Top 50 vacation rental management companies in 2025 (worldwide)

The Rentals United World’s Top 50 Property Managers is our annual ranking of the largest most industry-redefining vacation rental companies worldwide. The vacation rental industry has seen significant growth in recent years, with numerous companies emerging as leaders in the field. These global brands consistently and successfully adapt to stay ahead of the vacation rental industry’s ever-evolving pace.

The top 50 is the definitive ranking of the largest short-term rental property managers in the world by number of properties, compiled and published annually by Rentals United. 

The world’s top 50 vacation rental Property Management Companies

Casago / Vacasa|Awaze | Sonder | Onefinestay |Evolve | Interhome |Skyes Holiday Cottages | Homerez | Direct Booker | The Travel Chapter | Feriepartner | Sol og Strand | Houst | Original Cottages | Hostnfly || | Lomarengas | Hosteeva | Esmark | Casago | iTrip Vacations | VTrips | My Property Host | BungalowNet | GuestReady | Italianway | Ruralidays | Altido | Happy Holiday Homes | City Relay | Veeve | Homerti | Brett-Robinson | Pillow | CorpHousing Group | Renters P.L | Engel & Völkers | Elliott Realty | Meyer Vacation Rentals | Cocoonr | SkyRun Vacation Rentals | Pass The Keys | Airgreets | Meredith Hospitality | StayMarquis | Village Realty | Kinlin Grover | Avantstay | Kasa Living | Panhandle Getaways | City Break Apartments

1. Casago / Vacasa

Following the completion of Casago’s acquisition of Vacasa in April 2025, the two companies have merged to form one of the largest vacation rental management firms in North America. Casago, originally a leading property manager in the Southwest US and Mexico with an owner-centric, franchise-driven model, acquired Vacasa—a much larger company known for its advanced technology and extensive portfolio—for $130 million

The combined entity now manages over 40,000 vacation rental properties across North America, Belize, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean, leveraging Casago’s local expertise and Vacasa’s scale and technology

2. Awaze

Awaze, formerly Wyndham’s vacation rental business, is the largest vacation rental company in the world with 110,000-holiday lets under management in 36 countries. The 30-year-old company has been growing through its various brands, including James Villa Holidays, Novasol, Hoseasons, and Cottages.com.

3. Sonder

Sonder is a tech-enabled hospitality company combining the best of hotels and vacation rentals. 

The company is redefining the travel experience through the unique design and modern service that includes keyless entry, digital concierge services and more. Some of their key moves include the launched Sonder X coworking spaces, integrated GenAI guest support.

With over 28,500 units (+25% YoY) across 40 cities around the world, Sonder recently reached a $1.3 billion valuation in 2022, before undergoing a significant business model pivot at the end of the year by restructuring its operations to focus on core markets.

4. Onefinestay

Onefinestay is a leading vacation rental property manager offering personalized stays and services in the finest homes and villas around the world. Acquired by AccorHotels in 2016, the company manages 20,000 handpicked villas in leisure destinations. Onefinestay’s unique approach to short- and medium-term renting appeals to a diverse range of guests, from families to celebrities.

5. Evolve

Evolve is North America’s second-largest property manager with 16,000 rentals under management. The company prides itself on its industry-low property management fee of 10%. True to its name, Evolve is an adaptable company which has notably pivoted its business model toward a tech-forward, owner-focused platform in recent years.

We interviewed Brian Egan, CEO of Evolve on the Secret Sauce Podcast.

Listen and read the episode here.

6. Interhome

Interhome is one of Europe’s largest and most established vacation rental providers, managing approximately 40,000 vacation rentals across more than 27 countries.

Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Glattbrugg, Switzerland, the company operates 15 national subsidiaries and over 200 local service offices.

