A local alternative to national property managers, built for Vermont owners.
Tired of rotating account managers, surprise line items, and a call center that's never been to your town? There's a local way to run your Vermont short-term rental.
National manager vs. local Vermont manager
The honest version, based on what owners tell us when they switch.
| Feature | National Manager | Simple Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Who you talk to | Rotating account managers and a call center | The same local team that manages your home |
| Fees | Base fee plus markups on cleaning, maintenance, and supplies | One transparent management fee, no markups |
| Pricing | National algorithm with limited local input | Dynamic pricing, with overrides from people who know the local calendar |
| Inspections | Often skipped or outsourced | Breezeway-certified inspection before and after every stay |
| Geography | Hundreds of markets nationwide | Northeast Kingdom and Jay Peak only |
| Emergency response | Ticket queue, regional dispatch | Local team on call, usually able to be on-site quickly |
| Reporting | Standardized, limited transparency | Plain-English monthly statements with the full math |
Why Vermont owners switch
Your home isn't one of thousands
Big national managers run portfolios. Pricing, exposure, and bookings can shift based on what's good for the company, not for you. We work with a small number of homes in one region, so your property gets real attention.
Transparent fees, no hidden markups
Owners switching to us regularly say they had no idea what they were actually paying for. We charge one management fee. Cleaning, maintenance, and supplies pass through at cost, with receipts.
Local trades, fast response
When a pipe freezes at -10°F, you want someone who can call a plumber in Newport, not someone filing a ticket in a national system. We've built relationships with the trades that actually answer up here.
Your reviews and bookings stay yours
We help owners migrate listings cleanly, keep as much review history as the platforms allow, and time the switch around existing bookings. See our owner guide on switching to a local manager.
Common questions about switching
- Is Simple Stay really an alternative to a national property manager for Vermont owners?
- Yes — for owners in the Northeast Kingdom and Jay Peak region. We're not trying to be a national company. We're a focused local operator, which is the whole point of switching away from a national manager.
- How hard is it to switch from a national manager to a local one?
- Easier than most owners think. The main things to plan around are existing bookings, transferring listings cleanly, and protecting reviews. We've written a detailed owner guide on switching to local management.
- Will I lose my Superhost status or listing performance?
- Listing performance is tied to your property's account, not to your manager — so history carries over when the migration is done correctly. We work with you to keep listings live throughout the switch.
- What's your management fee?
- One transparent management fee, calculated as a percentage of nightly revenue, with no markups on cleaning or maintenance. We'll quote your specific property after a short conversation about size, location, and what you need.
- Do you handle Vermont's STR registration and taxes?
- Yes. We help owners set up their Vermont Department of Taxes account and stay current on the 9% Rooms Tax, the 3% STR surcharge (Act 183), and any 1% local option tax. See our Owner Resources for the full breakdown.
Curious what your home would earn with a local team?
We'll review your current setup and walk you through what would change. Honestly.
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