Your Vacation Rental Deserves Better Than Guesswork
Proven tools, templates, and training built from 20+ years in hospitality — so you can run a profitable rental without the burnout.
Launch Your First Vacation Rental
Everything you need to go from idea to your first booking — step by step.
Learn More →20+
Years in Hospitality
100+
Blog Articles
5
Course Sections • 50+ Lessons
15+
Free & Paid Resources
Built from Real Experience —
Not Theory
One Place for Everything Vacation Rental
Organized by the outcome you want: more bookings, smoother operations, stronger guest experience, and better profit.
Free Downloads
Pricing calculators, SOP starters, revenue calendars, housekeeping checklists, and website conversion tools.
Browse free resourcesPaid Toolkits
Deep-dive systems for revenue, direct bookings, guest messaging, and operations SOPs.
Explore toolkitsStep-by-Step Course
The full system: planning, operations, guest experience, finances, safety, and marketing.
Explore the courseBlog
100+ practical articles on guest experience, revenue, management, and operations.
Read the blogPodcast
Weekly episodes on the real challenges vacation rental owners face — and the fixes that actually work.
Listen to the podcastYouTube
Short, actionable videos — quick wins, scripts, and systems you can apply between guest check-ins.
Watch on YouTubeQuick Wins You Can Use Today
Simple, focused resources you can implement in an afternoon.
Free downloads via email — yours to keep and reuse. Each one solves a specific problem fast.
The 7-Day Vacation Rental Jumpstart
A focused, day-by-day action plan to get your vacation rental set up, optimized, and ready for guests — whether you're starting from scratch or resetting what you already have.
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7 days of clear, actionable steps — no fluff
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Covers listing, pricing, guest comms, and operations
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Works for new owners and experienced hosts resetting
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Delivered instantly to your inbox as a PDF
Quick Wins You Can Use Today
Simple, focused resources you can implement in an afternoon. Free downloads via email — yours to keep and reuse.
The 7-Day Vacation Rental Jumpstart
A simple week-by-week kickstart guide for new and aspiring owners who want to move from idea to action.
Vacation Rental Pricing Calculator
Price confidently in every season. Align rates to demand, costs, and booking patterns fast.
12-Month Revenue Management Calendar
Plan demand, promos, and pacing month by month so you're not scrambling when booking patterns shift.
Welcome SOP Starter Pack
Everything needed for smoother arrivals, stronger first impressions, and more consistent guest recovery.
Cleaning Quick Check + Turnover Timer
Cleaner turnovers, fewer missed details, and more predictable staffing during busy changeover days.
Website Conversion Checklist
Turn "just browsing" into direct bookings with stronger trust signals, clearer offers, and better CTAs.
Systems That Pay You Back
Repeatable systems so you can run your rental like a business.
Without losing the heart of hospitality. Each toolkit is positioned around outcomes: higher revenue, smoother operations, and more direct bookings.
Revenue Management Toolkit
A plug-and-play pricing system for smarter rates, cleaner forecasting, and fewer parity surprises.
- Advanced pricing calculator by season, day type, and booking window
- Comp set tracker and parity audit
- Promo planner, revenue forecast sheet, and dynamic demand calendar
Operations SOP Library
A vacation-rental-specific SOP library built around turnovers, guest messaging, maintenance, and safety.
- Guest journey SOPs from inquiry to post-stay review
- Turnover, inspection, linen, and restock workflows
- Maintenance, emergency response, and owner reporting templates
Direct Booking Accelerator
A 12-week roadmap to reduce OTA dependence, improve website conversion, and build repeatable direct bookings.
- Book-direct website upgrade checklist and trust stack
- Email funnel templates for inquiries and repeat guests
- Offer planning, review strategy, and social proof prompts
Safety & Compliance Toolkit
Covers the compliance and risk basics that can save money, stress, and reputation.
- Property safety audit checklist
- Emergency contact sheet and incident log templates
- Local compliance tracker for permits and inspections
Get More. Pay Less.
Combine toolkits for the biggest impact — and the best price.
Starter Host Bundle
Best for new owners who need a strong operating foundation.
Get This BundleDirect Booking Growth Bundle
Best for owners who want more direct revenue and stronger conversion.
Get This BundleOperations Control Bundle
Best for busy owners who want fewer fires and smoother turnovers.
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Mastering Vacation Rentals: Start, Manage & Thrive in the Rental Business
The ultimate guide to building, managing, and scaling a profitable vacation rental business. Divided into five transformative sections, designed to take you step-by-step from the foundation of your rental to a thriving enterprise. Whether you're a new host or experienced owner, this course equips you with the tools, strategies, and knowledge to outshine the competition, delight guests, and maximize your revenue.
Mastering Vacation Rentals
Start, Manage & Thrive in the Rental Business
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Hundreds of hours of free content to help you run a better rental.
Pick your preferred format and dive in.
Vacation Rental Blog
Practical, SEO-rich articles covering guest experience, revenue management, operations, and marketing for independent vacation rental owners.
Read the BlogVacation Rental Podcast
Candid conversations about the real challenges vacation rental owners face — from pricing and guest complaints to marketing and work-life balance.
Listen NowYouTube Channel
Short, actionable videos with scripts, systems, and strategies you can apply between check-in and check-out. No fluff, just results.
Watch on YouTubeGerry MacPherson
"Exploring the world and experiencing over a thousand properties, I discovered the core of hospitality: meticulous attention to detail. This led me to compile a guide for vacation rental owners, channelling my experiences into a resource for professional growth.
Gerry MacPherson — Founder, Vacation Rental Resolutions
Ready to run your rental —
not let it run you?
Start with a free download, explore the toolkits, or dive straight into the course. Everything here is built to help you earn more, stress less, and create stays guests rave about.