
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 | 647 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusiness | |||

In this solo episode Heather Bayer continues the series on training and development in the short-term rental space.
Drawing on her past as a training consultant and her years of managing hundreds of properties, Heather shares a clear, practical pa... more
In this episode, Heather Bayer welcomes back her son and business partner, Mike Bayer, for a timely New Year's discussion on a topic that affects nearly every property manager: onboarding and training.
After a holiday season filled with family chao... more
It's the first episode of 2026 - and that means it's time for our annual deep dive into what's happened across the vacation rental industry over the past year, and what's coming next. Back by popular demand, David Angotti joins Heather to break down ... more
What if artificial intelligence could actually enhance the human touch instead of replacing it?
In this episode, Heather speaks with Eliseo Palous, co-founder of Short Stay Media, to explore how AI - especially voice AI - is revolutionizing guest c... 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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Focusing on the vacation rental industry, this podcast offers an array of insights aimed at both novice and experienced hosts. The episodes cover pivotal strategies related to optimizing short-term rental businesses, leveraging technology including AI, and establishing strong relationships with guests and homeowners. Notable discussions delve into the importance of direct bookings, pricing strategies around major events, and practical advice to enhance guest experiences. Unique perspectives from industry experts further enrich the content, making it an essential resource for those looking to navigate the complexities of vacation rental management.
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Vacation Rental Success launched 13 years ago and published 647 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. Eliseo Palous
2. Stacey St. John
3. Jake Mast
4. Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh
5. Dennis Goedheit
6. Jenn Boyles
7. Humphrey Bowles
8. Louis Andrews
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