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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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AHC of SWFL Inc

Cape Coral, FL 33909

★ 5.0
8
+1 239-810-1134

ahc-villas.com

720 NE 25th Ave #1, Cape Coral, FL 33909

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All Florida Villas

Kissimmee, FL 34741

★ 4.0
8
+1 407-933-5896

allfloridavillas.com

3501 W Vine St #353, Kissimmee, FL 34741

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Ascend Property Pros

Hammonton, NJ 08037

★ 5.0
8
+1 609-213-7002

ascendpropertypros.com

112 Bellevue Ave, Hammonton, NJ 08037

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AZ Realty & Rentals

Oro Valley, AZ 85755

★ 5.0
8
+1 520-820-9253

www.azrealtyandrentals.com

655 W Vistoso Highlands Dr Clubhouse/Office, Oro Valley, AZ 85755

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Beehive Property Management is now Stay Montana

Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730

★ 4.8
8
+1 888-871-7856

www.staymontana.com/beehive-property-management-is-proud-to-be-part-of-stay-montana/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local&utm_content=bigsky-beehive

134 Running Iron Road, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730

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Branson Vacation Rentals by Vacasa

Branson, MO 65616

★ 1.8
8

www.vacasa.com/usa/Missouri/Branson/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GMB-BransonOffice

500 W Main St Unit 402, Branson, MO 65616

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Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Columbia City, IN 46725

★ 4.8
8
+1 260-244-7653

www.coldwellhomes.com/office/CBREG12/289-west-walker-way-suite-2-columbia-city-in-46725

289 W Walker Way #2, Columbia City, IN 46725

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Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Brillion, WI 54110

★ 5.0
8
+1 920-993-7355

www.coldwellhomes.com/office/CBREG09/964-w-ryan-street-suite-c-brillion-wi-54110

964 W Ryan St Ste c, Brillion, WI 54110

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Cottage Keeper

Nekoosa, WI 54457

★ 4.9
8
+1 888-404-2688

www.cottagekeeperrentals.com

288 Matterhorn Tr, Nekoosa, WI 54457

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Cottages of Fairhope

Fairhope, AL 36532

★ 4.4
8
+1 251-928-4000

www.cottagesoffairhope.com

106 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532

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Florida Resorts Realty

Bradenton, FL 34208

★ 4.5
8
+1 800-440-1709

floridaresortsrealty.com

1001 Carlton Arms Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34208

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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.