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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.

Tarpon Real Estate

Placida, FL 33946

★ 4.5
102
+1 941-697-9797

tarponrealestate.com

8725 Placida Rd #8, Placida, FL 33946

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

LaCasa Vacations LLC

Tampa, FL 33607

★ 4.8
101

www.lacasavacations.com

2511 N Grady Ave Unit 28, Tampa, FL 33607

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

ResortShare

Irvine, CA 92618

★ 4.7
101
+1 800-394-5855

resortshare.com

220 Progress #240, Irvine, CA 92618

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

The Brantingham Group

Elizabethtown, KY 42701

★ 5.0
101
+1 270-401-2801

thebrantinghamgroup.com

583 Pine Valley Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Short-term rentalProperty investment companyDetails →
★ 3.8
100
+1 866-418-5263

www.outerbankscarolinavacations.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local

4721 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Palm Air Realty

Carolina Beach, NC 28428

★ 4.5
100
+1 910-458-5269

www.palmairrealtync.com

1009 N Lake Park Blvd # C-4, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

Short-term rentalCondominium rental agencyDetails →

Pensacola Bay Realty

Pensacola, FL 32502

★ 4.5
100
+1 850-202-8647

pbrrents.com

504 W Intendencia St, Pensacola, FL 32502

Short-term rentalShort term apartment rental agencyDetails →

RMC Property Management

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

★ 3.7
100
+1 843-842-6556

rmcresortmanagement.com

20 Executive Park Rd Ste 200, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Short-term rentalCondominium rental agencyDetails →

Sandcastle Realty Inc

Treasure Island, FL 33706

★ 4.1
100
+1 727-367-1223

sandcastlerealtyinc.com

201 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706

Short-term rentalCondominium rental agencyDetails →

Plenteous Management

Greenville, SC 29609

★ 4.6
99
+1 864-400-0808

plenteous.com/property-management

3215 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC 29609

Short-term rentalReal estate rental agencyDetails →

Teton Homestead

Driggs, ID 83422

★ 4.6
99
+1 800-746-5518

www.tetonhomestead.com

57 S Main St, Driggs, ID 83422

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

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.