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Overview

Breezeway is a property operations app for vacation rental hosts and managers. With tools for task scheduling, quality assurance, real-time work coordination, guest messaging, and more. Breezeway helps short-term rental hosts and managers increase their operational efficiency, eliminate hours of manual work, and boost service revenue.

Price

Tiered pricing based on number of properties active in Breezeway.

  • Recommended For The Following

    Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes, Breezeway was originally developed for use by property managers and co-hosts, so it’s features are created to support those with large portfolios, teams, and inventory.

     

  • Breezeway Features

    Automated Cleaner Scheduling – Yes, automatically schedule tasks for staff and cleaners based on reservation times and custom rules.

    Cleaner and Maintenance Payments – No, Breezeway does not have a feature to allow you to pay your team members through the platform.

    Cleaner Marketplace – No, Breezeway does not have a marketplace to find cleaners. Users invite their cleaning companies, linen services, maintenance personnel, etc., onto the Breezeway app.

    Cleaning Checklists – Yes, cleaning checklist templates that are fully customizable. A library of templates is available as a starting place.

    Messaging – Breezeway centralizes guest communication with automated messages and AI-powered replies and drives “gap night” revenue. Guest messaging is an add-on service not included in the basic Breezeway membership.  Staff can receive push notifications, emails, or SMS messages for new tasks.

    Quality Verification Photos – Yes, cleaning staff can upload photos of completed work, providing quality control for owners/managers and documentation of the property’s condition when they arrived and the condition before guest arrival.

    Issue Reporting – Yes, the cleaning team can report any issues they discover during cleaning and report it directly to the host/manager/maintenance as needed.

    Inventory Management – The inventory feature simplifies consumables management and reduces the risk of running out of supplies.

    Linen Management – Yes

    Quality Control Inspection Management – Yes, a complimentary property safety inspection course is available.

    *Proper Insurance offers a premium discount to properties with a completed safety inspection course.

    Digital Guide Book – Delight and support guests with a mobile-first Welcome Book, including FAQs and local recommendations. Supports guests throughout their stay with the property info they need to reduce unnecessary questions and complaints and elevate your brand. The guide is an add-on service not included in the basic Breezeway membership.
    • Easy to setup for professionals and hosts, and guests
    • Fully customizable and dynamic throughout the events in the stay
    • Saves time by reducing calls, emails & texts regarding basic property instructions
    • Limits confusion and an unclear check-in
    • Sets a professional and on-brand first impression for a 5-star guest experience
    • Demonstrate professional hospitality service to your guests
    • Increase review collection and average review scores

    Insights – Drive operational efficiency through powerful insights into staff performance and property care.

    Safety– Safeguard your properties with inspection lists and safety courses, which will provide peace of mind for guests and owners.

    Cleaning Team Screening – No

    Mobile App – Yes, a mobile app is available for staff and can function without wifi connection.

    Customer Support – 24/7 support

    • Chat support
    • Dedicated customer support representative
    • Knowledge library

    PMS Integrations – Direct integration with numerous property management systems to automatically pull reservation information and trigger messages and scheduling with your cleaning and maintenance teams.

    Other Integrations:

    Other Features:

    • Hosts can track cleaning and property care with the ” Smart Task and Monitoring Dashboard.”
    • You can track the whereabouts of your team through a GPS map view.
    • Integrates with smart locks for home access and security.
    • Breezeway has just released a digital welcome guide product.

     

  • Pros
    • Breezeway's inventory management tool is especially helpful with ensuring you don't run out of consumable products: toiletries, trash bags, light bulbs, batteries, etc. Anything you use can be tracked.
    • Breezeway integrates with most of the leading property management systems.
    • Intuitive and user-friendly app and website.
    • It's nice that the guest messaging feature is an add-on because users may already have other products in their tech stack they utilize for messaging.  It's there if you need it, but you don't have to pay for it if you don't need it.
       
  • Cons
    • Some have reported that the mobile app used by cleaning and maintenance teams in the field can run slowly at times. Breezeway has built a way for team members to download their tasks and work offline, but it is important you train your teams how to use this feature.
    • Don't get carried away! Users of Breezeway, and similar other platforms, should be careful not to create overwhelming cleaning and maintenance checklists for their teams. There are so many options for task creation, requiring photos, etc. that it is easy to get carried away and create checklists with hundreds of items.
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Overview

What if you never had to order guest amenities again? sojo automates the delivery of bathroom and kitchen amenities, pantry items and more. Just connect your calendar, choose the products you want in every property, and that’s it! sojo ships everything your housekeepers need for every turn day – all in one kit.

Brighter turn days ahead!

Price

Request demo to register and view product catalog.

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes

  • Features

    How It Works

    • sojo connects to your property management software or property care software so it can see your upcoming reservation calendar.
    • Users specify the amenity needs of each property per turn.
    • Prior to a new reservation, sojo automatically packages and ships the amenities you’ll need so that they will arrive just prior to the guest’s stay.
    • Your team will receive a box for each reservation that has the amenity kits inside.
    • Your team sets out the correct box in each room (kitchen, bath, etc.)
    • Done!

     

    Products Lines

    •  Multiple product lines are available: Pro, Pro +, Lux, Eco, and Custom.

    Amenities Offered

    • Bathroom amenities
      • Shampoo
      • Conditioner
      • Body wash
      • Body lotion
      • Hand and face soap
      • Makeup wipes
      • Massage body bar
      • Bath salts
    • Half bath
      • Hand and face soap
      • Body lotion
      • Makeup wipes
    • Kitchen and Laundry
      • Dish soap
      • Dish sponge
      • Dishwasher tablets
      • Laundry tablets
      • Kitchen cleaning wipes
    • Packaging Options
      • Clean cornstarch bag
      • Custom ojo box
      • Reusable hemp bag
    • Kit add-ons
      • Small trash bag
      • Large trash bag
      • Roll toilet paper
      • Roll paper towels
      • Coffee

     

    Products Catalog

    • Yes, available on their website.

     

    Minimum Order Commitment

    • Customized products require a purchase of 6 months’ worth of inventory.

     

    Shipment details

    • Free shipping for all shipments over $25.
    • Ships the custom bundles you created for each property just in time for each turning day.

     

    Order Confirmation

    • Yes, an email confirmation will be sent with each shipment so you know the products you need are on the way.

     

    Mode of payment

    • Electronic check (ACH)
    • Credit card (with a 2% charge per transaction)

     

    Returns and Cancellations

    • Products are not available for return once shipped.

     

    Additional Information

    • Offers customization. You can choose to private-label the amenities for no extra fees or costs. *For companies with 75 units or more.
    • Has a dedicated account manager.
    • sojo promises 99% on-time delivery.
    • Offers onboarding training for your staff.

     

    Customer Support

    • Email
    • Phone
  • Pros
    • Save an average of 50 hours every month in back of house labor. No more ordering, managing or kitting amenties.
    • Create a consistent and elevated experience across your portfolio that both guests and owners will love.
    • Make your brand the hero. Drive more direct bookings with custom-branded amenities and gifts in every room of the home.
    • Offers 15% off for your first order and a free 7-day trial.
    • Free shipping for all shipments over $25.
    • Offer private labeling of amenities for no extra fees or costs for companies with more than 75 units. 
    • Integrates with leading property management and property care software to know what amenities you need and when.
    • Offers curated amenity packages.
  • Cons
    • Currently, sojo only puts small 1-3oz single-use  shampoo and conditioner in each bathroom kit box.  This might not be enough product for a guest with a longer stay or a bathroom that will have multiple guests using it.
    • 12-month service agreement is required for new customers.
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Overview

OwnerRez is a cloud-based property management system for vacation rental owners and managers designed to help them maximize efficiency and profits.

Price

1 property
$40/month
2 properties
$55/month
5 properties
$88/month
15 properties
$162/month
50 properties
$374/month
100 properties
$573/month
200+
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  • Recommended For the Following:

    Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes, OwnerRez is a good fit for self-managing property owners seeking to implement automations and operational efficiencies. The pricing is transparent, and good value, and scales all the way down to having a single active property.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes, the features of OwnerRez are robust and they have features specifically designed to meet the needs of property managers and co-hosts.

     

  • Features

    FEATURES

    Unified Inbox – Guest messaging is accomplished at the reservation level or through the built-in CRM.

    Unified Calendar – Reservations can be viewed as a ribbon, month, year, list.  You can filter by date range and  property.

    Unified Quote Management From All Integrated OTAs  – OwnerRez has a section specifically devoted to quotes and inquiries, which can generate and send quotes with just a few clicks.

    Quote information is pulled from the property calendar and rates.

    Users can customize the quote to add fees or discounts as desired before sending.

    Quotes are sent via email.

    Channel Management Available for the Following Platforms –

    Additional integrations are frequently added.  Does not integrate with a stand-alone channel manager.

    Setup Service

    • DIY for free; there are great tutorial videos and extensive support documentation. There are also FB groups to ask questions,
    • ProConnect setup service starts at $500 for up to 2 properties, then it’s $150/property for the next 7 properties, and $100/property for 10+ additional properties.  ProConnect is normally completed in 3-6 weeks.

    Payment Processors – Integrates with the following payment processors:

    • Ascent
    • Bambora
    • Authorize.Net
    • Openedge
    • Lynnbrook Group
    • Braintree
    • Stripe
    • Yapstone
    • Payeezy
    • Converge
    • SecureNet
    • Sage
    • PsiGate
    • USAepay
    • TrustCommerce
    • Plug’nPay
    • PayPal Payments Pro
    • NETbilling
    • eProcessingNetwork
    • National Merchant Center
    • Redsys
    • BridgePay Network Solutions

    Accounting – QB Online Integration add-on for a small monthly fee.  You must have your own QB Online account, which will be a separate subscription fee you pay to Intuit.

    Trust Accounting – Yes – There is a property management module you can add-on for a small fee.  This will allow managers to:

    • Calculate commission
    • Generate owner statements
    • Record expenses

    Cleaning and Maintenance – OwnerRez does not have a built-in way to create or manage tasks such as cleaning and maintenance.  You can give team members a login for no additional fee so that they can view the calendar. An email trigger can be created to send cleaners notification of new reservations, modifications, and cancellations.

    OwnerRez integrates with the following property care platforms:

    Reports Yes, the following reports are available:
    • Stay Reports:
      • Daily Checklist
      • Date Range
      • Available Nights
      • Empty Units
    • Summary Reports:
      • Bookings
      • Payments
      • Line Items
      • Taxes
    • Detail Reports-
      • Bookings
      • Name Crosscheck
      • Mailing List
      • Payments
      • Line Items
      • Line Item Pivot
      • Taxes
      • Listing Site Fees
      • Credit Card Processing History
      • Insurance
    • Booking Statistics –
      • Conversion Speed
      • Days in Advance
      • Bookings
      • Inquiries
      • Quotes
      • Nights/Booking
      • People/Booking
    • Occupancy –
      • % Occupied
      • Nights
      • People/Night
      • People
    • Availability Gaps
    • Repeat Guests
    • Inquiry/Booking Volume
    • Listing Site Performance
    • Property Management Reports:
      • Expense Summary
      • Expense Detail
      • Commission Summary
      • Commission Detail
      • Owner Remittance Summary
      • Owner Remittance Detail
      • Owner Statements Bookings Remittance
      • Manager Remittance Summary
      • Manager Remittance Detail

    Channel-Specific Promotions – No, you cannot create specific specials or promotions for specific channels.

    External website integration –  Yes, a free widget is available to put on your website to provide:

    • Booking engine (how people make a reservation and pay)
    • Availability calendar
    • Property search
    • Reviews

    A WordPress widget is also available for a small add-on fee that provides additional listing content via shortcodes for WordPress Users.

    Internal Website Builder – Yes, for a small monthly fee per site, OwnerRez has a 3 pre-built website templates that can be customizable to fit your brand.

    Websites are quickly generated by pulling your listing photos, details, guest reviews, etc.from your Airbnb listings.

    The templates are built to have a blog page for added for SEO purposes.

    Google analytics and a Facebook pixel can be added to your OwnerRez hosted site.

    Email Campaign Integration – Yes, via StayFi integration.  StayFi allows you to sync over guest contact info to setup email campaigns via Switchback. Integrations with MailChimp and other email, CRM services are not currently available.

    Review Aggregation – Yes, reviews are captured from Airbnb and Vrbo and can be exported.

    Guest Messaging – Yes.

    • Automated email guest messaging can be set up for free.
    • Creating automated messages is a multi-step process that involves creating message templates and then separately creating message triggers. To activate a message it must have a trigger connected to it.
    • You can use field codes in the templates to automatically personalize the message sent to your guests.
    • Templates can be created for email messages, SMS messages, and messages sent through booking channels.
    • Airbnb and Vrbo guests can receive messages directly through the Airbnb and Vrbo messaging platforms.
    • The triggers have numerous options to let you customize the criteria for sending the message and numerous criteria can be used simultaneously.
    • SMS guest messaging is available for an additional fee.

    Guest ID Management – Yes, you can set up a message that asks guests to submit a copy of their photo ID.

    Automated Rental Agreements – Yes, you can create custom rental agreements for each property and use field codes to personalize the agreement with property and reservation details.

    Digital Signatures for Agreements – Yes. The guest can sign the rental agreement digitally.  Signed agreements can be automatically sent to the guest are archived in OwnerRez at the reservation level.

    Internal dynamic pricing tool – No

    External dynamic pricing integration – Yes, syncs with:

    Security Deposits – Yes, security deposits or holds can be set up and automated.  You can customize how many days prior to check-in the deposit is collected and how long after checkout it is released. Emails can be scheduled to remind the guest to put a card on file for the security deposit and also to notify the guest once it is released.

    Guest Damage Insurance – Yes, 3rd party integration with:

    Guest Vetting – Yes, with 3rd party integration with Superhog.

    Mobile App – No, but the OwnerRez is fully responsive, and you can put a link on the home screen of your phone and use it like an app. Full desktop functionality is available when the website is accessed through a mobile device.

    Smart Home  – Integrations with:

    Bookings direct from Facebook – No, but Facebook pixel can be put on OwnerRez direct booking websites.

    Smart Lock integration – Yes, currently has the ability to create door codes for Schlage locks and is in the process of adding this functionality for other lock brands as well.  There is a small monthly fee per lock to utilize this feature.

    The following third-party smart home integration providers are also available:

    Upsells and Add-ons – Yes, OwnerRez has a feature that lets you create surcharge add-ons which are presented to direct booking guests (not guests who book through other OTAs) at the time they book the reservation.

    If a guest books through an OTA you can create an email trigger that will send them your upsell offers automatically with each new reservation.

    Third-party integrations with upsell capabilities are also available:

    • RueBaRue
    • Akia
    • Duve
    • YourWelcome
    • Host Co.

    Property Management Features – The property management module is considered a premium feature with an additional monthly fee per property. With this turned on, you can calculate commissions and generate monthly statements for your owners.

    • Invoicing – Yes
    • Property Management Reports –
      • Expense Summary
      • Expense Detail
      • Commission Summary
      • Commission Detail
      • Owner Remittance Summary
      • Owner Remittance Detail
      • Owner Statements Bookings Remittance
      • Manager Remittance Summary
      • Manager Remittance Detail
    • Owner Login – Yes, you can set the permissions for each owner. There are no additional fees for adding new users.
    • Owner Statements – Yes, the property management module is designed to make generating owner statements efficient.

    Customer Service – Free and available in the following ways:

    • Phone (you will leave a voicemail)
    • Email
    • Extensive tutorials
    • Support documentation

    Additional Features

    • Zapier integration opens up additional integration and automation possibilities.

     

  • Pros
    • Users can get started with no setup fees.
    • OwnerRez is a great value with a robust set of features that will work for users with only a couple of properties up to those who manage an extensive portfolio.
    • OwnerRez has historically been a stable and reliable platform.
    • No extra fees are charged for additional users.
    • OwnerRez websites practically build themselves and are great for folks who don’t have the time or inclination to have a stand-alone custom site built.
    • OwnerRez frequently rolls out new features, integration partners, and updates. They are committed to continually improving their platform and listening to their users needs.
    • There is an Unofficial OwnerRez Facebook page full of helpful people who are happy to answer questions. Sometimes this is faster than utilizing customer support.
  • Cons
    • There is a fairly steep learning curve to setting up and learning OwnerRez that intimidates some people, and it isn't as intuitive as other platforms.  Once users become familiar with the software this is typically no longer an issue.  If you are easily overwhelmed by technology consider taking advantage of the ProConnect service.
    • Some may consider that it doesn’t have a dedicated mobile app as a disadvantage. Others would say that’s not an issue since the site is responsive and can be saved to your screen like an app.
    • OwnerRez currently does not have cleaning or maintenance task management features.
    • Some features, such as the property management module, hosted websites, Quickbook integrations, SMS messaging, and door lock code generation require an additional fee.
    • Currently, the telephone support number goes to voicemail and directs you to leave a message or send an email.  It can take 24 hours to receive a reply, but the support is very thorough and will check back to be sure your issue has been resolved.
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Overview

Hosthub is a calendar synchronization tool for vacation rental home owners that want to list their property on multiple channels (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, etc) and need a tool to help them avoid double bookings.

Price

Channel Manager + PMS: Starting at $20 and tiered by the number of properties, custom pricing available for large portfolios..

Revenue Booster: $75 per property/per channel

Website Builder: $799

Booking Engine: $599

  • Recommended For The Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners –  Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Currently Hosthub is lacking some key features property managers are likely to need such as owner statements, owner login, trust accounting, etc.  Use of third-party integrations will help Hosthub meet the needs larger portfolio businesses.

  • Features

    Unified Inbox Across All Connected – Yes

    Unified Calendar Across All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Quote Management From All Connected OTAs  – Yes

    Rate Management Across All Connected OTAs – Yes. Includes the ability to change prices on multiple listings at once.

    Channel Management and Connection Available for the Following OTAs – Channel management for 200+ OTAs (too many to list). Provides a Zero Double Booking Guarantee.

    Setup Service – Unknown

    Payment Processors – Integrates with the following payment processors: ChargeAutomations

    Accounting – Built-in expense tracking expanded accounting available through integration with REIHub.

    Trust Accounting – No

    Cleaning and Maintenance – Available by integration with Propertycare.com

    Reports – Reports such as total booked nights, average nights per stay, occupancy rate, and revenue with filters per channel, per rental, and custom date ranges

    Channel-Specific Promotions – Yes

    External website integration –  Yes

    Internal website builder – Sort of. There isn’t an internal website builder but a stand-alone website product apart from the PMS.

    Email Campaign Integration – No

    Review Aggregation – Yes, via integration with Revyoos integration.

    Guest Messaging – Yes, automated messaging is available via email.  You have the ability to cancel scheduled messages to avoid sending out irrelevant or outdated messages.

    Guest ID Management – Available via integration with ChargeAutomations

    Automated Rental Agreements –  Available via integration with ChargeAutomations

    Digital Signatures for Agreements – Available via integration with ChargeAutomations

    Internal dynamic pricing tool – No

    External dynamic pricing integration – Yes, Pricelabs 

    Security Deposits – Available via integration with ChargeAutomations or Swikly 

    Guest Damage Insurance – No

    Guest Vetting – Available via integration with ChargeAutomations

    Mobile App – No

    Smart Home  –  No

    Bookings direct from Facebook – Yes

    Smart Lock integration –  Available via integration with Radefy 

    Upsells and Add-ons – Available via integration with ChargeAutomations, Aipex, Tourmie, and YourWelcome

    Property Management Features

    Invoicing – No

    Property Management Reports – No

    Owner Login – Yes

    Owner Statements – No

    Customer Service – 

    Contracts – No, service is month to month.

     

    Additional Details on Features

    Rate Management
    With Hosthub’s Rate Management, you can use & manage multiple rate plans for each channel at no extra cost. Set the rates of your choice in Hosthub, and the system will send them to your connected channels.

    Rate Exceptions – The ability to create, track, and edit rate exceptions and push them to all your channels

    Dynamic Rates:  The ability to automatically adjust nightly rates to offset channel fees. For example, on a $100 per night booking, the rate would vary as follows:  $103 to Airbnb, $115 to Booking.com, and $118 to Expedia, etc., based on each channel’s fees.

    OR

    Rate Parity: Mostly used by hotels, this option allows you to show the exact same amount per night on all channels, but your payout will vary depending on the fees each channel charges you for these bookings.

    Revenue Booster Features

    Free consultation and  recommended channel report from Hosthub specialist

    ONE TIME fee to have Hosthub connect your listing to the channels you choose.

    Website Builder Features

    Choose from multiple professionally designed themes and layouts
    Pay once, forever yours, and you are free to move your site wherever and whenever you want
    No monthly fees
    Use your own domain
    Reviews from your guests pulled from your integrated channels
    Sync your calendar across all your channels and never worry about double bookings
    Built-in booking payment processor

    Choose whether to charge your guests’ credit/debit/prepaid cards for the whole booking or just a down payment.

    Ongoing Customer Support

  • Pros
    • With access to over 200 OTAs (booking channels) Hosthub is a leading channel managers.
    • The Revenue Builder is a huge time saver.  People who would rather outsource connecting their listing to other OTAs will find tremendous value here.  It probably only takes one booking from a new platform to recoup the $75 fee.
    • The websites they build are yours forever and won't be lost if you switch companies.
  • Cons
    • PMS offers basic functionality, but most hosts will need to utilize integrations to add needed features.
    • It would be great if the guest messaging feature included SMS.
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Overview

Guesty is the ultimate property management platform for short-term and vacation rentals. Our end-to-end solution simplifies the complex operational needs that property managers face on a daily basis – from guest communication to task assignment to payment processing. With Guesty, property managers save time so they can focus on what matters most: growing their business.

Price

Guesty has two PMS products: Guesty For Hosts and Guesty Pro.  Guesty requires a demo to obtain pricing information.

 

  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes, if you select the Guesty for Hosts product. This software will do everything an individual self managing property owner should need.  If you plan to add additional properties to your portfolio quickly, or transition to co-hosting or property management you may want to start with Guesty Pro.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes, if you select the Guesty Pro product.

  • Features

    Unified Inbox From All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Calendar From All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Quote Management For All Connected OTAs  – Yes

    Rate Management For All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Channel Management for the Following OTAs – Integration with:

    • Airbnb
    • Vrbo
    • Booking.com
    • TripAdvisor.
    • RentalsUnited allows Guesty users to connect to hundreds more online travel agencies.

    Setup Service – Yes, there is a setup fee.

    Payment Processors – Integrates with the following payment processors:

    Accounting – Yes, some accounting built in.  Also integrates with:

    Trust Accounting – Trust accounting compatible via integration with Bookingtrust

    Cleaning and Maintenance – Yes, automated messages to your cleaning team to notifiy them about bookings.  Also integrates with:

    Reports – Yes, very robust reporting.

    Channel Specific Promotions –  Yes, for Airbnb and Booking.com only

    External Website integration –  Yes

    Internal Website builder – Yes

    Email Service Provider Integration – Integration with MailChimp

    Review Aggregation from OTAs – Yes

    Guest Messaging – Yes, available via booking channel, email, or SMS

    Guest ID Management – Not built in, via integration with Chekin

    Automated Rental Agreements –  Yes

    Digital Signatures for Agreements – Yes

    Internal dynamic pricing tool – No

    External dynamic pricing integration – Yes, via integrations with Wheelhouse, Pricelabs, Bouy, RoomPriceGenie, PricePoint, Beyond.

    Security Deposits – Yes, but the ability varies by booking channel.

    Guest Damage Insurance – Yes, Guesty Shield. Also available via integration with Safely, Superhog, Generali, pikl, and PropertyProtect.

    Guest Vetting – Yes, but not built in.  Available via integration with Superhog and Safely.

    Mobile App – Yes

    Smart Home  –  Yes, via integrations with Operto, Brivo, YourWelcome, Vikey, RemoteLock, Sclak, Stayfi, Aurmur, Minut, Nuki, DACK, Keycafe, Lynx, PointCentral, Valnes, Calirom, Viggo

    Bookings Direct from Facebook – No

    Smart Lock Integration – Yes, not built in. Available via third-party integrations. 

    Upsells and Add-ons – Yes, not built-in, but available via third-party integrations.

    Property Management Features

    Invoicing – Yes

    Property Management Reports – Yes

    Owner Login – Yes

    Owner Statements – Yes

    Customer Service Via – Help Center database or 24/7 email support where you create and submit a support ticket.

    Additional Features – Customer 24/7 Guest Communication Services – You can outsource some or all of your guest communications to Guesty for an additional fee.

