Marco Island owner questions
Vacation rental management FAQ
How much does full-service management cost?
Our percentage-based full-service plan is quoted at 10%–12% of accommodation revenue, with the final rate and scope stated in your written proposal before service begins. Separately stated guest cleaning fees, taxes and refundable deposits are excluded from percentage-based Gross Booking Revenue.
How does cleaning billing work?
When turnover management is selected, Island Co-Hosts may hire and pay the cleaner and invoice the owner a fixed Turnover Fee. The fee may include cleaner cost, scheduling, administration, quality follow-up and margin. The booking platform separately pays the guest cleaning charge to the owner.
Can I switch from another Marco Island property manager?
Yes. We begin with a transition review covering listing ownership, future reservations, calendars, reviews, guest communication and payout routing. The goal is a documented, property-specific cutover rather than a rushed change.
Do you manage Airbnb and Vrbo vacation rental listings?
Yes. If you use Airbnb, Vrbo or other selected booking channels, we can help set up or optimize your owner-controlled vacation-rental listings and coordinate daily workflows across them. You retain your third-party platform accounts and receive their payouts directly.
Do you help new vacation rental owners?
Yes. We can assist with the DBPR Chapter 509 application workflow, listing setup, photography coordination and an operating plan. The owner remains the applicant and license holder, signs all certifications and remains responsible for licensing, taxes and association approval.
How is the flat monthly fee determined?
We use revenue-based tiers and the service scope in your proposal. For an established rental, we review the trailing 12 months of accommodation revenue; for a new rental, we estimate projected annual revenue using established third-party tools such as AirDNA and comparable rentals. That projection establishes an initial monthly fee tier, which we revisit as actual booking history develops.
Are cleaning fees included in the management percentage?
No. Separately stated guest cleaning charges, taxes and refundable deposits are excluded from the percentage-fee calculation. The booking platform pays guest cleaning charges to the owner; Island Co-Hosts pays the cleaner and invoices the owner a separate disclosed Turnover Fee.
Who pays repair, pool and landscaping vendors?
Those vendors contract with and invoice the owner directly. We can coordinate access and follow-up under the selected service, while spending above the written approval limit requires owner authorization.
What happens to existing bookings if I switch managers?
We first document future reservations, listing access, calendars and payout routing. Then we agree on who will communicate with guests and service each stay before choosing a cutover date.
Will I keep my existing guest reviews?
That depends on who controls the current listing. Reviews generally stay with an owner-controlled listing, but may not transfer from a manager-controlled one. We check account ownership before proposing a transition.
Do you manage long-term rentals?
No. These services are limited to transient occupancy of properly licensed Chapter 509 short-term vacation rentals. We do not provide long-term leasing, tenant placement, rent collection or real-estate sales services.