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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.

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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Sun Realty

Salvo, NC 27972

★ 3.7
98
+1 252-987-2766

www.sunrealtync.com

26148 North Carolina Hwy 12, Salvo, NC 27972

Short-term rentalApartment rental agencyDetails →

Beach Realty NC - Duck Office

Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

★ 4.3
97
+1 252-261-6605

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

1450 Duck Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Fort Wayne, IN 46845

★ 4.9
97
+1 260-489-3336

www.coldwellhomes.com/office/CBREG20/11625-coldwater-rd-fort-wayne-in-46845

11625 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845

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Moses Lake Realty Group

Moses Lake, WA 98837

★ 4.8
97
+1 509-764-0222

moseslakerealtygroup.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=Google_website

537 W Broadway Ave, Moses Lake, WA 98837

CommercialCommercial real estate agencyDetails →

Casago - Tucson

Tucson, AZ 85712

★ 4.6
96
+1 866-365-2221

www.casagoarizona.com/destinations/tucson

3075 N Swan Rd Ste 100, Tucson, AZ 85712

Short-term rentalHoliday apartment rentalDetails →

Simply Home Inc

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

★ 4.7
96
+1 970-731-1485

www.simplyhome.us

56 Talisman Dr #2, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Vacation Maui Rentals

Lahaina, HI 96761

★ 4.8
96
+1 888-264-0888

www.vacation-maui.com/?utm_source=googlemybusiness&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=website

The Fairway Shops at Kaanapali, 2580 Kekaa Dr #108, Lahaina, HI 96761

Short-term rentalCondominium rental agencyDetails →

Love To Stay 30A

Inlet Beach, FL 32461

★ 4.6
95
+1 850-203-0097

13123 E Emerald Coast PKWY STE B 130, Inlet Beach, FL 32461

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Bear Cove Cabins

Sevierville, TN 37876

★ 3.2
94
+1 866-857-2123

www.bearcovecabins.com/?utm_source=google_gbp&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google_gbp_bearcovecabins

1431 Upper Middle Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN 37876

Short-term rentalCabin rental agencyDetails →

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Bloomington, IL 61704

★ 4.7
94
+1 309-662-9333

www.coldwellhomes.com/office/CBREG08/304-n-hershey-rd-bloomington-il-61704

304 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704

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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.