Charleston Vacays
Property management
Full-service vacation rental management for greater Charleston, Folly Beach and Isle of Palms, with **in-house sanitization** rather than subcontracted cleaning (property management page)
Property Management & Co-Hosting
Full-service and co-hosting management for short-term rental owners.
8 providers across 4 markets
Emerald Isle Realty
Property management
Founded 1962, first real estate company on the island and one of the largest PM companies on the Crystal Coast. Offers revenue projections and annual property evaluations to owners (property management page)
KEES Vacations
Property management + in-house housekeeping
Cleaning OBX homes since 2008 on a documented repeatable process; a manager-operator, so a candidate for both a listing and a referral partnership (KEES housekeeping page)
Magic Maids
Cleaning + co-hosting
**25+ years** in Asheville — the longest-tenured cleaner in this market set. Does vacation rental cleanings and co-hosting for local STR owners (site)
River & Ridge
Cleaning + co-hosting + photography
Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain. À-la-carte bundle of STR turnovers, Airbnb/VRBO co-hosting, listing optimization **and** photography — a three-category listing (site)
Short & Sweet Properties
Property management
Boutique STR management across **Downtown Charleston, Mt Pleasant, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Kiawah, Seabrook — and Myrtle Beach** (so it lists in two of your markets). Sells a free 15-minute STR audit, AI-assisted listing optimization and revenue management (site)
Soluna Stays
Property management
Boutique Airbnb management across WNC — Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Waynesville. Markets a **12% flat fee, no hidden costs** (Asheville PM page)
the bnb way, LLC
Property management
Asheville plus Mars Hill, Burnsville, Canton, Rutherfordton, Pisgah Forest, Candler, Penrose, Arden, West Asheville. STR consultation and hosting services as well as full management (site)
Frequently asked questions
How much does vacation-rental property management service cost for a vacation rental?
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Full-service management is often 15%–30% of rental revenue, though services and owner-paid costs vary widely.. Request pricing by home size and turnaround type, then confirm whether rush work, travel, supplies, or weekend calls are billed separately.
What should be included in vacation-rental property management service between guest stays?
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It may include guest communication, pricing, marketing, turnovers, inspections, owner statements, and vendor coordination. A provider should also flag damage, safety concerns, and missing inventory promptly, ideally with time-stamped photos.
How do I hire a reliable vacation-rental property management provider for my vacation rental?
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Compare the management agreement line by line, including fees, cancellation terms, revenue handling, and maintenance approval limits. Start with a paid trial turnover or small project, give the provider a written checklist, and review results after the first 2–3 jobs.
What are red flags when choosing a vacation-rental vacation-rental property management provider?
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Long exclusive terms, vague maintenance markups, and unclear owner-use rules deserve close review. Be cautious if the provider will not define scope, share insurance details when relevant, or explain who covers work when the usual technician or cleaner is unavailable.