Keyless entry door lock on sliding patio door

Keyless entry door lock on sliding patio door

New to Real Estate · Benson, MN · Member since 2021 · 39 posts · 13 votes

Hi everyone, my partner and I recently bought a lake cabin to turn into a short-term rental and use on air bnb. We are trying to invest as passively as possible without using a property manager. We are trying to find a keyless entry door lock that you can automate to change the passcode whenever a guest checks out and also automatically send the new code to the next guest a few days prior to their check in. The only catch with our situation is the only entry to the cabin is a sliding glass door. The width between the wood border and the glass is only 2.5 in so this has to be a very skinny lock. If anyone has any ideas this would be much appreciated! Thanks.

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  • Nathan GesnerBusiness Member
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  • John UnderwoodPro Member
    Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
    3y

    Replace the sliding glass door with a proper one.

  • Real Estate Agent · Nashville, TN · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    3y

    I have had many issues with doors on keyless entry. Consistently an issue is the bolt not lining up properly and so the door doesn't lock properly. 

    Whatever you decide, you need to make absolutely certain it is installed 110% properly. 

  • Andrew SteffensBusiness Member
    Tampa, FL · Member since 2022 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    While I do not have a solution about the sliding glass door - We use Schlage encode with Lynx automation and it works great.  Every guest gets their own code programmed to their reservation automatically and it is the last 4 of their phone number.  If you are interested in their service (Point Central is similar) you can see what locks integrate with their software and see if any of those companies manufacture something that will work.  Otherwise perhaps you will have to modify the door professionally.  Hope that helps!

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