Airbnb
Vrbo
Booking.com
Houston Short-Term Rental Management

Short-Term Rental
Management in Houston, TX
at 10–12%

We handle everything — so you collect income without the day-to-day work. You keep full control of your Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com accounts, your reviews, and your Superhost status. Month-to-month contract. No hidden fees.

At a Glance
Accepting New Properties
Management Fee
10–12%
Setup Fees
$0 Ever
Cancellation Notice
14 Days
Superhost Safe
Month-to-Month
Local Team
The People Behind Your Property

Meet the STRatus Stays Team

Hospitality experience meets operational precision. We built STRatus Stays because Houston owners deserve a management team that treats every property like their own — and actually picks up the phone.

Rob West — Director of Marketing
Rob West
Director of Marketing
Cole Dobbs — President
Cole Dobbs
President
Syed Raza — Director of Finance
Syed Raza
Director of Finance
Why STRatus Stays

We Run Your Rental Like It's Our Own

Other managers charge 20–40%, lock you into year-long contracts, and disappear when things break. We do the opposite.

01
Vendors We'd Send to Our Own Home

Every cleaner, plumber, and HVAC tech is personally vetted and held to documented standards. Underperform once, they're gone. Right person, fair price — every time.

02
Everything Included at 10–12%

Guest messaging. Cleaning. Maintenance. Dynamic pricing. Monthly reporting. The same full-service operations others charge 3x for — with no long-term commitment.

03
Total Transparency, Zero Surprises

Photos after every turnover. Real-time maintenance updates. Detailed monthly statements — every dollar in, every dollar out. You always know what's happening.

04
Your Listing. Your Reviews. Period.

You keep full ownership of your Airbnb and VRBO accounts, your reviews, and your Superhost status. We never hold your listing hostage. Walk away with 14 days notice.

$0 Setup Fees Month-to-Month Houston-Based Team 14-Day Out
Find out what your property should be earning.
Free assessment — no strings, no sales pitch, just real numbers for your property.
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Real Owners, Real Results

What Our Clients Say About Us

"Cole came out and set everything up for our Airbnb in Houston. He walked the property, explained every step, and answered questions I did not even know to ask. He was more professional than any manager or co-host I have ever worked with."

Ashley T.
The Woodlands, TX

"We had no idea how much money we were leaving on the table. STRatus Stays optimized pricing and tightened up our operations. Our February payout was 25% higher than last year. Reviews are better and payouts are higher."

David L.
Houston, TX

"Rob walked us through setup and pricing for our Airbnb in Houston. Since then we have not handled a single guest or vendor issue. Their 12 percent fee is less than half of what we paid before and the service is better."

Brian K.
Katy, TX

"I have four properties and almost no stress now. The team keeps a close eye on each place and fixes small problems before they turn into big repairs. I finally feel like I can treat these homes as investments instead of a second job."

Sarah N.
The Woodlands, TX

"Before STRatus Stays we had a property manager who charged 25 percent and barely did anything. They only set up cleaners and handled guest messages. I was still stuck dealing with the lawn, routine maintenance, and random vendors. Cole's team actually takes ownership of the whole operation."

Jason M.
Cypress, TX
Serving Greater Houston

Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Management
Across the Houston Area

STRatus Stays provides full-service Airbnb management and VRBO co-host services across Houston and every major surrounding community — at just 10–12% with no setup fees and no long-term contracts.

Houston Katy Sugar Land The Woodlands Cypress Pearland Conroe League City Clear Lake Kingwood Humble Tomball The Heights Midtown Montrose Galleria Friendswood Missouri City Bellaire Spring Webster Stafford Baytown Pasadena Deer Park & more
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PriceLabs
Operto
CREW
Vrbo
MINUT
Hospitable
Mailgun
Yale
Schlage
August
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PriceLabs
Operto
CREW
Vrbo
MINUT
Hospitable
Mailgun
Yale
Schlage
August

NOW RECRUITING

Cleaners & Vendors — Join the STRatus Stays Network

We're building a network of reliable, professional cleaners and service vendors across the Greater Houston area. If you're a cleaning team, handyman, plumber, electrician, HVAC tech, lawn care pro, or pool service provider — we have consistent work waiting for you.