It offers full-service property management for leisure rentals, including villas, cottages, apartments, and chalets. In early 2025, HomeToGo announced its acquisition of Interhome from Migros in a deal valued up to CHF 235 million. Despite the ownership change, Interhome continues to operate independently with a strong emphasis on quality, guest satisfaction, and sustainable tourism.

7. Sykes Holiday Cottages

Sykes Holiday Cottages is one of the notable and fastest-growing holiday rental managers across the UK, Ireland and New Zealand with over 21,000 exclusive holiday homes. The company won the British Travel Award for Best Large Holiday Cottage Booking Company 8 years in a row.

We interviewed Graham Donoghue, CEO of Sykes Holiday Cottages on the Secret Sauce Podcast.

Listen to the episode or watch the video on YouTube.

Number of vacation rentals:	21,437
Locations:	Multi-country	Market:	Multi-market
Property type:	Leisure rentals (villas, chalets, cottages)	Service:	Exclusive marketing
HQ:	Chester, UK	Founding year:	1991

8. Homerez

Homerez is a premier marketing vacation home management company, currently managing 11,000-holiday rentals across France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Croatia, Greece and Morocco, as of Q1 2025.

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, is a leading tech-enabled vacation rental marketing platform managing over 10,000 leisure properties across Unlike full-service providers, Homerez focuses exclusively on the marketing and distribution side of vacation rentals, helping property owners maximize bookings across more than 20 international channels.

9. The Travel Chapter

The Travel Chapter is a diverse network of quality travel brands (including Holidaycottages.co.uk ).

Formerly Farm & Cottage Holidays, the business has been letting holiday rentals in the UK for over 30 years and grew from a South West Agency to be a national business with properties all across UK hotspots.

10. Feriepartner

Feriepartner manages more than 8,000 quality holiday homes throughout Denmark via an association of local, independent rental agencies. 

The company connects private holiday homes directly with owners and guests, ensuring high quality, excellent service, and competitive prices. Feriepartner is Denmark’s largest association of local independent rental agencies, with properties located in the country’s most attractive holiday destinations—along the west coast of Jutland, by the Danish Baltic Sea, and on the islands

We interviewed Flemming Toft Andersen, CEO of Feriepartner on the Secret Sauce Podcast. Listen to the episode or watch the video on YouTube.

11. Sol og Strand

Sol og Strand is one of the largest vacation rental management companies in Denmark. They manage privately owned villas and cottages along the Danish coastlines. Since 2019, Sol og Strand is primarily owned by a Danish foundation that supports charity.

12. Houst

Houst – formerly known as Airsorted – is a UK-based property management company offering professionally managed flexible lettings. 

Following its acquisition of rival Hostmaker in March 2020, Houst became one of the largest vacation rental management companies in Europe. As of 2025, Houst manages over 7,000 vacation rentals across multiple countries, offering full-service property management tailored to the short-term rental market.

The company operates in several key European cities, providing seamless management solutions for property owners and guests alike. Houst was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in London, UK.

13. StayMarquis

StayMarquis  is a full-service vacation rental management company specializing in luxury and premium properties, primarily in the Hamptons and surrounding areas of New York. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Melville, NY, StayMarquis manages approximately 6,750 properties as of 2024.

14. Original Cottages

Original Cottages began as a family-run business under the name Norfolk Country Cottages and has since evolved into one of the UK’s leading vacation rental brands.

Despite its growth, the company has retained its unique structure, combining personal, local service with nationwide reach. As of 2025, Original Cottages manages over 6,000 holiday properties across the UK, offering a wide selection of leisure rentals including villas, cottages, and chalets in some of the country’s most sought-after destinations.

14. Hostnfly

Hostnfly is a property management company specializing in full-service management for vacation rental owners in France and Spain.

As of 2025, Hostnfly manages over 5,200 rental properties, primarily urban apartments, across multiple countries. The company offers comprehensive property management services tailored to the vacation rental market. Headquartered in Paris, France, Hostnfly was founded in 2016.

