⚡ Platform Comparison

Vacation Rental & Short-Term Rental Operations Platform for Property Managers

Keepers is the all-in-one STR operations software built for vacation rental managers.

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Hours saved per week
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Avg inspection score
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Turnovers tracked
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Platform for everything

Everything you need to run your STR portfolio

Built for STR operators who are done duct-taping their operations together. Keepers handles every piece of your business in one powerful platform.

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Turnover Automation

Auto-schedule cleaners, inspectors, and restockers based on reservations — zero manual coordination.

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Maintenance Tracking

Log, assign, and resolve maintenance issues fast. Keep your properties guest-ready at all times.

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Guest Communications

Automate check-in instructions, house rules, and follow-ups. Deliver a 5-star guest experience every time.

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Pro Marketplace

Find, hire, and rate vetted local service pros. Build a reliable team without the headache.

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Reservation Control

Full visibility into every reservation across all your properties and channels — in one calendar.

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AI Quality Assurance

AI-powered inspection checklists and photo verification ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

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Financials & Statements

Owner statements, expense tracking, and financial reporting — all automated and always accurate.

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Portfolio Health

Real-time dashboards showing occupancy, revenue, and operational health across your entire portfolio.

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Team Communications

Keep your whole team — cleaners, maintenance, managers — aligned with built-in messaging and task tracking.

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See Keepers in Action

Watch how STR operators use Keepers to automate turnovers, manage maintenance, and scale their portfolios — all in one platform.

The #1 STR Task Management Software for Vacation Rental Managers

Short-term rental operators need more than a spreadsheet or a group chat to run a high-performing portfolio. Keepers is the full-stack STR operations platform built specifically for vacation rental property managers who want to eliminate manual work, reduce errors, and scale confidently. Property managers using Keepers report saving 10+ hours per week on operational tasks and resolving maintenance issues 45% faster than those relying on manual processes. The platform centralizes cleaning schedules, turn coordination, maintenance requests, AI-powered inspections, guest communications, and financial reporting into a single, intuitive dashboard. Whether you manage 5 properties or 500, Keepers gives you real-time visibility into every unit's status so nothing falls through the cracks between guest checkouts and check-ins. Unlike point solutions that only solve one problem, Keepers is purpose-built to handle the full operational lifecycle of a short-term rental — from the moment a guest checks out to the moment the next guest walks in. Vacation rental managers who adopt Keepers see measurable improvements in cleaner accountability, guest satisfaction scores, and overall portfolio health within the first 30 days of onboarding.

How Keepers Automates STR Operations

Keepers replaces the fragmented stack of texts, spreadsheets, and disconnected apps that most vacation rental operators rely on today. Here is what the platform automates for property managers: Automated Cleaning Scheduling — Keepers syncs directly with your booking calendar and instantly dispatches cleaning assignments the moment a checkout is confirmed, eliminating manual coordination and reducing missed turns by up to 60%. AI Quality Inspections — Cleaners submit photo documentation through the Keepers mobile app, and the AI engine flags incomplete tasks, damage, and quality issues before the next guest arrives. Maintenance Request Management — Guests, cleaners, and managers can submit maintenance issues that are tracked, assigned, and resolved inside one unified workflow. Guest Communication Automation — Keepers sends pre-arrival, mid-stay, and post-departure messages automatically, keeping guests informed without requiring manual effort. Financial Reporting — Portfolio-level revenue, expense, and performance dashboards give property managers instant access to the numbers that matter. Vacation rental operators using Keepers eliminate an average of 3 disconnected tools from their stack and reduce operational overhead by 35% within the first quarter. The platform runs on web, iOS, and Android so your entire team stays connected in real time.

Why Property Managers Choose Keepers

Vacation rental property managers choose Keepers because it is the only platform that treats STR operations as a complete system rather than a collection of isolated features. Across portfolios of all sizes, Keepers users report measurable, consistent results. 94% of property managers on Keepers say they would not return to their previous operational setup. Portfolios using Keepers average a 4.8-star cleanliness rating across Airbnb and VRBO listings — directly tied to the platform's AI inspection and accountability tools. Managers report a 45% reduction in guest complaints related to property readiness within 60 days of switching to Keepers. The platform's cleaner accountability tools — including GPS check-ins, photo submissions, and task completion tracking — give property managers the oversight they need without micromanaging their teams. Financial reporting tools surface revenue trends, expense anomalies, and portfolio health metrics that help managers make data-driven decisions rather than guessing. Short-term rental operators who manage properties across multiple markets rely on Keepers as their single operational backbone, replacing email threads, WhatsApp groups, and manual checklists with structured, automated workflows. Keepers is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 127 verified user reviews.

