Management Services
Your Property, Personally Managed.
Owning a vacation rental should be rewarding, not a second job. Gulf & Grove gives owners a direct relationship with Ben and Julie, who oversee the details, care for the property, and take an active approach to rental performance.
From listing setup and pricing strategy to guest communication, turnovers, and maintenance coordination, we bring the operation together so you can step back from the day-to-day.
What We Manage
A complete, hands-on operation
Every detail of running a successful vacation rental, handled by the people you know by name.
What we manage
Revenue and pricing management
We monitor pricing and availability based on demand, seasonality, booking patterns, and open-night opportunities, adjusting strategy as conditions evolve.
Property performance and optimization
We review booking trends, guest feedback, competitive positioning, amenities, and presentation to identify thoughtful changes that can support the property's performance and appeal.
Listing creation and marketing
We help position the property with professional presentation, accurate descriptions, and distribution across appropriate booking channels.
Guest communication and hospitality
We manage communication from booking inquiries through arrival and in-stay questions.
Turnover and cleaning coordination
We coordinate turnover logistics and pay attention to cleaning quality and property readiness for each arrival.
Property care and maintenance coordination
Ben and Julie personally visit each property during onboarding to understand the home and establish expectations. Recurring property reviews are tailored to the property and owner's preferences, with maintenance needs followed through resolution.
Furnishing and property launch
For new rentals, we can help coordinate furnishing, setup, presentation, listing creation, and operational readiness.
Owner communication and performance review
Owners have direct access to Ben and Julie to discuss booking activity, revenue, expenses, property needs, and overall performance. The format and cadence are agreed upon based on the property and owner's preferences.
Repeat guests and direct-booking growth
We look for practical opportunities to encourage repeat stays and build direct-booking relationships while maintaining visibility on established platforms.
Good Fit
Who we work best with
- Busy owners who want help with guest communication and turnover logistics.
- Investors who want active attention to pricing, costs, and performance.
- Second-home owners who need property oversight while away.
- New vacation rental owners preparing to launch.
- Owners seeking a more responsive, personal management relationship.
We evaluate each property individually to determine whether the location, home, operating needs, and owner expectations fit our management model.
Our Process
Five clear steps from conversation to active management
Our process
- 1
Free consultation
Learn about the property, goals, current setup, and support needed.
- 2
Property assessment
Review location, condition, amenities, operating needs, and preparation requirements.
- 3
Strategy and proposal
Outline the management approach, fees, responsibilities, and communication expectations.
- 4
Onboarding and setup
Coordinate agreed preparation, listings, pricing, booking channels, and operating processes.
- 5
Active management
Oversee agreed responsibilities, monitor bookings, coordinate property care, and keep owners informed.
Management Fees
Management fees
Management fees are based on a percentage of booking revenue and tailored to the property and the homeowner’s needs. We will clearly outline the fee, what is included, and any additional expenses before moving forward.
- Based on a percentage of booking revenue
- Tailored to the property and owner’s needs
- Fees, inclusions, and additional expenses outlined up front
Service Area
Florida’s Gulf Coast
We serve select properties along Florida’s Gulf Coast, from Cedar Key to Marco Island. Each property is considered individually to ensure it’s a good fit for our hands-on approach.
Ready to talk about your property?
Share a few details and Ben and Julie will follow up to discuss your property, goals, and what effective management could look like.
Let’s Talk About Your Property
No pressure. Just a practical conversation about your property, your goals, and what effective management could look like.