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AvantStay
Full-service luxury vacation rental management with Marriott Bonvoy distribution
At a glance
Updated 2026-04-30Hands-off luxury management with Marriott Bonvoy reach — if you fit the box
Best for: Owners of 4+ bedroom luxury homes in AvantStay's active markets who want a fully hands-off management partner
Pricing
Contact sales • No free trial
What AvantStay actually is
AvantStay is a full-service vacation rental management company purpose-built for 4+ bedroom luxury homes in roughly 30 active leisure markets. Owners hand over design, operations, pricing, and distribution in exchange for a revenue-share fee, with listings syndicated across major OTAs plus the Marriott Homes & