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Vacation Rental Success

Heather Bayer aka @CottageGuru
Vacation Rentals
Short-Term Rentals
Artificial Intelligence
Property Management
Vacation Rental Industry
Airbnb
Hospitality
AI Tools
Guest Experience
Trust
Direct Bookings
Accessibility
SEO
Coaching
Branding
Storytelling
Sustainability
Content Creation
Customer Service
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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

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This Episode is Sponsored by Lodgify If you have been thinking about building your own direct booking channel and reducing your reliance on the OTAs, Lodgify is worth a serious look. It brings your booking website, channel management, guest messaging... more

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This Episode is Sponsored by Lodgify If you have been thinking about building your own direct booking channel and reducing your reliance on the OTAs, Lodgify is worth a serious look. It brings your booking website, channel management, guest messaging... more

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This Episode is Sponsored by Lodgify If you have been thinking about building your own direct booking channel and reducing your reliance on the OTAs, Lodgify is worth a serious look. It brings your booking website, channel management, guest messaging... more

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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

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Recent Guests

Kerri Gibson
Co-founder of Chalet Hygge and Experience Hygge, hospitality entrepreneur
Experiences Hygge (Quebec, Canada)
Episode: VRS664 - Building Two Businesses With a Small Team and a Smart AI Habit
Alex Zemianek
CEO and founder of JZ Vacation Rentals
JZ Vacation Rentals
Episode: VRS661 - The Year He Stopped Growing and Built Something Better
Sarah Stahl
VP of Marketing at lake.com and founder of Market Movers
lake.com; Market Movers
Episode: VRS657 - When the Calendar Looks Full But the Business Is Bleeding with Sarah Stahl
Jodi Bourne
Marketing strategist and Claude power user
Independent / marketing consultant
Episode: VRS656 - How STR Businesses Are Using Claude for Smarter Marketing and Better Workflows
Heidi Henriksen
Executive director of VRNation; former NWVRP/ Astro/VRNation leader
VRNation
Episode: VRS654 - VRNation, Education, and the Next Chapter of the Vacation Rental Industry
Amber Knight
Strategy and Operations Executive with deep experience in vacation rental marketing and technology.
Bookings Cloud
Episode: VRS651 - Trust, Conversions & The Direct Booking Mindset
Heather Dunwoody
Hospitality expert and writer
Medium
Episode: VRS649 - Sewn in Soil and Spirit – Designing Guest Experiences with Heather Dunwoody - A Book Direct Day Special
Brittany Blackman
Founder of Discover Freedom, coaching high-achieving professionals
Discover Freedom
Episode: VRS648 - Lead Better, Clean Smarter: The Coaches and Consultants Behind Vacation Rental Growth
Sean Kemper
Founder of ETI Solutions, specializing in cleaning chemistry and training
ETI Solutions
Episode: VRS648 - Lead Better, Clean Smarter: The Coaches and Consultants Behind Vacation Rental Growth

Host

Heather Bayer
Host of Vacation Rental Success and founder/leader in the space; provides interview-driven insights and industry context.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 277 ratings
  • Top Show!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walter the Pole Vaulter
    Canadaa year ago
  • My favorite podcast.

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crüefan
    United States2 years ago
  • Expert advice and thoughtful conversations

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goodwinfamily7
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing resource

    Great solid advice from the amazing Fairy Godmother of short term rentals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hostesswithmostess
    United States3 years ago
  • Great actionable content

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Lodge on Twinkle Lane
    United States3 years ago

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Many describe the show as a top resource for STR strategy and marketing, with high-quality guests.
Listeners praise the host for wealth of experience and practical, actionable insights.
Guests consistently note the host's professionalism, warmth, and industry leadership.
Audience impressions highlight helpful frameworks and tangible takeaways for direct bookings and operations.

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#100
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

VRS664 - Building Two Businesses With a Small Team and a Smart AI Habit
Q: Where does AI currently live in your business, and what are your immediate priorities for adoption?
AI is present in guest communications, marketing, and automation of repetitive tasks, with a focus on refreshing automated communications and building marketing content through AI, while the core renovation and tech stack are the current priorities.
VRS654 - VRNation, Education, and the Next Chapter of the Vacation Rental Industry
Q: What are the four pillars that are being launched in April?
The pillars include customer service and sales, insurance, safety, operations, and marketing; these form the core content for the April launch at the Denver conference, with ongoing development and panels featuring content creators from the industry.
VRS654 - VRNation, Education, and the Next Chapter of the Vacation Rental Industry
Q: Tell me about VRNation. How did you get involved with that?
VRNation grew out of NWVRP when the board decided to scale nationally and address gaps in support, education, and standards. Heidi describes joining as a dream, taking leadership to steer the organization toward broader industry impact and collaboration.
VRS649 - Sewn in Soil and Spirit – Designing Guest Experiences with Heather Dunwoody - A Book Direct Day Special
Q: Can you just give us that pathway that you took from what you learned from The Lady in Sri Lanka, what you've learned from your nomadic experience, and how that is translating into guest experiences today?
Dunwoody explains that her experiences in different cultures have helped her understand the importance of creating participatory moments for guests, emphasizing the value of unique local experiences instead of generic offerings.
VRS648 - Lead Better, Clean Smarter: The Coaches and Consultants Behind Vacation Rental Growth
Q: What do you think, what do you wish more people understood about the work we'll do?
I wish people understood the behind-the-scenes work that goes into consulting and coaching. It's not just about providing a final product, but there's a lot of support and investment involved.

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What is Vacation Rental Success about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on practical strategies for running vacation rental businesses, with frequent deep dives into direct bookings, AI-driven operations, marketing, and guest experience. Episodes highlight how property managers and owners optimize workflows, implement AI responsibly, and build communities that set industry standards. Noteworthy elements include candid conversations about governance, safety, and education through industry alliances, plus pragmatic sponsor integrations that offer tools for direct bookings and property management. The format tends to blend hands-on case studies, frameworks for decision-making, and actionable tips that listeners can apply to scale and professionalize their holdings.

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Which podcasts are similar to Vacation Rental Success?

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1. Thanks For Visiting
2. The Short Term Show
3. BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast
4. Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue Management
5. Real Estate Rookie

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Vacation Rental Success launched 13 years ago and published 667 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Vacation Rental Success include:

1. Kerri Gibson
2. Alex Zemianek
3. Sarah Stahl
4. Jodi Bourne
5. Heidi Henriksen
6. Amber Knight
7. Heather Dunwoody
8. Brittany Blackman

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