI
★ 4.9
109
+1 616-644-0083
www.onedestinationproperties.com
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REMAX Legends: Stephanie Rush
Waterford, CT 06385
★ 4.9
109
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Surfside Properties
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
★ 4.8
109
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Your Lake Vacation
Osage Beach, MO 65065
★ 4.8
109
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Big Bear Getaway by Meredith
Big Bear, CA 92314
★ 3.1
108
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Mountain Valley Property Management
Grass Valley, CA 95945
★ 4.4
108
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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.