  • Pros
    • In the crowded field of property management software Guesty is positioning itself as a leader and is continuing to add features and functionality.
    • Wide range of integrations to fill in any feature gaps.
    • The Guesty mobile app has good ratings.
    • With Guesty for Hosts and Guesty Pro, they can continue to support hosts as they grow and scale their business.
  • Cons
    • Must subscribe to Guesty Pro to have access to the full range of features.
    • Customer support is only available via the knowledge database, or email ticketing system.
    • Each third party integration will cost you an additional fee on top of the monthly fee for Guesty.
    • Migration from Guesty for Hosts to Guesty for Pros is similar to switching to an entirely new PMS. It would be great to see the handoff from one to the other improved.
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Overview

Hostaway is one of the leading vacation rental software for property managers and owners. It strives to help STR hosts and property managers increase profitability and occupancy through integrating with industry-leading dynamic pricing products and building your own direct booking site. Designed to automate and optimize all aspects of your operations, Hostaway centralizes your business in one place for effortless end-to-end property management with 150+ integrations available. It also allows users to easily connect and manage their listings across all major travel platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google, etc. 

Price

Exact pricing is available with a demo.

  • Flat fee based on the number of active properties. 
  • Custom packages and developments available for enterprise clients

  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes, Hostaway has all of the core features and integrations needed to efficiently self-manage a personal portfolio of properties. *Hosts with only one or two properties should know that Hostaway has a minimum monthly subscription price.

     Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes, Hostaway is a strong choice for property managers looking to scale, and save time and money.

  • Features

    Unified Inbox From All Connected OTAs – Yes, the messages from all connected channels pull into the Hostaway unified inbox.  Messages can be sorted and filtered a variety of ways. 

    Unified Calendar From All Connected OTAs – Yes. The calendar can be viewed for multiple properties simultaneously in ribbon form, or in a month view for each property individually. 

    Unified Quote Management For All Connected OTAs  – Yes, inquires show up in the inbox.

    Rate Management For All Connected OTAs – Yes. Users can set markup rates for each connected channel individually. They can also create custom discounts and select which OTAs or channels the discount is applied to. 

    Channel Management for the Following OTAs – 

    • Airbnb
    • Vrbo
    • Booking.com
    • Expedia
    • Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
    • Google Vacation Rentals (GVR) *Users must use the Hostaway booking engine to have their properties listed on GVR. 
    • Tripadvisor
    • Find Rentals
    • VacayMyWay
    • HouseStay
    • Whimstay
    • Dtravel
    • Lodgea
    • Hopper
    • FloridaRentals.com
    • Bnbfinder
    • Got2go
    • TravelTrunk
    • HolidayKeepers
    • TravelStaytion
    • GoLightly

    For a full list of other 150+ integration partners, please see the latest here.

    Setup Service – Hostaway has a one-on-one onboarding process to ensure new users are confident and fluid using the software. It charges a one-time setup fee for this service.

    Payment Processors – Integrates with the following payment processors:

    Accounting – Yes, standard accounting reports are available and information about expenses can be manually added to Hostaway if you want that information to show up on owner reports. 

    Integration with the following accounting solutions can pull financial information from Hostaway regarding your reservations:

    Trust Accounting – Trust accounting features are available via integration with the following partners:

    Cleaning and Maintenance – Yes, Hostaway users can create cleaning, quality control, and maintenance tasks that can be automatically created according to the criteria selected. 

    Checklists can be created for tasks. 

    Team members can receive automated notifications of new tasks via email or through mobile app notifications.  SMS notification of new or modified tasks is not currently available.

    Team members can utilize the Hostaway app to mark the start and completion of tasks and upload photos. 

    Integrations are also available with:

    Reports – Yes, numerous prebuilt reports are available, and users can easily customize reports to suit their needs. 

    Channel-Specific Promotions – No, but users can create channel-specific markups to offset channel hosting fees.

    External Website integration –  Yes, via a Hostaway booking engine widget.

    Internal Website  Builder – Yes, a single website template is available that can be easily customized to suit your brand.

    Users can use their own domain or one provided by Hostaway. 

    The template comes with a handful of prebuilt pages, but additional pages can be easily added. 

    The website feature is included in the cost of the Hostaway subscription and there is no extra charge for creating multiple websites.

    Basic SEO features such as customizing metatags are available.  

    Email Service Provider IntegrationMailChimp via Zapier integration.

    Review Aggregation from OTAs – Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com

    Guest Messaging –  Yes, guest messaging is handled via the unified inbox.

    Users can create message automations that will send messages to guests automatically according to the criteria users set up.

    Reservation and property-specific field codes can be used to personalize messages for each guest and reservation. Custom field codes can also be created.

    Messages for Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com guests will be received directly through the Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com app. 

    Two-way SMS messaging is also available for US, Canadian, and UK phone numbers for no additional fee. SMS messages are limited to 140 characters.

    The following Hostaway integration partners also offer guest messaging services:

    Guest Screening – A guest check-in feature can be activated that allows guests to provide their contact information (and those of other guests), a selfie, and a copy of their ID, but this information is not verified or run through any databases for screening purposes. 

    Hostaway users can also access guest screening services through partner integrations with:

    Automated Rental Agreements –  Yes, users can create a custom rental agreement for each listing and then create an automated message to send the agreement link to guests. Property and reservation-specific field codes can be added to the agreement to automate customizing the agreement for each guest and each property. 

    Digital Signatures for Agreements – Yes, this is a built-in feature with no integrations needed, but integration with HelloSign and SignRequest are also available via Zapier.

    Internal dynamic pricing tool – No.

    External dynamic pricing integration – Yes, integration with:

    Security Deposits – Yes, automated security deposits are currently available and can be set as a charge or hold. 

    Guest Damage Insurance – Integrates with:

    Mobile App – Yes, but the mobile app does not have the full functionality of the Hostawy website.

    Users can message guests, view the calendar, edit certain aspects of reservations, and view and edit tasks. 

    Team members such as cleaners and maintenance can use the app to accept tasks, communicate the start and completion of tasks, and upload photos.  

    Smart Home  –  Not built-in, but via integration with:

    Bookings Direct from Facebook – No

    Smart Lock Integration – Yes, Hostaway can automatically create door codes for a variety of smart lock brands and send them to your guests through your automated messaging.  This is one of the few features that Hostaway charges an additional fee for. 

    Smart lock management is also available through the following integration partners:

    Upsells and Add-ons – Yes via integrations with:

    Property Management Features

    All the property management features are included in the price of your Hostaway subscription without additional fees.

    • Invoicing – Yes
    • Property Management Reports – Yes, reporting includes those commonly needed by property managers. 
    • Owner Login – Yes, owners can be set up as users and what they see (permissions) can be customized according to your preferences. 
    • Owner Statements – Yes, owner statements can be customized for your branding. 

    Customer Service Via –

    24/7 support:

    • Email
    • Chat
    • Scheduled calls
    • Extensive support library

    Additionally, Hostaway has an online community for its users.

    Additional Features – 

    • Hostaway is Integrated with direct booking tools, offering the short-term rental industry’s first price comparison tool seamlessly integrated into the customer’s booking website.
    • Cutting-edge features like ChatGPT-powered messaging tool and direct VRBO messaging.
    • Hostaway is integrated with popular CRM tools like HubSpot, Salesforce, and Pipedrive to grow and retain your client base.
    • Automate all your tasks with Monday.com and Asana once reservations are created and extend your automations through creating Zapier Zaps. 
  • Pros
    • Hostaway offers a modern, easy-to-use interface.
    • Hostaway's API integration with leading OTAs allows changes made on Hostaway to listing rates, availability, guest data, descriptions, photos, amenities, titles, policies, fees, and more to be pushed automatically to the booking channels.
    • Hostaway has invested heavily in providing fast and responsive customer service support. 
    • Hostaway onboarding is one-on-one and customized to each user's needs to ensure you feel confident and fluid with the platform.
    • Offers one of the largest marketplaces with 150+ integration partners available.
    • Team members with the Hostaway app who have notifications enabled can receive notifications of new or modified tasks such as cleaning and quality control.
    • There is no additional fees for the property management features in Hostaway.
    • There is no additional fees for creating multiple websites.
    • There are no limits or additional fees for adding additional users.
  • Cons
    • There is a one-time onboarding fee.  *Note: The fee is not exorbitant and pays for boarding is one-on-one and very high quality. 
    • Hosts with only one or two properties should know that Hostaway has a minimum monthly subscription price.
    • Smart lock code generation is an additional fee per device.
    • The mobile app is helpful, stable, and updated frequently, but does not include all the functionality of the full Hostaway website.  The full Hostaway website is not mobile responsive and can make it difficult to accomplish certain tasks on the go.
    • SMS notification of team members of new or modified tasks is currently available.
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Overview

Full service accounting platform.

Price

3 Pricing Plans Available - Features vary by plan

Starter
$29/month
Standard
$46/month
Premium
$69/month
  • Features

    Double Entry Accounting – Yes

    Accounts Payable and Expense Tracking – Yes

    Bill Payment –  Yes

    Bank Sync – Yes

    Categorization and matching of transactions – Yes

    Invoicing – Yes

    Vendor and Contact Management  – Yes

    Document and Receipt Management – Yes

    Cloud File Storage – Yes

    Reporting – Yes

    • P&L (Profit and Loss) – Yes
    • Balance Sheets  – Yes
    • NOI (Net Opertating Income) – Not automatically

    Basis and Depreciation Tracking – Yes

    Editable Chart of Accounts 

    Automatic Mortgage Amortization

    Lease Tracking 

    Mileage Tracking

    Customer Service – 24/7 online support.

     

  • Pros
    • Full-featured accounting platform
    • Competitively priced
  • Cons
    • No customer support by phone, online only.
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Overview

Ximplifi provides accounting solutions customized for the vacation rental industry. Ximplifi’s accounting plug-in, VR Platform, connects property management software with Quickbooks Online or Sage Intacct to automatically record and update vacation rental revenues in real-time.

Product Offerings

  • VRConsult – Accounting software consultation and setup.
  • VR Platform – Accounting automation plug-in and integration software.
  • VR Accounting Services – Outsourced accounting services and support.

Price

Pricing for onboarding and accounting service memberships are customized according to the services needed by each client.

VRPlatform monthly subscriptions are calculated based on the number of active units.

  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – No, individual self-managing property owners are not likely to need the enterprise-level solutions of Ximplifi.  The exception would be individual owners with a large portfolio of properties.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes.  Ximplfi is specifically designed to serve vacation rental property managers who would like to outsource aspects of their bookkeeping and accounting needs.

  • Features

    VRPlatform is an accounting automation plug-in that integrates property management systems with accounting software to simplify vacation rental bookkeeping. Features of VRPlatform automation include:

    • Ability to sync transaction data from vacation rental property management platforms into cloud-based accounting software.
    • Automatically record fees and payment data from merchant processors.
    • Automatically post and update guest invoices.
    • Automatically post management fees and owner commissions.
    • Populate, customize, and publish monthly owner statements via a secure online portal.

    Integrations:

    Setup Service – Yes, onboarding support from a live rep

    Depending on your membership level, Ximplifi’s accounting team can also perform the following accounting services on a routine basis:

    • Trust accounting (Booking payments, revenue recognition, owner ledgers, etc.)
    • AP bill entry and payment
    • Bank reconciliations
    • Monthly owner statements
    • Sales tax compliance
    • Payroll and benefits management
    • Monthly financial statement preparation
    • Monthly/Quarterly financial review and coaching
    • Budget preparation
    • Key Performance Indicator development and analysis
    • Reports & dashboard development
    • Cash projections
    • Financial modeling
    • Business planning
  • Pros
    • A time-saving solution for busy property managers who want to focus on other aspects of their business and outsource or automate accounting duties.
    • VRPlatform's API captures rich data, providing more reliable and up-to-date information compared to manual workflows.
    • Consulting services are available to assist with accounting software selection and setup.
  • Cons
    • Emphasizes the use of Quickbooks, and Sage Intacct. Both of which are great platforms, but some may prefer to use other accounting solutions.
    • An enterprise level solution that is not likely to be a good fit for individual owners with smaller portfolios.
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Price

Simple Start Plan
$35/month
Essentials Plan
$65/month
Plus Plan
$99/month
Advanced Plan
$235/month
  • Recommended For The Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners –Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes

  • Features

    Double Entry Accounting – Yes

    Accounts Payable – Yes

     Expense Tracking – Yes

    Bill Payment – Yes

    Bank Sync – Yes

    Transaction Categorization and Matching – Yes

    Invoicing – Yes

    Payroll Integration – Yes, Quickbooks payroll service

    Vendor and Contact Management – Yes

    Document and Receipt Management – Yes

    Cloud File Storage – Yes

    P&L (Profit and Loss) Reports – Yes

    Balance Sheets Reports – Yes

    NOI (Net Operating Income) Reports

    Basis and Depreciation Tracking – Yes

    Editable Chart of Accounts – Yes

    Automatic Mortgage Amortization

    Lease Tracking – Sort of, it can be done with customized workflows, but not set up by default.

    Mileage Tracking – Yes, built into the mobile app.

    Mobile App – Yes

    Customer Service – Free support online or by phone

  • Pros
    • Most US accountants and bookkeepers are very familiar with Quickbooks. There is an advantage to using a platform your financial professionals are proficient with. If you plan to hire a bookkeeper, this may be the platform he/she prefers.
    • Integrates with many property management software platforms
    • Robust feature set.
    • Strong mobile app with lots of features.
  • Cons
    • One of the most expensive options.
    • As with all full-featured accounting solutions, there will be a learning curve to becoming a confident Quickbooks user.
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Overview

REI Hub accounting software is specifically made for rental property owners and real estate investors.

Price

Receive a $50 credit when you mention STR HUB at sign-up
1-3 Units
$15/mo.
Up to 10 Units
$25/mo.
Up to 20 Units
$45/mo.
20 to Unlimited Units
$80/mo.
  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes, but confirm with your CPA that it will suit their needs. REIhub is best suited to owners who manage their portfolios or co-hosts who oversee a small handful of properties and do not manage direct bookings. Larger property managers and property management companies will be better served by other enterprise-level accounting solutions.

  • Features

    Double Entry Accounting – Yes

    Bill Payment –  No

    Bank Sync – Yes

    Categorization and matching of transactions – Yes

    Invoicing – No

    Payroll Integration – No

    Vendor and Contact Management – Yes

    Document and Receipt Management – Yes

    Cloud File Storage – Yes,

    P&L (Profit and Loss) Reports  – Yes

    Balance Sheets Reports– Yes

    NOI (Net Operating Income) Reports – Yes

    Basis and Depreciation Tracking – Yes

    Editable Chart of Accounts – Yes, and the default chart of accounts is already set up for the needs of real estate businesses.

    Automatic Mortgage Amortization – Yes, and REI Hub lets you set up a template for your mortgage payment, automatically splitting it into principal pay down, interest expense, and escrow contribution.

    Fixed Asset Tracking – Yes, you can track your fixed assets (including capital expenses) and the accumulated depreciation. You can track multiple fixed assets per property, each with its own helpful life and placed in service date.

    Lease Tracking – Yes

    Mileage Tracking – Yes

    Schedule E – REI Hub allows you to easily pull a Schedule E report for each property with no additional configuration. You can prorate overhead expenses across your entire portfolio.

    Mobile App – No

    Additional Features

    • REI Hub automatically helps you account for STR platform fees with unique matching rules for Airbnb and VRBO deposits.

    Customer Service – Yes, via email and phone. Phone support hours are (9am-5pm EST)

     

  • Pros
     
    • Specifically designed for rental property owners and real estate investors.
    • REI Hub automatically reports your numbers on a property-by-property (or unit) basis.
    • The default chart of accounts is already set up for the needs of real estate businesses.
    • Affordable pricing is based on the number of active units.
    • All features are available for all users.
    • Customer support is free.
    • 1st to 14th days free trial
  • Cons
    • Limited number of property management software integrations.
    • Less well-known by bookkeepers and accounting professionals than some other platforms.
    • A mobile app is currently unavailable. This would be helpful for on the go receipt capturing.  A work around is possible by logging in the website from your mobile device.
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Overview

BILL is a leading provider of cloud-based software that simplifies, digitizes, and automates back-office financial processes for small and mid-sized businesses. Our customers come from all industries, ranging from startups to established brands and nonprofits to franchises.

Price

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Essentials
$45 user/month
Team
$55 user/month
Corporate
$79 user/month
Enterprise
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  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes

  • Features

    Solutions for:

    • Accounts Payable
    • Accounts Receivable
    • Cloud-based financial document storage
    • Cloud-based financial document organization
    • Mobile payment:
      • Review
      • Approval
      • Sending

     

    Double Entry Accounting – No

    Accounts Payable – Yes

    Expense Tracking – No

    Bill Payment – Yes

    Bank Sync – Yes

    Transaction Categorization and Matching – No

    Invoicing – Yes

    Payroll Integration – No

    Vendor and Contact Management – Yes

    Document and Receipt Management – Yes

    Cloud File Storage – Yes

    P&L (Profit and Loss) Reports – No

    Balance Sheets Reports – No

    NOI (Net Operating Income) Reports – No

    Basis and Depreciation Tracking – No

    Editable Chart of Accounts – No

    Automatic Mortgage Amortization – No

    Lease Tracking – Yes, via document management.

    Mileage Tracking – No

    Mobile App – Yes

    Customer Service

    • Knowledge library
    • Live support Monday – Friday from 5am to 6pm PT
  • Pros
    • Bill.com has the potential to be a great resource for STR professionals who need to streamline operations and pass off some accounting duties to VAs or team members.  Property managers can delegate bill management and payment duties but maintain supervision and approval of payments.
    • Reduces the time spent managing and paying bills.
    • Integates with Quickbooks, Xero, Sage, Oracle NetSuite, and Microsoft Dynamics.
    • Allows you to manage bills for multiple entities from one dashboard.
  • Cons
    • Bill.com is not a full-feature accounting solution.  Users will still need to have an accounting solution that works alongside Bill.com.
    • Owners with a small portfolio may not be able to justify the subscription expense.
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Overview

BookingTrust offers Host & Trust Accounting Software and Account Management Services that save you time and money.

Designed specifically for Short-Term Holiday Accommodation, BookingTrust ensures transactional transparency and accuracy across all areas of the business, from deposits and cancellations to all the extra charges in between.

With cloud based access and streamlined PMS integrations, keep your data synced, your accounts transparent, and your clients happy.

Price

Software Pricing
$320/month for up to 60 properties (inquire for 60+ properties)
Account Management
Starting from $600/month
  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – No.  Trust accounting is not necessary if you only manage your own properties.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes, bookingtrust is specifically designed for property managers who receive reservation funds directly.

  • Features

    Booking Trust is a revenue management and trust accounting system that is meant to supplement your primary accounting platform, not replace it. 

     

    Double Entry Accounting – Yes

    Accounts Payable – Yes

    Expense Tracking – Yes

    Bill Payment – Yes, exports to bill payment platforms

    Bank Sync – No, syncs reservation payments from property management software systems.

    Transaction Categorization and Matching -Yes

    Invoicing -Yes

    Payroll Integration – No

    Vendor and Contact Management – Yes

    Document and Receipt Management – Yes

    Cloud File Storage – Yes

    P&L (Profit and Loss) Reports – Revenue reports, but not a standard P&L.

    Balance Sheets Reports – No

    NOI (Net Operating Income) Reports – No

    Basis and Depreciation Tracking – No

    Editable Chart of Accounts – No

    Automatic Mortgage Amortization – No

    Lease Tracking – No

    Mileage Tracking – No

    Mobile App – Mobile friendly website

    Customer Service – Yes, via email.

  • Pros
    • Property managers have a legal responsibility to properly account for reservation funds.  Booking Trust is a great option for PMs who want software to ensure compliance.
    • Booking Trust is also a great solution for PMs who'd prefer to outsource account management entirely.
    • Booking Trust serves customers world wide.
  • Cons
    • They may not yet integrate with your property management software.  If that is the case, they recommend you reach out to see if a solution can be found.
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Overview

Easily keep track of property performance, finances, and the paper trail that comes with investment properties – all in one place.
Free to get started, upgrade at any time to unlock advanced tools.

Price

Essential Plan
FREE
Manage
$12/month, paid annually
Pro Plan
$28/month, paid annually
  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Possibly.  Stessa has a lot going for it, but it isn’t a true double-entry accounting platform.  If you are co-host and don’t handle reservation funds, Stessa could be a good solution.  If you are a property manager who handles reservation funds you should carefully evaluate Stessa’s features to determine if they will meet your needs.

  • Features

    Double Entry Accounting – No

    Accounts Payable – No

    Expense Tracking – Yes

    Bill Payment – No

    Bank Sync – Yes

    Transaction Categorization and Matching – Yes

    Invoicing – No

    Payroll Integration – No

    Vendor and Contact Management – Limited, via the notes section

    Document and Receipt Management – Yes, one-click smart receipt scanning.

    Cloud File Storage – Yes, real estate documents and receipt storage.

    P&L (Profit and Loss) Reports – Reporting available.

    Balance Sheets Reports – Yes

    NOI (Net Opertating Income) Reports – Yes

    Basis and Depreciation Tracking – Yes

    Editable Chart of Accounts – No

    Automatic Mortgage Amortization – No

    Lease Tracking – Yes

    Mileage Tracking – Yes

    Mobile App – Yes

    Full Data Export – Yes

    Accountant Tax Package – Yes, CapEx and Schedule E report is available with a Pro plan subscription. The schedule E report is an analysis tool and does not replace the Schedule E Form 1040.

    Customer Service

    • Help articles
    • Forums
    • Tutorials.

     

  • Pros
    • 100% Free Essentials plan.
    • Designed specifically for owners of residential rental properties.
    • Simplifies the tracking of net operating income, net cash flow, and effective cap rate.
    • Mobile app with easy receipt capture.
  • Cons
    • Only available in the United States
    •  Not a true double-entry accounting platform. This shouldn't be an issue for people who use Stessa to track the accounting of their own portfolio, but should be taken into consideration by property managers.
    • Certain features are not available with the Essentials plan.
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Overview

Key Data is a portfolio and market analytics tool for data driven short-term vacation rental hosts and property managers.  Portfolio analytics features allow property managers to look at key performance indicators for various aspects of the units they manage.  The market analytics tools gather anonymized booking and rate data from the property management systems Key Data integrates with. This host-based data is real-time, forward looking, and rich in actionable information to help hosts and property managers make decisions about many aspects of their business.

Price

Pricing only available with a KeyData demo.

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes, they have a Host Data product in beta that is specifically designed for hosts and those with a smaller portfolio.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes, the Pro Data product is an enterprise-level market intelligence and portfolio analytics tool that property mangagers would find very helpful.

  • Features

    Host Data (Beta): This feature set will likely change as further development continues.

    • Market Trends – Looks at current trends in your properties’ markets.
    • A community forum for hosts
    • Listing performance analytics and an automatically selected list of competitors with stats for the past 30, 60, 90 days.

     

    ProData: For professional property managers, co-hosts, and those with a large portfolio.

    • Real-Time Pacing Charts
    • Performance Analysis – Instant analysis and pacing reports of your destination’s short-term rental data.
    • Benchmarking Insights
    • Visitor Origin Insights– Identify where your guests are coming from & which markets are growing fastest.
    • Historical Performance Data
    • Rental Pro Formas
    • Intelligent Supply Data
    • Traveler Search Data
    • Budgeting Module – Allows you to set goals and monitor the financial health of your business globally and at a property level.
    • Interactive Maps – To find and view competitor listings in your market
    • Owner Reports: Easy to generate owner reports to inform and educate owners on the performance of their properties.
    • Competitor Analytics: Yes, a deep dive into multiple aspects of your competitors in nearly real-time.

     

    DestinationData – This product is built for tourism organizations. It allows them to see real-time data about the short-term rental listings in their market and discover insights into where their visitors are coming from.

     

    TrendData – This is an a la carte reports product.  You can choose from one of the 4 standard reports, or have KeyData create a custom report.

    • 30-day Occupancy Outlook – Currently priced at $45 per report. An annual subscription is available and is delivered bi-weekly.
    • Detailed Market Reports – Starting at $295 per report. Annual subscriptions are available and delivered monthly
    • Executive Market Overview – Starting at $350 per report. Annual subscriptions are available and delivered monthly.
    • Feeder Market Report – $450 per report and includes the top 20 “feeder markets” for a destination this current season and the four prior seasons.

     

    EnterpriseData – This product is for investment fund analyst’s to purchase short-term rental data.

