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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. Good operators run the property like a hospitality business.

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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Alpha Vacations

Clermont, FL 34714

★ 4.1
44
+1 863-438-5705

www.topvacationhomesorlando.com

9110 US-192 Ste B, Clermont, FL 34714

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Frias Properties of Aspen Snowmass

Aspen, CO 81611

★ 4.4
44
+1 970-920-2000

www.friasproperties.com/?utm_source=google-gmb-maps&utm_medium=gmb-website-button&utm_campaign=locl.io&utm_content=6bc01ac5-a06c-439e-8b53-f45e64957388

730 E Durant Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

Short-term rentalCondominium rental agencyDetails →

Hey Comfort

Miami, FL 33130

★ 3.8
44
+1 305-429-0156

heycomfort.net

175 SW 7th St, Miami, FL 33130

Short-term rentalShort term apartment rental agencyDetails →

Naki Properties

Atlanta, GA 30309

★ 4.9
44
+1 888-926-7767

nakiproperties.com

1201 W Peachtree St NW #2300, Atlanta, GA 30309

Short-term rentalShort term apartment rental agencyDetails →

PBD Living

Dallas, TX 75226

★ 4.8
44
+1 972-850-8209

pbdliving.com

3309 Elm St #110-268, Dallas, TX 75226

Short-term rentalShort term apartment rental agencyDetails →

Premier Property Management

Wichita, KS 67211

★ 3.0
44
+1 316-928-4031

www.ppmwichita.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=gbp&utm_term=gbp

900 E Indianapolis St, Wichita, KS 67211

Short-term rentalApartment rental agencyDetails →

Resort Realty

Red River, NM 87558

★ 4.8
44
+1 575-754-4373

www.redrivervacationrentals.com

420 E Main St Box 570, Red River, NM 87558

Short-term rentalCabin rental agencyDetails →

The Luxury Cohost

Flagler Beach, FL 32136

★ 4.8
44
+1 386-387-8436

theluxurycohost.com

3027 Painters Walk, Flagler Beach, FL 32136

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Vacasa

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

★ 3.8
44
+1 800-863-8415

www.vacasa.com/usa/Colorado/Pagosa-Springs/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Pagosa-Springs-Local-Office

117 Navajo Trail Dr Unit H, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Short-term rentalCabin rental agencyDetails →

z'Up North Realty

Babbitt, MN 55706

★ 4.5
44
+1 218-827-2288

www.zupnorth.com

33 Central Blvd Ste 500, Babbitt, MN 55706

CommercialCommercial real estate 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.