What You Get with Armchair Rentals — Full-Service Short-Term Rental Management

At Armchair Rentals, we manage every part of your short-term rental — from setup and guest messaging to pricing and compliance. Based in Europe and operating worldwide, we offer Airbnb property management designed to maximize income and minimize stress.

Setup & Optimization

Everything needed to make your home guest-ready and platform-optimized from day one.

Creating a compelling listing is key to attracting guests and maintaining high occupancy rates. We'll strategically post your property on one or multiple listing sites based on its unique features and location. With our expertise across various platforms, we'll identify the best options to showcase your property effectively.

Listing creation

Charming snowy house representing a standout short-term rental listing

Poolside vacation rental professionally photographed in natural light

Photography

Our photography expert will capture your property at its best. We'll coordinate with your schedule and make sure to shoot on a sunny day, ensuring your property shines in its true colors.

Curated guest-ready space with warm lighting and statement décor

Interior design

Understanding the importance of staging a property to highlight its unique features is key to boosting bookings and guest satisfaction. Our team of expert design consultants offers customized ideas, templates, and strategies to enhance your property's aesthetics. With a standout design, you’ll easily outshine the local competition and leave a lasting impression on your guests.

Accessibility

Earning 5-star reviews depends on providing a smooth entry and exit experience for your guests. Our experienced team knows how to handle a variety of property types and lock systems, whether it's condos, townhouses, or houses. We offer expert advice on the best solutions and can adapt to any built-in lock configurations. Getting this right is essential, as entry issues can lead to lower star ratings from guests.

Revenue & Growth

We maximize visibility, booking rate, and profit — while you stay hands-off.

Cottage-style home used to illustrate pricing strategy for STRs

Price optimization

Developing an effective pricing strategy for short-term rentals is challenging but essential. Missing out on potential earnings, especially during peak seasons, can be costly. With our expertise, market insights, and advanced software tools, we optimize your pricing to maximize profits. Our approach can help you double or even quadruple your revenue compared to your mortgage, ensuring you get the best financial returns on your investment.

Modern home with perfect exterior lighting — high-performance listing

Listing marketing

Understanding SEO and listing platform algorithms is crucial for achieving top placement for your property. Leveraging our expertise, we optimize search terms, keywords, and platform strategies to make sure your property stands out from the competition. For luxury properties, we also implement a customized social media strategy to boost both organic and paid reach, driving greater engagement and visibility.

Minimalist home office showing monthly payout process for STR owners

Payments

We offer a convenient payment option where we pay you directly on a monthly basis. You only need to collect the funds, as we handle all transactions via direct deposit to your bank account. Additionally, we provide detailed revenue statements each month to keep you informed.

Operations

All the day-to-day work covered, from guest comms to cleanings and compliance.

24/7 guest communication

Maintaining 24/7 communication is vital for short-term rentals. Prompt responses to guest inquiries are key to avoiding negative reviews. With our dedicated team of hosts available around the clock, you can be confident that every guest query will be addressed quickly, ensuring no message goes unanswered.

Thatched-roof cottage symbolizing peaceful and respectful guest stays

House rules

We enforce strict house rules to ensure a secure and enjoyable environment for all guests. To maintain safety and comfort, we require a minimum rental age of 21 and actively monitor for any suspicious activity. These guidelines not only protect your property but also help build positive relationships with neighbors. Guests are informed of these rules during the booking process and receive a detailed house manual at each location for easy reference and compliance.

Bright kitchen with fresh surfaces — cleaning checklist in action

Cleaning and laundry

A fresh scent and a spotless property when guests first walk in make a great impression and boost reviews. Our in-house professional cleaning team takes care of everything, managing a busy calendar to ensure there are no complaints. Regular cleanings keep the property in top condition, and the best part is you don’t have to cover the cost—your guests do.

Urban building exterior — navigating short-term rental permits and compliance

Licenses and regulations

Navigating the complexities of short-term rental licensing can be confusing and costly. Securing the necessary licenses may feel overwhelming, but at Armchair Rentals, we make the process easier. We handle everything from interpreting regulations to guiding you through the application process, ensuring your short-term rental is fully compliant with the law.

Maintenance

Our on-call maintenance team is ready to handle issues quickly. While maintenance problems are rare in short-term rentals, our cleaning team promptly reports any concerns, allowing us to resolve them before the next guest checks in. Rest assured, your property will be well cared for.