✓ Steady, recurring work from a growing property portfolio
✓ On-time payment after every completed job
✓ Smart lock access — no lockbox hassles
✓ Clear expectations with digital checklists
✓ A management team that respects your time
Apply to Join Our Vendor Network
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Cleaning Partners

Our most in-demand role. Turnover teams who deliver photo-verified, guest-ready results.

HIGH DEMAND
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Service Vendors

Trusted local pros for maintenance, repairs, lawn care, pool service, and more.

ALL TRADES

REFERRAL PROGRAM

Know a Property Owner? Earn $500.

Refer someone to STRatus Stays. When they sign a management agreement, you get $500 cash — no limits on how many you refer. Open to everyone — owners, vendors, friends, realtors, anyone.

How It Works

1

Fill out the referral form with your info and the property owner's info.

2

We reach out to the owner and walk them through our services.

3

When they sign a management agreement, you get $500 — paid directly to you.

💰
$500 per signed referral.
No cap. Refer 5 owners, earn $2,500.

Submit a Referral

Your Information (the referrer)

Owner You're Referring

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does STRatus Stays charge for management?

Our management fee is 10–12% of gross booking revenue. The cleaning fee is collected separately from each guest and goes directly to paying the cleaner. You're never paying management fees on top of cleaning costs. There are no setup fees, no onboarding fees, and no hidden charges.

How is STRatus Stays different from other short-term rental managers?

Most managers charge 20–40%, lock you into long-term contracts, and give you little visibility into what's actually happening at your property. We charge 10–12%, operate on month-to-month agreements, and keep you informed with cleaning photos, maintenance updates, and detailed monthly financial statements. You can also keep your own Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com host accounts — your reviews, your Superhost status, your listing.

What services do you handle at the property?

Everything. Guest messaging and support, cleaning and turnovers, restocking supplies, lawn care, pool maintenance, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pest control, and general handyman work. We coordinate all vendors, confirm the work is done properly, and handle any issues that come up between stays or during a guest's visit. You don't lift a finger.

How do I stay informed about what's happening at my property?

We keep you in the loop on everything. You receive photos after every cleaning, updates when maintenance issues come up, monthly financial statements showing all revenue and expenses, and direct communication from our team whenever something needs your attention. Our owners already tell us they get more visibility from us than from any manager they've worked with before.

Can I keep my OTA host accounts?

Absolutely. You keep full ownership of your host accounts, your reviews, and your Superhost status. Many managers require you to list under their account so they can hold your reputation hostage if you leave. We don't do that. You stay because our service earns it, not because we're holding your listing.

What kind of financial reporting do I get?

Every month you receive a detailed statement showing your gross revenue by platform, OTA commissions, cleaning costs, restocking expenses, maintenance charges, and your net payout. We track every dollar in and every dollar out so you have a clear picture of your property's financial performance. If you forward us your utility bills, we include those in the reporting as well.

Do you offer noise monitoring or security devices?

We don't provide hardware directly, but we help our owners select and set up the right devices for their property — noise monitors, smart locks, security cameras — and we offer a 20% discount on approved hardware through our vendor partners. Once installed, our team monitors alerts and responds when issues come up.

What kind of contracts do you require?

We believe owners should have flexibility. STRatus Stays operates on month-to-month agreements rather than long-term contracts. If you ever decide to stop services, we simply require 14 days notice.

How do you help my property earn 5-star reviews?

It starts with the basics done right — a spotless clean confirmed with photos, fast and friendly guest communication, and quick resolution when something goes wrong. On top of that, every guest receives a small welcome gift during their stay. These touches create memorable experiences that turn into 5-star reviews consistently.

Why do property owners choose STRatus Stays?

Lower fees than the competition, no long-term contracts, you keep your own host accounts, and we actually keep you informed about what's happening at your property. Most owners who come to us are frustrated with managers who charge too much, communicate too little, and make it hard to leave. We're the opposite on all three.

Get In Touch

Let's Talk About
Your Property.

Have a question about our services, want a free property assessment, or just want to chat? We'd love to hear from you.