     

    Additional Features

    • Demand IQ – Uses website analytics to tell property managers what their website visitors want by looking at the actions visitors take on their site. It can report stats on searches by unit size, date, stay length, etc. This can provide powerful data for property managers to find marketing opportunities and inform pricing decisions. A fantastic tool for PM with an active direct booking website!
    • Trip IQ –  TripIQ allows property managers to determine their travel insurance conversion metrics and track the economic impact of missed insurance sales. Additional dashboards provide comparative data for property managers to see how their conversion rate and lost opportunities compare to their market competitors.

    Update Frequency: Daily

    Integrations

    Mobile Device Support: Yes

    Customer Support: Chat support, training videos, webinars, and articles.

     

  • Pros
    Key Data gathers and anonymizes information directly from hosts via the 50+ property management software systems it integrates with.  This means that if the PMS you're using is integrated with Key Data, they get anonymized information on your occupancy, rates, pacing, etc. They pull this information from all the accounts of all their 50 + PMS partners to create a massive data set. This creates incredibly powerful, nearly real-time information on the short-term rental industry and sets it apart from other market intelligence tools which get their data from OTAs such as Airbnb.  They are able to organize and distill the data into useful tables, graphs, and reports for almost every market worldwide.
    • The Key Data information is nearly real-time
    • The data is gathered directly from hosts and property managers via their PMS, as opposed to being data scrapped from OTA platforms.
    • The Demand IQ and Trip IQ features are unique to KeyData and could be invaluable for property managers looking to plug any holes in their revenue bucket.
    • The on-demand webinars and tutorial videos are great resources for busy users.
    • The knowledge library has lots of well-written and in-depth information, which is helpful when you need answers to your questions after hours, or don't have time to wait for an email reply to your question.
    • The easy-to-generate property performance reports simplify owner reporting and proposals for prospective owners.
     
  • Cons
    • In the past, the fact that the ProData tool is only for managers of large portfolios created a gap in KeyData's offerings. Small portfolio owners/managers either had to pay the disproportionately high rate (relative to their portfolio size), or moved on to other market intelligence providers.   The new HostData tool will make the powerful KeyData information available for hosts, co-hosts, and smaller PM at a price that makes sense.
    • As with all market intelligence tools, the data collected is historical.  This brings limitations when making projections about future revenue, occupancy, etc. due to unforeseen events which could happen in the future.  Users should keep this in mind when making decisions for their business.
    • There's a LOT of information available in the ProData tool.  Users who are easily overwhelmed by technology may benefit by pacing themselves as they learn about KeyData features and seek to maximize its utilization.
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Overview

Pricelabs is a dynamic pricing tool for vacation rental owners and property managers. Pricelabs offers calendar management, activity dashboard, and competitive price analysis to ensure rate optimization and boost revenue.

Price

Pricing is tiered per listing.  The following price schedule is for USA, UK, Canada, and European countries.

1 Listing: $19.99/mo.

2-5 Listings: $14.99/mo. for each after the 1st

6-15 Listings: $10.00/mo. for each after the 5th

16-30 Listings: $6.99/mo. for each after the 15th

31-100 Listings: $4.99/mo. for each after the 30th

101-1000 Listings: $4.49/mo. for each after the 100th

1000+ Listings: Contact PriceLabs

Portfolio Analytics: Free

Market Dashboard Analytics: Starting at $9.99

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes

  • Features

    AI-Driven Dynamic Pricing: Yes

    Price Limits: Yes

    Custom Rates: Yes

    Discount Management: Yes

    Yield Management: Yes

    Price Forecasting Range: 1.5 Years

    Sync Frequency: Default – once daily, but can be synced 3 times a day.

    Minimum Night stays: Yes

    Weekend Adjustments: Yes

    Seasonality Adjustments: Yes

    Predefined Pricing Strategy: None

    Date Availability Management: Yes

    Booking Pace Review: Yes

    Listing Analytics: PMS and Airbnb

    Local Data: Yes

    Market Intelligence: Yes, an add-on feature.

    Setting a List of Competitors: Yes, manually set.

    Analysis Tools: Yes

    Map Display: Yes

    Integrations: Pricelabs directly integrates with the following:

    OTAs:

    PMS:

    Mobile: No app, but mobile responsive site.

    Customer Support:

    • On-demand or live training webinars
    • Large knowledge library
    • Chat
    • Youtube videos

    Additional Features: 

    • Minimum stay recommendations and base price recommendations.
    • Custom occupancy-based adjustments.

     

  • Pros
    • Integrates with a wide range of property management software and OTAs.
    • Flat rate pricing instead of a percentage of revenue.
    • 30 day free trial with 1 Market Dashboard credit -  no credit card needed.
    • Portfolio analytics are 100% free.
    • Live and on demand webinars in a variety of languages are available to assist with onboarding.
    • Market dashboard analytics are driven by data from Airbnb and Vrbo.
  • Cons
    • Market Dashboard analytics is an add-on feature for an additional fee.
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Overview

Provides features including invoicing, billing, payment tracking, payroll management, finance management, credit card processing, and receipt scanning. Wave Accounting is designed to help businesses streamline bookkeeping processes.

Price

Free - For Accounting, Invoicing, and Banking

  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes

  • Features

    Double Entry Accounting – Yes

    Accounts Payable – Yes

    Expense Tracking – Yes

    Bill Payment – No

    Bank Sync – Yes

    Transaction Categorization and Matching – Yes

    Invoicing – Yes

    Payroll Integration – Yes, Wave Payroll service for a monthly fee.

    Vendor and Contact Management – No

    Document and Receipt Management – Yes

    Cloud File Storage – Yes

    P&L (Profit and Loss) Reports – Yes

    Balance Sheets Reports – Yes

    NOI (Net Operating Income) Reports – Not built-in

    Basis and Depreciation Tracking – Yes

    Editable Chart of Accounts – Yes

    Automatic Mortgage Amortization – No

    Lease Tracking – No

    Mileage Tracking – No

    Mobile App – Yes (cannot upload receipts via the app)

    Customer Service

    • Free users have self-service support via the knowledge library and chatbot.
    • Bookkeeping support is $149/mo.
    • One on one accounting support packages staring at $379.
  • Pros
    • The only free double entry accounting system
    • Invoicing and banking features are free as well.
  • Cons
    • Self serve support
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Overview

Hospitable is a relatively new PMS that has developed a reputation for being easy to set up and use. Its automated messaging features are a particular strength.

Price

25% Discount for your first 3 months of Hospitable

Tiered pricing is based on category and the number of active properties. *Only pay for additional property with check-ins in the past 30 days.

Host

  • $29/month for 1 property, plus $10 for an additional active property
  • Maximum of 2 properties

Professional

  • $59/month for 2 properties, plus $15 per additional active property

Mogul (coming soon)

  • $99/month for 3 properties, plus $30 per additional active property

 

Hospitable Direct – Add-on Direct booking website service. 2 plans are available (see Features section below). A monthly per-property fee and a percentage transaction fee for each direct booking reservation.

 

  • Recommended For The Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes. Hospitable can be used as a stand alone PMS in connection with a few key integrations.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  It depends. Co-hosts and those who only manage a handful of properties could make Hospitable work by choosing the right companies to supplement their tech stack. This may be a good option for those who want an easy to set up and easy to use PMS.

    Compared to other enterprise-level property management software though, Hospitable is missing features such as owner statements, robust reporting, and automated rental agreements that would make it a good fit for larger property managers and co-hosts. Features such as the ability to easily connect other owners’ Airbnb accounts to a Hospitable account, and the ability to create email aliases make it apparent Hospitable is seeking to strengthen their hand in this arena and it is worth watching to see what new features they roll out.

  • Features

    Unified Inbox From All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Calendar From All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Quote Management For All Connected OTAs  – Yes

    Rate Management For All Connected OTAs – Yes, you can customize:

    • Rates
    • Fees
    • Discounts
    • Mark-ups

    Channel Management for the Following OTAs – Sort of.

    • Reservation information is managed for Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com to prevent double bookings, but Hospitable users will need to manage listing descriptions, photos, and details for VRBO and Booking.com through each of those platforms instead of only through Hospitable. This can be tedious if you are connected to Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com because you will have to update the information in three places instead just through the PMS.

    Setup Service – 

    • DIY
    • Customer support available via:
      • Chat
      • Scheduled Zoom call
      • Video tutorials
      • Support documentation library

    Payment Processors – Users who are subscribed to the Direct Basic plan have the ability to connect Stripe accounts to Hospitable so they can accept payments for direct bookings.

    Accounting – Yes, but limited to exporting of reservation financials via .csv files.

    Trust Accounting – No

    Cleaning and Maintenance –  Yes, automated messaging to teams regarding reservations and individual login for team members.  iCal export can connect your Hospitable calendar to other property care and maintenance solutions.

    Reports – Yes, basic reports can be exported as .csv files.

    Channel-Specific Promotions – Yes, Airbnb only.

    External Website integration –  Yes, through a booking widget that can be embedded on your stand-alone website.

    Internal Website Builder – Yes, this is an add-on feature for an additional fee. Hospitable has multiple website templates that users can use to quickly create a direct booking website. Website content creation is simplified by pulling listing information automatically from your Airbnb listings.

    Users can select from two plans, Direct Basic and Direct Premium.

    • Direct Basic
      • Users connect their own Stripe account, you are the liable Merchant of Record, you will need to calculate lodging taxes and add them to your properties, and you are also liable for cancellations, refunds, and chargebacks.
    • Direct Premium
      • Hospitable serves as the merchant of record for your direct booking reservations and will send reservations to any bank account you link. Payouts are typically sent within 24 hours after check-in.
      • Sales and lodging taxes are automatically calculated and collected.
      • Integrated guest vetting through Autohost and US$5M worth of damage protection through Superhog at no additional cost.

    Email Service Provider IntegrationMailchimp

    Review Aggregation from OTAs – Airbnb only

    Guest Messaging – Yes, this is one of Hospitable’s best features because of its ease of use and reliability.  Customizable message templates are provided.  Messages can be automatically personalized for your guests and message delivery can be scheduled.  Airbnb and Vrbo guests receive their messages through the Airbnb and Vrbo messaging platforms.  Messages sent and received through the OTA platform are important if issues arise during the stay and you need to contact OTA customer support.

    Guest ID Management – Not built in, but available via integration with Autohost for hosts with more than 25 properties.  

    Automated Rental Agreements –  Not built-in, but available via integration with Autohost for hosts with more than 25 properties.  

    Digital Signatures for Agreements – Not built-in, but available via integration with Autohost for hosts with more than 25 properties.  A work around can be created by using tools such as Docusign or HelloSign, but it will lack automation. 

    Internal dynamic pricing tool – No.

    External dynamic pricing integration – Yes, via integrations with

    Security Deposits – Yes, Airbnb only.

    Guest Damage Insurance – No, but available via integration with Autohost for hosts with more than 25 properties. 

    Guest Vetting – Not built-in, but available via integration with Autohost for hosts with more than 25 properties. 

    Mobile App – Yes

    Smart Home  –  Yes, via SmartThings integration 

    Bookings Direct from Facebook – No

    Smart Lock Integration – Yes.

    Upsells and Add-ons – Yes, guest can be offered extended stay, early check-in, and late check-out based on calendar availability.

    Property Management Features

    • Invoicing – No
    • Property Management Reports – No
    • Owner Login – Yes
    • Owner Statements – No

    Customer Service Via – 

    • Web chat
    • Scheduled Zoom calls
    • Video tutorials
    • Customer support library

    Additional Features: Individual logins can be created for cleaning and maintenance team members.

  • Pros
    • 14 day free trial.
    • Hospitable is intuitive and easy to set up. This draws a lot of users to Hospitable.
    • Guest messaging is reliable, and sends messages to Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com guests through their OTA messaging platforms. There are many hosts who use Hospitable strictly for their messaging feature and manage other aspects of their business through another PMS they run parallel to Hospitable.
    • The Bad Guest Review Feature: This feature lets hosts write a bad review for poor guests that is automatically posted 20 seconds before the review window expires. As a result, hosts can write an honest review without worrying about a retaliatory review from the guest.
    • Hospitable is in a growth and innovation phase and have been adding new features and integrations quickly.
  • Cons
    • Property managers might not find all the features they require.
    • The direct booking website feature is a subscription add-on.
    • Limited integration partners by comparison with other PMS.  *iCal calendar can be exported to connect with additional STR-related companies.
    • Hospitable users will need to manage listing description, photos, and details for Airbnb, VRBO and Booking.com through each platform individually instead of only through Hospitable. This can be tedious if you are connected to Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com because you will have to update the information in three places instead of one.
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Overview

DPGO is an AI-Driven dynamic pricing tool for Airbnb hosts and property managers. It offers real-time market data from more than 200 local markets and optimizes prices according to seasonality and demand. It also has over 30 user input settings that allow you to adjust the finer details of your Airbnb pricing strategy.

Price

Pricing per Property

Flat Rate/ Flexible
$18 per listing per month
Fixed
$1 per booked night
Market analytics & competitor analysis
Free
  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners –  Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes

  • Features

    Dynamic Pricing

    AI-Driven Dynamic Pricing: Yes

    Price Limits: Yes

    Custom Rates: Yes

    Discounts: Yes

    Yield Management: Yes

    Price Forecasting Range: 1 Year

    Update Frequency: Daily

    Minimum Night stays: Yes

    Weekend Adjustments: Yes

    Seasonality Adjustments: Yes

    Predefined Pricing Strategy: Yes

    Date Availability Management: Yes

     

    Growth Performance

    Overall Health Score: Yes

    Listing Analytics: Yes

     

    Market Data

    Local Data: Yes

    Market Intelligence: Yes

     

    Competitor Analytics

    Setting a List of Competitors: Automatically set

    Analysis Tools: Yes

    Map Display: Yes

     

    Integrations

    OTAs:

    PMS:

    Mobile Friendly Site: Yes

    Customer Support:

    • Direct Message
    • 24/7 Email Support
    • Live Chat
  • Pros
    • DPGO offers a set of market analytic tools and competitor sets for free - free forever, not just for a trial period.
    • Price match guarantee - They guarantee DPGO is the best priced dynamic pricing tool on the market.
    • 30 free trial of the dynamic pricing tools, no credit card required.
    • The fixed pricing plan with $1 per booked night is a great way to automatically reduce expenses during the off season.
    • The market intelligence reports are free as opposed to an add on feature.
  • Cons
    • DPGO currently only integrates with a handful of PMS.
    • DPGO AI is fed by data from Airbnb only. Data from VRBO, Booking.com, or other OTAs are not currently used to drive it's pricing recommendations.
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Overview

Ciirus is a property management software offering reservations, website integrations, marketing, accounting, and guest communication solutions. It is recommended for owners, property managers, and co-hosts who manage more than five properties. It is a cloud based platform that is fully functional on mobile.

Price

Tiered pricing based on the number of active properties plus a small percentage of booking revenue from integrated channels.

OR

Flat monthly fee based on the number of active listings.

 

 

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners 

    • No – for owners with less than 5 properties.
    • Yes – for owners with more than 5 properties.

     

     

    Property Managers and Co-hosts  

    Yes, CiiRUS is specifically designed for property managers, hosts, and co-hosts that run a large portfolio of properties.

  • Features

    Unified Inbox From All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Calendar From All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Quote Management For All Connected OTAs  – Yes

    Rate Management For All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Channel Management for the Following OTAs – API integrations with:

    A built-in channel manager for numerous other OTAs. Third-party channel manager integrations are also available if there are specific niche OTA’s you’re seeking to connect with.

    Setup Service – Yes, there is an onboarding fee that covers a full onboarding service.

    Payment Processors – Integrates with the following payment processors:

    Accounting – Yes, revenue and accounts payable accounting are built-in. Quickbooks integration is also available.

    Trust Accounting – Yes

    Cleaning and Maintenance – Yes. Built-in:

    • Cleaning
    • Maintenance
    • Inspection tool with:
      • Property level checklists
      • Photo verification of work
      • Integration with built-in accounting to address payment of teams and billing property owners for services.

    Integration with other third-party property care and maintenance solutions is also available if desired.

    Channel Specific Promotions – Yes

    External Website integration –  No pre-built widget, but API code can be generated for users to provide their stand-alone website developers.

    Internal Website builder – Yes, either website templates or custom-built websites.

    Email Service Provider Integration – Yes, Mailchimp or any SMTP email program such as Gmail, Outlook, etc. 

    Review Aggregation from OTAs – Yes, Airbnb only.

    Guest Messaging – Yes, via email, and SMS. Messages can be sent to Airbnb guests through the Airbnb messaging platform. Guest messages can be prescheduled and automated.

    Guest ID Management – Not built-in, but available through third-party integration with Safely and Guest Ranger.

    Automated Rental Agreements –  Yes

    Digital Signatures for Agreements – Yes

    Internal dynamic pricing tool – No

    External dynamic pricing integration

    Additional integrations are coming soon.

    Security Deposits – Yes

    Guest Damage Insurance – Integrates with:

    • Generali Global Assistance
    • Safely
    • RedSky Travel Insurance
    • Fudge Insurance
    • Waivr

    Guest Vetting – Yes with CiiRUS +, or third party solutions.

    Mobile App – Fully responsive platform with all features available on mobile.

    Smart Home and Smart Lock Integrations  –  Yes

    Bookings Direct from Facebook – No

    Upsells and Add-ons – Yes, via Guest Pass (the built-in digital guest guide).  API integration with other 3rd party solutions is also available. 

    Property Management Features

    • Invoicing – Yes
    • Property Management Reports – Yes
    • Owner Login – Yes
    • Owner Statements – Yes
    • Vendor Payments – Yes
    • Owner Contract Management – Yes, with digital signatures.
    • User Permissions and activity logs – Yes

    Customer Service Via –

    • Unlimited free email
    • Phone
    • Live web chat support
    • On demand or live webinars
    • Extensive knowledge library
    • Learning groups

    Additional Features – 

    • Listing Optimization tool to ensure your listings are complete and optimized for:
      • OTA platforms
      • Website SEO
      • Branding
    • Wholesale Distribution – Exclusive integration with Virgin Holidays and other tour operators.
    • Ticket Broker Services – Property managers can receive a commission on their guests’:
      • Disney World ticket purchases
      • Sea World ticket purchases
      • Other Orlando attraction ticket purchases
    • CiiRUS users can cross promote each other’s listings on their websites and receive a booking commission.

     

    CiiRUS+ Features:

    • Up to $1,000,000 property and liability insurance
    • Up to $10,000 Bed bug protection
    • Chargeback support
    • CiiRUS will handle all guest communication prior to arrival
    • CiiRUS will handle reservation payment tracking and management
  • Pros
    • One of the most complete built-in feature sets of PMS platforms currently available.  Third party integrations are available, but less necessary.
    • Using the built-in digital guest guide would save the cost of a third party integration.
    • Using the built-in property care tool would save the cost of a third part integration.
    • Marketing, SEO, and distribution tools can help managers get more bookings.
    • The wholesale distribution feature allows listings to be found on sites it can be difficult to gain access to.
  • Cons
    • Not available for owners with less than 5 properties.
    • Because of the CiiRUS platform's robustness, new users should expect a learning curve.
    • CiiRUS+ features are not available without an additional fee.
    • On-platform messaging is currently only available for Airbnb.
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Overview

Airtasker is a gig economy platform that connects people seeking help with a task to people with the skills to do the job.  Airtasker allows customers to rate taskers and taskers to rate customers in a manner that is almost identical to the Airbnb review system.

Price

  • Creating an Airtasker account is free.
  • Customers set a price they are willing to pay when they create a task.
  • The price can be modified after the task is created if the scope of the task changes.

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes, but ideally property managers and co-hosts have a fixed team they work with consistently.  Airtasker could be an option for getting extra assistance for short-term projects.

  • Features

    Automated Cleaner Scheduling: No, creation of tasks must be done manually.

    Cleaner and Maintenance Payments: Yes via Airtasker Pay using:

    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • AMEX
    • Debit cards

    Cleaner Marketplace: Yes. 

    Cleaning Checklists: No

    Quality Verification Photos: No, photo verification of task quality is not built into the Airtasker app.

    Issue Reporting: Can be done through direct messaging with Airtasker. 

    Inventory Management: N/A

    Linen Management: This can be posted as a task.

    Quality Control Inspections: No

    Cleaning Team Screening: Each Tasker’s profile has verified ratings and reviews from the previous tasks completed.

    Mobile App: Yes

    Customer Support: Yes.

    • Help center
    • Email

    Integrations

    • Currently unaware of any PMS integrations for Airtasker.

    Other Features: 

    • Just like Airbnb, Airtasker chargers a service fee. This fee is charged to the Tasker and can range from 10-20% of the task price.
    • Airtasker has a dispute resolution process if issues arise during a task.
    • Airtasker is available in:
      • United States
      • Australia
      • The United Kingdom
      • New Zealand
      • Singapore
      • Ireland.
    • *You can only create tasks in the country you are located in.
  • Pros
    • A fast way to find help for a wide range of projects including: furniture assembly, cleaning, maintenance, painting, marketing tasks, photography, wallpapering, etc. The possibilities are almost endless.
    • Airtasker holds the task payment in escrow until the task has been completed to the customer's satisfaction.
  • Cons
    • Airtasker is a relatively new platform and there might not be many "Taskers" (professionals who have joined the Airtasker platform) in your area.
    • Just like guests take a risk staying at properties without many reviews, customers are taking a bit of a risk if they use a Tasker with a limited number of reviews.
    • Invoices are not provided automatically.  Taskers are independent contractors, so you’ll have to request an invoice from them directly for your records and tax purposes.
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Overview

EZ Care is an enterprise-level cleaning management solution built for property managers of short-term and long-term rentals.  The platform offers tools for turnover operations, including automated scheduling, team communication, inventory management, vendor accounting, quality control, and real-time reporting.

Price

  • Tiered pricing based on the number of active properties.
  • Exact pricing given during product demo.

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes, EZCare can accomplish everything a self-managing owner could need – and more.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes, EZCare is an enterprise-level solution for property care and maintenance.

  • Features

    Automated Cleaner Scheduling: Yes

    Cleaner and Maintenance Payments: Offers invoicing and payments through a third-party integration with QuickBooks.

    Cleaner Marketplace: No

    Cleaning Checklists: Yes, customizable checklists and forms. Extensive checklist library to jumpstart property onboarding.

    Messaging: Real-time communication between the office and field staff.

    Quality Verification Photos: Yes, photo verification of completed tasks. Photos can be required in order for tasks to be marked completed.

    Issue Reporting: Yes, field staff can report issues though the mobile app.  Issue reporting can automatically trigger maintenance jobs. 

    Inventory Management: Yes, customizable inventory lists, low stock alerts, automated reorder list creation, per-item cost tracking, inventory tracking as it is moved from storage to properties, auto create owner invoices for supplies used.

    Linen Management: Yes, a feature to coordinate linen packing and delivery is included.

    Quality Control Inspection Management: Yes, customizable inspection checklists.

    Cleaning Team Screening: No

    Mobile App:  Mobile app for field teams works online or offline.  App automatically syncs data when it reconnects to the internet.

    Customer Support: Chat support

    PMS Integrations

    Other Features: 

    • Owner reporting features to keep owners in the loop with the ongoing care of their property.
    • Guest and Tenant Messaging – Early check-in notices, rate cleanliness and arrival experience, easy creation of maintenance tickets.
    • Built-in expense accounting features
    • Robust reporting features
    • Real-time tracking of staff location and job status
    • Handling of contract cleaners and maintenance contractors
    • Multi-language support for non-English speaking team members.

     

  • Pros
    • EZCare has one of the most comprehensive feature sets available among property care and maintenance solutions.
    • Feature customization is available to meet the unique needs of property managers.
    • Competitively priced.
  • Cons
    • You must use one of the property management systems that EZCare is integrated with.
    • Due to the extensive feature set, there will be a learning curve for new users.
    • The platform is so robust it may be overkill for those with smaller portfolios.
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Overview

Properly is a cleaning management solution for vacation rental owners, service providers, and property managers. It offers automated turnover, remote inspection, training for cleaning personnel.

Price

Pricing tiered by Plan

Basic
Free
Advanced
$12 per property per mo.
Manager/Company
Inquire Sales
  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes, although enterprise-level property care solutions are available with more robust feature sets for property managers who employ their own team of cleaning and maintenance professionals.

  • Features

    Automated Cleaner Scheduling: Yes, Properly integrates with many property management software systems and also directly with Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com for hosts that don’t use a property management software. 

    Cleaner and Maintenance Payments: No

    Cleaner Marketplace: Yes, Properly has a cleaning provider network. Also, an owner can invite cleaners to sign up with Properly so they can collaborate on cleaning projects.

    Cleaning checklists: Yes, with real time updates as checklist items are marked complete.

    Quality Verification Photos: Yes, cleaners can be required to post photos.

