When we launch your home as a vacation rental, we go the extra mile to best ensure success!

Once you sign your property management agreement, we jump right in to get your property listed. The Initial Startup Fee covers these one-time investments and services to have the Property available for rental as soon as possible. Below is a summary of what we do to get it ready.

Most of our initial startup can be completed in the first 4-6 weeks so that it is available for rental and earning income for you as quickly as possible!

  • Apply for a Transient Occupancy Tax Permit with Sonoma County
  • Apply for any required STR Permits with the County
  • Website Setup to market your Property
  • Adding your Property to the EliteCoastalEscapes.com website to solicit direct/repeat bookings
  • Write compelling marketing content and description of your Property
  • Professional Marketing Photography
  • Overhead drone footage of the Property and area
  • Video of your Property as a “fly through”
  • Property floor plan rendering
  • Creation of an online Guest Guide accessible by phone
  • Creation of a printed Guest Guide for use at the Property
  • Creation of a Housekeeping Checklist
  • Home Condition Audit
  • Punch-list to get the Property ready for vacation rentals
  • Budget and shopping for household contents and supplies to get your home on par with ECE standards
  • Installation of a decibel meter for noise and occupancy monitoring (party prevention)