Ways to Work With Us

Five Star VHR offers two management models designed around your ownership goals. Whether you hold title to a property or want rental income without buying real estate, we have a path built for you.

Co-Hosting Management

Under our co-hosting model, you retain full ownership of your property while we handle every operational detail from listing creation and guest communication to cleaning coordination and maintenance. You collect your owner's share monthly with complete visibility into performance through our owner portal.

Rental Arbitrage

With rental arbitrage, we lease your property directly and sublease it as a short-term rental, paying you a guaranteed fixed rent each month. You have zero involvement in day-to-day STR operations. We manage everything; you collect reliably.

What Our Management Service Includes

Our full-service management covers the entire short-term rental lifecycle. There are no handoffs, no gaps, and no third-party surprises — one team accountable for every detail of your property's performance.

Property Setup and Luxury Design

We furnish, stage, and design your property to match what discerning guests expect: private pools, designer interiors, upscale kitchens, and hotel-grade amenities. Professional photography is included in every onboarding.

Listing Creation and Platform SEO

Every listing is built with SEO-optimized titles, keyword-rich descriptions, and high-conversion photography. We publish across Airbnb, VRBO, and our direct booking site — and our track record speaks for itself. Fewer than 20% of Airbnb properties earn Guest Favorite status. Ninety-five percent of our portfolio holds it.

Dynamic Pricing and Revenue Strategy

Using PriceLabs and AirDNA market data, we optimize nightly rates in real time. We capitalize on Austin's major event calendar, fill seasonal gaps through demand forecasting, and adjust strategy continuously to maximize your annual revenue.

Guest Communication and 24/7 Support

Our team manages all guest interaction from the first inquiry through post-checkout review. Fast response times, smooth check-ins, and proactive issue resolution keep your ratings high and your guests returning.

Guest Communication and 24/7 Support

Housekeeping and Quality Control

Every turnover follows a 200-point cleaning and inspection checklist. Our local operations team restores each property to an exacting standard between stays consistently, without exception.

Owner Reporting and Transparency

You receive monthly revenue statements, real-time owner portal access, and a clear fee structure from day one. There are no hidden charges and no surprises — just honest, consistent reporting.

Licensing, Tax, and Compliance Guidance

Austin, the Hill Country, and San Antonio each carry distinct STR regulations. We provide guidance on short-term rental permits, occupancy tax requirements, and local compliance so you're protected before your first booking goes live.

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We operate on a fully integrated technology stack built for high-performance STR management. Every tool is purpose-selected to improve revenue outcomes, automate operations, and give owners clear visibility.

OwnerRez Our central platform for reservation management, owner statements, and direct booking processing.

PriceLabs Real-time rate optimization driven by demand data, local events, and competitive market signals.

AirDNA Independent market intelligence that informs our pricing strategy and revenue projections.

Hospitable Consistent, timely guest communication at every stage of the booking — automated, but never impersonal.

NoiseAware Real-time noise and occupancy monitoring that protects your property and your neighbors without impeding legitimate guests.

The Onboarding Process

Our onboarding process moves efficiently from evaluation to live listing. Here is what to expect from day one.

Free Property Evaluation

We assess your property's revenue potential using local market data and direct expertise. You receive a personalized income projection report at no cost and with no obligation.

Agreement and Model Selection

We walk through both management models, align on your goals, and finalize a management agreement with a clear, upfront fee structure.

Design, Staging, and Photography

Our team handles interior staging and professional photography optimized for the luxury STR market. For properties that need furnishing, we source and install to our design standard.

Listing Goes Live

Your property is published across Airbnb, VRBO, and our direct booking site with SEO-optimized copy and dynamic pricing active from the first day.

Ongoing Management and Monthly Reporting

From this point forward, we manage everything. Bookings are handled, guests are supported, the property is maintained, and you receive monthly revenue statements through your owner portal.

The Five Star Standard

We didn't earn 3,000+ five-star reviews by being average. Our entire operation is built around one belief: owners and guests both deserve a flawless experience, every time. Ninety-five percent of our portfolio holds Airbnb's Guest Favorite designation, the result of every process, every checklist, and every team member operating at the same standard.

Integrity & Transparency : Clear fee structure, honest revenue projections, and monthly reporting with no hidden charges or surprise deductions.
Local, Hands-On Service: Our Central Texas team is on the ground in Austin, Hill Country, and San Antonio, not managing your property remotely from across the country.
Quality Over Quantity: A curated portfolio means every property in our management program receives dedicated attention, not the volume-managed neglect common at larger firms.
Owner-First Solutions: When challenges arise, we respond with prompt, practical solutions — not excuses or delays.
Community Citizenship: We operate responsibly in every neighborhood we serve, supporting the communities that make Central Texas such a desirable destination.

Our Management Services

Ways to Work With Us

Co-Hosting Management

Rental Arbitrage

What Our Management Service Includes

Property Setup and Luxury Design

Listing Creation and Platform SEO

Dynamic Pricing and Revenue Strategy

Guest Communication and 24/7 Support

Guest Communication and 24/7 Support

Housekeeping and Quality Control

Owner Reporting and Transparency

Licensing, Tax, and Compliance Guidance

Powered by Industry-Leading Tools

The Onboarding Process

Free Property Evaluation

Agreement and Model Selection

Design, Staging, and Photography

Listing Goes Live

Ongoing Management and Monthly Reporting

The Five Star Standard

Get Your Free Property Evaluation