    Issue Reporting: Yes, cleaners can report issues through the app.

    Inventory Management: No

    Linen Management : No

    Quality Control Inspections: Yes, Properly offers a remote quality assurance service. 

    Cleaning Team Screening: Yes, for providers on the Properly marketplace. 

    Mobile App: Yes, for use by the owner and cleaning professionals to collaborate on cleaning projects.

    Customer Support:

    • Chat
    • Training modules
    • Blogs
    • Help center

    Integrations

    Other Features: 

    • Provides Training Certification for cleaners to ensure high standards.
    • 30-day Free Trial, no credit card needed.
    • Optional listing setup service.
    • Optional Remote Quality Control service:
      • Monitors the photos your cleaners upload in real-time.
      • If anything does not pass inspection, the cleaner is notified right to remedy the issue immediately.
    • Optional Guest Communication Service:  Responding to booking requests and handling all pre/post-booking guest communication.
    • App notifications as soon as the cleaner starts the job.
    • Properhost Ambassador Program – Experienced hosts can mentor new hosts and receive 5% of the new host’s booking revenue.
  • Pros
    • Affordable remote inspection service to ensure your property is guest ready.
    • Knowledge library to assist cleaners in addressing issues they may find.
    • A guest communication service is available to handle pre and post stay guest communications.
    • 30 day free trial
  • Cons
    • There may or may not be Properly providers in your property's area.
    • Invoicing of cleaners is not available.
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Overview

Beyond is a dynamic pricing software that provides hosts and property managers revenue management solutions for their businesses. It has a user-friendly platform, real-time insights, and Market-Based Health Scores which show how your listing is pacing relative to the market. 

Price

Insights Market Analytics: Free

Dynamic Pricing:

  • Pay on Book: 1% charge on all bookings when the reservation is made.

 

Revenue Management:

  • Custom pricing

 

  • Recommended for the following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners –  Yes, Beyond serves hosts with as few as one property and scales well.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes, Beyond serves co-hosts and property managers well.  Their revenue management product is specifically designed for property managers with more than 10 listings as an enterprise-level pricing solution.  Many of the property management systems they have chosen to integrate with are enterprise-level PMS companies.

  • Features

    AI-Driven Dynamic Pricing: Yes

    Price Limits: Yes

    Custom Rates: Yes

    Discounts: Yes

    Yield Management: Yes

    Price Forecasting Range: 1 Year, but can be extended if needed.

    Update Frequency: Daily around midnight

    Minimum Night stays: Yes

    Weekend Adjustments: Manual

    Seasonality Adjustments: Yes

    Date Availability Management: No

    Overall Health Score: Yes

    Listing Analytics: Portfolio Insights

    Local Data and Analytics: Yes

    Market Intelligence: Neighborhood Data 

    Setting a List of Competitors: Can be done both manually and automatically.

    Map Display: Yes

     

    Integrations

    OTAs:

     

    PMS:

     

    Additional Features

    Channel Management:  Relay channel management product.

    • Channel management for:
    • Syncs prices, availability and reservations between your property management system and channels every 15 minutes.
    • Channel specific markups lets you vary prices across channels individually and offset channel fees.
    • Price syncing is possible on all integrated property management systems,
    • Reservation syncing is available on:
    • 1% fee is charged for the channels managed with Relay. This fee is in addition fees for the Beyond Dynamic Pricing product.

    Direct Booking Websites: Signal direct booking website product

    • Beyond assists with content migration and personalized SEO setup.
    • Customizable for your brand – SEO and mobile friendly.
    • Sites have Google Analytics and Google e-commerce to measure performance
    • Import reviews
    • Map search features
    • Promote amenities
    • Signal is available only for users of:

    Market Intelligence, Data Analytics and Revenue Management: The Guidance product allows international property managers to work with a dedicated market expert who will provide them with professional pricing strategies, listing reviews, and deep insights regarding the local market.

    Market Analytics: Insights product is free.

     

    Mobile: Yes, mobile responsive site

    Customer Support:

    • Email
    • Chat Support

     

  • Pros
    • The Insight analytics tool is 100% free.
    • 30-day free trial
    • Beyond uses some of the most comprehensive data sets in the industry.
  • Cons
    • The only billing option is a percentage of revenue.
    • The channel management product only has full functionality for users of specific property management systems as opposed to all of the PMS systems Beyond integrates with.
    • The direct booking websites are only available for user of specific property management systems as opposed to all of the PMS systems Beyond integrates with.
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Overview

Buoy is a dynamic pricing tool that aggregates vacation rental and hotel data. Users can quickly see occupancy metrics and confirmed bookings’ nightly rates for their competitors. Using this data, Buoy AI recommends a nightly rate they call the Buoyancy Point instead of setting a fixed base price.

Price

$30 per listing/ month

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes, Buoy was specifically developed for the revenue management of large and complex portfolios.

     

  • Features

    AI-Driven Dynamic Pricing: Yes

    Price Limits: Yes, a price minimum can be set, but price maximums cannot.

    Custom Rates: Yes

    Discount Management: Yes

    Yield Management: Yes

    Price Forecasting Range: 1 year

    Sync Frequency: Listing performance and competition data is refreshed daily.  Hotel data is refreshed daily or weekly depending on the dates and region. 

    Minimum Night stays: Yes

    Weekend Adjustments: Yes

    Seasonality Adjustments: Yes

    Date Availability Management: Yes

    Booking Pace: Yes

    Listing Analytics: Yes, through the Beacon report, which will be sent via email daily.

    Local Data: Yes

    Market Intelligence: Yes

    Setting a List of Competitors: Buoy creates comp sets based on bedroom count, size, quality, and segment.

    Analysis Tools: Yes

    Map Display: Yes

    Integrations

    PMS:

    Mobile: No app, mobile responsive site.

    Customer Support: Email

     

  • Pros
    • Buoy pulls data on both vacation rentals and hotels in your area. The vacation rental data is from Airbnb and VRBO; the hotel data is from Expedia and Booking.com.
    • Flat monthly fee per listing.
    • Users can easily adjust their rates to higher or lower than the recommended Buoyancy Point rate.
    • The Beacon report saves time by automatically pulling key metrics into an easy to read report.
    • Easy to use interface.
  • Cons
    • Currently, Buoy only integrates with Guesty and Hospitable, but more integrations are coming.
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Overview

Wheelhouse is a dynamic pricing and revenue management software that helps short-term rental hosts and property managers optimize their pricing and maximize profit by utilizing a hybridization of rule-based pricing and data-driven pricing.

Price

50% off your first 2 months when you use the code STR HUB

Wheelhouse enables you to pay a flat or flex fee, depending on the needs of your portfolio. You can change your plan at any time. Our two plans are:

 

Wheelhouse Pro Flat:

1-9 Listings: $19.99 / per listing per month

10-49 Listings: $16.99 / per listing per month

50-100 Listings: $13.99 / per listing per month

 

100+ listings:  please reach out to sales@usewheelhouse.com

 

Wheelhouse Pro Flex:

Wheelhouse Pro Flex: 1% of revenue (excl. taxes & fees)

Discounts are available for companies with more than 100 properties.

 

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes, Wheelhouse is a robust platform designed for property management companies that can easily serve the needs of small portfolio operators who want to implement advanced pricing strategies.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes, Wheelhouse is specifically designed to meet the needs of enterprise-level property management companies as they execute their ideal revenue strategy.   

    Mid-Length Rentals (30+ days) – Yes, Wheelhouse has the only calendar interface designed for both short & mid-length operators or listings.

  • Features

    AI-Driven Dynamic Pricing: Yes

    Price Limits: Yes

    Custom Rates: Yes

    Discounts: Yes

    Yield Management: Yes

    Price Forecasting Range: 18 Months

    Update Frequency: Daily

    Minimum Night stays: Yes

    Weekend Adjustments: Yes

    Seasonality Adjustments: Yes

    Date Availability Management: No

    Listing Analytics: Yes

    Local Data: Yes

    Market Intelligence: Yes, via Market Reports product.

    Setting a List of Competitors: Yes, via Competitive Set product.

    Map Display: Yes

    Integrations

    OTAs:

    PMS:

    Mobile: Yes, mobile responsive site

    Customer Support: 24/7 Chat support, help center

     

  • Pros
    • Wheelhouse offers 24/7 live chat, with an average response time of 70 seconds, for every inbound question.
    • Wheelhouse's portfolio page allows managers with 10+ properties to quickly manage their inventory pricing.
    • Hybrid pricing incorporates the predictability of rule-based pricing (setting a flat, unchanging rate for your listing) with the increased revenue of data-driven pricing (using algorithms and AI to recommend pricing).
    • Users set a base rate and rules for price adjustments as desired (seasons and days of the week, etc.). Then AI data-driven pricing is layered on top of the rules to create a hybrid pricing strategy for your listings.
    • Users who prefer to be actively involved in the pricing of their listings may prefer this hybrid approach.
    • Free trial, no credit card needed.
    • Users can choose to be billed on a flat monthly fee per listing or a percentage of revenue per listing.
    • Market Reports and Competitive Set features are included in the monthly fee.
  • Cons
    • Check that Wheelhouse integrates with the property management software you use.
    • Wheelhouse is a robust platform designed for property management companies.  Small operators should consider whether it is truly a good fit for their business.
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Overview

Transparent offers market intelligence and data analytics for vacation rental property managers, hotels, DMOs, the tourism sector, the press, and portfolio investors by tracking more than 26 million properties in Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, TripAdvisor, and its property management software partners.

Price

Pricing Plan

Smart Rental FREE
Free
Smart Rental PRO
250 € per month and market. Billed annually at €3,000.
Transparent BI
Starting at 449 € per month and market. Billed annually at €5,388.
Revenue Management Course
249 €
  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – No, it is unlikely that individual owners with a small portfolio will be able to justify the monthly expense of Transparent. The Smart Data Free product is free, but has limited information.

     

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes, Transparent is an enterprise-level market intelligence and data analytics tool geared towards property managers, co-hosts, hotels. They also have data products available for the media, municipalities, and investors.

  • Features

    Smart Rental Free

    • Historical ADR, occupancy & revenue.
    • Booking channel supply shares (what percentage of listings in that market are listed on the various OTAs).
    • Visualization of properties & info.

     

    Transparent Pro Dashboard: Typically used by property managers with 15+ properties.

    • Rates and Demand – See your market’s real-time and historical rates of listings.
    • Booking calendar – See occupancy by date for your listing vs. your competitors.
    • Pacing – Look at historical pacing and the booking rate for future dates.
    • Market Supply – Track the number of listings in your market with an interactive map.
    • Rankings – Get insights into top properties in your market.
    • Reviews – See recent reviews on properties in your market to determine what stands out to guests (both the good and the bad).
    • Revenue proposal reports assisting with prospecting new owners.
    • Prospect & invest effectively with an interactive supply map with performance filters.
    • Maximize occupancy using minimum stay analysis.
    • Compete & grow using property manager & listing performance ranking.
    • Export capabilities for external manipulation & reporting.
    • Personalized onboarding and customer support.

     

    Transparent BI: Typically used by property managers with 40+ properties.

    • Completely customized dashboards, reports, and graphs to give businesses the exact information they want the way they want it.
    • Infinite custom & owner reporting.
    • Property manager mapping, ranking & rate shopping.
    • Summarized historic market performance data (ADR, occupancy, and revenue).
    • Supply & OTA visualization and export.
    • Forward-looking rate, occupancy, and demand at the listing level on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com.
    • Personal support, email subscription & notifications.
    • Integrate directly with your PMS.

     

    Sources of Data:

     

    Customer Support:

    • Chat
    • Help Center

     

    Additional Features

    • On-demand Revenue Management course for 249€.
  • Pros
    • The review aggregation feature is a great way to keep tabs on the reviews other listings in your market have received. Knowing what stood out to their guests can inform your business decisions.
    • The revenue proposals are particularly helpful for property managers when prospecting for new owners.
    • Transparent can be used for any market in the world.
    • Transparent has a surprisingly good blog on its site where they write about market insights and trends.
  • Cons
    • The Smart Data Free product has limited information and isn't as helpful as other free offerings by some of the dynamic pricing tool companies.
    • As with all market intelligence tools, the data collected is historical. This creates limitations when making projections about future revenue, occupancy, etc. due to unforeseen events which could happen in the future. Users should keep this in mind when making decisions for their business.
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Overview

STR Insights helps short-term rental investors find their next short-term rental property. Users utilize a variety of filters to discover top vacation rental markets across the country by potential gross ROI.

Price

Pricing Plans

Monthly
$194.99
Quarterly
$449.99
Annually
$1599.99
  • Recommended for the Following

    STR Insights is for anyone looking to purchase a short-term rental who is undecided about what market to invest in or the type of property that will yield the highest ROI.

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes

     

     

  • Features

    Markets Dashboard: The market dashboard is the first place users start when researching US markets to invest in.

    • Search the entire United States with multiple filters:
      • Destination type (beach, mountain, lake, ski, college, river, etc.).
      • Bedroom count
      • City
      • Market size
      • Amount of STR regulation
      • Price
    • Organizes the data to get accurate property values and revenue potential for each market.

     

    Market Profile – Once users have identified a few interesting markets, they look at the market profiles for those markets. The market profile provides the following information:

    • Number of active STR listings in the market (available for rent 200+ days)
    • The average valuation of STR properties in that market. The valuation only includes of short-term rental properties.  By filtering out other property types it give a more accurate idea of property costs in that market.
    • Average revenue
    • Average ROI
    • Average Occupancy
    • Average Daily Rate
    • Amount of Regulation
    • This data can be further filtered according to bedroom count and percentile.
    • An interactive map displays active rentals for any given market.
    • Understand how different STRs perform in the same market

     

    Saved Market Feature: Lets users save markets they are interested in and view side by side comparisons to assist with the decision-making process.

    • Compare ROI from different markets.
    • Filter information by:
      • Number of bedrooms
      • Revenue percentile
      • Valuation
      • Active listing count per city

     

    ROI Estimates:

    • Pulls data from the top vacation rental providers like Vrbo and Airbnb.
    • Looks at the historical pricing, occupancy rates, and trends over the last 12 months to calculate estimated property values and historical revenues. 

    Data Sources

    Customer Support:

    • Email

     

    Other Features:

    • The Realtor and Lender Partnership Program helps you connect with STR-knowledgeable realtors and lenders once you find a market you’re interested in.
  • Pros
    • A STRINSIGHTS subscription lets you research markets in the entire United States.  Other market intelligence companies have users subscribe to each market individually, or charge a much higher price to research the entire United States. This makes STR Insights a great value.
    • An easy-to-use interface.
    • Being able to search by destination type is a fabulous feature when you have no clue where to start your market research other than knowing you want a property near a beach, mountains, National Park, etc.
    • The results of searches are easy to understand and digest.
    • It’s convenient to connect with realtors and lenders who know about the unique needs of STR investors.
    • STR Insights provides pricing valuation data, this valuation has filtered to only include short term rental properties and exclude other types of homes. That is very powerful.
    • Regulation data - It's very helpful to have a high level sense of the regulatory environment of different markets.  It's can be a key decision making criteria for some STR investors.
    • STR Insights is a new company with a strong roadmap.  It will be great to see how the company evolves and the new features they launch.
  • Cons
    • It’s important to understand that the ROI estimates are based on historical information. Individual markets, or the broader STR industry, may experience events that change the ROI potential of a particular property.
    • When you have access to search the entire US you may find an overwhelming number of potential markets to consider.  Utilizing the filtering features is critical.
    • Currently the pricing valuations don't break out valuation of different property types (entire home, condo, multi-family, etc).
    • STR Insights only provides data for the US, eventually it would be great if users could search globally.
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Overview

Turno, formerly TurnoverBnB is a cleaning management tool that helps STR hosts automate their scheduling, payment, and inventory management. Hosts can easily find cleaners near their properties through Turno’s cleaner marketplace.

Price

1 Property
Free
2+ Properties
Monthly Pricing: $8 a month per property
2+ Properties
Annual Pricing: $6 a month per property
  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes.

     

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes, but more robust platforms are available if enterprise-level features are needed.

  • TurnoverBnB Features

    Automated Cleaner Scheduling: Property management system integration allows you to post cleaning assignments automatically for your cleaners to accept. You will receive a notification once the cleaning has been accepted.

    Cleaner and Maintenance Payments: Turno uses Stripe to automate payments to the cleaning team after completing each cleaning. 

    Cleaner Marketplace: Search among tens of thousands of cleaners already on Turno’s Marketplace.

    Cleaning Checklists: You can choose from one of the thousands of available templates and customize it to your needs.

    Messaging: Yes

    Quality Verification Photos: Yes. Cleaners can upload photos of tasks done for owners or hosts to verify.

    Issue Reporting: Cleaners can send photos and information about any issues they note during the cleaning.

    Inventory Management: Yes. The host will receive notification of items that are running low for replenishment.

    Linen Management: No

    Quality Control Inspections Management: Yes, property inspection checklists can be created and assigned with a workflow similar to cleaners.

    Cleaning Team Screening: Yes, cleaners must provide at least one reference and pass a background test to join the Marketplace.

    Mobile App: Centralize communication and management for all your projects.

    Customer Support:

    • Email
    • Chat

     

    Integrations

    OTAs

    Other Integrations

    Other Features: 

    • App and website are available in six languages.
  • Pros
    • One of the most economical solutions available for coordinating with your cleaning team.
    • Includes all of the key features needed for the majority of hosts and co-hosts.
    • Integrates with many popular property management systems.
    • Customer support responses are quick.
  • Cons
    • Your cleaner needs to be willing to use the app and allow notifications.
    • If your property is in a rural area you may not find cleaners in the Turno marketplace. You can still use Turno, but you'll have to find cleaning teams off of the platform and invite join Turno.
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Overview

Beantown Bedding offers convenient, comfortable, and environmentally-friendly luxury disposable linens. Started as a time saver for college students, Beantown Bedding now offers linen solutions for hospitals, vacation rentals, and emergency professionals. Beantown Beddings saves time, money, and energy.

 

 

Price

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  

  • Features

    We’re not quite ready to publish our review of Beantown Bedding.

     

    Please write a review below and share your experience with Beantown Bedding.

  • Pros
    • Laundry-free linens cuts down on the time it takes your cleaners to turn over your property between guests.
    • Features “Bill Me Later” with 30 payment terms.
    • Offers a FREE sustainability room card to explain to guests the ecological advantages of your choice to utilize Beantown bedding.
    • Customize packaging for volume orders.
  • Cons
    • Items are sold only by case (20-50 items per case).
    • No returns, exchanges, or refunds after shipment.
    • The long-term costs of using Beantown bedding will be higher than purchasing standard bedding.  Some users may still find this a good option if they are focused on sustainability or are seeking to reduce the turnaround time of their units.
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Overview

Increase your bookings and earn more with Tokeet. Our suite of best-in-class products helps you get more bookings, automate your workflow, set dynamic rates and coordinate with service providers. Our mission is to develop software solutions that make short-term rental management easy and fun, without compromising on enterprise-level features. We’re passionate about this goal, and as vacation rental owners ourselves, believe in using our own software.

 

Price

Pricing tiered according to the number of properties.

1-5
$14.99/ month , $11.99/ year
6-15
$11.99/ month , $9.59/ year
16-30
$9.99/ month , $7.99/ year
31-50
$7.99/ month , $6.39/ year
51-75
$6.99/ month , $5.59/ year
76-100
$5.99/ month , $4.79/ year
101-150
$4.99/ month , $3.99/ year
151-200
$3.99/ month , $3.19/ year
201-300
$2.99/ month , $2.39/ year
301+
$1.99/ month , $1.59/ year
  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes, but Tokeet has an alternative product for owners with 3 or less properties called Sympl.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes, Tokeet is designed to help property managers and co-hosts simplify the management of their entire portfolio.

  • Features

    FEATURES

    Unified Inbox From All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Calendar From All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Quote Management For All Connected OTAs  – Yes

    Rate Management For All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Channel Management for the Following OTAs – Tokeet has API integration with the following channels:

    • Airbnb
    • Booking.com
    • Expedia
    • Flipkey
    • HomeToGo
    • Agoda
    • Bookabach
    • Stayz
    • Arbitel
    • Vrbo
    • Travelocity
    • Hotels,com
    • Ebookers
    • Orbitz
    • Egencia
    • Wotiff
    • Trivago
    • Kayak
    • Marriott Homes and Villas
    • Holidu
    • Additional niche channels are available via Tokeet’s integration with the channel manager Rentals United.

     

    Setup Service – Free Assistance

    Payment Processors – Integrates with the following payment processors:

    • Stripe
    • Paypal
    • Authorize.net
    • Worldpay
    • Paymill
    • BlueSnap
    • Paysafe
    • MercadoPago
    • Braintree
    • Paypal Commerce Platform
    • Wepay
    • Google Pay
    • Charge Automation

    Accounting – No

    Trust Accounting – No

    Cleaning and Maintenance – Integrates with:

    Reports – Yes

    Channel-Specific Promotions – No

    External Website integration –  Yes, through a widget.

    Internal Website builder – Not built-in, but available via integration with Webready.

    Email Service Provider Integration – Not built-in, but available via integration with:

    Review Aggregation from OTAs – No

    Guest Messaging – Not built-in, but available via integration with Automata.

    Guest ID Management – Not built-in, but available via Check-in Scan integration.

    Automated Rental Agreements –  Not built-in, but available via integration with:

    • Signature
    • ChargeAutomation

    Digital Signatures for Agreements – Not built-in, but available via integration with:

    • Signature
    • ChargeAutomation

    Internal dynamic pricing tool – No

    External dynamic pricing integration – Yes, via integration with:

    Security Deposits – Not built-in, but available via integration with:

    • ChargeAutomation
    • GuestFlow

    Guest Damage Insurance – Not built-in, but available via integration with InsuraGuest.

    Guest Vetting – Not built-in, but available through integrations with:

    Mobile App – Yes

    Smart Home  –  Not built-in, but available via integration with Operto.

    Bookings Direct from Facebook – No

    Smart Lock Integration – Not built-in, but available through integrations with:

    Upsells and Add-ons – Not built-in, but available through integrations with:

    • Duve
    • YourWelcome
    • ChargeAutomation

    Property Management Features

    • Invoicing – Yes, it is available through a separate subscription to Tokeet’s Owners app.
    • Property Management Reports – Yes, available through a separate subscription to Tokeet’s Owners app.
    • Owner Login – Yes, available through a separate subscription to Tokeet’s Owners app.
    • Owner Statements – Yes, available through a separate subscription to Tokeet’s Owners app.

    Customer Service Via –

    • Email
    • Phone

    Other Features: Integrates with Slack

     

  • Pros
    • Tokeet is easy to use and relatively intuitive.
    • Tokeet charges a flat fee subscription instead of a percentage of revenue.
    • When paired with integrations, Tokeet can provide a complete management solution for hosts and property managers. This a la carte process lets you pay for only what you need and choose the third-party providers that best suit your business.
  • Cons
    • Standing alone, Tokeet is primarily a channel manager. If you are looking for a property management software you will need to utilize third-party integrations or subscribe to Tokeet's other products: Signature, Checklist, Automata, Webready, Owners, etc., to handle other aspects of your vacation rental business.
    • You should be aware of the combined cost of all the  integrations and add-on apps.
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Overview

Freshbnb is a Singapore-based company that offers plastic-free and eco-friendly toiletries, bedding sets, and accessories for the hospitality industry. They offer a sustainable and plastic-free option for your vacation rentals with their selection of organic shampoo, soaps, bamboo-made toothbrushes, and straws.

Price

Users must request a catalog to view the full list of products and pricing.

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – 

  • Features

    Products Offered

    • Organic shampoo

    • Body wash

    • Conditioner

    • Body oil

    • Solid plastic free toiletries collection

    • Luxury Bedding Sets

    • Imabari Japan Organic Cotton Towels

    • 100% compostable Nespresso compatible capsules

    • Bamboo toothbrush and straws

     

    Products Catalog

    • Users must request a catalog.

     

    Shipment details

    • Same day shipment for orders submitted before 4pm from Monday to Saturday. Orders submitted after 4pm will be arranged on the next working day.
    • Tracking number will be provided.
    • Offers free deliveries in Singapore and West Malaysia.

    Mode of payment

    • Via credit card
      • Mastercard
      • Visa
    • Paypal
    • Paynow

     

     

    Returns and Cancellations

    • Returns are available within 7 days of delivery.  Items must be in their original packaging and condition.