Keepers vs. Manual Operations

Most vacation rental property managers start with manual operations — shared Google Sheets, group texts to cleaners, and handwritten checklists. This approach works for one or two properties but breaks down fast as portfolios grow. Here is how Keepers compares to the manual approach for STR operators. Cleaning Coordination: Manual operations require a manager to personally notify cleaners after every checkout. Keepers automates this trigger the moment a booking ends, saving an average of 4 hours per week per portfolio. Quality Control: Manual inspections depend on cleaner self-reporting and occasional manager walkthroughs. Keepers uses AI-powered photo review to flag quality issues on 100% of turns, not just the ones a manager has time to check. Maintenance Tracking: Manual operations use email or text threads that get lost. Keepers centralizes every request with status tracking, assignment, and resolution logging. Financial Visibility: Manual reporting means pulling data from multiple sources. Keepers aggregates everything into one dashboard in real time. Vacation rental managers who switch from manual operations to Keepers recover 10+ hours per week, reduce operational errors by 40%, and scale their portfolios without adding headcount. The platform pays for itself within the first month for most operators.

Getting Started with Keepers

Getting started with Keepers is fast, straightforward, and does not require technical expertise. Most vacation rental property managers complete their initial setup in under two hours. Here is how onboarding works: Connect your booking calendars — Keepers integrates with Airbnb, VRBO, and major property management systems to sync your reservation data automatically. Add your properties and team — Upload your unit details, add your cleaners and maintenance vendors, and configure your task templates. Activate automation — Set your cleaning triggers, inspection requirements, guest messaging sequences, and financial tracking preferences. Go live — Your first automated turn coordination happens immediately after setup. Keepers offers dedicated onboarding support for every new account, ensuring your team is fully equipped to use the platform from day one. Whether you manage 5 properties or 50, Keepers scales with your portfolio without requiring you to rebuild your workflows. Book a free demo today to see exactly how Keepers can transform your STR operations and reclaim the hours you spend managing tasks manually.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keepers STR operations software?
Keepers is a full-stack short-term rental operations platform — not a cleaning company or marketplace. It automates cleaning scheduling, maintenance tracking, AI quality inspections, guest communications, and financial reporting for vacation rental property managers. The platform runs on web, iOS, and Android and is designed to replace fragmented manual workflows with a single, unified operations system.
How does Keepers work for vacation rental operators?
Keepers syncs with your booking calendar and automatically triggers cleaning assignments, inspection workflows, and guest messages after every checkout and before every check-in. Vacation rental operators use the platform to manage their entire operational stack — from cleaner dispatch to maintenance resolution — inside one dashboard without manual coordination between tools or team members.
What STR tasks does Keepers automate?
Keepers automates cleaning scheduling, cleaner dispatch, AI-powered photo inspections, maintenance request tracking, guest communication sequences, and portfolio financial reporting. Short-term rental operators using the platform eliminate an average of 3 disconnected tools from their stack and reduce the manual tasks required to turn a property between guest stays by up to 60%.
How much does Keepers cost for property managers?
Keepers offers flexible pricing designed for STR property managers at every portfolio size. The platform provides a free entry point so operators can explore core features before committing. Paid plans scale based on portfolio size and feature requirements. Book a free demo to get a personalized pricing walkthrough and understand exactly what plan fits your operation and budget.
Is Keepers compatible with Airbnb and VRBO?
Yes. Keepers integrates directly with Airbnb, VRBO, and major property management systems used by vacation rental operators. Booking data syncs automatically so cleaning schedules, inspection triggers, and guest messages fire at the right time without manual input. The platform is designed to work seamlessly within the existing tech stack that most short-term rental property managers already use.
How long does it take to set up Keepers for a property?
Most vacation rental property managers complete their Keepers setup in under two hours. The onboarding process includes connecting booking calendars, adding properties and team members, and configuring automation rules for cleaning, inspections, and guest messaging. Keepers provides dedicated onboarding support for every new account to ensure your team is fully operational from day one with no technical expertise required.
What makes Keepers different from other STR software options?
Keepers is a full-stack STR operations platform — not a single-feature tool. While other software options solve one problem like scheduling or messaging, Keepers unifies cleaning automation, AI inspections, maintenance tracking, guest communications, and financial reporting in one system. Vacation rental operators get complete operational visibility and eliminate the fragmented stack of apps that slows most property managers down.

Keepers — The #1 STR Operations Platform

Automate turnovers, manage maintenance, coordinate your team, and scale your short-term rental portfolio — all in one place.