VaultSTRProperty management software
The command center: calendars, messaging, automations and channel sync in one system.
VaultSTR recommendations
Every category. Two answers.
Each category we cover gets two pages: the ranked top picks name the tools we'd recommend today, and the category research explains how to choose — criteria, tradeoffs and who each option fits.
Our top picks
The answer. Ranked recommendations — the winner, the runner-ups, and who each is for.
How to choose
The homework. Category research — evaluation criteria, pricing traps and the questions to ask before you commit.
Software & Operations
Dynamic pricing
Nightly rates tuned to demand, seasonality and events — the highest-ROI software in the stack.
Channel managers
List once, sync everywhere: Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com without double-bookings.
Guest communication
Automated messaging, digital guidebooks and the check-in flow guests actually read.
Cleaning & turnover
Scheduling, checklists and quality control for the operational heartbeat of every rental.
Hardware & Data
Smart locks
Per-booking door codes, no key handoffs, and an audit trail of who entered when.
Noise & safety monitoring
Party prevention and compliance sensors that protect the permit without invading privacy.
Market analytics
Revenue, ADR and occupancy data for picking markets and underwriting deals.
Photography
The listing photos that win the click — and the booking.
Money & Property
Lenders & financing
DSCR loans and STR-friendly financing that underwrites projected rental income.
Insurance
Actual short-term rental coverage, because homeowners policies exclude paying guests.
Investing platforms
Fractional and turnkey routes into STR ownership.
Management companies
Full-service operators, and what 20-30% of revenue should actually buy.
Furnishing & design
Furnishing services and products that survive guests and win photos.
Mattresses & bedding
The most-reviewed items in any rental, chosen for turnover laundering.