     

    Customer Support

    • Whatsapp
    • Email
  • Pros
    • Free shipping to Malaysia and Singapore
    • Freshbnb towels and bed linens have Oeko-Tex certification, which means they have been tested and proven free of harmful levels of toxic substances.
  • Cons
    • Users must request a catalog by email to see the full list of products and pricing.
    • In the Shop section of the site, currently, there are only a few bedding items listed.
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Overview

Founded in 1985, Essential Amenities continuously provides high-quality personal care amenities for hotels, lodging establishments, and vacation rentals. With their ten widely known brand collections, such as Hermès, LAFCO New York, Les Notes De Lanvin, Poggesi, and others, you will ensure the satisfaction of your clients.

Price

Users must register on the Essential Amenities website in order to view pricing.

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – A minimum quantity is required for purchase, but the price and quality justify consideration for small operators.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes, this is a good option for property managers and co-hosts who have high-end properties.

  • Features

    Products Offered

    • Personal care amenities
      • Soap
      • Shampoo and conditioner
      • Bath & shower gel
      • Lotions
      • Bathroom accessories (shower cap, sewing kit, etc)
      • Product samples are available

     

    Brand Collections

    • Dickens & Hawthorne
    • Ecru New York
    • Exotic Coral
    • Geneva Green
    • Hermès – Eau d’Orange Verte
    • Hermès – Un Jardin Sur Le Nil
    • LAFCO New York
    • Les Notes De Lanvin
    • Poggesi
    • Whytemor & Keach

     

    Account Registration

    • Yes, registration is required to view product pricing.

     

    Minimum Order

    • Many of the items are sold in cases with 100+ individual items.

     

    Shipment details

    • Shipped via FedEx Ground and/or LTL truck shipments.
    • Orders are shipped within 24 hours.

     

    Order Confirmation

    • Order confirmation will be sent through email.

     

    Mode of payment

    • Essential Amenities accepts all major credit cards through Stripe, including:
      • Visa
      • Mastercard
      • Discover
      • American Express

     

    Returns and Cancellations

    • Returning of merchandise should be within 30 days.
    • Secure a return authorization form and ship the items (full cases only) along with the original packaging list.
    • Essential Amenities will credit the purchase price to your credit card account once the returned items have been received.
    • Shipping charges are non-refundable.

     

    Additional Information

    • All their products are:
      • Environment-friendly
      • Cruelty-free
      • Recyclable

    Customer Support

    • Email
    • Phone
  • Pros
    • Essential Amenities offers luxury toiletries from well-known brands.
    • Orders are shipped within 24 hours.
    • Essential Amenities accepts all major credit cards.
    • All their products are environment-friendly, cruelty-free, and recyclable.
    • Gallon refillable containers are available for select brands.
  • Cons
    • Small portfolio operators should be prepared to buy items by the case.
    • Website registration is required to view product pricing.
    • Most of the liquid toiletries are only available 1-2oz containers. Owners and managers of units with higher occupancy or a longer average night stay may need to set out more than one container.
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Overview

Guest Outfitters is a hospitality supply company that was founded to help vacation rental owners and hosts provide security, comfort, and a welcoming space to guests. In addition to bathroom and bedroom amenities, Guest Outfitters offers home security, a first aid kit, and a home safety and preparedness book.

Price

Prices are available at GuestOutfitters.com

 

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  

  • Features

    Products Offered

    • Bathroom Amenities
      • Bath Soaps and Shampoo
      • Antibacterial Soap and Hand Sanitizer
      • Personal Grooming includes dental care kits, shaving kits, shower caps, and makeup wipes.
      • Bath Towels and Linens
    • Guestroom Amenities
      • Bedding and Linens (Hospitality grade beddings, hypoallergic blankets, and bath linens)
      • Robes and Slippers
      • Power and Charging Products
    • House
      • Custom Signs and Note Cards
      • Home Safety Items
      • Guest Essentials
      • Kitchen and Laundry Room Supplies

    Account Registration

    • Yes

    Products Catalog

    • Yes, on their website

    Minimum Order

    • None. They offer auto bulk discounts.

    Shipment details

    • Return products should be shipped via:
      • USPS
      • UPS
      • FedEx
      • DHL.

    Order Confirmation

    • Yes, followed by tracking information.

    Mode of payment

    • American Express
    • Apple pay
    • Diner’s Club
    • Discover
    • Meta pay
    • G pay
    • MasterCard
    • PayPal
    • Shop pay
    • Visa

    Credit application

    • None

    Returns and Cancellations

    • They offer a 30-day return policy.
    • Items that have been personalized for you through embroidery or print and used bed and bath linens are exempt from the return policy.
    • Gift cards and products that can be downloaded as software are additional non-returnable items.
    • Within seven days, a refund will be automatically refunded to your credit card or another mode of payment.
    • Only regular priced items can be returned. Sales items cannot be returned.

    Restocking Services

    • None

    Customer Support

    • Live chat support
    • Email
  • Pros
    • Guest Outfitters provides 5-star supply and consulting services to vacation rental owners/hosts, management companies, and/or cleaning contractors.
    • All orders are typically shipped within 24 hours.
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Overview

FantasticStay offers both premium and FREE solutions for unlimited number of vacation rental properties. It was created and is run by professional property managers with vacation rentals around the globe. We are in our customer’s shoes and we are really trying to create a unique solution and offering for both us, and all of our users.

Price

Pricing is tiered according to the number of active properties.

  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes.

  • Features

    Unified Inbox From All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Calendar From All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Quote Management For All Connected OTAs  – Yes

    Rate Management For All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Channel Management for the Following OTAs  

    • Airbnb
    • Booking.com
    • Vrbo
    • Integration with Rentals United unlocks the possibility of listing your property on hundreds more niche booking platforms.

    Setup Service – Free onboarding service.

    Payment Processors – Integrates with Stripe.

    Accounting – Not built-in, but financial information from reservations can be exported to .csv files and imported to your accounting software of choice.

    Trust Accounting – No, but financial information from reservations can be exported to .csv files and imported to your accounting software of choice.

    Cleaning and Maintenance – Integrates with:

    Reports – Yes, reports can be customized.

    Channel-Specific Promotions – Yes, you can set up channel-specific prices.

    External Website integration –  No widgets or integration is available for stand-alone WordPress sites.

    Internal Website builder – Yes, as an add-on product.

    Email Service Provider Integration – Yes, via Zapier integration to Mailchimp

    Review Aggregation from OTAs – Yes, but only from Airbnb.

    Guest Messaging – Yes, via:

    • SMS
    • Whatsapp
    • Email

    Messages can be sent to guests through these messaging platforms:

    Guest ID Management – Not built-in, but available via Superhog integration.

    Automated Rental Agreements –  Yes

    Digital Signatures for Agreements – Yes

    Internal dynamic pricing tool – No

    External dynamic pricing integration – Integrates with:

    Security Deposits – Yes

    Guest Damage Insurance – No

    Guest Vetting – Not built-in, but available via Superhog integration.

    Mobile App – No, but the site is mobile-friendly.

    Smart Home  –  Lynx

    Bookings Direct from Facebook – No

    Smart Lock Integration Lynx

    Upsells and Add-ons – Yes- via guest messaging feature or third-party apps and integrations.

    Property Management Features

    • Invoicing – No
    • Property Management Reports – Yes
    • Owner Login – Yes, with customizable permissions.
    • Owner Statements – No, but a custom report can be generated to use as an owner statement.

    Customer Service Via – 

    • Phone
    • Web chatbot
    • Email
  • Pros
    • The FantasticStay platform is modern and uncluttered.
    • The Zapier integration lets you connect with numerous 3rd party solutions.
    • A strong guest messaging feature lets most guest communication be automated.
    • The website builder lets users start with a standard template and then drag and drop additional features to the page and create a DIY custom site.
  • Cons
    • Setting up a FantasticStay direct booking website will require an investment of time to customize it to your preferences.
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Overview

iGMS, formerly AirGMS, is a property management software that helps property managers automate their vacation rental business. It offers a wide range of features for better short-term rental management.

Price

PRO

  • 1-2 property – $31 billed monthly or  $18 billed annually.
  • 3-5 properties – $32/per property per month, or  $18/per property per month if billed annually.
  • 6-7 properties – $28/per property per month, or $16/per property per month if billed annually.
  • 8-29 properties – $26/per property per month, or $15/per property per month if billed annually.
  • 30+ properties – $24/per property per month, or $14/per property per month if billed annually.

Host

  • 1 property – $27/per property per month, or $18/per property if billed annually.
  • 2-7 properties – $19/per property per month, or $16/per property per month if billed annually.
  • 8-9 properties – $18/per property per month, or $15/per property per month if billed annually.
  • 10-14 properties – $17/per property per month, or $15/per property per month if billed annually.
  • 15-29 properties – $16/per property per month, or $15/per property per month if billed annually.
  • 30+ properties – $15/per property per month, or $14/per property per month if billed annually.

 

FLEX

$1 per booked night  (minimum $20 per property per month).

 

  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes

  • Features

    FEATURES

    Unified Inbox Across All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Calendar Across All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Quote Management From All Connected OTAs  – Yes

    Rate Management Across All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Channel Management and Connection Available for the Following OTAs- 

    • Airbnb
    • Vrbo
    • Booking.com
    • Google Vacation Rentals
    • Stayz
    • OwnerDirect Vacation Rentals
    • Homelidays

    Setup Service – No set-up fee.

    Payment Processors – Integrates with Stripe.

    Accounting – No

    Trust Accounting – No

    Cleaning and Maintenance – Yes.

    • Within iGMS, you can add cleaning and maintenance personnel as team members and create automation rules to notify them of new, changed, or canceled reservations. 
    • You can create cleaning checklists.  
    • Integrates with:

    Reports – Yes

    Channel-Specific Promotions – No

    External website integration –  Yes, via a widget plugin for your site.

    Internal website builder – Yes

    Email Service Provider Integration – No

    Review Aggregation from OTAs – No, it does not aggregate guest reviews but can automate leaving guest reviews after each stay.

    Guest Messaging – Yes, guest messaging templates can be created and automated.

    Guest ID Management – Yes, but only for reservations processed via an external payment processor, such as Stripe.

    Automated Rental Agreements – Yes, via the Check-in Form.

    Digital Signatures for AgreementsYes, via the Check-in Form.

    Internal dynamic pricing tool – No

    External dynamic pricing integrations 

    Security Deposits – Yes, the collection of security deposits can be automated.

    Guest Damage Insurance – Integrates with:

    Guest Vetting – No

    Mobile App – Yes

    Smart Home  –  Integrates with:

    Bookings direct from Facebook – No

    Smart Lock integration – Integrates with:

    Upsells and Add-ons – Yes

    • Guests can be invoiced for upsells such as early check-in, late check-outs, etc. 
    • Upsells can also be done through the integration with DACK.
    • For direct bookings or reservations paid via Stripe, iGMS also allows extra charge invoices for reservation add-ons.

    Property Management Features

    • Invoicing – Owners cannot be invoiced for property management services.
    • Property Management Reports – Yes
    • Owner Login – Yes
    • Owner Statements – Reports can be generated to use as owner statements.

    Customer Service Via –

    • Email
    • Chat
    • Phone 

    Monday to Friday- 24 hours

    Saturday and Sunday- 9 am to 5 pm EST

    Additional Features

    The PROtrack product auto-assigns guest support agents to message threads and monitors their productivity in real-time. It comes in handy to STR businesses of any scale — from solo entrepreneurs to enterprise companies. PROtrack is a paid add-on that can be added to any iGMS plan.

    iGMS offers a white-labeled Property Owner Portal for property management companies. This portal removes all mention of iGMS and customizes it with the property management company’s branding. The property management companies’ information is all that owners will see when they log in. 

  • Pros
    • The multi-calendar brings not only reservation information but also cleaning team information into one calendar for simultaneous viewing and easy tracking.
    • The iGMS dashboard provides business metrics such as ADR (average nightly rate), occupancy, revenue per listing, inquiry to booking conversion rate, and more at a glance. It's nice to see this information without having to run reports.
    • The PROtrack product is especially helpful for property managers and co-hosts who have a team of personnel that handles guest communications.  It allows communications to be routed to specific staff automatically and also has the ability to track the productivity and performance of your communication agents.
    • 14-day free trial.
    • No setup or onboarding fee.
  • Cons
    • Customer support and active features vary according to the plan users are subscribed to.  The fastest support is for Pro users or higher.
    • Fewer third-party integration options compared to some other property management software companies.
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Overview

Boostly is a marketing tool designed to help hosts and property managers boost direct bookings by designing and updating their short-term rental websites and boosting their social media marketing results with a complete content toolbox.

Price

$97 per month

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners: Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts: Yes

  • Features

    Direct Booking website

    • Boostly gets you started with a WordPress website that you customize to fit your business and brand identity.
    • With most property management system (PMS) based websites, you lose your site if you decide to change PMS platforms.  Boostly websites function independently but cooperatively with PMS companies, so if you make a PMS change, it is easy to disconnect your Boostly site from one platform and integrate it with another. You won’t have to start over building a new site.

     

    PMS Booking Engine Pairing

    • Integrated with major OTAs (online travel agencies) and PMS companies.
    • It uses the latest API technology so your Boostly website and the OTAs can talk to each other to avoid double bookings.

     

    Guest Reviews

    • Guest review feature lets you grow your reputation and allow guests to write reviews on your website.

     

    Marketing Training Courses

    • With Boostly Academy, hosts can learn strategies to increase their direct bookings through 48 marketing courses/modules.
    • The training courses can be accessed 24/7 worldwide.

     

    Marketing Content Swipe Files

    • Boostly provides inspiring content and email swipe files as marketing resources for Boostly users.

     

    Integrations

     

    Additional Features

    • Features: Blogs, podcasts, and YouTube training videos.
    • Users have access to a private Facebook group with access to:
      • Tutorials
      • Guides
      • Community support

     

    Customer Support Via 

    • Email
    • WhatsApp messaging
    • Private Facebook Group
  • Pros
    • Boostly 3.0 is fully ChatGPT enabled – you can use AI from inside your Boostly website to help create content.
    • Boostly have a new booking engine which means your booking stays on site
    • They offer new revenue stream options you can plug straight in
    • The site integrates with Zapier to help automate and streamline your business
    • CMS /PMS - Boostly connects you with the largest channel management platforms to sync with your Boostly website. Painless integration with all major OTAs using real-time data means no more double bookings!
    • Guest Review Plugged in – Boostly has an integrated system that allows you to capture and share reviews.
    • The Boostly Academy is a CPD-accredited marketing course to help you grow your business
  • Cons
    • Note - Boostly sites are now exclusively done for you – we no longer offer a DIY service
     
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Overview

Minut is a multi-featured monitoring solution for vacation rental owners and property managers. It is capable of monitoring noise levels, occupancy, temperature, humidity, and motion.

Price

Minut Plan

Standard
$10 per month/property; $120/year
Pro
$15 per month/property; $180/year
Enterprise
Contact sales for a quote.
  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes

  • Features

    Dashboard:

    • Yes

    Real-time Monitoring:

    • It offers real-time monitoring and insights into your property.
    • Monitors for:
      • Noise
      • Occupancy
      • Temperature
      • Humidity
      • Cigarette Smoke
      •  Motion
    • Monitors are available indoors and outdoors.
    • Has a security alarm feature.

    Guard Assist

    • Minut integrates with security companies worldwide to provide a complete solution for dealing with noise issues 24/7.
    • Fully-automated noise resolution
    • Instant alerts
    • Certified responders

    Call Assist

    • Certified operators. Minut has trained operators to phone your guests when excessive noise is detected.
    • Fully automated noise resolution.
    • 24/7 risk management solution.
    • Systematically sends report incidents after reaching out to your guests.
    • Call Assist is available in English and French – and more languages are coming soon.

    Airbnb Integration:

    • Minut can now contact your guests directly through Airbnb Messages – which means you’ll be able to solve noise issues faster. Minut can now contact your guests about noise directly through Airbnb Messages.

    Automatic Alerts

    • Automatically receive SMS push notifications if noise reaches the set threshold.
    • Guest also receives auto text messages and auto calls.
    • The device will flash and alarm if the noise reaches the set threshold.

    Privacy safe

    • Minut measures sound level without recording or listening.
    • Camera-free
    • Does not store personal information.

    Historical Data: 

    • Shows insights for the last hour on the dashboard.

    Tamper detection:

    • You can receive push notifications when the device is removed from its magnetic plate or disabled.
    • Has a built-in alarm.

    Customizable

    • You can set the preferred threshold for noise monitoring.
    • You can schedule guest messages.

    Smart home tool integration:

    • Can be integrated with smart locks.

    Mobile App:

    • Yes

    Set-up and Installation:

    • Self-installation without tools or professional help.
    • Can be installed anywhere (ceiling, wall, hallway).
    • Wired or wireless (battery-operated with estimated battery life of 1 year).

    Integrations/Partners:

    PMS Integrations

    Custom Automation

    • Zapier

    Smart Locks

    Climate Control

    • Tado

    Customer Support:

    • Email, help center

    Other Features:

    • It can be integrated with a smart lock for easier guest check-in and check-out.
    • Automated guest communication.
    • It has a Home Security Alarm system such as alarm recognition, motion sensor, and window break detection.
    • The crowd detects feature notifies you of parties.
    • Temperature and humidity monitoring.
  • Pros
    • Minut Response Service (add-on to the existing plan) can send a certified responder if there's a noise issue at your property.
    • Sensors are designed to work both indoors or outdoors.
    • Battery life lasts a year.
    • Minut integrates with a wide range of property management systems.
    • The added ability to monitor for temperature and humidity can help determine if a door or window was left open. This feature can also alert a homeowner of furnace or air conditioning system failures, which could be especially important for property owners in winter climates where a furnace failure could lead to frozen pipes.
    • Occupancy monitoring can alert you to parties or overcrowding events at your property.
    • The ability to detect cigarette smoke.
    • The ability to export historical data to assist with resolving complaints and issues with guests.
  • Cons
    • Minut Response is not available in all locations.
    • Currently, smart lock integrations are limited.
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Overview

NoiseAware is a noise-monitoring tool for vacation rentals that provides real-time monitoring, an intuitive dashboard, and is 100% privacy safe. It offers indoor and outdoor sensors.  It also features AutoResolve and Crowd control.

Price

Starter Plan – 1-9 properties with one indoor sensor included

  •  –  $15 per month billed at $180 per year per property

 

Pro Plan – Ten or more properties

  • Request price quotation

 

Additional Sensors

  • $99.00 each

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes

  • Features

    Dashboard:

    • You can access the dashboard on any device.

    Real-time Noise Monitoring:

    • Yes

    Automatic Alerts

    • Send automated alerts to the host.
    • It has a Smart Alert feature that ensures the alerts you receive are relevant.

    Privacy safe

    • FCC certified privacy safe
    • Only monitor the sound’s volume level

    Historical Data: 

    • Yes

    Advanced sound analysis

    • Uses decibel monitoring system

    Tamper detection:

    • No, but it comes with a tamper-resistant mounting screw.
    • No splashing or sound alert.

    Customizable

    • Yes

    Smart home integrations:

    • No

    Mobile App:

    • Yes

    Set-up and Installation:

    • Easy set up in just 5 minutes

    Integrations/Partners:

    Customer Support:

    • Text, chat support, help center

    Other Features:

    • AutoResolve. It offers automated noise resolution on behalf of the hosts.
    • Crowd Control. Alerts host if an increase of occupancy is detected at the property.
  • Pros
    • You can use the code HUBNA20 at checkout to get 20% off your entire NoiseAware purchase (*New customers only, code can only be used once).
    • Has a waterproof outdoor sensor.
    • No batteries are required for indoor sensors.
    • NoiseAware has a helpful guide for hosts regarding how to disclose NoiseAware in your listing.  The guide  includes verbiage templates.
    • NoiseAware accounts can be set up to send hosts or managers an automated daily report showing what messages were sent out the night before.
    • Customer support is also willing to customize the reports as needed.
    • Use Code HUBNA20 at checkout to get 20% off your entire purchase.
  • Cons
    • Currently no way to confirm PMS integration is working or if they have the correct guest information for a particular reservation.
    • Alert notifications are limited to just the main booking guest, not entire group.
    • Currently there is no ability to edit the messages sent to guests from the NoiseAware system. Although, the default messages have been tested by NoiseAware to be guest-friendly and effective.  
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Overview

Party Squasher is a smart occupancy detection solution for short-term vacation rental hosts and property managers. It prevents parties and gatherings by counting the number of mobile phones in and around your property. It shows real-time insights through a web dashboard or mobile app. 

Price

Party Squasher
  • Sensor + First Year Subscription: $249 ($119 for 250+ properties)
  • Annual renewal fee: $199 ($108 for 250+ properties)
Party Squasher Pro
  • Sensor + First Year Subscription: $309 ($149 for 250+properties)
  • Annual renewal fee: $252 ($132 for 250+properties)

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes

  • Features

    Dashboard:

    • Yes

    Real-time Noise Monitoring:

    • No, Party Squasher does not monitor noise; it monitors the number of mobile phones in and around your property.

    Automatic Alerts

    • Alerts rental owners when a spike in the number of mobile phones is detected.

    Privacy safe

    • Privacy-friendly with no audio recording or camera systems.
    • Does not collect, store,  or track personal mobile numbers or data.
    • Party Squasher is GDPR compliant.

    Historical Data: 

    • Yes

    Advanced sound analysis

    • Not Applicable

    Tamper detection:

    • Alert owners if the device is deactivated due to power outages or tampering.

    Customizable

    • You can set different occupancy alert thresholds.

    Smart Home Tool Integration:

    • None

    Mobile App:

    • Yes

    Set-up and Installation:

    • Simple installation process.
    • No batteries required.
    • Connect directly to your home router.

    Integrations/Partners:

    Customer Support:

    • Email
    • Help Center

    Other Features:

    • One Party Squasher sensor monitors an entire house, including front and back yards.
    • Full 6-month money-back guarantee if users are unhappy with the Party Squasher service.
    • Party Squasher PRO is specifically designed to meet the needs of property managers.
  • Pros
    • No batteries or maintenance required. 
    • One device monitors the entire property indoors and outdoors.
    • Party Squasher PRO is specifically designed to meet the needs of property managers and monitor hundreds of properties.
    • Proper insurance offers a 10% discount on its liability premiums for Party Squasher customers.
    • Customers of both Safely and Party Squasher receive up to 30% discount on your Party Squasher subscription renewal cost.
  • Cons
    • Party squasher only works for detached homes, so it would not be a good solution for condos, or other multi-unit properties.
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Overview

Proper Insurance is one of the Nation’s leading vacation rental insurance providers, with over 100,000 policies written in all 50 states. They’ve custom penned one of the most comprehensive policies on the market and offer protection for your property, income, host liability, equipment breakdown, amenity liability (bikes, kayaks, hot tubs, etc.), theft, vandalism, bed bugs, squatters and more.

Policy Highlights

  • Building and Contents – Special cause of loss (all-risk), replacement cost (new for old)
  • Liability – $1,000,000/$2,000,000 in commercial general liability
  • Income – Actual loss sustained business income coverage with no time limit

Price

Contact Proper for a custom insurance quote.  Get an online quote in minutes or call for an expert consultation.  Their insurance experts provide FREE no obligation coverage comparisons.

  • Recommended For the Following

    Proper is recommended for owners needing real estate investment property coverage.  They know and understand the needs of short-term rental owners.

    Short-term vacation rentals don’t fit into one insurance category, so they have developed a specialty policy that covers both commercial and personal use of your vacation rental.

  • Features

    Types of Insurance Available:

    • Short-Term Rental Insurance – A Commercial Homeowners Policy. Think of it as a homeowner’s policy, a landlord policy, and a business policy all wrapped into one.

