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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.

Luxury Properties Hawai‘i LLC

Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

★ 4.7
20
+1 808-557-5253

luxurypropertieshawaiillc.com/?utm_source=gbp&utm_medium=organic

75-5759 Kuakini Hwy Ste 103A, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Red Lodge Rentals

Red Lodge, MT 59068

★ 4.2
20
+1 406-446-2123

www.redlodgerentals.com

103 Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, MT 59068

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Rental Advisor

Sparks, NV 89441

★ 4.4
20
+1 888-799-6920

www.myrentaladvisor.com

68 Amigo Ct, Sparks, NV 89441

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Sachi Hawaii

Honolulu, HI 96814

★ 3.8
20
+1 808-596-8801

www.sachihawaii.com

88 Piikoi St APT 301, Honolulu, HI 96814

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Snowmass Mountain Lodging

Snowmass Village, CO 81615

★ 4.5
20
+1 970-924-6000

snowmassmountainlodging.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=yext

45 Wood Rd, Snowmass Village, CO 81615

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Soda Stays

Dayton, OH 45432

★ 2.1
20
+1 937-600-3909

www.sodastays.com

4126 Linden Ave #104, Dayton, OH 45432

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

StayGVL

Greenville, SC

★ 4.7
20
+1 864-520-7022

www.staygvl.com

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

StayNue

Boston, MA 02108

★ 2.9
20
+1 617-465-3132

www.staynue.com

1 Washington Mall, Boston, MA 02108

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

The Glam Homes

Miami, FL 33180

★ 4.5
20
+1 305-570-9840

theglamhomes.com

3250 ne 188 st apt 304, aventura, Miami, FL 33180

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Trident Rentals

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

★ 4.6
20
+1 843-785-3447

www.tridentrentals.com

1 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Short-term rentalCondominium rental agencyDetails →

turnovi

Donegal, PA 15628

★ 5.0
20
+1 724-271-8832

www.turnovi.com

3846 PA-31 Unit 1, Donegal, PA 15628

Short-term rentalCabin rental agencyDetails →
★ 4.9
20
+1 941-894-1255

www.raveis.com/Office/FL/Siesta-Key/70614?utm_source=google-my-business&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=SiestaKeyFL

6021 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Alpine Getaways

Crested Butte, CO 81224

★ 4.1
19
+1 970-349-0539

www.alpinegetaways.com

510 Elk Ave #3, Crested Butte, CO 81224

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.