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  • Blog

    This week's roundup covers Airbnb's early World Cup travel insights, strong demand for Kansas City's major events short-term rental permits, proposed policy changes in Arizona, a narrow STR vote in Albuquerque, and a Missouri proposal that could add new costs for vacation rental operators. Let's dive in.

    Airbnb released a new report this week sharing early insights into travel patterns for the 2...

  • Blog

    Meet Jodie Willey, founder of 365 Blue Vacations () . Born and raised in Colorado, Jodie has spent her career in hospitality, working her way from the front desk to General Manager of a timeshare resort in Breckenridge. After more than a decade in resort operations, she launched 365 Blue Vacations in 2021, combining her timeshare experience with short-term rentals t...
  • Blog

    It's official, we're among the best in vacation rental technology once again for the 6th year in a row!

    OwnerRez has been named a Vrbo 2026 Elite Connectivity Partner, placing us in an exclusive group of software providers recognized for innovation, reliability, and performance across the Vrbo marketplace. This marks our 6th consecut...

  • Blog

    This week, we're highlighting Julie Andrews and Stephen Parsons, co-founders of Beach Boutique Rentals () . Based on Anna Maria Island, Julie and Stephen built their business with a focus on genuine relationships and quality over quantity. With OwnerRez supporting their day-to-day operations, they've grown their business to over 70 properties while maintaining...
  • Blog

    This week's roundup covers Airbnb's new host safety training, Ireland easing proposed short-term rental restrictions in small towns, shifting regulatory conversations in U.S. cities, and a look at how unique vacation rentals are scaling into successful businesses. Let's dive in.

    Airbnb announced a new global host training initiative focused on helping prevent and identify human trafficking on it...

  • 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...
  • Core Concepts » Properties » Add, Disable, Re-enable, Snooze

    Congratulations, you've just gotten a new property that you need to add to OwnerRez! Now... how do you actually do that and what's involved? Many different things need to be configured from amenities to photos, to writing descriptions, configuring rates, calendar, etc. Once you've got it all set up, don't forget to test! How does it look on your website, are quotes and rates correct, is it pushing...
  • Channel Management » Calendar Import/Export

    A key part of syncing your OwnerRez calendar with channel calendars is the Calendar Import/Export () process. Make sure to read the Calendar Import/Export Overview () article about what calendar import/exporting is, how it works, a...
  • Core Concepts » My Account

    While we don't want any of our users to leave, we understand that sometimes it's just not a good fit. Or maybe you won the lottery and it's time to retire! Either way, when it's time, it's time.

    You can close your account at any time. We don't impose contracts or early termination fees on our users.

    Before you close your OwnerRez account, be sure to review our Disable or Re-enable a Property...

  • Channel Management » Channel Bridge

    We've created a tool called "OwnerRez Channel Bridge" which is a Chrome browser extension that gives you extra functionality when working with listing sites. Read about it in our Channel Bridge Overview () article.

    This article provides a list of common questions and answers about Channel Bridge that are not covered elsewhere.

    * I'm get...

  • Websites » Widgets

    We've got many different widgets that let you set up integrations with OwnerRez from your site, from inquiry/quote/book now widgets to availability calendar displays to searching properties by availability and showing rates tables and reviews.

    The easiest way to get started is to look at the widgets section in your account () . Add some new ones to play...

  • Channel Management » Calendar Import/Export » Listing Channels

    A core part of our Channel Management feature is the Calendar Import/Export () process, which keeps your OwnerRez calendar in sync with channel calendars. This article offers a step-by-step guide for setting up calendar import and export for Airbnb. You need both import and export configured for Airbnb, so ensure y...
  • Updates & Archives » Email Blast Archive » 2026

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    2 Weeks Left to Upgrade to PMv2 Body

    Hey [first name]!

    You have two weeks left to upgrade to PMv2 before your account is automatically upgraded on February 28th!

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  • Core Concepts » My Account

    We have a strong dedicated following here at OwnerRez, and a lot of our users have spread the word and recruited friends to join up. Because of that, we created the Affiliate Program a few years ago to reward our users when they recruit others.

    The following information will help you understand what the Affiliate Program is and answer questions you may have about it.

    * How it works (#how)
    *...

  • Core Concepts » Data Management

    If you are setting up your new OwnerRez account, and your existing bookings are with a major listing site like Airbnb and Vrbo, we provide tools to import the booking data into OwnerRez - guest name and contact info, booking dates, charges, payments, and so on. These are Channel Bridge () , the iCal Calendar Imports (
  • Channel Management » Channel Integrations » Vrbo

    OwnerRez has partnered with Vrbo to provide a channel integration connection between the two systems. This allows OwnerRez users to more easily handle their listings and bookings with Vrbo and their sister brands, including Vrbo and CanadaStays. Take a look at Vrbo's How to integrate with property management software guide (
  • Channel Management » Calendar Import/Export » Listing Channels

    A core part of our Channel Management is the Calendar Import/Export () process which keeps your OwnerRez calendar in sync with channel calendars. This article provides a walk-through guide for configuring calendar import/export for Vrbo. You need a calendar import and export for Vrbo, so make sure to configure both...
  • Core Concepts » Tasks

    OwnerRez's Task area helps you stay organized across all your properties by creating and tracking actionable items, special requests, issues, and needs. Whether it's housekeeping, maintenance, or property-related tasks, the Tasks area gives you a central place to manage them all.

    You can create and manage tasks to stay organized and ensure nothing is overlooked. The Tasks feature centralizes your...

  • Core Concepts » Rules

    Holidays are a great time to make premium profits because demand for vacation rentals is higher than at most other times! That's why most owners charge premium holiday rates. But the rules surrounding holidays can be complicated, which is why OwnerRez supports three quite different overlapping approaches to them.

    * Generic Holiday Settings (#generic)
    * Holiday Rates (#rates)
    * Spot Rates...

  • Getting Started » ProServices

    Many OwnerRez users prefer to set up their accounts using our support documents () and videos () .

    However, some users would rather have assistance setting up their account. With our ProConnect Service, we take a detailed, hands-on approach to reviewing your account and working with you on everything from listing setup to b...