A guide for prospective owners. It covers what's included, how fees work, what we need from you, and what to expect in the first ninety days.
One management fee covers the work below. We don't upcharge for the every-day care that good hosting is made of.
One management fee, charged as a percentage of nightly revenue. No setup fees, no marketing surcharges, no cleaning markups.
One management fee — quoted at your owner consult
Every property is different. We confirm your rate after the walk-through, and it covers everything in this guide.
From signed agreement to first guest. Most owners are listed and live within three weeks; longer if photography or staging is involved.
We visit the property, confirm condition, and finalize the management agreement. STR licence number collected from the owner.
Inventory audit, missing items sourced, deep clean, professional photography, smart lock & supplies in place.
Listing built across Airbnb, VRBO, direct channels. Dynamic pricing rules set. Calendar opens.
Bookings begin. Owner portal access activated. First monthly statement scheduled for end of cycle.
A short checklist of what to gather before we start.
The licence is held by the property owner. The application lives on the City of Kelowna site; we'll send you the link.
Confirmation that the building permits short-term rental at the suite, plus a copy of any relevant bylaws.
Active STR-appropriate insurance policy. We can recommend brokers if needed.
For monthly payouts and clear reconciliation against statements.
Two sets of physical keys, parking spot details, mailroom info, and any building amenity instructions.
Any dates you'd like to block off for personal use, family stays, or maintenance.
A short note on rhythm. Once you're live, here's the cadence of communication you can plan around.
A few of the things owners ask in our first conversation.
A 30-minute call. We'll walk through the building, the unit, your goals, and whether Lake Life is the right fit. No obligation, no pressure.