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  • Blog

    New year, new OwnerRez features - including the wide releases of Rezzy AI, Tasks, and PMv2; also, the addition of Rate Change History, the Template & Trigger Library, two new Nightly Rent Field Codes, and so much more!

    * New Features (#new)

    * Rezzy AI (#rezzy)
    * Tasks (#tasks)
    * Rate Change History (#rate-change-history)
    * Template & Trigger Library (#library)
    * PMv2 (#pmv-two)...

  • Blog

    This week, we are highlighting one of our own. Steve Clark joined OwnerRez in 2021 with a background in technology and firsthand experience as a vacation rental operator through his business, WoodHaven Rentals () . After buying his first vacation home in the North Georgia mountains, Steve quickly immersed himself in the short-term rental world, becoming an active m...
  • Blog

    Summer's heating up 🔥, and July brought some game-changing updates. From the arrival of Rezzy AI, which handles messaging and task management, to the new Statement Taxes for PMv2 feature, and many other enhancements, we're serving up innovation that delivers real impact.

    * New Features (#new)

    * Rezzy AI (#rezzy) Beta
    * Statement Taxes for PMv2 (#statement-tax)
    * Enhancements (#updat...

  • Blog

    As September officially closes out summer, we didn't cool down the progress at OwnerRez. This product update covers some hot new features, including Ask Rezzy chat (on ownerrez.com), Rezzy Shared FAQs & Directives, the addition of Profile Photo, new Review Received trigger and four field codes, a Booking.com and Avalara roadmap update, and so much more. All designed to make your short-term rental b...
  • Blog

    Fall into efficiency! 🍂 OwnerRez is treating you to the new Confirm & Pay guest payment form, several Rezzy AI additions, expenses for Blocked-Off Time, and, per usual, so much more. Let's explore!

    * New Features (#new)

    * Confirm & Pay Guest Form (#confirm-pay)
    * Rezzy AI (#rezzy) Beta

    * Automatic Replies (#automatic-replies)
    * Guest Sentiment (#guest-sentiment)
    * Tasks Additio...

  • Blog

    In November, OwnerRez delivered features quite possibly better than our Black Friday deal (/black-friday-deal) ! From new Vrbo promotions, the Avalara MyLodgeTax integration, to Rezzy AI improvements, these updates will help you "sleigh" this busy holiday booking season. 💪

    * New Features (#new)

    * Vrbo Promos (#vrbo-promos)
    * Avalara MyLodgeTax (#avalara)
    * Booking.com Listing Sync (#...

  • Messaging » SMS Messaging

    This article provides a list of common questions and answers for the SMS premium feature that are not covered elsewhere. It assumes you have already read the SMS Overview () support article. If not, do that first.

    Questions are added to this page if they are miscellaneous in nature and we have not already answered them in other SMS Messaging...

  • Core Concepts » Security Deposits

    The concept of a security deposit hold is pretty straightforward: you want to be able to get money from the guest to cover damages, but you don't actually want to take any money unless you have to - and most of the time, you won't.

    If you have the guest's credit card number, it seems like it would be easy enough to just hit it with an extra charge. Unfortunately, destructive guests aren't stupid...

  • Core Concepts » Damage Protection

    We offer a Damage Protection product which covers minor damage to your property. This sounds similar to the guarantees offered by some channels like Vrbo, but isn't - you are covered, not the guest, and the guest has nothing to do with whether or not your claim is honored. Read more about it in our Damage Protection overview () a...
  • Blog

    Jennifer Whaling turned her passion for hospitality into CottageStays, () a thriving vacation rental business in Ontario's cottage country. What started with a single lakefront property has grown to over 50 homes, all managed with the help of her incredible team and a shared commitment to helping guests "Make Your Memories Happen." Can you tell us a little bit about your h...
  • Channel Management » Channel Integrations » Airbnb

    This article explains how taxes work specifically for Airbnb. Airbnb can be more complex for tax settings than other channels, because the possible scenarios are more complex than with other channels.

    There are two concepts that are important when thinking about taxes: who collects the taxes from the guest, and who remits the taxes to the taxing authorities. Most channels will let you configure a...

  • Blog

    May 2025 brought powerful new automation capabilities, including six new Trigger and Tag automations, Google Ads and Tag Manager support, two new Gap Night field codes, and more exciting updates.

    * New Features (#new-features)

    * Trigger & Tag Conditions Expanded for New Automations (#new-conditions)
    * Google Ads and Tag Manager (#google-ads-tags)
    * Gap Night Field Codes (#gap-night)...

  • Blog

    June's Product Update features the addition of same-day booking support and a handful of Unified Inbox updates, including Drafts and various event indicators. There are also lots of design changes around the app to review, and much more, including some welcomed enhancements around PM and channel integrations, all to enhance your short-term vacation rental business workflows.

    * New Features (#new...

  • Blog

    August brought some significant upgrades to streamline your workflows! 📈 From Simplified Discounts & Surcharges, Rezzy AI search results, two new Payment Processors, and a new Channel, the month was packed. Let's jump in!

    * New Features (#new)

    * Discounts & Surcharges (#discounts-surcharges)
    * Copy Discounts & Surcharges (#copy)
    * Rezzy AI Search Result Summaries (#rezzy-search)
    *...

  • Blog

    Meet Lori Taylor, founder of AZ Desert Vacations, () a woman-owned and women-run vacation rental management company based in Arizona. Launched in 2020, the business quickly grew from managing a few personal properties to overseeing more than 50 homes across Arizona and Belize. With a background in mortgage lending and a hands-on approach, Lori has grown the business...
  • Blog

    This week's roundup covers Airbnb's upcoming service fee changes, TikTok's new in-app hotel bookings, surging Canadian travel, and the latest short-term rental policy battles in Los Angeles and Maui. Let's dive in.

    Airbnb announced this week an upcoming change to how service fees work for hosts who use property management software like OwnerRez. (

  • Guides

    Whether you manage one property or fifty, writing content can take hours. ChatGPT () is a free tool that helps you write faster, stay consistent, and sound professional across your listings, website, and marketing content. In this guide, we'll show you how to use ChatGPT to:

    * Write better property descriptions
    * Generate blog content to support direct bookings
    * Quickly c...

  • Guides

    Charging extra fees like security deposits and requiring rental agreements for Airbnb bookings might seem overwhelming at first, but with the right information and tools, it can be a simple and effective process. Rental agreements and security deposits are a pivotal part of any vacation rental operation; they provide legal protection for you as the host and help set clear expectations with guests....
  • Forums

    Hello, I'm 2 mo into using ownerez and have primarily had my property on Airbnb, which itself is a pretty well oiled machine. Now I want to have an option for direct booking that I can guide my family n friends to, if they ask. Is there an article on step by step directions on how to go about direct booking?

    There are lots of articles available online if you simply search for "Direct Booking f...

  • Pages

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    Managing guest communication and daily operations shouldn't feel like a full-time job. That's why we built Rezzy AI, a powerful assistant for guest messaging and task automation that helps you manage your workflow so you can focus on what matters most. Rezzy is your new assistant for guest communication and daily operations, built directly into Own...