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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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Gulf Coast Lifestyle

Orange Beach, AL 36561

★ 4.5
8
+1 251-979-0608

www.gulfcoast-lifestyle.com

26021 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Ham Heritage Properties

Arroyo Seco, NM

★ 5.0
8
+1 575-224-2557

hamheritageproperties.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp-listing

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

InvestPro Properties Inc.-Miami

Coral Gables, FL 33134

★ 5.0
8
+1 305-728-0007

investproinc.com/miami-property-management

1600 Ponce de Leon Blvd 33-10th Fl, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Short-term rentalProperty administration serviceDetails →

Kiawah Exclusives

Johns Island, SC 29455

★ 5.0
8
+1 843-768-0273

www.kiawahexclusives.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp

4343 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy, Johns Island, SC 29455

Short-term rentalCondominium rental agencyDetails →

LUVA Vacation Rentals

Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

★ 5.0
8
+1 808-769-5111

www.luvavacationrentals.com

75-240 Nani Kailua Dr Ste 7A-1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

Pacific Breeze

Lincoln City, OR 97367

★ 4.1
8
+1 503-998-9292

4786 SE Hwy 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367

Short-term rentalVacation home rental agencyDetails →

PacWest Vacation Rentals

Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

★ 4.0
8
+1 971-341-1793

www.letspacwest.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix_google_business_profile&utm_campaign=7979626599318701243

1189 Francis St, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

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Park City Vacations

Park City, UT 84060

★ 5.0
8
+1 435-649-5900

www.parkcityvacations.com/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Profile&utm_campaign=GMB&utm_id=Organic

255 Main St A, Park City, UT 84060

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Pillow

Los Angeles, CA 90069

★ 4.5
8
+1 855-692-3689

8605 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069

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.