     

    Types of Coverage Offered:

    • Commercial Business Liability
      • $1,000,000 standard occurrence limit, with $2,000,000 available in general aggregate
      • Commercial Liability extends to amenities on and off pre
      • Liability is enhanced for incidents involving pets/animals, liquor, personal & advertising injury with the invasion of privacy, communicable disease, and more.
      • No limitations on assault, battery, or molestation
      • Continues over amenities such as bicycles, golf carts, hot tubs, pools, fishing, rec areas, small watercraft, and more
      • Additional $1,000,000 in personal liability when rental “doubles” as a primary residence

     

    • Building and Contents Coverage
      • Special Form ‘All-Risk’ Cause of Loss (Building & Contents)
      • Replacement Cost Valuation (Building & Contents)
      • No limit on theft or damage caused by a guest, whether accidental or intentional damage (vandalism)
      • Vacant or Unoccupied
      • Water damage subject to your building limit
      • Back-up sewers and drains coverage up to $25,000
      • Complete ordinance or law (optional)
      • Bed Bug Extermination & Business Revenue – No Deductible
      • Squatters & Eviction Expenses Plus Business Revenue – No Deductible
      • Loss assessment
      • Debris removal
      • Unscheduled structures

     

    • Business Revenue Protection
      • Paid on an ‘actual loss sustained’ valuation
      • Reimburses lost revenue vs. lost income
      • No time limit on coverage payout
      • Only subject to the limits you choose

     

    • Special Enhancement Coverages
      • Property Entrustment – Most insurance policies exclude theft, vandalism, and intentional or malicious damages to your home and contents due to entrusting your property to another party. Proper’s custom enhancement removes this limitation, so full property coverage applies as an STR.
      • Bedbug Infestation – Proper provides comprehensive Bed Bug Protection. Their coverage includes protection for general commercial liability, extermination costs, and loss of business revenue.
      • Liquor Liability – This policy covers bodily injury and property damage arising from the selling, serving, or furnishing of liquor/alcohol. However, there is no such coverage if you are legally required to have a license or permit to sell, serve, or furnish liquor/alcohol.
      • Squatters – Proper’s Squatter protection covers Loss of Business Revenue and the legal fees incurred when removing the squatter from your STR.
      • Pet and Animal Liability – This policy covers bodily injury and property damage from animals/pets. This coverage is provided on and off the premises and has no special breed exclusions.
      • Amenities On & Off Premises Liability – This policy provides coverage for bodily injury and property damage resulting from many popular amenities provided on and off the premises, such as swimming pools, hot tubs, ponds, saunas, docks/piers, exercise equipment, bicycles, paddle boards, kayaks, small watercraft, fishing, cross country skiing and more. (Amenities are subject to underwriting and safety guidelines – be sure to discuss your offered amenities with your account representative.)

     

    Mobile App – No

    Customer Support:

    • Phone
    • Email
  • Pros
    • At Proper, they have what’s called in-house claims administration, which means they administer the claim from start to finish themselves and do not use a third-party administrator.  The Proper Insurance Claims Department strives to create a seamless experience and get checks issued as soon as possible, as their sole interest is with the insured.
    • Proper is a cover holder for Lloyd's of London; this means that insurance policies written and bound by Proper also carry the backing of Lloyd's of London.  Be aware that Proper manages claims as opposed to Lloyd's of London.
    • Proper has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
    • Proper was specifically created to serve the needs of short-term vacation rental property owners.
    • Proper will make a free policy comparison.
  • Cons
    • Proper strives to provide ‘best in class" coverage for your business, which can come at a cost. As a vacation rental owner, you are a business owner; therefore, you need business insurance which can come at a higher cost than a regular homeowners policy. Be sure to read the details of the insurance quotes you receive from other companies and compare the coverages and exclusions.
    • The language of Proper policies could be written in a more customer-friendly manner. Compared to other companies we’ve reviewed, Proper’s policies can be especially wordy.
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Overview

Steadily specializes in fast, affordable insurance for rental property owners. Available online and in all 50 States, Steadily offers owners easy free quotes for all types of rental properties, including short-term and mid-term rentals. In addition to standard property and liability policies, they can also meet special insurance needs including fix n’ flip, builder’s risk, umbrella policies, flood, earthquake, and more.

Price

Steadily is very competitively priced, with short-term rental policies averaging $1377 nationwide.

  • Recommended For the Following

    Steadily is recommended for any owners needing coverage for their real estate investment properties.  They know the needs of short-term, mid-term, and long-term rental owners.

  • Features

    Types of Insurance Available:

    • Dwelling policy
      • DP3
      • DP2
      • DP1
    • Umbrella
    • Builder’s risk
    • Flood
    • Earthquake

     

    Types of Coverage Offered:

    • Standard Coverages
      • Dwelling
      • General Liability
    • Policy Customization Available With Specialty Coverages
      • Bedbug Infestation
      • Liquor Liability
      • Squatters
      • Loss of Business Income and Business Interruption
      • Pet and Animal Liability
      • Additional Perils:
        • Earthquakes
        • Volcano
        • Forest Fire
        • Wind/Hail
        • etc.
      • Liability coverage for amenities off premises
      • Accidental Damage

     

    Customer Support:

    • Phone
    • Email
    • SMS
    • Knowledge Hub
  • Pros
    • Steadily was created to serve real estate investors and they know the needs of short-term rental owners.
    • Getting multiple quotes at once is a wonderful time saver.
    • Steadily customizes policies to suit owners' needs.
    • The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has no complaints listed on their website against Steadily.
    • Simplified administration with one monthly bill for all your policies.
    • Buy online, via phone, email, and SMS
    • 24/7 access to an online portal with all policy documents
    • Insures unique property types, including mobile homes, vacant properties, manufactured homes, and more.
  • Cons
    • Steadily is not found on the Better Business Bureau's site.
    • Claims are resolved through carrier partners.
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Overview

A1 American is a supply solution for vacation rentals that offers bulk ordering options for complete lines of essential care products, bed linens, cleaning supplies, and more. The company is focused on balancing the comfort & attention to detail that guests demand, while still gaining the benefits of high quality and durable products that won’t cut into the bottom line.

Price

A1 American focuses on selling items by the case, allowing the company to pass its savings on to hosts.

Visit the website and create an account to view full pricing. A preview of items and pricing are visible before creating an account, and the entire catalog with pricing is available after creating an account.

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – It depends. Individual hosts may benefit for the price savings when buying a case of white sheets, for example, but aren’t likely to need an entire case of hairdryers.  *Items ordered in less than minimum quantities are subject to a 5% surcharge. 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes. Buying items by the case will save on costs, as well as simplify and streamline processes between multiple properties.

  • Features

    Products Offered:

    • Hotel Style Bedding including :
      • Sheets
      • Duvets
      • Shams
      • Etc. 
    • Towels
    • Housekeeping Supplies
    • Small Electronics such as Hair Dryers and Irons.
    • Personal Care Items & Dispensers 
    • Room Supplies such as Hangers and Bathrobes. 

     

    Account Registration

    • Yes, you need to register to view the product catalog with pricing.

     

    Product Catalog

    • Once you have established your account status, you can view the catalog and pricing.
    • A free catalog can be requested.

     

    Minimum Order:

    • $200 minimum order requirement. 
    • There will be a minimum $10 surcharge for all orders under $200. 
    • Items ordered in less than minimum quantities are subject to a 5% surcharge. 

     

    Shipment details:

    • Shipped via FedEx Ground (cartons) or the least expensive carrier.

     

    Mode of payment:

    • Accepts:
      • Visa
      • MasterCard
      • American Express
      • Discover 
    • If payment is through a Credit card, it will be charged the day the item is shipped.

     

    Order Confirmation

    • An email confirmation will be sent after placing the order.

     

    Credit Application:

    • A credit application is available.

     

    Returns and Cancellations

    • If your order has not shipped, you may request changes by contacting the customer service department.

     

    Restocking Services:

    • Restocking service only covers unused products returned.
    • A restocking fee may be assessed on non-defective returns of unsold inventory.

     

    Other additional information:

    • In-stock items typically ship within 24-48 hours.

     

    Contact Support:

    • Email
    • Phone
    • Live chat support
    • Dedicated regional account representatives
  • Pros
    • Offers restocking services
    • Offers credit for bulk/large orders
    • Quantity Discounts
  • Cons
    • Minimum order requirement of $200 to avoid surcharges
    • Does not break case pack quantities
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Overview

Escapia is a cloud-based, enterprise-level vacation rental software for professional property managers who want to automate and streamline tasks. Escapia is part of Expedia Group which includes Vrbo, Hotels.com, Expedia, Travelocity, Stayz, and Orbitz.

Price

Tiered monthly pricing based on the number of properties. There is no additional fee for bookings on 30+ direct channel integrations.

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – No, 25+ units are required.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Escapia is an enterprise-level solution created to serve the needs of property managers with 25+ units under management.

  • Features

    Unified Inbox From All Connected OTAs – No

    Unified Calendar From All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Quote Management For All Connected OTAs  – No

    Rate Management For All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Channel Management for OTAs 

    No added distribution fees for the following OTAs:

    • Vrbo
    • Hometogo
    • Stayz
    • Bookabach
    • GuestSmiles
    • getawayGoGo
    • Tripz.com
    • FlipKey.com
    • Whimstay
    • Exotic Estates International
    • Rentalz.com
    • BeachHouse.com
    • Condo-World
    • HawaiianBeachRental
    • Perfleek
    • Tweener Homes
    • Aloha Condos and Homes
    • BeachGuide.com
    • CayDirect.com
    • CaymanVacation.com
    • LeaLea
    • Hawaii Vacation Condos
    • Simpleview
    • Tropical Bound Condo Rentals
    • Rent30A
    • Gulf Coast Reservations
    • Resort Town Reservations
    • Smoky Mountains.com
    • VisitBreck
    • Ski.com
    • Corolla Light Community Association
    • Grand Cayman Villas and Condos
    • VacationAtMyPlace.com

    Additional Niche OTAs are available through channel manager partners:

    • EscapiaConnect
    • BookingPal
    • Lodgable
    • NextPax
    • Property Manager Tools SmartSync
    • RedAwning
    • Rentals United
    • VacayHome Connect

    Setup Service – Dedicated implementation specialist

    Payment Processors – Integrates with the following payment processors:

    Accounting – Yes

    Trust Accounting – Yes

    Cleaning and Maintenance – Yes, it integrates with:

    Reports – Yes

    Channel Specific Pricing – Yes, custom pricing for each platform connection.

    External Website integration –  Yes, via it’s website partners:

    Internal Website builder – No, Escapia utilizes it’s partners listed above instead of having an internal website builder.

    Email Service Provider Integration – Yes

    Review Aggregation from OTAs – Yes

    Guest Messaging – Yes

    Guest ID Management – Yes

    Automated Rental Agreements –  Yes

    Digital Signatures for Agreements – Yes

    Internal dynamic pricing tool – Yes

    External dynamic pricing integration – Integrates with:

    Security Deposits – Yes

    Guest Damage Insurance – Yes, integrates with:

    Guest Vetting – No, but available through third-party integration Safely.

    Mobile App – Yes

    Smart Home  –  Yes, via integrations with:

    Bookings Direct from Facebook – No

    Smart Lock Integration Yes, via integrations with:

    Upsells and Add-ons – Yes, via integrations with:

    Property Management Features

    • Invoicing – Yes
    • Property Management Reports – Yes
    • Owner Login – Yes
    • Owner Statements – Yes

    Customer Service Via – Unlimited support hours via:

    • Phone
    • Email
    • Escapia University
    • Knowledge library
  • Pros
    • Escapia is a full-featured, enterprise-level property management software.
    • While some property management softwares struggle with their integration with Vrbo, since Escapia is part of the Expedia Group it has a direct and strong connection to Vrbo.
    • Its built-in channel connections provide direct access to a broad range of niche booking platforms, especially ones focused on Hawaii, the Gulf Coast, and the Caribbean.
    • A wide range of third-party integrations are available to supplement the Escapia feature set.
  • Cons
    • Escapia does not have an API integration with Airbnb or Booking.com. Users can connect to Airbnb through integration EscapiaConnect or another channel manager.
    • Escapia is a large platform and new users should expect a learning curve before they feel comfortable and fluid.
    • 2-way SMS messaging is not currently available within Escapia. Users will need to connect to a third-party integration partner if this is an important feature to them.
    • Escapia does not currently have a unified inbox for all connected OTAs.
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Overview

LMPM is a modern and fast solution for property owners and managers. Launched in 2016, it has been continuously working to improve its software. In 2021, the company launched version 4.4 of the LMPM property management software.

Price

Contact LMPM for a custom quote.

  • Recommended For The Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes, LMPM is an enterprise-level property management software.

  • Features

    FEATURES

    Unified Inbox Across All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Calendar Across All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Quote Management From All Connected OTAs  – Yes

    Rate Management Across All Connected OTAs – No

    Channel Management and Connection Available for the Following OTAs – Yes

    • Airbnb
    • Booking.com
    • Expedia
    • Fetch my Guest
    • Find Rentals
    • Google
    • Additional niche OTAs are available via Rentals United integration.

    Setup Service – No

    Payment Processors – Integrates with the following payment processors:

    Accounting – Yes, the built-in accounting platform lets you can track revenue, manage expenses, and reconcile bank accounts.

    Trust Accounting – Yes

    Cleaning and Maintenance – Yes, automated work orders triggered by reservations. Integrates with:

    Reports – Yes

    Channel-Specific Promotions – No

    External website integration –  Yes.

    Internal website builder – Yes- powered by WordPress

    Email Service Provider Integration – No

    Review Aggregation – Yes

    Guest Messaging – Yes, built-in via email. SMS messaging is available with RueBaRue integration.

    Guest ID Management – Built-in customer relationship management (CRM)

    Automated Rental Agreements –  Yes

    Digital Signatures for Agreements – Yes

    Internal dynamic pricing tool – No

    External dynamic pricing integration – Integrates with the following:

    Security Deposits – Yes

    Guest Damage Insurance – Integrates with:

    Guest Vetting –  Available via Superhog integration.

    Mobile App – No

    Smart Home  –  Integrates with:

    Bookings direct from Facebook – No

    Smart Lock integration – Integrates with:

    Upsells and Add-ons – Yes, via integration with:

    Property Management Features

    Invoicing – Yes

    Property Management Reports – Yes. Custom reports can be created as well.

    Owner Login – Yes

    Owner Statements – Yes

    Customer Service Via- Phone and webchat.

    Add-On Products

    • Custom direct booking websites
    • Website SEO
    • Social media account management
    • Social media ad management
  • Pros
    • Strong accounting features that includes trust accounting, accounts payable, and bank reconciliations.
    • The ability to create deals and promo codes.
    • Website SEO, Social Media Management, Social Ad management features are helpful for hosts who need marketing support.
  • Cons
    • Currently does not have native 2-way SMS messaging.
    • The ability to manage rates varies by OTA connection.
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Overview

Lodgify is an all-in-one vacation rental software designed to assist hosts and property managers in managing their reservations and synchronizing their availability calendars across multiple OTAs. It’s particularly well-known for its easy-to-use direct booking website builder and also offers a range of other features such as payment processing, and channel management, making it a powerful tool for vacation rental businesses of all sizes.

Price

Pricing tiered by Level

Starter
$16 per month plus 1.9% booking fee
Professional
$46 per month plus 0% booking fee
Ultimate
$59 per month plus 0% booking fee
  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes

  • Features

    FEATURES

    Unified Inbox From All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Calendar From All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Unified Quote Management For All Connected OTAs  – Yes

    Rate Management For All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Channel Management For the Following OTAs – Yes

    • Airbnb
    • VRBO
    • Booking.com
    • Expedia
    • iCal sync with other channels available

    Setup Service – Yes, and it’s free.

    Payment Processors – Yes, it is integrated with the following third-party payment processors:

    • Stripe
    • Braintree, a Paypal service
    • Payyo (upon request)
    • Authorize.net, a Visa solution
    • Manual Payments (bank transfers, cash, POS)

    Accounting – Yes, accounting tools are available.

    Trust Accounting – No

    Cleaning and Maintenance – Yes, available in the PM modules of the Ultimate plan.  Allows hosts and PM’s to assign and schedule tasks to cleaners and other staff.

    • Available in the PM modules in Ultimate Plan
    • Additional third-party integrations with:

    Reports – Yes

    Channel Specific Promotions – No

    External Website integration – Yes, Via these widgets:

    • WordPress
    • Squarespace
    • Wix
    • Weebly
    • Drupal
    • Joomla 

    Internal Website Builder – Yes, Lodgify has a powerful internal website builder feature. 

    Email Service Provider Integration – Yes, Mailchimp integration.

    Review Aggregation From OTAs – Yes, available through third-party partner Revyoos via widget.

    Guest Messaging – Yes. SMS and Whatsapp messaging are available from the Lodgify mobile app.

    Guest ID Management – Not built-in, but available via these integrations:

    Automated Rental Agreements –  Yes. It is also available via integrations with Enso Connect and Chekin.

    Digital Signatures for AgreementsNot built-in, but available via integration with:

    Internal Dynamic Pricing Tool No

    External Dynamic Pricing Integration – Yes, via these integrations:

    Security Deposits – Yes

    Guest Damage Insurance – No, but available via third-party integrations:

    Guest Vetting – No, but available in third-party integrations with:

    Mobile App – Yes

    Smart Home  –  Yes, via integration with LYNX

    Bookings Direct from Facebook – No

    Smart Lock IntegrationAvailable through third-party integrations

    Upsells and Add-ons – Not built-in, but available via Enso Connect.

    Property Management Features

    • Invoicing – Yes
    • Property Management Reports – Yes
    • Owner Login – Yes
    • Owner Statements – Yes

    Customer Service Via –

    • Chat
    • Email
    • Phone
  • Pros
    • Lodify has a very strong direct booking website feature.
    • The Zapier integration opens lots of possibilities for connecting third-party companies to your Lodgify account.
    • No setup fees.
    • 7 day free trial.
  • Cons
    • Trust accounting is not built-in. Property managers may choose to create a work around by utilizing the Zapier integration to connect to third-party accounting platforms.
    • Be aware that features vary according to the plan you are subscribed to. The Starter plan charges a percentage of booking revenue. In our opinion, users will be best served by choosing the Professional or plan or higher.
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Overview

Minoan is a free, all in one purchasing platform that allows hosts, property managers, and STR designers to purchase furnishings, electronics, appliances, linens, towels, mattresses, amenities, consumables, and more, at discounted prices from hundreds of top brands. Minoan also handles tracking and returns for products purchased through them.

Hosts can also be provided a QR code to display in their property so guests can purchase items they enjoyed using or experiencing during their stay.  Hosts earn a commission on anything their guests purchase through the QR code.

Price

Minoan is completely free for hosts, property managers, and short term rental designers.

  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes

    Short-term rental Interior Designers – Yes

  • Features

    What Placing an Order Through Minoan Looks Like

    1. Create a Minoan Account.

    2. Search among any of Minoan’s partner brands for products you’d like to purchase.

    3. Build your Minoan cart: Gather information about each specific product you want from the brand’s website. This is simplified by using the Chrome Extension or having two browser windows open simultaneously: 1 with the Minoan website and 1 with the brand’s site.

    4. Complete the quote request form on the Minoan site.

    5. Submit the quote request to Minoan and await a reply. This usually takes no more than 2-5 hours.

    6. Receive an email with your quote.

    7. Accept the quote and finalize the purchase OR revise your quote cart and ask for an updated quote.

    8. Finalize your purchase.

    9. Track all your purchases in your Minoan cart until everything is delivered.

     

    A Portion of the Brands Available Through Minoan: The discount percentage varies from one company to the next.

    • Anthropologie: Furniture
    • Parachute: Bedding
    • Wayfair:
    • Brooklyn Bedding Hospitality: Mattresses
    • Brooklyn Bedding: Mattresses
    • Castlery: Furniture
    • Crate&Barrel: Furniture
    • Article: Furniture
    • West Elm: Furniture
    • Samsung: Electronics and appliance
    • Walker Edison: Furniture
    • Fellow: Kitchen/Storage
    • Urban Outfitters: Furniture
    • Society6: Decor
    • Public Goods: Toiletry
    • Our Place: Kitchen/Storage
    • CB2: Furniture
    • Williams Sonoma: Kitchen/Storage
    • Build with Ferguson: Fixture
    • OXO: Kitchen/Storage
    • Leeway: Kitchen
    • Bear: Mattress
    • Caraway: Kitchen/Storage
    • Lulu and Georgia: Furniture
    • Pottery Barn: Furniture
    • Arhaus: Furniture
    • Casper: Mattress
    • Inside Weather: Furniture
    • Polywood: Outdoor furniture
    • Purple: Mattress
    • Restoration Hardware: Furniture
    • And hundreds more

     

    Account Registration

    • Yes, you need to register to view vendor information and discounts.

     

    Minimum Order:

    • No minimum order requirements.

     

    Shipment details:

    • Shipping is according to each vendor’s customary shipping policy and shipping charges.

     

    Mode of payment:

    • All payments are made to Minoan and then directed to each vendor.

     

    Order Confirmation

    • An email confirmation will be sent by Minoan after placing the order.

     

    Returns and Cancellations

    • Minoan manages all returns & exchanges.
    • Minoan’s return policy mimics the brand’s return policy, so as long as it’s within the return window or not final sale, Minoan’s customer service department will manage your returns.

    Restocking Services:

    • Returns and restocking are subject to each partner company’s return and restocking policy.

     

    Contact Support:

    • Email
    • Phone
    • Live chat support
    • Dedicated regional account representatives
  • Pros
    • It's free!
    • Minoan offers discounts on a staggering number of name brand and artisan brand products.
    • Minoan discounts apply to nearly all items from each vendor, not just certain styles or SKUs.
    • Full customer service & support team.
    • Because of the wide range of companies they have partnered with, Minoan users are able to discover brands they might not have found otherwise.
    • They have a Google Chrome extension to simplify adding items to your Minoan quote cart.
  • Cons
    • Purchasing through Minoan is not as fast as going straight to the company and making a purchase directly. You exchange speed and for a discount.
    • It can take a couple of times through the process before you create an easy system to gather the information about each product you want to purchase for the quote form.
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Overview

HostGPO is a group purchasing organization that negotiates discounts with vendors based on the purchasing volume generated by it’s members.

Price

Membership Guarantee:
If you don’t save more than your membership fee during your first year, HostGPO will refund you the difference.
Start-up: 1-10 Units
$120/year
Business: Up to 40 Units
$240/year
Professional: Up to 100 Units
$480/year
Enterprise: Up to 250 Units
$720/year
Industry Leaders: Over 250 Units
Contact for custom pricing
  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes, but hosts must have at least three vacation rental units to join. *There are some exceptions to the three-unit membership criteria. Contact HostGPO for additional details.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes.

  • Features

    What Placing an Order Through HostGPO Looks Like

    1. Log into HostGPO

    2. Select the category you’d like to shop for.

    • Furniture
    • Kitchen
    • Linens
    • Rugs & Decor
    • Mattresses
    • Amenities
    • Recreation
    • Supplies and Security

    3. Select the specific partner company you’d like to shop.

    4. Within the partner’s page users will be provided instructions on how to receive the group buying discount: getting a coupon code, setting up a trade account, or simply shopping directly with the vendor through the HostGPO portal.

     

    Brands Available Through HostGPO: Discount percentages vary from one brand to another.

    • The Core Collection: West Elm
    • Article
    • CB2
    • Crate & Barrel
    • West Elm
    • Standard Textile
    • Rugs USA
    • Helix Sleep
    • Helix Sleep Hospitality
    • Brooklinen
    • Society 6
    • Brooklyn Bedding
    • Pottery Barn
    • Nest
    • Public Goods
    • Williams Sonoma
    • Solo Stove
    • Linus
    • Back Drop
    • Diversified Hospitality
    • Terminex Commercial
    • Ace Hardware
    • Giant Art
    • Isle
    • Oru Kayak
    • Rejuvenation
    • World Amenities
    • Pottery Barn Kids
    • PB Teen
    • Flores Lane
    • Birch
    • Polysleep
    • Sweet Night
    • DenyDesigns
    • Mark and Graham
    • Gibson Home
    • Williams Sonoma Home
    • Additional partners still being added.

    Account Registration

    • You need to register, be approved, and have an onboarding call.

     

    Minimum Order:

    • There are no product order minimums

    Shipment details:

    • Shipping is according to each company’s customary shipping policy with the individual companies shipping charges.

    Mode of payment:

    • Payment is made to each vendor directly.

    Order Confirmation

    • An email confirmation will be sent by the vendor after placing your order.

     

    Returns and Cancellations

    • If your order has not shipped, you may request changes by contacting the vendor directly.

     

    Returns and Restocking:

    • Returns and restocking are subject to each vendor’s individual return and restocking policy.

     

    Contact Support:

    • Live chat support from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Monday through Friday and 10 AM to 6 PM EST on weekends. Messages may be left after hours and users will be contacted promptly when support hours resume.
  • Pros
    • HostGPO discounts apply to nearly all items from each vendor, not just certain styles or SKUs.
    • HostGPO has guaranteed best pricing and deeper discounts.
    • Curated brands that are hospitality optimized, including wholesalers not generally available to consumers.
    • With some vendors you can shop directly through the HostGPO portal, which is quick and easy.
    • Though the exact discount amounts can't be disclosed here, some vendors have generous discounts.
    • Sometimes the discounts can be taken on top of sale prices.
  • Cons
    • HostGPO has a membership fee.  If you aren't planning to make any purchases in a year, it may not justify the membership cost. But with the membership guarantee, if you don't save more than the cost of your membership fee HostGPO will refund you the difference.
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Overview

Welcome is a solution for vacation rental owners and hosts who want a convenient way to delight their guests with welcome boxes. They offer travel amenities boxes, toiletry boxes, customizable snack boxes, and curated gift boxes.