15. Lomarengas

Lomarengas is Finland’s biggest and most experienced holiday home rental agency, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Helsinki. As of 2025, Lomarengas manages over 4,400 holiday cottages, villas, and apartments across Finland, including popular destinations in Lapland and the Finnish Lakeland

16. DirectBooker

Direct Booker is one of the largest property management companies in the Balkan region with more than 4,000 properties urban apartments across multiple countries including Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia.

Their portfolio is growing, and they operate in several countries. Find out how Nino Dubretić, CEO of Direct Booker stays productive throughout the day in our A Day in the Life of a Successful Property Manager series.

17. Hosteeva

Hosteeva is a premium short-term rental property management company founded in 2014 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. As of 2025, Hosteeva manages over 3,700 vacation rentals across multiple countries, with a portfolio that includes leisure rentals such as villas, chalets, cottages, as well as urban apartments.

18. Esmark

Esmark is one of the largest holiday home rental companies in Denmark. Offering more than 4,000 private holiday homes along the Danish west coast, Esmark manages a wide variety of properties from simple holiday cottages to luxury homes with spas and pools.

20. VTrips

VTrips  is a major U.S.-based vacation rental property management company founded in 2006 by Steve Milo. Through strategic acquisitions, it has grown to manage around 4,000 properties across multiple states, including brands like Vacation Rental Pros and Hilton Head Rentals & Golf.

Despite recent portfolio adjustments and leadership changes—Steve Milo stepped down as CEO in early 2025—VTrips remains the second-largest vacation rental operator in the U.S., focusing on full-service management and continued expansion.

We interviewed Steve Milo, CEO of VTrips on the Secret Sauce Podcast. Listen to the episode or watch the video on YouTube.

21. iTrip Vacations

iTrip Vacations is a vacation and urban rental management company with properties in 100+ destinations in the US and Canada. They provide their individual franchise owners with industry-leading technologies, tried-and-true processes, and effective marketing strategies that help them grow their businesses.

22. My Property Host

My Property Host is one of the UK’s leading short-term vacation rental property management companies, founded in 2014 and headquartered in London. As of 2025, the company manages 2,905 urban apartments and provides full-service property management across multiple UK cities, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leicester, Doncaster, Brighton, Edinburgh, Bristol, and Oxford.

23. BungalowNet

Established in 1996 in the Netherlands, BungalowNet Group established in 1996 in the Netherlands, is a leading holiday home management company operating across Europe. The group manages 2,900 vacation rentals under multiple brands, including Bungalow.Net, Vakantieparken.nl, and ResortNet.

24. Italianway

Italianway  is an innovative short-term rental management company based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2014.

As of 2025, Italianway manages over 2,500 short- and mid-term rental properties throughout Italy, offering a complete suite of services for property owners.

These services include consultancy on property status, restyling projects, tax management, and detailed reporting. Italianway’s portfolio features a wide range of accommodations, from urban apartments to leisure rentals in popular destinations like Milan, Como, and Rome.

25. GuestReady

GuestReady is a leading global property management company for vacation rentals, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Trogen, Switzerland.

As of 2025, GuestReady manages over 3,000 premium short-term rental properties across 25+ destinations in Europe and the Middle East, including major cities like London, Paris, Lyon, Madrid, Porto, and Dubai.  Company specializes in urban apartments and offers full-service management, covering everything from listing creation and professional photography to 24/7 concierge service, guest communication, price optimization, property maintenance, and more.

We interviewed Alex Limpert, CEO of GuestReady on the Secret Sauce Podcast. Listen to the episode or watch the video on YouTube.

26. Dream Ireland Holiday Homes

Dream Ireland Holiday Homes is Ireland’s largest vacation rental management company, offering over 3,000 self-catering holiday homes, apartments, cottages, villas, and holiday parks across the country.

