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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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NTS Corporate Housing

Bettendorf, IA 52722

★ 4.6
9
+1 312-300-4071

ntshousing.com

2550 Middle Rd 3rd Fl, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Short-term rentalShort term apartment rental agencyDetails →

PMI Integrity Properties

Metairie, LA 70002

★ 5.0
9
+1 504-569-5576

www.neworleanspropertymanagementinc.net

3900 N Causeway Blvd #1200, Metairie, LA 70002

Short-term rentalHomeowners' associationDetails →

Premier Casa Perú

Peru, IN

★ 4.6
9
+51 956 125 982

www.premiercasa.com/en/peru

Ca. los Pinos #156, Miraflores 15074, Peru

Short-term rentalApartment rental agencyDetails →

Santa Fe Luxury Rental

Santa Fe, NM 87501

★ 4.6
9
+1 505-983-0737

www.santafeluxuryrental.com

223 N Guadalupe St #437, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Shoal Harbor Townhome

Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

★ 4.1
9
+1 410-913-5900

www.delawareluxuryrentals.com

33539 Schooner Dr, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

HOA / associationVacation home rental agencyDetails →

The CoHost Co

North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

★ 5.0
9
+1 843-212-7070

thecohostco.co

423 Main St, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Short-term rentalHoliday apartment rentalDetails →

WoCoHo Vacation Rentals

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

★ 5.0
9
+1 954-406-7867

www.wocoho.com

515 E Las Olas Blvd Suite 120, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

6 Star Management

Sunrise Beach, MO 65079

★ 4.5
8
+1 573-286-0887

6starmanagement.com

359 Catalina Bay Dr, Sunrise Beach, MO 65079

Short-term rentalBoat rental serviceDetails →

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.