Choosing a Vacation Rental Software is a major decision. Aside from a Channel Manager for marketing and distribution, you may need a property management system (PMS) for operations, guest communication, housekeeping, accounting or more advanced options, such as building a website, SEO and content management, taxes, even reporting to police. Here’s a list of the Top Vacation Rental Software providers today!

This is our story. We share how Rentals United was born, with three entrepreneurs joining forces in a dark cellar and eventually building a multi-million euro vacation rental tech startup.

Owning a holiday home is at the top of your wish list? Or perhaps you’re determined to expand your vacation rental portfolio? Here we take a closer look at funding options and the helpful resources available. 

As a hospitality professional, chances are you’ve researched which software is best to run your rentals. In this article, we explain the major differences between Property Management Systems and Channel Managers to help you make an informed decision.

Fast-growing booking site WaytoStay focuses on providing guests with “feel right at home” holiday accommodation. In this exclusive Q&A, they reveal how they help property managers fill ¨unwanted¨ calendar gaps.

With over 23,000 properties, Handiscover is the world’s largest site for accessible vacation rentals. Classifying rentals based on accessibility requirements, they help guests find the perfect accommodation for different needs. But do you know how easy it is to list properties on Handiscover? Find out in this exclusive Q&A with CEO & Founder Sebastien Archambeaud.

Guest experience is a major factor that can make or break your vacation rental business. 5-Star reviews, feedback on social media or (alas) bad reviews, you can see your future bookings elevate or plummet. Luckily, a Guest App like HelloHere is an exceptional way to boost guest satisfaction; see how you too can benefit from this smart technology.

Checking occupancy, revenue vs. profit or listing site commissions is a day-to-day worry and joy for many hospitality professionals. Do you track these metrics? To help you get started with the most important KPIs, get for free our Booking Tracker – a straightforward and efficient spreadsheet, built by a rental owner.

The Rentals United blog is a source of hands-on tips & hacks for property owners, managers and vacation rental management companies. Our most-read posts of this year ranged from industry insights and reports to exclusive interviews and advice on pricing and revenue. In case you missed them, here’s the list of our top posts in 2018.

Vacation rental metasearch Holidu is a price comparison specialist that allows users to browse millions of listings in key markets worldwide. The European start-up is now integrated with Rentals United and we got them to share unique insights on their fast-growing business. Find out why you should list your rentals on Holidu!