StayFi

03/24/2026

📝 We just published our latest guide: 10 Best Vacation Rental Automation Tools in 2026, breaking down tools that actually move the needle.

In it, we cover a selection of top players in core automation categories every operator should understand:

🔹 Guest communication (confirmations, check-in, reviews)
🔹 Cleaning coordination & turnover automation
🔹 Maintenance workflows & issue routing
🔹 Dynamic pricing & revenue optimization
🔹 Access & smart operations
🔹 Marketing automation & repeat bookings

The goal isn’t to automate everything. It’s to automate the right things in the right order to save you time, reduce costly operational errors, and scale your business smoothly.

🔗: https://stayfi.com/vrm-insider/2026/03/09/best-vacation-rental-automation-tools/

👉 And if you want to go deeper, check out our last roundtable with Hospitable.com, Operto, and Turno on how top operators are connecting automation tools into one cohesive stack: https://youtu.be/RvVAKeiUgBM?si=XlbL1DUrLmpq8rKT

Vacation rental automation uses software to replace manual, repetitive work. It automates tasks like guest messaging, cleaning coordination, maintenance

03/17/2026

On April 1 at 1 pm EST, we’re teaming up with Alertify to break down how top-performing vacation rental managers are balancing risk and revenue without adding friction for great guests.

We’ll cover:
🔸 How to identify higher-risk reservations early
🔸 Why repeat guests are often your safest bookings
🔸 Operational systems that protect your properties at scale
🔸 How guest data and communication reduce risk over time

It's not about saying “no” to more bookings, it’s about building a system that helps you say yes to the right ones.

👉 Save your spot here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DjVggc02TJqMiVAgG5VO1Q

03/10/2026

🤝 We’re excited to announce a new partnership between StayFi and Localbird!

Localbird is a digital concierge platform that helps vacation rental operators offer curated local experiences directly to their guests. From tours and activities to unique local recommendations, it gives operators a simple way to elevate the guest experience while unlocking additional revenue opportunities.

When paired with StayFi HomePage, operators can showcase Localbird experiences directly inside their guest portal, making it easy for guests to discover and book activities during their stay.

Together, StayFi and Localbird help operators:
🔹 Deliver unique, hand-picked guest experiences
🔹 Generate ancillary revenue through curated activities
🔹 Build stronger guest relationships during the stay

We'll also be diving deeper into how you can use StayFi & Localbird together in our upcoming webinar, The 5-Star Stay Loop: Experiences That Drive Reviews, Revenue, and Repeat Guests on April 15th.

Register for the webinar 👉 https://bit.ly/4ukvqn5

Learn more about StayFi + Localbird 👉 https://bit.ly/3Nks4jc

Get Localbird 👉 https://bit.ly/3N8Ne3Y

03/03/2026

A direct booking website can either be your biggest growth engine… or the quiet bottleneck holding you back.

We’re hosting a live roundtable on 3/11 with Boostly, Real Tech Webmasters, RealTech Webmasters, CraftedStays, and ICND to talk honestly about what makes a vacation rental website perform today — from homepage design and mobile experience to SEO, traffic strategy, and the common mistakes that quietly hurt booking rates.

No sales pitches. Just real strategy and real examples.

Join us live 👇
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MQHz_bzmShC2rvQKf6-2KQ

02/11/2026

Growing from 2 personal STRs to 40+ managed properties in just two years takes vision, operational discipline, and a serious commitment to hospitality.

In our latest case study, Jordan from Book Our Place shares how they’ve grown intentionally, combining:

🔹 Guesty to streamline operations and distribution
🔹 StayFi to capture and activate guest data
🔹 StayFi for email campaigns that now consistently generate direct bookings with every send

The biggest takeaway?
Direct bookings became a predictable channel once guest data was treated as a long-term asset — not an afterthought.

It’s a thoughtful look at what scaling the right way actually requires.

👉 Read the full story here: https://stayfi.com/vrm-insider/2026/01/22/case-study-how-book-our-place-scaled-to-40-properties-with-stayfi-guesty/

Introduction Book Our Place is a fast-growing short-term rental management company founded by husband-and-wife team Jordan and his partner, Jennifer. What

02/04/2026

🚀 New Launch: The StayFinder Chrome Extension is live
🔗 https://bit.ly/4abSACL

Our new free tool lets travelers instantly compare direct booking prices while browsing Airbnb.

