✨ Not seeing the returns you expected from your vacation rental?
You're not alone.
Many short-term rental hosts struggle to balance guest satisfaction with profitability.
At Rather Be Properties, we specialize in doing both—with proven results.
🚀 How Rather Be Properties maximizes owner profits with Hostaway
Delivering five-star hospitality and maximizing owner income is our mission—and it’s what sets us apart.
“It’s hard to do both, and we’re not perfect. But that’s the north star we follow. That’s what makes us different.” — Al Sed, Co-Founder
We’re a full-service property management and co-hosting company supporting new listings, owner-managed homes, and agency-run properties. From setup to full-scale operations, we offer everything needed to run a high-performing vacation rental.
Whether it’s accounting, design, dynamic pricing, or channel management—we’ve got it covered.
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What we do
- Permitting & Registration
- Design & Furnishing
- Inventory & Full Home Stocking
- Listing & Weekly Optimization on Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google, & more
- Custom Digital & Print Guidebooks
- 24/7 Guest Communication
- Maintenance Coordination & Vendor Management
- Turnovers & Professional Cleaning
- Quarterly Property Inspections
- Revenue Management
- Real-Time Dynamic Pricing
- Financial Reporting & Owner Dashboards
Benefits of listing with us
We handle everything, so you don’t have to.
Personalized guest care that builds glowing reviews.
Strategic pricing & occupancy optimization.
Transparent reporting and frequent communication.
Increased revenue and fewer headaches.
We list your home everywhere
One calendar, synced in real time, pushed to every major channel — plus our own direct booking site, where repeat guests book without an OTA fee.
Global reach
Families & groups
International travelers
Vacation Rentals in Search & Maps
Marriott Bonvoy members
Lake & water travelers
GlampingHubUnique-stay travelers
Our own direct booking siteWhat our owners are saying
Owner of El Sip
“Rather Be entire team placed the Owners needs as a priority while still ensuring the the customer experiences is seamless. I’ve had a great experience with them and have seen them as a strategic partner….the value is second to none.”
Owner of Whimsical Oasis
“Hi Al, as we approach our 12 consecutive weekend with a full booking schedule and a high rating, I wanted to reach out and express my sincere appreciation. You and your team have done an outstanding job representing our property and guiding us smoothly through STR process. Your attention to detail and willingness to explain every step along the way have been invaluable. Thank you once again for all your hard work and dedication.”
Owner of Palm Vista
“Thanks for everything you guys do. Al, thanks for being so hands on and insightful and sharing the play by play's on whats going on with my property"
Owner of Indio Oasis
"The Rather Be Properties team is easy to work with and are always available to discuss any matter. We've recommended them to our friends! Thank you"
Owner of City Lights & Rooftop Nights
"We are so thankful for this team. They are on top of everything, anytime there’s a problem it gets resolved that day!!! Communication is great. Highly recommended them. Will be using them for our next property 😊"
Unknown
"I’m grateful for all the hard work and dedication in managing my property. The open lines of communication are fantastic—whether I reach out to Al or the team, everyone is so accommodating and always ready to walk me through anything. The integrity and transparency of the team are unmatched, and billing is straightforward, which has fostered a great deal of trust between me and the management company. While the property launch took a bit longer than expected, I appreciate that the focus was on doing everything right. You all rock!"
Owner of San Diego Units
"They keep your place occupied. I found many friends doing this on their own. Had many vacancies through out the year."
What guests say on Google
4.9★★★★★311 Google reviews
★★★★★“Amazing stay. Hidden gem in this town! Super clean and welcoming. Loved the private backyard and pool/jacuzzi!!! I'm super particular about cleanliness and this place is SPOTLESSLY CLEAN!!! Also the property manager Elissa was so responsive and helpful! Over and beyond a great stay!”MMichele BenjaminGoogle review · 3 months ago
★★★★★“We had an incredible stay at this beautiful sanctuary of a home! Every detail is thought about and the home is well stocked with anything you could need. The host was extremely helpful throughout our stay and was very responsive anytime I had a question.”BBrittany BahlmannGoogle review · 5 months ago
★★★★★“We chose this place to celebrate our daughter's 10th birthday, and it was absolutely perfect. The home was clean, comfortable, and beautifully set up, with such a peaceful desert vibe. The space felt private and relaxing…”CCatherine AlfaroGoogle review · 7 months ago
★★★★★“We had a wonderful stay at the Thirsty Cactus, it is exactly as you see in the photos! It was perfect for our nine people group. The house is clean and well stocked, and the host provides very clear instructions…”TTokozile MukuruvaGoogle review · 3 months ago
★★★★★“Oasis del Sol was the best of all worlds. 2 master bedrooms, 2 large secondary bedrooms, a gorgeous block wall kitchen with private patio off of it and a gameroom and office on the inside!”KKathy BurrowsGoogle review · 3 months ago
★★★★★“We had such an amazing stay at this Airbnb! The location was perfect — close to everything but still tucked away in a quiet, safe, and relaxing neighborhood. The amenities were incredible, and the pool was definitely a highlight…”MMadison SheehyGoogle review · 3 months ago
★★★★★“Just wrapped up an amazing week-long stay in the hosts' San Diego townhouse. The location was fantastic! My family could easily get to all the places we wanted to see/do…”LLance FujitaGoogle review · 5 months ago
★★★★★“The house was great. It was clean and spacious. The pool was large and had a jacuzzi. My boys enjoyed the pool and the arcades. We had a good time plus it was in a nice neighborhood.”EElizabeth GarrettGoogle review · 5 months ago
★★★★★“Beautiful house, beautiful outdoor space. Felt like we were at a resort.”AAngie WilliamsGoogle review · 9 months ago
★★★★☆“We had a great stay overall and would definitely stay here again. The backyard and inside of the home were both very spacious, and we loved all the extras provided for guests, including the pool floaties, cornhole, hammock…”MMonica CruzGoogle review · 3 months ago
Real reviews from Rather Be guests on Google. Read all 311 →
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