Vacation Rental Management
Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, Hotels.com, Booking.com, direct booking support, guest communication, pricing, cleaning coordination, owner reporting, and local help when the property needs attention.
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Services & Pricing
Local Experts. Exceptional Results.
We manage Wildwood short-term rentals and help owners make more money with less stress. Everything else supports that main service: direct booking strategy, trash and property care, photos, website building, and cleaning coordination.
Platform setup, pricing, guest messaging, listing optimization, and owner reports.
Starter plus cleaning coordination, maintenance help, inspections, and guest support.
Full-Service plus trash service, direct booking website, photos, and priority reporting.
Build repeat guest value outside the big platforms.
Local eyes, trash day help, storm checks, and photo notes.
Better listing presentation, photo order, and image recommendations.
Mobile-friendly rental websites, photo galleries, direct inquiry forms, platform links, and basic SEO.
No cost to get started
Before service begins, we review the property, owner goals, platform access, listing details, onboarding needs, and the initial operating checklist so owners know what to expect before choosing a management plan.
Starter Management
15% of gross revenue
For owners who already have local cleaners and maintenance people, but want professional platform management and guest support.
- Airbnb setup and management
- VRBO, Expedia, and Hotels.com visibility support
- Booking.com setup and management
- Dynamic pricing
- Guest messaging
- Listing optimization
- Review management
- Monthly owner report with portal-ready records
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Full-Service Management
20% of gross revenue
Completely hands-off vacation rental management for owners who want daily operations handled locally.
- Everything in Starter
- Cleaning scheduling, cleaner communication, and turnover coordination
- Cleaning billed at cost to owner with full invoicing and cleaning log
- Maintenance coordination
- Guest support
- Check-in and check-out help for guests
- Smartbox lock installation help
- Property inspections
- Supply restocking coordination
- Emergency response coordination
- Owner updates, invoice notes, and cleaning logs
Premium Management
25% of gross revenue
Everything included for owners who want full management, local property support, trash can service, direct booking website building, and photo optimization.
- Everything in Starter Management
- Everything in Full-Service Management
- Trash can service included
- Direct booking website building included
- Property photos included
- Photo optimization included
- Multi-unit management support
- Vendor management and supervision
- Property checks during vacancy
- Storm preparation and monitoring
- Priority owner support and reporting
- Revenue optimization meetings
- Annual property review
Owner-first payment flow
Guest payments from Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, Hotels.com, Booking.com, and direct bookings go to the owner's connected payout account, not through our operating account. Wildwood Property Managers sends a clear monthly invoice for management fees and approved services. Invoices can be paid by PayPal, Venmo, cash, check, or bank transfer. This keeps owner revenue transparent, improves cash-flow control, avoids confusion about gross rental income, and gives owners a clean paper trail for bookkeeping and taxes.
Cleaning is coordinated and scheduled between stays. Cleaning is billed at cost to the owner with full invoicing and a cleaning log. Management % is calculated on gross rental revenue only. No hidden fees.
Why direct booking matters
Major booking platforms bring visibility. Direct booking builds owner value.
The major platforms are important, but they also charge fees and control much of the guest relationship. A direct booking path gives repeat guests, referrals, and returning families a professional way to contact the property directly.
Reduce Fee Pressure
Direct inquiries can help guests avoid extra platform costs and help owners keep better control of the booking relationship.
Keep Repeat Guests
Guests who already know the property should have an easier path back without always starting over on a large platform.
Build a Property Asset
A direct booking website creates a long-term marketing asset for the rental, not just another listing profile.
Why choose us
Wildwood Property Managers vs. large national managers.
Large national management companies often charge higher fees and manage properties from a distance. Here is how a local Wildwood operator compares.
| What matters to owners | Wildwood Property Managers | Large national managers |
|---|---|---|
| Management fee | 15%-25% based on service level | Often 25%-35%+ flat |
| Local presence | Ivo lives on Wildwood Island | Remote teams, call centers |
| Hotel operations background | 17 years, 2 Wildwood hotels | No equivalent local experience |
| Personal owner communication | Direct access to Ivo | Ticket systems, support queues |
| Platform management | Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, Hotels.com, Booking.com | Often Airbnb-only focus |
| CPO certification for pools | Yes — certified | Rarely |
| Lock-in contract required | No long-term lock-in | Often 12-month contracts |
Included with management
Before launch, we make the rental easier to book and easier to operate.
Every management plan starts with a practical setup review: listing quality, platform readiness, guest details, pricing, owner goals, property paperwork, and the operating steps needed before the first booking.
Listing Audit
Review photos, descriptions, amenities, house rules, guest details, and how the property is positioned in the Wildwood market.
Platform Setup
Align Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, Hotels.com, Booking.com, calendars, availability, guest screening notes, and review follow-up structure.
Pricing Strategy
Set seasonal pricing notes around summer demand, events, beach weeks, weekends, and shoulder-season opportunities.
Property Paperwork Checkup
Review the paperwork owners may need to operate properly, including local rental documents, permit questions, inspection items, insurance notes, building rules, and owner setup details.
Owner Action Plan
Create a clear priority list for improvements, direct booking path, property readiness, and first-month management steps.
Separate service
Great photos are the highest-ROI investment.
Listings with professional photos get up to 40% more clicks and can command higher nightly rates. In a market like Wildwood where dozens of similar properties compete for the same guest, your photos are your first impression — and often the only reason someone clicks or moves on.
