Vacation Rental & Airbnb Management Company
Explore insights into the top management companies specializing in vacation rentals and Airbnb management. This category provides vacation rental managers and short-term rental managers with in-depth coverage of industry leaders, their services, and best practices. Learn about property management strategies, growth tactics, and tools to enhance your own business operations. Discover franchise models, case studies, and interviews with founders, as well as insights on owner acquisition, buy-to-rent strategies, growing inventory, and scaling businesses.
Revenue Is a Team Sport: 3 Leaks Costing Your Portfolio Real Money
Vacation rental revenue management stops working when it lives inside one team. This article breaks down the three biggest revenue leaks property managers miss — poor listing quality that forces price cuts, flat cleaning fees that kill off-season competitiveness, and owner relations teams flying blind without data. With insights from Bryant Loy (Brett Robinson, 1,800+ units) and Becca Madigan (PriceLabs), here's what's leaking and how to fix it.
Eterniti Raised €50M to Buy Up Luxury Villa Operators. Here’s the Model, And the Math That Has to Work.
TL;DR: Geneva-based Eterniti closed €30M (€50M total) to buy boutique luxury villa operators across Europe while keeping their local brand names intact. Three consumer-facing brands target different tiers: Bo House (€400K/week), Verbier Exclusive (alpine chalets), Emerald Stay (€3K-€20K). We break down the unit economics (1:6.7 staffing ratio, 25% blended commission, 33% margins), explain why multi-brand architecture works, and identify what could break at 2,000 properties.
The Five Stories That Defined Short-Term Rentals in 2025, And What They Reveal About 2026
Every year, we publish hundreds of articles, record long-form videos, Shorts, podcasts, and host webinars covering the short-term rental industry ...
What the Largest Vacation Rental Companies in the U.S. Really Look Like
TL;DR- Most vacation rental operators in the U.S. with 250+ listings fall into one of five archetypes: legacy regional players, multi-market aggregators, tech-driven platforms, luxury specialists, or urban hybrids. Based on the 2025 Comparent 100, scale spans from 250 to 37,000+ listings, but size alone doesn’t ensure success. Organizational discipline, operational DNA, and owner communication matter more than portfolio count. The industry is shifting again, with big players like Casago reshaping the map post-acquisition and Sonder’s downfall warning against over-centralization.
How Steve Schwab’s Relationship Philosophy Helped Casago Outperform Vacasa
📌TL;DR- Steve Schwab, founder and CEO of Casago, grew his company through discipline, humility, and relationship-driven leadership. While competitors like Vacasa leaned on tech hype and rapid scaling, Schwab prioritized local trust, owner loyalty, and cultural alignment—proving that people-first business strategies are more resilient than investor-driven growth stories.
Budapest’s 6th District to Ban Rentals, Evolve Snaps Up 1,000 Former Vacasa Homes, and Airbnb-Friendly Apartments Cross 1,300 Buildings
📌TL;DR- Budapest’s 6th District will ban short-term rentals from 2026, raising concerns for property managers in heritage zones. Evolve has acquired 1,000 homes from the former Guestworks portfolio, inherited by Casago after its Vacasa acquisition. Meanwhile, Airbnb’s Friendly Apartments program hits 1,300 buildings, giving renters legal pathways to host, and offering managers a new semi-professional client base.
Málaga Freezes New Tourist Apartment Licenses, Airbnb Adds Water Safety Features, Casago Expands with Former Vacasa Homes
Málaga Freezes New Tourist Apartment Licenses Until 2027 Snigdha’s View: Airbnb Launches New In-App Water Safety Feature in Partnership with ...
Hospitable Automates Security Deposits, Whimstay Opens to Individual Hosts, Casago Deepens Streamline Partnership
Hospitable Adds New Layer of Protection for Hosts with ‘Automated Security Deposit’ Feature About HospitableHospitable is a tool that simplifies ...
Guesty Powers Casago, UK Advocacy Strengthens, Comparent Debuts Software Marketplace
Casago Selects Guesty HQ as PMS of Choice After Vacasa Acquisition About Big Bear Vacations: Big Bear Vacations is a ...
Vacasa-Casago Merger Closes with Shareholder Backing—Davidson Kempner Exits the Race
Vacasa’s merger with Casago at $5.30 per share is now complete, and Davidson Kempner is out of the picture. After ...
Vacasa-Casago Merger Saga Continues: Davidson Kempner Slams Special Committee in New Letter
In case you missed it: Vacasa agreed in December 2024 to a deal that would take the company private, merging ...
Vacasa’s Sale: Why It’s Not Over Yet—and What Davidson Kempner Is Now Arguing
We’re back with an important update—because, well, you might’ve thought it was over. It’s not. As you know, Vacasa is ...
Vacasa Backs Casago’s Revised Offer—Here’s What It Could Mean for Homeowners and Managers
After months of uncertainty, Vacasa’s board has officially recommended Casago’s revised offer of $5.30 per share, moving one step closer ...
Vacasa Merger Battle: Who Will Buy Vacasa—Casago or Davidson Kempner?
The highly anticipated Vacasa merger seemed like a done deal when Casago announced plans to acquire Vacasa in late 2024. ...
Casago Acquires Vacasa: What It Means for US Vacation Rental ManageRs IN 2025
Casago’s acquisition of Vacasa marks one of the biggest shifts in the vacation rental industry. The $128.6 million deal merges Casago’s local franchise model with Vacasa’s large-scale tech-driven approach. Together, they’ll manage 45,000+ properties—reshaping how property managers balance technology, scale, and personalized service.
Achieve Airbnb Success in 2025: Insights on Rankings, Guest Favorites, and Differentiation
The short-term rental (STR) market is getting more saturated by the day. With Airbnb now hosting over 7 million listings, ...
Boom Launches AI Sales Agent, Vacasa Raises $30 Million Funding, AirDNA Welcomes New CEO
Boom Launches AI Sales Agent to Streamline Sales for Short-Term Rentals Key Takeaways for Property Managers: About Boom Snigdha’s View ...
Ins and Outs of Buy-to-Rent: House of Snaps’ $10 Million Portfolio Success Story
At the recent Scale Show Barcelona, Rental Scale-Up curated and hosted the Knowledge Stage, a unique platform featuring exclusively property ...
A Shortcut to Riches? The Reality of Short-Term Rental Franchises
In an industry as competitive as short-term rentals, rapid expansion is no easy feat. Yet, SkyRun Vacation Rentals has managed ...
OVO Network’s Secrets to Exceptional Short-Term Rental Guest Reviews
The key to a thriving short-term rental business lies in exceptional guest reviews. Imagine having a clear roadmap to achieve ...