Price

Pricing Plan

1 box
$15 per month
3 boxes
$40 per month
5 boxes
$60 per month
Additional Discounts for Subscribe and Save
Custom curated gift boxes
Inquire for pricing
  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes

  • Features

    Hosts can order Welcome boxes one at a time according to their upcoming bookings, or enroll in a subscribe and save membership to receive fresh boxes monthly.

     

    Types of Boxes Offered

    • Safe Travels Boxes
      • Single-use, luxury amenities, premium hand sanitizer, and protective masks with seasonally curated snacks to keep you healthy and safe while you travel.
    • Snack Pack
      • Healthy and delicious snack brands from their library of over 1,000 premium brand partners. Curated for your guests enjoyment.
    • Custom gift boxes are also available.

     

    Account Registration

    • You must create an account. 
    • Subscribe and Save memberships renew on the 2nd day of each month.

    Minimum Order

    • One box per month for subscribe and save customers.
    • No minimums for one-time orders.

     

    Shipment details

    • First-time orders and one-time orders will include estimated shipping dates during ordering.
    • Subscribe and save boxes will be shipped on the first week of every month.
    • Currently shipped within the United States.

     

    Order Confirmation

    • Order confirmation via email.

     

    Mode of payment:

    • Visa
    • MasterCard
    • American Express
    • JCB
    • Discover
    • Diners Club
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • Paypal

     

    Returns and Cancellations

    • In case of a damaged shipment, contact sales for a refund or replacement.

     

    Restocking Services

    • None

     

    Additional Information

    • They offer custom orders for more than five boxes per month.

     

    Customer Support

    • Email
    • Phone

     

  • Pros
    • Welcome customized gifts packages.
    • You can send personalized note along with the box.
  • Cons
    • Due to pricing, Welcome is likely to be a good fit or luxury property owners.
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Overview

WYND Sentry is a smoke and noise monitoring solution for vacation rental properties. It monitors not only noise, but also recreational smoke (cigarettes and marijuana).  The Sentry system is sophisticated enough to distinguish between recreational smoke and other types of harmful smoke such as smoke from cooking.  It also generates incident reports to assist with submitting smoke mitigation claims.

Price

A free Sentry device is included with each subscription.

Price Per Device Subscription

$15/mo. if billed annually

$19/mo. if billed monthly

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes

  • Features

    Dashboard

    • Yes, through the mobile app.

     

    Real-time Noise Monitoring

    • Yes

     

    Automatic Alerts

    • Yes, noise and smoke alerts to the device owner by push messages.

     

    Privacy safe

    • Yes

     

    Historical Data

    • Creates accurate, evidence-based incident reports supporting host claims for smoking and noise incidents.

     

    Tamper detection

    • It alerts the host if it loses power or internet connection.
    • It has an anti-tamper lock.

     

    Mobile App

    • Yes

     

    Set-up and Installation

    • Self-installation with instructions.

     

    Integrations/Partners

    • WYND Sentry is new in the noise monitoring space.  Currently, it does not have integrations with any property management software companies or smart home solutions.

     

    Customer Support

    • Help library
    • Email support.
  • Pros
    • The Sentry device is free, customers only pay a reoccurring subscription per device.
    • Currently, WYND Sentry is the only noise monitoring solution that also detects smoke.
    • It is also the only company that currently provides incident reports. The incident reports provide specific documentation of the time periods smoke was detected and the amount of smoke detected (in parts per million).  This report eliminates the 'he said, she said' exchange between hosts and guests by providing concrete evidence of smoking.
    • The unit has an internal backup battery that lasts 48 hours. This eliminates the concern that guests could unplug the unit and avoid noise or smoke detection during a party.
    • Built-in tampering detection: The unit sends a push notification to the owner if the power or internet is disconnected.
  • Cons
    • WYND Sentry is a new player in the noise monitoring space.  Currently, it does not have integrations with any property management software companies, or smart home solutions.
    • It's more of an FYI than a con, but each WYND Sentry unit can monitor smoke for a space up to 400 sq ft.  It is  recommended to get units to cover high traffic common areas like living rooms and kitchens.  If desired, a unit can also be placed in halls to detect smoke from adjacent rooms.  Each unit is an individual subscription.
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Overview

From holiday rental websites, to managing vacation properties on Booking.com, Vrbo, Airbnb etc., Bookster is the perfect tool to help you create your own website, take bookings, accept payments, manage bookings, market your properties and much more.

 

 

 

Price

Tiered pricing based on the number of active properties and the package – Lite, Pro, or Max. 

  • 1-3 Properties £24 (Lite)
  • £42 (Pro)
  • £78 (Max)

Prices increase per additional property.

  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes
    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes

  • Features

    Unified Inbox From Booking.com and Airbnb – Yes

    Unified Calendar From All Connected OTAs – Yes

    Rate Management For All Connected OTAs – Yes, you can customize:

    • Rates
    • Discounts
    • Additional services
    • Uplift (increase rates to cover OTA fees)

    Channel Management for OTAs – Yes.

    • Full information is managed with Airbnb, VRBO, Trip Advisor, and Booking.com.
    • Additional local and specialist channels are also available.
    • Further niche channels are available via Bookster’s full integration with the channel manager Rentals United.

    Setup Service – Yes

    • Being easy to set up and use is one of our vital points. Whether you’ve got one property or 100, the software is designed to be intuitive and automatically does many tasks behind the scenes, so you do not have to tinker with it constantly.
    • This means it suits people who rent as a side hustle or companies that don’t have lots of resources, as Bookster will get on with it.
    • DIY
    • Full training and customer support are available via:
      • Chat
      • Scheduled Zoom call
      • Video tutorials

    Payment Processors – Stripe, Paypal, and Opayo.

    Review Aggregation From OTAs – Yes, available through third-party partner Revyoos via widget.

    Accounting – Yes, but limited to exporting reservation financials via .csv files.

    Trust Accounting – No

    Cleaning and Maintenance –  Yes, automated messaging to teams regarding reservations and individual login for cleaning and maintenance team members.

    • iCal export can connect your Bookster calendar to other property care and maintenance solutions.
    • Direct partnerships with Cleaning and maintenance specialists – Turno and Operto Teams

     

    Reports – Data can be viewed in Analytics in Bookster, and reports can be exported as .csv files.

    Channel-Specific Promotions – No

    External Website integration –  Yes, through a booking widget that can be embedded on your stand-alone website.

    Internal Website Builder – This feature is included in all accounts at no extra cost.

    Email Service Provider Integration – Email service within Bookster

    Review Aggregation from OTAs – Airbnb and Booking.com

    Guest Messaging – Automated emails are sent to guests to confirm bookings, collect payments, damage deposits, and arrange check-in information.
    Additional emails can be automated via the Email Marketing service. Guest Messaging via Airbnb and Booking.com is completed within Bookster.

    Guest ID Management – Available with Superhog integration. 

    Automated Rental Agreements –  No.

    Digital Signatures for Agreements – No.

    Internal dynamic pricing tool – Yes.

    External dynamic pricing integration – No

    Security Deposits – Yes, for all bookings.

    Guest Damage Insurance – No, but available via integration with Superhog.

    Guest Vetting – No, but available via integration with Superhog

    Mobile App – No, Bookster is designed to work on mobile devices.

    Smart Home  –  No

    Bookings Direct from Facebook – No

    Smart Lock Integration – No

    Upsells and Add-ons – Yes, an extensive Upsell and Add-on feature that can be created for any option.

    Property Management Features

    Invoicing – No

    Property Management Reports – No

    Owner Login – Yes

    Owner Statements – Yes

    Customer Service Via – 

    • Web chat
    • Scheduled calls
    • Video tutorials
    • Slack chat
    • Drop-in sessions, Wednesdays at 12.30-1.30 pm

    Additional Features: Individual secure logins can be created for all team members.

  • Pros
    • Be free from double bookings and repetitive tasks!
    • Bookster Property Management System is easy to use, so focus on the holiday rental work you enjoy.
    • Take advantage of the full integrations into booking channels like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo, as well as built-in direct booking websites. 
    • All set up with hands-on support by a team of passionate people.
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Overview

The Association for Short-Term Rental Homeowners (ASTRHO) is a free to join, not-for-profit professional network for all short-term and vacation rental homeowners.

Price

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  

  • Features

    We’re not quite ready to publish our review of ASTRHO.

    In the meantime, help your fellow hosts and property managers. Please write a review below and share your experience with ASTRHO.

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Overview

The Short Term Rental Association advocates for fair and effective regulations and licensing for short term rentals. Our members are short term rental property owners, managers and hosts. We provide education and networking opportunities and offer assistance to short term rental owners to strengthen their professional development and elevate the industry. We also strive to achieve excellent guest and homeowner experiences and maximize owner profits for success.

Price

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  

  • Features

    We’re not quite ready to publish our review of STRA.

    In the meantime, help your fellow hosts and property managers. Please write a review below and share your experience with STRA.

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Overview

National Short Term Rental Association was started by a group of Short-Term Rental Investors and educators who desired industry standards, regulations, and education in order to train investors to commit to those standards and keep short-term rentals legal and legitimate businesses that benefit the communities in which they reside.

 

Price

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  

  • Features

    We’re not quite ready to publish our review of NSTRA.

    In the meantime, help your fellow hosts and property managers. Please write a review below and share your experience with NSTRA.

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Overview

AIPEX Virtual Concierge is an advanced software solution for vacation rental owners and hosts that uses Amazon’s Alexa For Hospitality (AFH) to offer automated guest interactions and optimized guest experiences. It is a modern and accessible mechanism for getting guests information on the property, local recommendations, etc. It can be enabled and disabled throughout the year to decrease costs in the off-season.

 

 

Price

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – 

  • Features

    We’re not quite ready to publish our review of AIPEX Virtual Concierge.

    Please write a review below and share your experience with AIPEX Virtual Concierge.

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Overview

Airport Transfers offers automated transfer services for vacation rentals. They provide convenient guest transfers at no cost as well as extra guest services such as the delivery of pre-order essentials like sim cards and tickets to local attractions.

 

 

Price

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  

  • Features

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Overview

BNB Supplies is an Australia-based company that offers superior supplies and amenities for hotels, vacation rentals, resorts, and other hospitality industries. With BNB Supplies you could find almost all the amenities you need for your business from bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen amenities, housekeeping supplies, and more.

Price

Prices available at BNBSupplies website.

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts  

  • Features

    Products Offered

    • Bathrobe and Slippers
    • Bulk Soap and Haircare
    • Decor
    • Electrical
    • Food & Beverage- Bed and Breakfast Supplies (Australia)
    • Games
    • Guest Amenities
    • Hotel Accessories
    • Hotel Linen
    • Hotel Towels
    • Housekeeping
    • Kitchenware Cafe
    • Long Single Sheets Plus More
    • Public Areas

     

    Account Registration

    • Yes

     

    Products Catalog

    • Yes

     

    Shipment details

    • Have same-day delivery for orders received by 10 am.
    • They ship to PO Boxes and Parcel Lockers.
    • They will deliver internationally.
    • Features “Authority to leave” in case you’re unavailable to receive the parcel, and there is a safe place to leave the parcel.

     

    Mode of payment

    • American Express
    • Mastercard
    • Paypal
    • Visa

     

    Credit application

    • No

     

    Returns and Cancellations

    • A refund, credits, or replacements are offered if you have changed your mind about the ordered products, made an incorrect choice, or failed to verify or accurately provide information when placing an order.
    • Any returns for change of mind or incorrect choice are allowable within 14 days of purchase if the item is returned in its original condition and packaging.
    • A 5% administration fee and a 3% credit card processing surcharge will be deducted from the refund.

     

    Restocking Services

    • No

     

    Additional Information

    • Also offer luxury guest amenities such as:
      • Hermes
      • Moooi
      • Christian Lacroix
      • Aveda
      • Ritual Cosmetics
      • Pharmacopia

     

    Customer Support

    • Email
    • Phone
    • Resolution center
  • Pros
    • Have same-day delivery for orders received by 10 am.
    • They ship to PO Boxes and Parcel Lockers.
    • They will deliver internationally.
    • Features “Authority to leave” if you’re unavailable to receive the parcel.
  • Cons
    • They primarily serve Australia but are willing to ship internationally.  Contact for details.
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Overview

BNB Goodies offers world-class hotel toiletries for your BNB and vacation rental.

Price

Prices vary by item.  All prices are published on the BNBgoodies website.

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Large portfolio operators who buy in bulk should compare pricing through other vendors.

  • Features

    Products Offered

    • Toiletry Product Lines
      • Beekman 1802
      • ProTerra Naturals
      • Spa360
      • Reserve
      • Zero
    • Bedding
      • Bamboo Sheets
      • Duvet Cover
      • Cotton Blend 600-Thread Count Sheets
      • Brushed MicroFiber Sheets
      • HypoAllergenic Comforter
      • SleepTite Mattress + Pillow Protectors
    • Accessories
      • Black Make-up Towel

     

    Minimum Order

    • No minimum order

     

    Shipment details

    • Two business days via USPS Priority Mail for orders within the US.
    • Flat Rate shipping.
    • Shipping is also available through UPS and FEDEX by request.
    • Ship internationally with international shipping and a flat rate applied.

    Mode of payment

    • By credit card via a Paypal payment portal.  Note you do not need a Paypal account to pay. Just select guest checkout.

    Returns and Cancellations

    • For order returns, BNB Goodies provides a full refund of the purchase price minus shipping costs for unopened, undamaged items returned within ten days of receipt.

     

    Additional Information

    • Offers product sample for $23
    • Like their Facebook page to get a chance to win coupons every month.

     

    Customer Support

    • Email
    • Phone
  • Pros
    • Flat rate shipping
    • Ships internationally
    • Offers a product sample pack for $23
  • Cons
    • Most of the liquid toiletries come in small single-use containers. If your listing has a larger occupancy or longer stays you may need to leave multiple containers for your guests or consider refillable dispensers as an alternative.
    • Currently bedding and makeup towel prices are higher than other vendors.
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Overview

Simply Supplies by Gilchrist & Soames is a one-stop shop for vacation rental owners and hosts looking for amenities and supplies to optimize a guest experience. Simply Supplies offers a wide range of commercial-grade personal care products and amenities.

 

 

Price

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  

  • Features

    We’re not quite ready to publish our review of Simply Supplies.

     

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Overview

Out of Eden is a family-run business that sells various hotel items, including kitchenwares, bathroom amenities, and bedding. Additionally, they provide a variety of well-known brands from which to choose.

 

 

Price

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  

  • Features

    We’re not quite ready to publish our review of Out of Eden.

     

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Overview

Accent Amenities offers luxury guest toiletries and amenities for hotels, vacation rentals, inns, and other lodging establishments. It features ten luxurious brands that can be individually sealed, packaged, and designed to suit your needs best.

Price

Prices vary by product, but are clearly displayed on the Accent Amenities website.

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes

  • Features

    Products Offered

    • Shampoos
    • Conditioners
    • Hand and body lotions
    • Bath and shower gels
    • 1.3 gallon bulk liquid refills
    • Wall mounted dispensers
    • Soaps
    • Sundry items
    • Makeup remover wipes
    • Lip balm
    • Slippers
    • Shower caps
    • Toothbrushes
    • Other personal care items

    Private Labeling

    • Private labeling of toiletries is available with a minimum order of 5000.
    • Private labeling of lip balm is available with a minimum order of 100.

    Shop Brand Collections

    • Esa
    • Eco
    • Spa Scents
    • Manuka Honey
    • Lavish
    • Hydro Spa
    • AMBR Spa
    • Nurture
    • Hydro Marula
    • Jose Eber

     

    Account Registration

    • Account registration is encouraged to make online purchases easier and faster.
    • You can save your cart, track orders, and save shipping information

    Minimum Order

    • No minimum order except for case packs, which are 100.

    Shipment details

    • Ships via:
      • UPS Ground
      • Freight
      • USPS
    • For orders exceeding 15 cases, Accent will ship via the best available carrier.

     

    Mode of payment

    • Accent accepts payment via:
      • Visa
      • MasterCard
      • American Express
      • Discover.
    • They also accept business and personal checks from the US.

     

    Returns and Cancellations

    • As Accent ships within 24 hours, cancellation of the order is not possible.
    • For refund/exchange, items should be returned to Accent Amenities in the original packaging and receipt.
    • If unsatisfied with the order, the remaining items must not be opened nor labels removed.
    • For damaged items, notify Accent within 30 days of delivery. Return items in their original packaging, together with the receipt
    • Money will be refunded to your credit card for returned goods paid by credit card.

    Additional Information

    • Toiletries can be individually sealed, packaged, and designed
    • Offers sample kits of 50 individual items, room-ready kits, and starter kits
    • FREE SHIPPING offers are available to the contiguous US only.
    • It uses Secure Socket Layering, the industry-standard encryption technology that ensures the safety and security of your online order.
    • It also offers custom print and private labels for hotels.

     

    Customer Support

    • Phone
    • Fax machine
    • Website contact form
  • Pros
    • Accent Amenities offers same-day shipping.
    • All amenities are individually sealed, packaged, and designed.
    • All pricing information is found on the Accent Amenities website.
    • Offers sample kits of 50 individual items, room-ready, and starter kits.
    • Uses Secure Socket Layering encryption technology to ensure the safety and security of your online order.
    • Offers custom print and private labeled products for hotels.
  • Cons
    • Because of the quick shipping, orders cannot be canceled, returns can be initiated once the order has been received.
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Overview

VR Supplies sells exclusively to short-term rental property owners, hosts, managers, and cleaners in the hospitality business.  They offer a range of bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and laundry supplies. Founded by a vacation rental host, VR Supplies asserts to owners and hosts that they offer only the best amenities.

 

 

Price

Pricing for specific products is available on the VR Supplies website.

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  

  • Features

    We’re not quite ready to publish our review of VR Supplies.

     

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Roomontor is a Real-time Noise Monitoring device that allows you to be aware of the noise levels in your short-term rentals all day, every day. With advanced sound analysis and automatic analysis, vacation rental host can avoid problems with neighbors, and other guests and protect their property from damage.

 

 

Price

Pricing Plan

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – 

  • Features

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Overview

Rented is a team of dedicated vacation rental professionals with over 50 years of combined experience in managing, marketing, and pricing vacation rentals. It’s a global dynamic pricing software that is available on six continents. It’s Automated Rate Tool (ART) features will help vacation rentals optimize pricing and automatically sync rates across OTAs.

 

 

Price

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –

  • Features

    We’re not quite ready to publish our review of Rented.

     

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Overview

Operto is a multi-faceted solution for managing vacation rental businesses. It provides automation for guest experiences such as check-in, check-out, messaging, and digital guest guides. It also features a dashboard for easy control of smart devices, noise monitoring, temperature control, and PMS integrations.

 

 

 

Price

Pricing is only available with a product demo.

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes, but a minimum of ten properties is required to use the Operto Teams product.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes, Operto is designed to support property management companies and those with a large portfolios.

  • Features

    Operto Guest App:

    • Customizable with your brands colors and logo.
    • Digital check-in and check-out for guests.
    • Collect guest contact information.
    • Auto translation of text to serve international guests.
    • Property access control via smart locks.
    • Digital Guest Guidebooks.
    • Conditionally triggered automated guest messages.
    • Scheduled marketing messages.
    • Direct guest messaging for on-demand guest communication.
    • In-app promotions to offer upsells and add-ons.
    • Custom featured content.
    • Digital house manual.
    • Mobile key ready.
    • Global content for all units in a multi-unit property.
    • Unit-level customization for units in a multi-unit property.

    Digital Front Desk

    • Digital check-in.
    • Manage early check-ins.
    • Digital check-out.
    • Terms and conditions and rental agreements.
    • Creates and assigns digital access codes automatically.
    • Guest security verification.
    • Gather guest contact details.
    • Create auto replies for frequently asked questions.
    • Streamlined guest onboarding flow.

    Messaging

    • On-demand direct messaging as needed.
    • Content-specific threads.
    • Manager dashboard message inbox.
    • Assign dedicated hosts to manage messages for specific units.
    • “New message” notifications by email or SMS.
    • Add images, videos, and PDFs to messages.

    Digital Guest Guides

    • A web-based app.
    • Create custom categories and pages for your digital guest guide.
    • Scheduled content.
    • Feature video, images, and buttons.
    • Live preview mode.
    • Multi-language auto translations.
    • Trigger content-specific message threads.
    • Set featured content.
    • Custom content sorting.
    • Create prewritten auto-replies.

    Near Me (Guest Recommendations)

    • Create custom amenity guides with in-app links, external links, or messenger links.
    • Add your own curated recommendations and notes.
    • Information is pulled from Google to streamline the process of adding places near your location.

    Access Control

    • Via integration with partner smart lock companies.
    • Assign and revoke lock codes.
    • Monitor lock access.
    • Trigger messages and other automation based on device interaction Guest app remote unlock.
    • Remotely monitor battery levels.

    Temperature Control

    • Via integration with Ecobee.
    • Create campaigns requesting guests’ temperature preferences.
    • Trigger messages and other automation based on device interaction.
    • Adjust temperature settings based on check-in and check-out dates and times.
    • Communicate an eco-friendly location to guests concerned about the environment.

    Noise Monitoring

    • Via integration with NoiseAware.
    • 24/7 monitoring.
    • Indoor and outdoor monitoring options.
    • Access historical data about your property Auto guest notifications.
    • Manage noise thresholds.
    • Sync with reservations.
    • Trigger messages and other automation based on device settings.

    Operto Teams – A property care and maintenance solution for property management companies.

    • Automatically creates tasks for your teams.
    • Allows managers to assign team members to tasks.
    • Operto app for team members in the field allows team members to:
      • View assigned tasks
      • Clock-in / Clock-out
      • Complete task checklists (ie cleaning checklists)
      • Provide photo verification of completed tasks
    • Report issues and provide photo and/or video documentation.
    • Integrates with Quickbooks Online to assist with team payroll time tracking, and invoicing of owners.
    • Owner notification of work being done on their properties.
    • Linen management.

    Integrations

    PMS Integration

    Smart Device Integrations

    Customer Support: Email

  • Pros
    • Integrates with a broad range of property management software companies and smart devices.
    • Operto is continuing to add integrations and expand the variety of smart locks and smart home products it integrates with.
    • Because Operto addresses many aspects of property management, it allows users to address multiple needs with one software subscription instead of numerous subscriptions.
    • Operto users can order smart locks for a discount through them.
     
  • Cons
    • Currently, Ecobee is the only thermostat Operto integrates with. Although Ecobee is a top choice for thermostat offerings, more options would be nice.
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Overview

Rankbreeze is a cloud-based software that helps improve Airbnb listings’ rank on the Airbnb platform, optimize listings’ prices, and track market data and trends.

Price

Pricing tiered by the number of properties.

Starter

  • Up to 3 properties $29/mo. 15% discount available if billed quarterly.

 

Standard

  • Up to 10 properties $67/mo. 15% discount available if billed quarterly.

 

Scaling

  • Up to 30 properties $129/mo.  15% discount available if billed quarterly.

 

30 day money back guarantee

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes

  • Features

    Rank and Pricing Hub  – This section of Rankbreeze gives a snapshot of how your properties are performing on Airbnb according to date and guest count.

    For example, if someone was looking for a home that sleeps eight guests from March 10-15, where would your property show up? Would it be the first result on page one, the 60th result on page 4, or the 187th result on page 11?

    Users can optimize their listings’ rank by using recommendations from the optimization hub, by purchasing Rankbreeze’s listing optimization service, or by implementing their own strategies to try to improve their listings’ performance on Airbnb.

    The optimization journal allows users to note the optimization actions they take and then come back and note how their listings’ rank changed after each optimization. Over time, this tracking can help users discover which optimizations have the most positive impact on their listings’ performance.

    • Competitor set – Users can manually create a competitor set and track competitors’ prices and minimum stay rules for future dates.

     

    Optimization Hub

    • Integrated keyword A.I. writer for titles & descriptions.
    • Keyword Ideas – Suggest keywords based on top-performing properties in your city and neighborhood.
    • Review Analyzer – Analyze your property’s and competitors’ reviews to find words and phrases that can improve your listing’s performance.
    • Amenities Analyzer – This shows the frequency of amenities in your area.
    • Tracks conversions, click-through rates & views for your listing.

     

    Market Scanner – The Market Scanner product has two main sections: the Market Report and the AirReview Pro Chrome extension.

