Co-Hosting: The SmarteR Alternative to full Property Management or Going It Alone!
More control than traditional property management. More support than self-managing. A partnership built to maximize your revenue and peace of mind.
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The Utmost Host vacation rental co-hosting model is a smarter alternative to both self-management and full property management. Our cohosting services let you enjoy the best aspects of both approaches—professional systems and support at a fraction of the cost of a traditional management company.
As your Airbnb and short-term rental co-hosts, we take care of everything behind the scenes: online listings and bookings, dynamic pricing optimization, targeted marketing, 24/7 guest communication, coordination with your cleaning crew, and even remitting your monthly sales and lodging taxes. You stay in control by choosing your trusted cleaning and maintenance teams while retaining ownership of your listings and reviews.
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Our Mission: To help vacation rental owners achieve passive income and the best ROI for their property by providing seamless backend management services and exceptional guest experiences.
Find out if co-hosting is the right fit for you!
Listing Management & Marketing
We aim to maximize the number of potential guests that will see your property. We create attention-grabbing listings on the OTA's (i.e. Airbnb, VRBO) as well as market on social media, and we manage them for maximum visibility. Best of all, unlike most management companies, we keep your listing under your account, so your property reviews always belong to you.
Online House Manual & Guidebook
Every property co-hosting with The Utmost Host gets a customized online House Manual and Area Guide that provides a plethora of information to your guests to make their stay exceptional. We will include details for the guests to navigate all the intricacies of your property as well as a ton of suggestions for things to do around the area.
Strategic Pricing
for Higher ROI
You can be confident that you will be getting the best return on your investment when working with The Utmost Host. With our low cost to co-host paired with our strategic pricing of your property, you will most likely come out ahead of where you'd be if you tried to do it all on your own! We're happy to run the numbers for you so you can see for yourself!
Direct Booking
Website
In addition to listing your property on the typical online travel agencies (OTA's) like Airbnb and VRBO, we will also create a website for your property that allows guests to book without the typical OTA booking fees saving them hundreds of dollars on their trip. Bookings from your website receive the same property protection that you get from listing on the OTA's without the restrictions of their policies.
Communication with
Guests & Cleaners
Guests have questions. A lot of questions! And, they're not always at the time most convenient to you. Often, the phone calls and texts come in the middle of the workday or late at night. We will take care of all of the communications with your guests and give them a stellar customer service experience.
Sales & Lodging Tax Remittance
Folks who rent properties in Oklahoma are required to remit monthly sales and lodging taxes to the tax authorities. We will take care of this for you as part of our services. One less thing on your plate to have to worry about!
But wait! There's more!
When you work with The Utmost Host, you will also get these exclusive benefits!
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Access to deep discounts on purchases for your property such as linens, toiletries, and even furniture!
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Shopping lists to furnish and supply your property properly.
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Connections to reputable cleaners and maintenance crews, if needed.
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Options for property damage insurance so you don't have to worry about Airbnb and VRBO's difficult claims process.
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Host coaching tips to make your property 5-star worthy!
What We Handle (so you don’t have to)
FAQs
What is vacation rental co-hosting?
Co-hosting is a partnership model where you keep control over your property while we handle the day-to-day management tasks. We handle 24/7 guest communication, bookings, managing the listing sites, pricing optimization, and marketing, while you maintain ownership of your listings* and choose your cleaning and maintenance teams.
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How is co-hosting different from full property management?
With full management, most companies take over every detail, often charging high fees and limiting your control. Co-hosting gives you professional systems and support like 24/7 guest messaging, listings management, pricing management, and marketing, while letting you keep a say in who services your property and how it's maintained.
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How much does co-hosting cost compared to property management?
Traditional property management can take 25–40% of your revenue. Our co-hosting model is a fraction of that cost because you provide your own cleaners and maintenance teams. This keeps expenses lower while still giving you professional management and higher revenue potential. (And, yes, we will help you find your cleaning/maintenance team, if you'd like!)
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What tasks will The Utmost Host handle for me?
We manage your online listings, calendar, and bookings; set competitive nightly rates using dynamic pricing tools; create marketing strategies to increase visibility; communicate with guests 24/7; coordinate with your cleaners; and remit monthly sales and lodging taxes. We have a dedicated revenue manager, marketing specialist and a team of guest service reps to help us ensure the utmost guest experiences and owner success.
What tasks will I still be responsible for?
You choose your cleaning and maintenance teams, and decide when you want to block your property for personal use. You also maintain ultimate decision-making power over how your property is run.
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Which platforms do you manage?
We manage properties on Airbnb, Vrbo, Google Vacation Homes, various smaller listing sites, and provide you with your own direct booking website. We use professional property management tools to keep calendars synchronized and to streamline guest communication across all platforms.
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Will I still own my Airbnb or Vrbo listings?
Yes. With Airbnb, you retain full ownership of your listings, reviews, and guest history. VRBO does not have a cohosting option, so your listing will be on our site; however, VRBO allows us to transfer your ratings to your own site if you ever choose to self-manage. Unlike traditional property managers, we don’t take over your accounts, you stay in control.
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How does co-hosting improve my revenue?
We have a revenue manager on staff who uses professional pricing software and numerous data sources to make informed decisions on your property's pricing. We also create SEO-optimized listings, have incredibly fast response times, and review management to improve both occupancy and nightly rates. This combination typically increases ROI while saving you time and stress.​
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How do I get started with co-hosting?
It’s simple. Schedule a free revenue review call with our team. We’ll analyze your current or potential property, discuss your goals, and provide a clear path to getting started with The Utmost Host’s co-hosting program.