What We Do
Vacation Rental Co-Hosting Services
You keep control of your property, your listings, and your reviews. We handle the daily operations and the stress.
Book Free ConsultationKnow the Difference
How Is Co-Hosting Different From Traditional Property Management?
Co-hosting is a collaborative partnership, not a takeover. Traditional property management companies typically take control of your listings, collect your rental income, and hold your guest reviews under their brand. When that relationship ends, you often lose everything they built.
With co-hosting, you remain the listing owner on Airbnb, Vrbo, and any other platform. Income flows directly to your account. Reviews belong to you. We operate alongside you as your dedicated operational partner, handling the daily work while you make the big decisions.
| Co-Hosting (Us) | Traditional Management | |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns the listing? | You | Usually the management company |
| Who keeps the reviews? | You | Usually stays with the company |
| Where does income go? | Directly to your account | Often to the company first |
| Level of personal attention? | Boutique, limited portfolio | Often 100+ properties per manager |
| Flexibility to leave? | Take everything with you | May lose listing history and reviews |
Looking for Airbnb management in Austin? Read our full comparison: Co-Host vs. Traditional Management
Guest Communication
Does Fast Response Time Really Matter?
Yes, significantly. Airbnb's algorithm rewards response speed with higher search placement, and guests book the host who replies first. We respond to every inquiry, booking request, and guest message with a typical response time under two hours, often much faster. From pre-booking questions through post-checkout follow-ups, your guests get fast, professional, friendly communication.
- Response to every inquiry and booking request, typically under two hours
- Pre-arrival messaging with personalized check-in instructions and local tips
- In-stay support so guests feel looked after without a notification on your phone
- Post-checkout messages to prompt honest reviews while the stay is fresh
- Issue de-escalation to resolve complaints before they appear publicly
Cleaning Coordination
What Does a Perfect Turnover Look Like?
Cleanliness is the most-mentioned factor in negative vacation rental reviews, and the most controllable one. We schedule and coordinate every turnover cleaning with vetted, reliable cleaning professionals. We work closely with our cleaning team to keep standards high, including periodic spot checks for consistency. Between back-to-back bookings, tight turnaround windows, and restocking supplies, this is one of the most time-consuming parts of hosting, and we take it completely off your plate.
- Cleans automatically scheduled and synced to your booking calendar
- Periodic spot checks to keep quality consistent across every turnover
- Linen and supply restocking tracked against defined thresholds
- Maintenance vendor coordination for repairs flagged during turnovers
- Pre-peak-season deep clean recommendations to keep your property guest-ready
Dynamic Pricing and Revenue Optimization
How Much Is Flat Pricing Costing You?
A fixed nightly rate is one of the most expensive mistakes a vacation rental owner can make in an event-driven market like Austin. SXSW, ACL Fest, Formula 1 at COTA, Dripping Springs wedding season, UT home games, each one moves demand dramatically. We use a combination of dynamic pricing tools and hands-on manual adjustments to optimize your nightly rates based on local demand, seasonality, Austin events, and day-of-week patterns. The goal: maximize your total revenue, not just your nightly rate.
- Daily rate adjustments based on real-time Austin market data and booking pace
- Event-based pricing for SXSW, ACL, F1, graduation weekends, and wedding season
- Minimum stay rules optimized to reduce costly gap nights between bookings
- Last-minute adjustments that fill open nights without undervaluing your property
- Regular revenue updates so you can see exactly how performance is trending
Listing Optimization
Is Your Listing Working as Hard as It Could Be?
Most hosts write their Airbnb description once and forget about it. Meanwhile, better-optimized listings in your area are capturing guests who would have booked with you. We write and continuously refine your listing titles, descriptions, and photo sequencing to improve search ranking on Airbnb and Vrbo. Small changes to listing copy and cover photos can meaningfully impact your booking rate and average nightly rate.
- Title and description written for Airbnb's and Vrbo's search algorithms
- Photo sequencing and caption review to maximize click-through rate
- Amenity audit to surface perks Hill Country guests actually search for
- Competitor analysis to position your listing in the local market
- Seasonal listing updates for wedding season, SXSW, ACL, and Formula 1
Repairs and Maintenance Coordination
Who Handles It When Something Breaks?
We coordinate with trusted local vendors for routine maintenance, emergency repairs, seasonal upkeep, and property inspections. We live in the area and only use vendors we would trust with our own family's home. I have <em>personally</em> vetted every vendor in our network. We catch small problems before they become expensive ones, and before guests notice.