    • Market Report Features – A market report can be generated for any market or neighborhood.
      • Lists top properties by revenue and features.
      • Identifies amenities common to the market.
      • Shows occupancy rates and average prices for the market.
      • Shows average fees and the discounts of competitors in that market.
    • AirReview Pro Chrome Extension – The AirReview Pro Chrome extension is used while surfing Airbnb to learn the performance details of specific listings. This can be used to research your competitors or to get a sense of how listings perform in a market you may be considering investing in. The AirReview Pro extension provides the following performance indicators:
      • Estimated revenue of any listing
      • Occupancy rates
      • Average daily rates

     

    Dynamic Pricing Feature – The Rankbreeze dynamic pricing feature can be activated by integrating Rankbreeze with your PMS. Currently, integrations are available for OwnerRez and Uplisting. The dynamic pricing product is a relatively new feature. It is a bit early to say how it will compare to currently available dynamic pricing offerings.

    Customer Support:

    • Support desk, email, and tutorial videos.

    Other Features:

    • Listing Optimization Service
    • Kickstart Bundle, which includes SEO software and training.
  • Pros
    • Rankbreeze is currently the only company that can let you see where your property is ranking on Airbnb.
    • They break down your ranking by date and also by guest count.
    • Rankbreeze shows users pricing information about the listings currently ranking the best on Airbnb.
  • Cons
    • Listing rank can only be evaluated for Airbnb and not for any other booking channels.
    • The market data and dynamic pricing features are add-on products for an additional fee.
    • The calendar rankings table is limited to looking approximately 30 days in advance.
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Overview

Rabbu is a smart home automation software for vacation rental owners and property managers. It features a dashboard for monitoring all your listings. It also offers keyless entry, climate control, and wifi monitoring solutions. Rabbu’s home automation software also integrates with the top PMS and OTA platforms offered in the short-term rental market.

 

 

Price

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – 

  • Features

    We’re not quite ready to publish our review of Rabbu.

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Overview

Barefoot Technologies offers one of the most innovative and flexible, cloud-based vacation rental software solutions. It features data synchronization, marketing, online reservation, and more.

 

 

Price

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  

  • Features

    We’re not quite ready to publish our review of Barefoot Technologies.

     

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Smoobu is a cloud-based software that helps hosts and property managers automate their listings and sync bookings across online travel agencies, including Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Agoda, and more. It also features software integrations such as accounting, dynamic pricing, smart home, and automated guest messaging.

 

 

Price

  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  

  • Features

    We’re not quite ready to publish our review of Smoobu.

     

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Overview

Streamline is a property management software that offers a complete set of tools that help simplify the vacation rental management process. It goes by its slogan of “By property managers, For property managers,” allowing them to become one of the fastest-growing property management software in the industry. As a company, they are committed to growing technically, creatively, and innovatively as we move into the future.

 

 

Price

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – 

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  

  • Features

    We’re not quite ready to publish our review of Streamline.

    In the meantime, help your fellow hosts and property managers. Please write a review below and share your experience with Streamline.

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Overview

Founded in 2012, Cloudbeds combines operations, revenue, distribution, and growth marketing tools with a marketplace of third-party integrations to help hoteliers and hosts grow revenue, streamline operations, and deliver memorable guest experiences. Cloudbeds was named No. 1 PMS and No. 1 Hotel Management System by Hotel Tech Report in 2022, Best PMS, and Best Channel Manager by the World Travel Tech Awards in 2021, and has been recognized by Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 in 2021.

 

 

Price

  • Recommended For The Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

     

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes

  • Features

    We’re not quite ready to publish our review of Cloudbeds.

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Overview

Wonderguide guides are created by locals and offer specialized travel recommendations, and local knowledge. They suggest excursions, events, and points of interest in the area. Wonderguide has a thorough dashboard and is accessible via a mobile app.

Price

Pricing Plan

Free Version
Free
Premium
Contact Sales
  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes

  • Features

    Products Offered

    • Customized Travel guides

    Product Key Features

    • An easy and free way to create custom area guides.
    • Wonderguide provides a custom URL and QR codes to simplify sharing your guide.
    • Comprehensive dashboard showing your guide’s performance.
    • Weekly guide progress report.
    • Guides can include recommendations for
      • Activities
      • Places
      • Restaurants 
      • Local tours
      • Places of interest you recommend.
    • Guides are printable.

     

    Additional Features

    •  Whenever someone purchases an experience or tour through your Wonderguide, you earn travel credits you can use to book tours and activities through Wonderguide for your future travels.
    • Earn 7% in Wonderguide credits if using the free verions.
    • Earn 12% commission if using the Premium plan.
    • Payment Method:
      Via third-party payment processors

      • Stripe
      • Visa
      • Mastercard
      • American Express
      • Discover via third-party payment processors.

     

    Mobile App

    • Yes

     

    Integrations

    • None

     

    Customer Support

    • Email support
  • Pros
    • A free and easy way to create area guides for your guests.
    • The custom link makes it easy to share your guides with guests as part of your automated guest messages.
    • Owners of smaller portfolios can earn 7% in Wonderguide credits to use towards the purchase of tours and activities for their personal vacations.
    • Property managers who join the Premium membership and have  large portfolios can earn a  12% sales commission on tours and activities booked through their Wonderguides.
  • Cons
    • Wonderguides don't include information specific to your property: wifi passwords, driving directions, how to use the hot tub, etc.
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Overview

Authorize.net helps it simple to accept electronic and credit card payments in person, online, or over the phone. Get solutions that go to work for your business and let you focus on what you love best. Authorize.net is a wholly owned subsidiary of Visa.

Price

$25 a month plus 2.9% and 30¢ per transaction.

  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes

  • Features

    Advanced fraud protection: through Advanced Fraud Detection Suite (AFDS) helps identify, manage, and prevent suspicious and potentially fraudulent transactions.

    Subscription payment: Accept and submit monthly recurring or installment payments via Automated Recurring Billing (ARB). It eliminates the hassle of manually re-entering billing or payment details at every transaction.

    Customer information manager: Allows returning customers to pay easily and seamlessly without re-entering payment details.

    Account updater: Keep card information up-to-date to avoid payment interruptions and lost sales.

    Digital Invoicing: deliver custom digital invoices to any customer with an email address.

    Simple Checkout: Add a Buy Now or Donate button to your website.

    Payment Types:

    • Online payment: Accepts all major credit cards, debit cards, and digital payment solutions such as Apple Pay and PayPal.
    • Mobile payment: Accept payment from your customer through mobile devices.
    • eCheck payment: accept electronic checks for goods and services purchased via mail order, telephone order, eCommerce websites, or subscriptions. It is also used for recurring, bill, and contactless transactions.
    • Virtual Point of Sale: this is a free, value-added service that empowers you to connect a compatible card reader to your computer, log in, and start accepting payments in person.

    Payment methods:

    • Discover
    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • American Express
    • Paypal
    • Apple Pay
    • eCheck
    • JCB

    Additional Information:

    • Payments are received in as little as two business days.
    • Authorize.net is a secure online dashboard to view transaction history, and balances, issue refunds, and more.

    Customer support: 24/7 via telephone, chat, eTicket, or knowledge base.

  • Pros
    • Integrates with numerous property management software companies.
  • Cons
    • Requires a monthly merchant account fee.
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Overview

Millions of companies of all sizes—from startups to Fortune 500s—use Stripe’s software and APIs to accept payments, send payouts, and manage their businesses online.

Price

2.9%+ 30¢ per successful card charge

  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes

  • Features

    Key Features

    • Integrates with a broad range of property management software companies.
    • 24/7 Customer support via:
      • Email
      • Chat
      • Phone.
    • Secure dashboard where you can log in to view transaction history, initiate refunds, etc.
    • Built-in fraud protection.
  • Pros
    • The fact that Stripe integrates with so many property management software companies is helpful because it creates flexibility to change PMS companies and not have to switch payment processors as well.
    • Used by hosts and property management companies worldwide.
    • No contracts.
    • 24/7 customer support.
  • Cons
    •  Some hosts have mentioned difficulty with chargeback resolution.
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Overview

Open your doors to over 375+ million customers and free them from re-entering payment details. Braintree is the only payments partner that allows you to accept cards, PayPal, and PayPal Credit through a single integration.

Price

Credit cards, debit cards, and digital wallets
2.59% plus 49 cents per transaction.
Venmo
3.49% plus 49 cents per transaction.
  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes

  • Features
    • Accepts all major credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo in the United States.
    • Fraud prevention tools to help reduce chargeback risk.
    • Customer support via email, telephone support during business hours.
  • Pros
    • Competitive payment processing cost.
    • No contracts.
  • Cons
    • Telephone support is not 24/7.
    • Check for integration with your property management software.
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Overview

Lynnbrook Group provides vacation property managers with a payment processing solution designed to integrate with your current vacation rental reservation system. Lynnbrook knows payment processing and is proud to offer over a decade of experience to its customers.

Price

Payment processing rates vary based on card type, industry, ticket size, and volume. Contact for a custom quote.

  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – No, unless you have a large portfolio. Lynnbrook primarily serves property management companies.

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes, Lynnbrook Group is specifically designed to serve property management companies.

  • Features
    • Chargeback support
    • Integrated owner payout for property management companies.
    • Customer support via a contact form on the Lynnbrook Group website.  Support operates during normal hours of operation.
    • Transaction reports

    Integrations

     

     

  • Pros
    • Lynnbrook Group only serves the vacation rental industry and understands the unique needs of hosts and property management companies.
    • Offers chargeback management.
    • Simple owner payouts.
  • Cons
    • A minimum number of properties are required to be a Lynnbrook Group customer.
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* Note – Intuit is discontinuing the support of Mint on Jan. 1, 2024, and users are encouraged to migrate over to Credit Karma.

Mint is a provider of personal financial services that combines data from numerous accounts for simple management. They combine a variety of information, including budgets, spending, balances, and credit scores. You can access your financial life using a strong app where you connect all of your accounts quickly.

Price

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  • Features

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Rippling is a platform that helps you manage your employees’ salary, benefits, costs, devices, apps, and more conveniently in one location. It’s Workflow Automator enables you to simultaneously automate almost any manual procedure across various systems and can build and visualize report.

Price

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  • Features

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The Percentage APP is a comprehensive software that integrates Quickbooks Online, Xero, Lightspeed Restaurant POS, Poster POS, and more, giving Cloudbeds PMS users the power to supercharge their accounts. The direct booking revenues for your hotel will rise thanks to our cutting-edge booking engine solutions, and you’ll save time and money thanks to our accounting, point-of-sale, and Wi-Fi interfaces.

Price

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  • Features

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Yonder is North Carolina’s premier luxury vacation rental cabin, home, and property management firm. Each Yonder Home offers a spacious, pleasant living area to enjoy your trip. Each Yonder Home is distinctively decorated and exquisitely furnished. Yonder has something for everyone, whether searching for a relaxing mountain getaway or a jam-packed weekend in the city.

 

Price

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  • Features

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HomeToGo is the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, listing millions of offers from thousands of trusted partners, including Booking.com, Vrbo, and TripAdvisor. From vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, apartments, condos, houseboats, castles, farm stays, and everything in between, HomeToGo combines price, destination, dates, and amenities to find the perfect accommodation for any trip worldwide.

 

Price

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  • Features

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Founded in 1996 in Amsterdam, Booking.com has developed into one of the top global providers of online travel services, with over 28 million registered listings for accommodations, including more than 6.6 million homes, apartments, and other unique stays, and accessible in 43 languages.

By investing in technology that takes the friction out of travel, Booking.com links millions of travelers to unforgettable experiences, numerous transportation options, and beautiful places to stay – from homes to hotels.

 

Price

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  • Features

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Tripadvisor is the world’s largest travel guidance platform which helps millions of travelers with trip planning, travel arrangements, and actual travel. Travelers worldwide use the Tripadvisor website and mobile app to find places to stay, things to do, and places to eat based on recommendations from other travelers. No matter the sort of trip, Tripadvisor’s travel guides, which are accessible in 43 markets and 22 languages, make planning simple.

Price

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  • Features

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Expedia Group Inc (Expedia Group) is an online travel company. It provides many services, including booking hotel rooms, airline seats, car rentals, cruise ships, and vacation packages. Powered by more than 70+ petabytes of data and 20+ years of tech innovation, Expedia Group is one of the world’s largest travel platforms with a mission to power global travel for everyone, everywhere.

Price

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  • Features

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Founded in 2013 by travel industry veterans Tom Kennedy (Hostelworld.com co-founder) and Debbie Flynn (Irish Education Partners & A Star Hostels Group), with a vision of taking an offline industry online and making homestays and private room rental a popular accommodation choice.

 

Price

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  • Features

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BabyQuip is a one-stop shop for baby gear rentals. They offer clean, safe, and insured baby gear. Can deliver your guest’s baby needs to over 1000 places in the US and eight countries internationally. New locations are being added every week. The baby gear is rented and delivered by Quality Providers, who are local moms, dads, grandparents and best friend teams.

Price

Full-size cribs with linens usually start at $20/day, full-size strollers at $10/day, car seats at $8/day, pack n plays at $10/day.

  • Recommended for the Following

    Individual Self Managing Property Owners –  Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes

  • Features

    Concierge Type

    • Baby Gear Rental

     

    Baby Gear offered

    • Cribs and sleep products
    • Car seats
    • Strollers and wagons
    • High chairs
    • Toys
    • Books
    • Games
    • Baby bathing equipment
    • Outdoor and seasonal gear
    • Bouncers and swings

     

    Features

    • BabyQuip can deliver baby gear to your rental and will pick it up when your guests are done with it. 
    • Clean, safe & insured. 
    • Guests can reserve baby gear through the BabyQuip app or website. 
    • Also provides baby gear cleaning services.
    • Mobile app available on both the Apple and Google Play stores.

     

    Delivery Options

    • Airport
    • Hotel
    • Resort
    • Vacation rental
    • Family Residences
    • Self-pick-up and self-return

     

    Service Fee

    • Customers’ service fees are between 6% and 9% every time a reservation is made through the BabyQuip platform.

     

    Payment options

    • Visa
    • MasterCard
    • American Express
    • JCB
    • Discover
    • Diners Club
    • They also accept gift cards and prepaid cards.

     

    Set-up and Installation

    • Local BabyQuip Quality Providers take care of installation.
    • Exception- BabyQuip Quality Providers are not able to install car seats or babyproofing items like gates.

     

    Insurance

    • BabyQuip offers USD $1,000,000 in liability insurance.

     

    Cancellation Policy

    • Once a reservation is made, the service fee is non-refundable.

     

    Integrations

    • Destination by Hyatt
    • Guesty
    • Hostfully
    • JPMA
    • Family Travel Associations
    • Kid Car
    • Inspirato
    • RVshare
    • Fit4mom
    • Kayak
    • Pivot
    • Family Travel
    • Xplorie
    • DACK
    • Avantstay
    • Itrip Vacations
    • Blueground
    • Curator hotel and resorts collections
    • Travel Edge Network

     

    Additional Information

    • Reservations should be made early for the best item availability.
    • A minimum rental period of 3 days is typically required; although some Quality Providers allow 1 or 2-day rentals.
    • BabyQuip offers e-cards worth $25 to $250.

     

    Customer Support

    • Email
    • Phone.

     

  • Pros
    • A great way to offer baby products for your guests without stocking them yourself.
    • BabyQuip offers an affiliate program to hosts and property managers who refer their guests to BabyQuip.  Program members receive a 10% commission on all items guests rent.
    • Rentals are covered by the BabyQuip Damage Protection Plan, which covers damages to the gear up to $1000.
    • All Quality Providers are background checked.
    • No need to worry about recalled items, keeping items clean, or storing bulky baby equipment.
    • Offers e-gift cards.
    • Offers contact-less delivery.
  • Cons
    • Baby Quip availability may be limited in some rural and less well-known areas.
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Interhome was founded in 1965 in Switzerland and is proud to look back on many successful decades of experience in the home rental business. Today, Interhome is Europe’s leading provider of quality holiday homes and apartments worldwide, with 15 regional subsidiaries. No matter what you’re looking for: Interhome can satisfy almost any request with approx. 40,000 online bookable holiday homes and apartments in 28 countries. Whether it’s a mountain chalet, a villa with a pool, a city apartment, a cottage, or a castle – you will find the right property! Interhome’s service includes handling the complete booking process, the fulfillment, the key handover, and the final cleaning. Additionally, you profit from Interhome’s quality standards based on our standardized and widely recognized star rating.

Price

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  • Features

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Agoda is one of the world’s fastest-growing online travel booking platforms. From its beginnings as an e-commerce start-up based in Singapore in 2005, Agoda has grown to offer a global network of 2 million properties in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. It provides travelers a wide range of options in almost every country on earth from luxury and budget hotels, apartments, homes, and villas to suit all budgets and travel occasions.

 

Price

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  • Features

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From award-winning interiors to curated neighborhood guides, Sonder offers inspiring and modern properties which give guests a unique stay experience. Sonders also provides a mobile-first experience, making it easy for guests to access whatever they require, from new towels to check-out.

 

 

Price

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  • Features

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With more than 6,500 selected homes in top destinations across the globe, Top Villas is one of the world’s leading luxury vacation rental specialists. From spacious condos and luxurious villas to sprawling mansions perfect for multigenerational groups, you’ll find your client’s dream vacation rental here. Top Villas offers zero risk to listing your property. They only take a commission when you get a booking, so you don’t have to worry about start-up costs or monthly fees.

Price

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  • Features

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Anyplace was founded in 2017 to create a world where people can live and work anywhere. Anyplace offers accommodations built for travelers who want to embrace the freedom of combining travel with work. Anyplace allows travelers to work comfortably and style from furnished apartments with a full home office setup.

Price

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  • Features

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Whimstay offers travelers last-minute deals on vacation rental properties that would otherwise go unbooked. It is integrated with many of the industry’s leading property management systems and channel managers, delivering higher occupancy rates for property managers and great last-minute booking opportunities for travelers.

Price

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  • Features

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Golfhom is a booking channel that offers a place to enjoy golf while staying in luxe golf homes, villas, and condos worldwide. It aims tp transform how golfers locate and book their next luxury vacation rental. Search by course or tournament, book a tee time and ship your clubs.

Price

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  • Features

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Likibu is a search engine that allows travelers to find the best vacation rentals or rooms for rent on MAIN rental sites. Likibu puts forward the entire offer of every accommodations website worldwide: so you can find accommodations throughout Europe, America, Asia, Africa, and even Oceania. You can find homes for rent worldwide, from apartment rentals to villas, castles, caravans, yurts, etc.

Price

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  • Features

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Established in London in 2010, Onefinestay opens doors to the finest homes and villas in the most desirable destinations and delivers one-of-a-kind service to guests, homeowners, and travel partners around the world. Onefinrstay provides personalized service and professional hospitality unmatched in the private rental industry.

Price

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  • Features

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Nestpick is the most extensive database for furnished apartment rentals, with over 3 million listings from over 200 providers, including Spotahome, ErasmusU, Student.com, and many others, in one location on Nestpick. Nestpick is the largest platform that helps you find your room or flat for rent in Berlin, London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Madrid, and many other cities worldwide.

Price

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  • Features

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HyperGuest’s technology platform empowers Hotels and Travel Providers to deliver rooms with maximum efficiency. This open and highly scalable cloud technology layer opens new opportunities for profit and business with zero manual effort and the fastest time-to-booking.

Price

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  • Features

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Launched in 2013, Glamping Hub is a booking platform for unique accommodations and a resource for sustainable tourism. Glamping Hub is one of the world’s leading luxury camping websites where you can find glamping spots worldwide, ranging from pet-friendly hotels or eco-friendly hotels to glamping retreats & getaways.

Price

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  • Features

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Altovita features a collection of inspiring vacation homes and boutique hotels and acts as your local guide on the road with our expertly crafted Alto Spots. They compose a  team of home curators, handpick, inspect each home, and interview the hosts to understand their stories and inspirations. Altovita provides an authentic experience to travelers and an alternative listing channel for creative hosts.

Price

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  • Features

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Vacation Finder is an online listing platform for vacation rentals where you can plan and book directly with the rental manager. It’s a one-stop shop for any location/destination to find vacation rental properties that are authentic, legit rentals that LOCAL professionals will service.  Rest easy with the peace of mind and support you get from a professional rental management company.

Price

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  • Features

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Autohost was built to help property owners and managers mitigate issues involving guests, such as property damage and criminal activity. It is an intelligent guest-screening and automation platform that was launched to help property owners and managers trust their guests. The company has created an automated process to review your reservations and keep your properties safe.

 

 

Price

 

 

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  • Features

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Insurance coverage tailored for vacation rental managers.

Wister is a hospitality insurance company division of the Proper Insurance company. Property managers and co-hosts have liability exposure for the properties they manage. Wister can offer hospitality policies to protect your business from risks like below;

  • Commercial General Liability
  • Errors & Omissions
  • Workers Compensation
  • And more

 

 

Price

Insurance pricing varies according to the unique needs of your business. Contact Wister for a custom quote.

 

  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – No, Wister commercial business coverage is not likely to be needed by individual self-managing property owners if they have a strong insurance policy in place at the property level. – that included commercial liability

    Property Managers and Co-hosts – Yes, Wister is specifically designed to meet the unique risks and needs of property managers and co-hosts with large portfolios.

     

  • Features

    Property management companies and co-hosts have insurance business insurance needs beyond the property level.

    Coverages Offered

    • Commercial General Liability
    • Property Coverage – Coverage for properties owned and utilized by the property management company. The does not include coverage of the properties managed or co-hosted.
    • Errors & Omissions – Coverage in case you are sued for negligent acts, errors, or omissions committed during business activities that result in a financial loss.
    • Worker Compensation – Provides wages and medical benefits to teammates who have been injured on the job.
    • Commercial Auto – Coverage for vehicles used by your business.
    • Tenants Discrimination – Coverage for defense costs and loss incurred due to tenants alleging discrimination.
    • Cyber Liability – Coverage for data breaches and other cyber security issues.
    • Employee Benefits – Coverage for errors or omissions in the administration of employee benefit programs.
    • Directors & Officers – Protects company directors and officers from personal losses if they are sued by the organization’s employees, vendors, customers, or other parties.
    • Excess Liability – Umbrella-type coverage.

    Coverage Limits

    Varies by the policy.

     

    Customer Support

    A dedicated customer support team is available by phone and email.

  • Pros
    • Wister policies provide commercial-level liability and insurance coverage for property managers' and co-hosts' unique needs.
    • Wister policies are not one-size-fits-all. They can customize policies to fit your business’s needs.
    • They also write policies for bed and breakfasts and boutique hotels, events, etc.
  • Cons
    • Wister policies may be overkill for co-hosts and property managers who only have a small portfolio and don't have any employees, or office space. Still, a Wister policy may still make sense strictly from a liability protection position.  It's worth getting a quote to see if it would be a good fit for your business or not.
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Rental Guardian is an insurance distribution platform that serves the vacation rental industry. Its products offer complete protection for renters, travelers, and property managers. They partnered with insurance & technology professionals to develop travel protection products that integrate with property management software.

 

 

Price

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  • Features

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Guardhog is rental damage insurance built specifically for Airbnb and home-sharing. It’s market-leading and provides buildings, contents, and liability protection. You can choose from monthly, annual, or pay-as-you-go policies.

Price

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  • Features

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The Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt combines advanced features with the enhanced security of Z-Wave Plus. It’s easier than ever to connect to your home automation system and control your lock with your voice.

Price

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    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  

  • Features

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With Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt getting in the door is as easy as entering an access code on a touchscreen or using your smartphone to unlock the door before you even get out of the car. And that’s only the beginning of what keyless entry can do for you when it comes to both security and convenience.

Price

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    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  

  • Features

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The Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt makes seamless access simple and secure. The built-in WiFi compatibility connects directly to your home’s WiFi network, giving you the ability to control your lock from anywhere, manage up to 100 customized access codes, and see lock history when paired with the Schlage Home app – no extra hub required. And with Apple home keys compatibility, you can simply tap to lock or unlock using your iPhone or Apple Watch.

Price

  • Recommended For the Following

    Individual Self-Managing Property Owners – Yes

    Property Managers and Co-hosts –  Yes

  • Features

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Yale’s complete line of commercial locks offers a significant benefit to multi-family and multi-unit projects that commonly require expensive costs like rekeying and time-consuming lock-out calls. Keyless entry and management have never been easier to manage.

Price

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  • Features

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Established in 2011, RemoteLock offers cloud-based access management software that enables users in the multifamily, commercial, vacation rental, and related industries to remotely manage and control access to any facility from anywhere in the globe. The RemoteLock software platform is unique in that it controls both hardwired access control and smart locks from all the top manufacturers.

Price

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  • Features

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