Vacation Rental Management Software That Simplifies Multi-Property Operations
Manage multiple vacation rentals from one dashboard. Sync calendars across Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com. Automate guest communication. Start free.
Trusted by vacation rental hosts worldwide
The Vacation Rental Management Challenge
Managing vacation rentals across multiple platforms creates problems that cost you time and money
Calendar Chaos
Managing availability across Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com manually leads to double bookings and lost revenue. One missed sync can mean two guests showing up for the same property on the same night.
Guest Communication Overload
Responding to inquiries, sending check-in instructions, coordinating turnover across multiple properties eats hours every day. Miss a message and your review rating drops.
Revenue Left on the Table
Without dynamic pricing and direct booking capabilities, rental owners overpay OTA commissions of 15-20% on every booking. That adds up to thousands lost each year per property.
Everything You Need to Manage Vacation Rentals
Purpose-built tools for short-term rental operations. All included free.
Multi-Calendar Sync
Sync availability across all platforms in real-time. When a guest books on Airbnb, your VRBO and Booking.com calendars update automatically. Prevent double bookings without lifting a finger.
OTA Integration
Connect to Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and more. Manage all listings from one dashboard. Update pricing, availability, and property details across every platform simultaneously.
Automated Guest Messaging
Auto-send booking confirmations, check-in instructions, Wi-Fi details, door codes, and checkout reminders. Customize templates once, and every guest gets the right message at the right time.
Direct Booking Website
Accept commission-free bookings with your own branded booking page. Skip the 15-20% OTA fees and build direct relationships with guests who return year after year.
Turnover Management
Coordinate cleaning schedules, maintenance tasks, and property readiness between guests. Automatic notifications to your cleaning team when a checkout happens and the next check-in is approaching.
Revenue & Occupancy Reports
Track performance per property, seasonal trends, and OTA commission costs. See which properties and platforms drive the most profit so you can make data-driven decisions.
Built for How Vacation Rentals Actually Work
We understand the unique challenges of managing short-term rental properties
Multi-Property Challenges
Each property has its own calendar, listing details, pricing strategy, and guest communication needs. Juggling them manually is unsustainable as you grow.
Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com each have their own calendar formats, messaging systems, and policies. Keeping everything in sync is a full-time job.
Coordinating checkout, cleaning, restocking, and check-in with back-to-back guests across multiple properties requires military-level precision.
Peak season, shoulder season, holidays, local events - every property needs different rates at different times across every listing platform.
How Frontdesko Solves Them
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One dashboard for all properties
See every property, every booking, and every guest message in a single view. No more switching between tabs and apps.
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Unified calendar across all platforms
Real-time sync with Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and your direct booking site. One calendar to rule them all.
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Automated pricing rules
Set seasonal rates, weekend premiums, and minimum stays per property. Prices update automatically across all platforms.
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Centralized messaging
All guest messages from every platform in one inbox. Automated responses handle the repetitive questions so you focus on what matters.
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Turnover coordination built in
Automatic cleaning alerts, task checklists, and status updates so your team knows exactly what needs to happen and when.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from vacation rental owners and managers
What is the best vacation rental management software?
Frontdesko is purpose-built for vacation rental owners and short-term rental managers. It offers multi-calendar sync across Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com, automated guest messaging, direct booking tools, and turnover management. The forever-free tier is free for up to 5 rooms with no setup fees or contracts.
Can Frontdesko sync with Airbnb and VRBO?
Yes. Frontdesko provides real-time calendar sync with Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and other major OTAs. When a booking is made on any platform, availability is automatically updated across all connected channels to prevent double bookings.
How does automated guest messaging work?
Frontdesko automatically sends pre-written messages at key points in the guest journey: booking confirmation, check-in instructions with Wi-Fi details and door codes, mid-stay check-ins, checkout reminders, and review requests. Customize the templates once, and the system handles every booking across all properties.
Can I accept direct bookings without OTA commissions?
Yes. Frontdesko includes a branded direct booking page where guests can book your properties without any OTA commissions. You keep 100% of the booking revenue. The booking page integrates with your existing website and includes secure payment processing.
How much does vacation rental software cost?
Frontdesko is free for vacation rental owners with up to 5 rooms. Beyond that, it costs from $42/month for 10-30 rooms including PMS, Channel Manager, and Booking Engine. Traditional vacation rental software charges $20-100+ per property per month regardless of occupancy.
Can I manage multiple properties?
Absolutely. Frontdesko is built for multi-property management. Whether you have 2 rentals or 50+, you can manage all properties, calendars, guest communications, and turnover schedules from a single dashboard. There is no per-property fee - pricing is based purely on bookings.
Ready to Streamline Your Rental Operations?
Join vacation rental hosts worldwide using Frontdesko. Sync your calendars, automate messaging, and start accepting direct bookings today.
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