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Your home is marketed across an extensive network of 60+ booking channels, including leading platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, Google Vacation Rentals, and Marriott Homes & Villas. We also leverage exclusive partnerships with trusted brands like Wander, Capital One Travel, Vacasa, and others, giving your property exposure to high‑intent and premium travelers beyond the standard marketplaces.

In addition, your home is promoted through the Unwind website, our social media channels, and our nationwide network of past Unwind guests, allowing us to drive repeat stays and targeted demand across destinations. This diversified, multi‑channel approach reduces reliance on any single platform while maximizing both visibility and booking potential.

Our management fees vary based on the service level you choose, with plans starting as low as 10%. Each plan is designed to meet owners where they are, whether you’re looking for essential support or a fully comprehensive management solution. Details on what’s included at each level can be found in our Personalized Management Plans section under Vacation Rental Management.

Regardless of the plan you select, every Unwind owner benefits from multi‑channel marketing across major booking platforms, dynamic pricing managed by a dedicated revenue team, and a full operational and guest support infrastructure. This includes accounting and owner reporting, advanced technology to drive efficiency, and responsive guest communication—ensuring your home is professionally managed, competitively positioned, and consistently supported.

Our standard management agreement is 12 months, which allows sufficient time to fully optimize your listing, build booking momentum, and evaluate performance across different seasons. This approach ensures pricing, marketing, and operational strategies have time to work together, giving your home the opportunity to reach its true revenue potential over a full annual cycle.

We also believe flexibility and trust are essential to a strong partnership. Our agreements include clear and fair termination provisions, designed to protect both owners and guests. In most cases, this means honoring existing confirmed bookings so guest experiences aren’t disrupted and your property’s reputation remains intact, while still allowing owners a transparent path forward if circumstances change.

Most Unwind management plans include cleaning, routine maintenance, property inspections, and emergency response through our dedicated operations teams. These teams are available 24/7, ensuring issues are handled promptly and professionally, whether it’s day‑to‑day upkeep or an unexpected situation that requires immediate attention.

Owners also have flexibility in how maintenance is handled. You may choose to manage certain maintenance items directly if you prefer, or allow our team to coordinate and resolves issues quickly on your behalf. For larger repairs, owner approval is requested once costs exceed a pre‑approved threshold, ensuring transparency and control while keeping your home well‑maintained and guest‑ready at all times.

For our full‑service management plans, all guest communication and support is handled by regional supervisors who specialize in their local markets and have deep familiarity with the community and the homes they oversee. This localized approach ensures guests receive informed, timely support while owners benefit from teams that understand the nuances of their destination.

Every member of our guest experience team is selected for their ability to provide warm, attentive, and responsive service. We prioritize proactive communication and thoughtful touches that often go beyond expectations, helping create exceptional stays for guests while reinforcing positive reviews, repeat bookings, and strong owner outcomes.

Unwind takes multiple steps to reduce risk before a guest ever arrives, including ID verification, age requirements, and signed rental agreements on every reservation. While occasional damage can still occur with any short‑term rental, we prioritize owner protection at every stage of the guest stay.

Every reservation includes damage protection coverage of up to $25,000, providing an added layer of security for your home. In the event of an issue, our team handles the entire claims process on your behalf, working quickly to recover funds and ensure reimbursement. Our goal is to minimize disruption for owners while keeping your property protected and performing at a high standard.

We make it simple for owners to enjoy their home. Through our personalized owner portal, you can view your property’s calendar and block off the dates you plan to stay. Once those dates are marked as an owner stay, they are automatically removed from availability.

Our cleaning, maintenance, and operations teams are notified right away and prepare the home ahead of your arrival, ensuring everything is ready for your stay. This seamless process allows you to use your home confidently while keeping operations running smoothly around your schedule.

Our goal is to launch your property as quickly as possible, and most homes are live within 2 to 4 weeks. This timeframe allows us to complete a thorough onboarding process, including finalizing your listing, photography, pricing strategy, cleanliness standards, and operational readiness—so your home is fully prepared to make a strong first impression with guests.

If your home is already rent‑ready and you have professional photography available, the process may move even faster. Our onboarding approach prioritizes quality and performance from day one, ensuring your property is positioned for long‑term success rather than rushing to market unprepared.

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