A professional photo session in the Wildwood area typically costs $150-$350 and delivers 25-50 edited images within 24-48 hours. That one-time investment can pay for itself in the first booking.
We coordinate professional photography for your property as part of onboarding, or work with your existing photos to maximize what you already have.
Standalone service
40%
More listing clicks can come from stronger professional photos, better angles, and cleaner presentation.
Included with Premium Management. Available separately for owners who only need better photos.
Add-on monthly service
Property Care & Trash Service.
Available as an add-on to management or as a separate monthly service for owners who are not always in town. Start with weekly trash and recycling can service, then add property checks, storm follow-up, vendor access, emergency visits, and monthly owner updates as needed.
Trash Day Service
Place cans out for pickup, return them after collection, cover trash and recycling days, and send owner updates when needed.
Storm Checks
Pre- and post-storm exterior checks for visible damage, water concerns, access issues, loose items, and urgent owner alerts.
Photo Reports
Simple photo updates after property checks, trash service concerns, storm issues, vendor visits, or visible maintenance problems.
Vendor Access
Local access support for cleaners, contractors, inspectors, deliveries, maintenance vendors, and scheduled service appointments.
Emergency Visits
Local response coordination for leaks, lockouts, access problems, guest concerns, storm damage, and urgent property issues.
Monthly Report
Owner summary with completed visits, issues noticed, photos when relevant, open items, and recommended next steps.
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Residential / 1-6 cans
$75/month
Designed for single-family homes and individual properties.
- Weekly take out & return
- Includes all collection days each week
- Trash and recycling covered
- Service is month-to-month
Basic
Multi-Unit / 7-10 cans
$140/month
Designed for properties with multiple units.
- Weekly take out & return for all cans/owners
- Includes all collection days each week
- Trash and recycling covered
- Service is month-to-month
Basic
Large Property / 10+ cans
Quote/month
Designed for larger properties with more than 10 cans.
- Weekly take out & return for all cans
- Includes all collection days each week
- Trash and recycling covered
- Service is month-to-month
Separate service / included with Premium
Website Package.
A one-time website setup package for owners who want a professional vacation rental website, mobile-friendly design, direct booking inquiry form, photo gallery, basic SEO setup, and contact forms.
View Live Example$499 one-time setup
Property Website & Direct Booking Setup
WildwoodBeachStay.com is a live example — designed and built to show how a rental can be presented professionally, answer guest questions, and capture direct guest inquiries outside the major platforms.
- Professional vacation rental website
- Mobile-friendly design
- Direct booking inquiry form
- Photo gallery
- Basic SEO setup
- Contact forms
- Booking platform links integrated when needed
- Direct inquiry path for repeat guests and referrals
Simple onboarding
From property review to stronger performance — fast.
Property Review
Review location, amenities, photos, parking, pool access, current listings, comparable rentals, and owner goals.
Rules & Access
Confirm local requirements, building rules, smart lock access, cleaner access, vendor contacts, and emergency instructions.
Listing Setup
Improve Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, Hotels.com, Booking.com, direct booking path, photos, descriptions, house rules, calendars, and rate strategy.
Operations Setup
Set cleaning coordination, check-in details, owner payout flow, monthly invoicing, trash service, and reporting expectations.
Guest Ready
Finalize guest instructions, arrival details, review follow-up, owner communication preferences, and first-month priorities.
Monthly Reporting
Send revenue notes, occupancy insights, pricing changes, cleaning logs, invoices, property notes, and next-step recommendations.
Service areas
Wildwood Island — All of It
We know every neighborhood, beach access point, and seasonal demand pattern across Wildwood Island and Cape May County.
Wildwood
Management for properties near the boardwalk, beach, restaurants, and summer attractions in the heart of Wildwood.
North Wildwood
Support for owners serving family vacations, beach weeks, weekend stays, and event-driven demand.
Wildwood Crest
Positioning for Wildwood Crest rentals where quiet stays, beach access, and guest experience matter most.
West Wildwood
Bay-side access and neighborhood-style vacation rentals with a focus on local character and repeat guests.
Diamond Beach
Premium management for Diamond Beach properties requiring careful pricing, presentation, and guest care.
Cape May County
Serving property owners throughout Cape May County with local expertise across the entire region.
Owner questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I still use my property personally?
Yes. Owner stays are blocked on the calendar so the rental plan works around your personal use without affecting your bookings.
What is included in the management fee?
The management percentage covers co-hosting operations. For Full-Service and Premium, we coordinate and schedule professional cleaning crews between every stay. Cleaning is billed at cost to the owner with full invoicing and a cleaning log.
Who receives the guest payments?
Guest payments from Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, Hotels.com, Booking.com, and direct bookings go directly to the owner's connected payout account. Wildwood Property Managers sends a monthly invoice for management fees, payable by PayPal, Venmo, cash, check, or bank transfer. This keeps cash flow, bookkeeping, and revenue reporting cleaner for the owner.
Do you manage on Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, Hotels.com, and Booking.com?
Yes. Starter, Full-Service, and Premium plans include multi-platform support across Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, Hotels.com, and Booking.com, with direct booking support available through the Website Package or included in Premium.
Is there a long-term contract required?
No long-term lock-in is required. We work to earn continued trust with results — not contracts that trap owners.
How quickly can we start?
Start with a free rental income analysis — that's the first step. Onboarding timing depends on photos, platform setup, and property readiness, but most properties are ready within a few weeks.
Next step
See what your Wildwood rental could earn.
Get a free revenue estimate from Ivo — no obligation, no pressure. Just a practical look at what your property can do.