Established as a leader in the Irish holiday rental market, Dream Ireland provides full-service property management for owners and a wide range of accommodation options for guests. Their portfolio covers all major tourist regions, including Cork, Clare, Kerry, Donegal, Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Carlow, and Kildare.

27. Ruralidays

Ruralidays.com is a Malaga-based online vacation rental property manager specializing in rural holiday rentals across Andalusia, southern Spain. Founded in 2009, the company manages over 2,500 villas and rural houses throughout the region, with a strong presence in the province of Malaga.

28. Altido

ALTIDO (A Life That I Dream Of) is a leading hospitality management company founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, UK. As of 2025, ALTIDO manages over 2,100 properties—including hotels, guest houses, and private homes—across more than 20 locations in Europe, such as the UK, Italy, and Portugal.

The company was formed through the merger of four successful regional property management companies, combining over 20 years of collective experience in the short-term rental industry.

29. Happy Holiday Homes

Happy Holiday Homes manages over 2,000 vacation rentals in Europe. They started in Lake Como, Italy and expanded to the neighbouring lakes of Maggiore, Lugano and Garda. Today, they have rentals in many of the most popular destinations of Switzerland, Italy and France. The company operates on a franchise model, with 200-300 homes per office.

We interviewed Harold Lubberdink, the CEO of Happy Holiday Homes on the Secret Sauce Podcast. Listen to the episode or watch the video on YouTube.

30. City Relay

City Relay is a prominent London-based short-term rental management company, managing around 2,000 properties.

Founded in 2015, it offers comprehensive services through its proprietary Opago platform and physical reception spaces, enabling seamless guest experiences and appealing to owners hesitant about direct Airbnb rentals.

We interviewed Maxime Leufroy-Murat, CEO of City Relay on the Secret Sauce Podcast. Listen to the episode or watch the video on YouTube.

31. Veeve

Veeve has been operating since 2011 and has over 1,700 hand-picked, characterful family homes, townhouses, apartments and penthouses in London, Paris and Los Angeles. They offer full-service management, professional housekeeping and a 24/7 customer care team for guests.

32. Homerti

Homerti is a leading vacation rental property management company based in Mallorca, Spain, specializing in holiday homes across the Balearic Islands and the Mediterranean coast. Founded in 2011, Homerti manages over 1,600 properties, making it one of the largest vacation rental managers in Spain.

The company offers full-service management for a wide range of property types, including villas, chalets, cottages, rural houses, and urban apartments.

33. Brett/Robinson

Brett/Robinson offers a wide selection of vacation rental properties along the Gulf Coast, including Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. Founded in 1994 and managing over 1,650 properties, Brett/Robinson is the premier holiday home management company in Alabama.

34. Engel & Völkers

Engel & Völkers is one of the world’s leading home rental management companies specialising in premium residential property.

Founded in 1977, they are now based in more than 800 locations worldwide the company manages around 1,200 vacation rentals, specializing in luxury leisure properties such as villas, chalets, cottages, and apartments and provide their clients with a professionally tailored range of services.

35. Pillow

Pillow offers a management solution for owners and managers of multi-family buildings to enable their residents to start renting out their apartments or turn their vacant units into short-term rentals. They work with regional property managers and provide and take over all marketing activities from owners.

36. LuxUrban

LuxUrban (formerly CorpHousing Group) is a national short-term rental and hotel management company headquartered in Miami, USA. Founded in 2017, the company rebranded to LuxUrban Hotels in November 2022 to reflect its focus on acquiring and managing short-term rental hotel properties in major U.S. metropolitan cities.

As of 2025, LuxUrban manages approximately 1,200 urban rental units, working with leading development firms, real estate investors, and property owners.

37. Renters.PL

Renters.PL is the fastest-growing short-term rental management company in Poland. Thanks to their proven tools and methods of operation they’ve helped vacation rental owners maximise their rental income. They currently represent 1,219 properties in Warsaw, Świnoujście, Międzyzdroje, Wolin Island, Kołobrzeg, Tricity, Cracow, Wrocław, Poznań and Zakopane.

