
Heather Bayer, author of Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit, former CEO of a highly successful cottage rental agency, and a popular blogger, hosts the Vacation Rental Success podcast. With many years experience of owning and managing multiple vacation rental properties, Heather brings her knowledge and views on every aspect of the business, together with interviews with vacation homeown... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 661 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessInvesting | |||

This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, the all-in-one vaction rental platform that will help you start, manage and grow your short-term rental business. You get your own professional booking website. A channel manager that keeps Airbnb, Vrbo and Booki... more
This episode is sponsored by Lodgify, the all-in-one vaction rental platform that will help you start, manage and grow your short-term rental business. You get your own professional booking website. A channel manager that keeps Airbnb, Vrbo and booki... more
This is a reset episode. After months of working behind the scenes, Heather and Mike Bayer come together to do something they have not done for a while: reintroduce themselves, take stock of where the Vacation Rental Formula Business School is now, a... more
High occupancy is not the same as a healthy business. That's the thread running through this conversation with Sarah Stahl, VP of Marketing at Lake.com and founder of short-term rental marketing consultancy Market Movers. Sarah has spent the last sev... more
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Thank you, Heather for sharing your wealth of information and expertise in this booming industry where it is easy to get lost among the giants.
I’ve listened to every episode since June of 2017 and bought my first STR in August of 2017. By far the most informative and useful podcast about the STR market. Two thumbs way up.
Heather is so wonderful in her interactions with guests. I’ve never met her but feel we are already friends. I’ve listened to so many of her episodes and continue to be challenged and learn. As a guest on the podcast, I found Heather’s professionalism exceptional but more than that she is the real deal, warm, kind and encouraging. She is a pioneer in this industry and has offered endless content and advice we can all learn from. I love that she is a continual learner and is so committed to this ... more
Great solid advice from the amazing Fairy Godmother of short term rentals.
This is my favorite podcast to listen to for STR content. It’s no fluff! Just loaded with incredible, actionable content. Thank you for all the time you put into this amazing resource for your listeners!
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The show delivers practical strategies for operating and growing vacation rental businesses, with a strong emphasis on direct bookings, guest experience, and operational excellence. Episodes frequently feature industry leaders, coaches, and technologists who share frameworks, templates, and real-world examples that listeners can apply immediately—from AI-driven training and branding to onboarding, cleaning operations, and revenue management. A notable strength is the host's ability to translate complex tech and marketing concepts into actionable steps for operators of all sizes, often highlighting the human side of hospitality and the importance of trust, quality guest interactions, and direct booking strategies. The format consistently ble... more
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Recent guests on Vacation Rental Success include:
1. Sarah Stahl
2. Jodi Bourne
3. Heidi Henriksen
4. Amber Knight
5. Heather Dunwoody
6. Brittany Blackman
7. Sean Kemper
8. Ali Cammelletti
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