- Trusted local vendor network for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general repairs
- Emergency repair coordination so problems get handled without involving you
- Preventive maintenance tracking to catch small issues before they escalate
- Property inspections coordinated around your booking calendar
- Transparent communication so you always know what was done and why
Review Management
How Do You Build a Reputation That Books Itself?
Reviews compound. A strong review profile unlocks Superhost and Vrbo Premier Host status, better search placement, and the kind of guest trust that makes people book without hesitation. We take reviews seriously and work hard to earn and maintain them across every stay.
- Guest reviews submitted promptly after every checkout
- Careful attention to review trends to surface recurring issues early
- Superhost and Premier Host status tracking with specific recommendations
- Proactive problem-solving during stays to prevent negative reviews from forming
- Consistent, professional hosting standards that generate repeat guests
Also Included
More Services, All Under One Roof
Smart Tech Integration
Keyless entry systems, noise monitoring, smart thermostats, and other technology that improves guest convenience and protects your property. We can recommend the right setup for your home during your consultation.
Guest Screening
We review guest profiles, verify communication quality, and apply your house rules consistently to protect your home from problematic bookings.
Digital Guidebooks
Custom digital guidebooks for each property with check-in instructions, house rules, appliance guides, local restaurant recommendations, and activity suggestions. Guests love them, and they dramatically reduce repetitive questions.
We also handle marketing across multiple booking platforms, calendar management, supply restocking, seasonal recommendations, and anything else that keeps your rental running smoothly.
Good Fit
Who We Work With
We partner with vacation rental owners who want:
-
Professional operations without losing control.
You stay the listing owner. Income goes to you. Reviews belong to you.
-
Genuine attention, not a number in a portfolio.
We intentionally limit how many properties we take on.
-
A local partner who knows the area.
I live and work in the Texas Hill Country. When I say local, I mean it.
-
Transparency.
Clear communication, straightforward fees, no surprises.
Where We Operate
Our Service Areas
We provide co-hosting across southwest Austin and the surrounding Texas Hill Country corridor.
See detailed information for your area5-Star Review Guarantee
Every service we provide is backed by our 5-Star Review Guarantee.
If a stay does not earn a 5-star overall review, we waive our co-hosting fee for that booking. 21% with $0 in additional fees, and we put that fee on the line for every stay. That is how we stay accountable to your property's success.
Do your own research
Want a neutral summary of what we offer?
Ask an AI assistant to review our site and summarize our services.
The Process
How Does Getting Started Work?
Free Consultation
We meet (virtual or in-person) to learn about your property, your goals, and any challenges you're facing. I'll be honest about whether co-hosting is the right fit. No pressure, just a real conversation.
Property Analysis
We analyze your property's earning potential based on comparable listings, local demand, seasonality, and market data. You'll know exactly what to expect.
Onboarding
Once we agree it's a good fit, we onboard your property. A property that's already listed and guest-ready moves faster than one starting from scratch, but either way, we're there to help every step.
FAQ
Questions About Our Services
-
We offer full-service co-hosting because the pieces work best together. Dynamic pricing performs better when paired with an optimized listing and fast guest responses, for example. That said, we're happy to discuss your specific situation during our intro call.
-
Absolutely. You keep full ownership of your Airbnb or Vrbo account. We work as your co-host with exactly the access level you grant us. You can review, override, or adjust anything at any time.
-
We use professional dynamic pricing tools combined with hands-on manual adjustments. We track local market conditions in real time, including SXSW, ACL Fest, Formula 1, Dripping Springs wedding weekends, UT events, and seasonal Hill Country demand. The goal is to make sure you're never underpriced on a peak night or overpriced on a slow one.
-
We document your property's condition and use periodic checks to catch issues early. If damage occurs, we handle the Airbnb Resolution Center or Vrbo claim process on your behalf, writing the claim, gathering photo evidence, and following up until it's resolved.
-
We're responsive. Our typical reply time is under two hours, and for genuine emergencies we respond faster. If a guest has an urgent issue, we contact the right vendor or walk the guest through a solution so you don't have to.
-
You'll get regular updates on revenue, occupancy, and upcoming bookings. You also maintain direct access to your Airbnb and Vrbo accounts so you always have real-time visibility into your calendar and inbox.
Let's Talk About Your Property
We'll review your listing, show you what comparable homes are earning in your area, and explain exactly how co-hosting would work. Free, with no pressure.
Or text us at 737-332-3322 to start the conversation.
Last updated