Insights & Updates
Tips, updates, and stories from building Staymaker.
Seasonal Maintenance: Preparing Your Vacation Rental for Every Season
A practical seasonal maintenance guide for vacation rental hosts — from spring deep cleans to winter weatherproofing.
The Hidden Cost of Poor Turnover Management
Missed turnovers and disorganized cleaning schedules cost more than you think. Here's the real impact on your rental business.
Managing Multiple Vacation Rentals Without the Chaos
How small hosts can scale from one to five (or more) properties without losing control of their operations.
Guest Communication Templates That Save You Hours Every Week
Ready-to-use message templates for every stage of the guest journey — from booking confirmation to post-checkout review requests.
The Ultimate Cleaning Checklist for Vacation Rentals
A room-by-room cleaning checklist designed for short-term rental turnovers. Copy it, customize it, and never miss a spot again.
5 Turnover Tips Every Small Vacation Rental Host Should Know
Practical strategies for faster, smoother turnovers between guests — without a big team or expensive software.
Why We're Building Staymaker
The story behind Staymaker - and how helping manage my mom's rentals led to a lighter tool for small operators.