Tools, directories, and reference for serious STR operators.
We get asked the same questions every week — which PMS? which platform? which manager? which calculator? So we built a directory. No affiliates, no rankings-for-pay. Just what we actually recommend, organised so you can find it.
Blog
60+ deep-dives on hosting, marketing, market strategy, and STR operations — written by Sofie Sinag and Natalie Santos.
Read the journal →Guides
Operator manuals from Cavmir launch strategist Andre Santos. Step-by-step playbooks for launching and optimizing — the trade secrets we use with paying clients, with downloadable PDFs in 4 languages.
Open the manuals →PMS Platforms
19 property-management systems compared — Guesty, Hostaway, Lodgify, OwnerRez, and 15 more. Pricing, fit, and trade-offs side by side.
Open directory →Booking Platforms
Where to list — 22 platforms covering Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google Vacation Rentals, TripAdvisor, Houfy, Hipcamp, Stayz, Bookabach, Furnished Finder and more. Fees, audience, and strategic fit.
See the platforms →Management Companies
40 of the largest STR managers across seven regions — Vacasa, Sykes, Interhome, MadeComfy, Houst, Le Collectionist, Frank Porter, Pierre & Vacances, Twiddy, Blueground, Limehome, Italianway, Tabas and more. Filter by region.
Read the deep-dive →Vendors
The tools STR operators actually plug in — pricing engines, cleaning marketplaces, smart locks, noise sensors, accounting, group purchasing, and five distinct STR insurance options.
Open directory →Calculators
ROI, breakeven, dynamic-pricing uplift, and cleaning-fee calculators — interactive tools so you can run the numbers yourself.
Coming soon →Need a recommendation specific to your portfolio?
The right PMS for a 3-property side hustle is not the right PMS for a 30-property professional manager. Tell us about your situation and we'll point you to the tool that actually fits.
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