Instead of guessing whether a better price exists, StayFinder automatically reveals direct booking prices next to OTA rates and connects travelers directly to hosts’ websites.

More savings for guests, and more visibility, direct traffic, and opportunities to own the guest relationship for hosts.

👉 Free to install. No signup required.
🔗 Try it here: https://bit.ly/4abSACL

01/27/2026

🔄 How to Automate Everything: From Bookings to Cleanings (Live Roundtable)

We're teaming up with Hospitable.com , Turno , and Operto to discuss how automation can be used in vacation rentals to streamline operations from booking to checkout without sacrificing control or service quality.

We’ll cover:
🔹 How automation across bookings, cleanings, and operations actually works together
🔹 Low-hanging fruit to quickly recover your time and margins
🔹 Real workflows that reduce errors and manual work
🔹 How to build an automation stack you can implement immediately

If you’re scaling (or trying to scale without burning out), this session is for you.

Register Here 👇
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WdyypQ99Ri2YS0MqMKyQjQ

01/13/2026

Upselling isn’t about being pushy. It’s about delivering the right value at the right moment.

Join StayFi, The Host Co., SuiteOp, and Viator for a live roundtable on how today’s top operators are increasing revenue while improving the guest experience before, during, and after every stay.

We’ll cover:
✔️ Where revenue is being missed today
✔️ Upsells guests actually want
✔️ Real-world examples from successful operators
✔️ How to get the right tools that work together seamlessly

📅 January 21 | 1:00 PM EST
🎥 Live + Free to Attend

Save your spot and learn how to turn guest experience into passive revenue 👇
👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YRbYznmgRryealGjpi8Ucg

01/08/2026

We're happy to announce that StayFi now integrates directly with Eviivo!

Eviivo customers will now have a simpler, smarter way to connect guest data, marketing, and operations through StayFi.

Here’s what the integration does:
🤝 Seamless Sync: Instantly connect your Eviivo listings in StayFi— no manual setup required

📧 Property AutoFill for Email Marketing: Seamlessly add property information and images to email campaigns with a click

🚨 Dynamic Occupancy Alerts: Get real-time visibility into property occupancy to prevent over-capacity stays

Get started today and watch the direct bookings roll in!

Get StayFi: https://stayfi.com/demo/
Get Eviivo: https://eviivo.com/
Learn More: https://stayfi.com/vrm-insider/2026/01/05/stayfi-eviivo-turn-guest-wifi-into-a-direct-booking-engine/

12/11/2025

Want more bookings, but not ready to spend on ads?

We just published a 10-step blueprint for marketing your vacation rental like a pro in 2026 — especially if you’re still in the early stages of optimizing your Airbnb/STR business.

Inside the guide, we cover:
🔸 Listing upgrades that actually move the needle
🔸 How to choose the right OTAs (and niche sites)
🔸 Smart pricing stacks
🔸 Simple referral systems that turn happy guests into your best marketers
🔸 A 90-day roadmap with one action per week to grow direct bookings

If you’re a newer host or PM and feel a bit overwhelmed by “all the things” you should be doing to increase direct bookings, this breaks it down step-by-step.

👉 Read the full article:

If you’re getting into the crowded vacation rental business, learning how to market you vacation rental property effectively is one of the most important factors in your success.

11/25/2025

🎉 Give Your Guests More to Do — for Less
Guests of StayFi hosts can now enjoy 5% off Viator experiences from Nov 25 – Dec 31, automatically applied at checkout — no code needed.

✅ Discount auto-applied
✅ Special “deal” tags show up in your HomePage
✅ Add custom Viator tiles for local events & experiences

Opt into Viator in the StayFi app and share your HomePage link with guests before their stay so they have more time to explore and book activities.

✨ More experiences. More value. More revenue.
🔗 Get StayFi: https://app.stayfi.com/

11/19/2025

🚀 StayFi Made the STR Tech Index 2026!

We’re excited to share that StayFi has been officially featured in the STR Tech Index 2026, recognized as one of the essential tools powering the next generation of STR marketing & guest communication.

From capturing every guest at WiFi sign-in to driving more direct bookings — we’re proud to help hosts grow smarter every year. 🙌

🏅 Featured for:
• Guest data capture
• Email & SMS marketing
• Supporting direct booking growth

Click here to see the report ➜ https://abodeworldwide.com/short-term-rental-technology-trends/

Discover the latest short-term rental technology trends, from AI to direct bookings and immersive guest experiences, in the STR Tech Index 2026.