Newbie Onboarding to AirBnB, VRBO and & PMS Recommendations

[Anne-Marie Singer]

Hello! Newbie here! I have one, high-end ,beachfront short term vacation rental that I am about to list on AirBnB and VRBO. This is my first property and foray into vacation rentals. I have been researching PMS for single property managers of STRs and would love to know what software platforms experienced property managers recommend to people like me. I am considering: Guesty, Lodgify, Hostaway, Hospitable, and Hostfully. Open to other recommendations as well and one more rookie question:  do I need to create individual listings for each platform (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com) and link them to the PMS afterwards, or is there a PMS feature that lists your property on each of the platforms for you? Thank you!!!!

[Myka Artis]

I've used Guesty, Hospitable, and Hostfully. I've been sticking with Hostfully for the past few years, and it's been great. Once you are onboarded to most of these platforms, they will list on the OTAs such as Airbnb, VRBO, BDC, etc, for you, and you can manage it all from the platform you choose to go with. I've stuck with Hostfully because they have good customer service and are willing to work with your company as you grow. I also noticed you said you have a high-end beachfront property, so I would suggest Hostfully and Guesty because they are integrated with Marriott Homes & Villas, which is where you want your property listed if it's high-end. The other platforms might incorporate with them, but I know Hostfully and Guesty do.