38. Elliott Realty

Elliott Realty has been in the short-term property management business since 1959 and is the “go-to” company for travelers who are looking to spend a relaxing beach holiday in the Myrtle Beach area. They own numerous vacation rental brands including Beach Rentals, Grande Villas, Luxury Rentals, Coastal Living, Myrtle Beach, Golf Authority, Eagle Nest and Whitetail properties.

39. SkyRun

SkyRun represents 1,005 vacation rental properties in 28 locations across the US, Mexico and Canada. Each SkyRun location is locally owned and operated with its own direct local phone number to provide the most local experience possible.

40. Cocoonr/Book&Pay

Cocoonr/Book&Pay is a French short-term property management company that specializes in full management of quality urban and vacation rental properties.

Specializing in the full management of high-quality urban and vacation rental properties, Cocoonr now manages over 3,000 exclusive properties across France, including in major cities and tourist destinations such as Rennes, Saint-Malo, Nantes, Vannes, Bordeaux, Arcachon, Toulouse, Lyon, Marseille, and Lille.

41. Pass the Keys

Pass the Keys is a vacation rental property management company with a full-service operation explicitly created to help maximise property owners’ short-term rental income without any hassle. In a nutshell, they list and manage properties on short-term listing sites, so you don’t have to.

42. Airgreets

Airgreets vacation rentals property management company was founded in 2016 in Germany and has been concentrating entirely on the care and management of holiday apartments. They manage 980 rentals, both urban and leisure in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Italy.

They have since merged with Keyone from Austria and now focus mainly on marketing holiday apartments, chalets, villas, residences (B&B structures), and small hotels.

43. Meredith Hospitality 

Meredith Lodging is one of Oregon’s premier home rental management companies. They believe that property management is best done locally and partner closely with their owners, part of their “Owner-First” business model, to offer beautiful, private vacation homes in Oregon’s most-loved destinations.

44.Village Realty

Village Realty is a premier, locally owned vacation home management company specializing in Outer Banks rentals along North Carolina’s coast, including Nags Head, Corolla, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Duck, Manteo, and Southern Shores.

Founded in 1993, Village Realty manages over 700 leisure rental properties ranging from cozy condos to luxury oceanfront estates.

45. Kinlin Grover Vacation Rentals

Kinlin Grover Vacation Rentals is a holiday home rental company located in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. With over 750 privately owned rental homes spanning from Bridges to Provincetown, it’s the largest rental company in the area.

46. Avantstay

AvantStay is one of the top vacation rental companies. They understand that owning a vacation home can be expensive and time-consuming, so they offer the first hands-off approach for short-term rental owners, with over 700 properties.

AvantStay uses an established tech suite to help power bookings as well as provide an elevated guest experience. They take care of all the work so owners can maximize their vacation rental income.

47. Kasa Living

Kasa Living,  is a short term rental management technology company. They help property owners and boutique hospitality property owners transform underutilized real estate into profitable vacation rental properties that cater to both business and leisure travelers.

Founded in 2016 by technology and real estate professionals they now have 700+ properties and are continuing to grow.

48. Panhandle Getaways

Panhandle Getaways is a holiday home management company founded by Ann Shank in Destin, Florida in 1992. It has since grown to offer 700+ family-friendly beach vacation rentals all along the beautiful Panhandle of Florida.

49. City Break Apartments

Launched in 2007, City Break Apartments is one of Ireland’s leading short- and medium-term rental management companies. The company manages a portfolio of 250 city centre apartments in Dublin and 100 additional listings nationwide, totaling over 745 properties across Ireland.

Villa Finder is a leading full-service vacation rental management company specializing in luxury villas across Asia-Pacific.

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, Villa Finder manages approximately 700 villas in top destinations such as Bali (Indonesia), Phuket and Koh Samui (Thailand), Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.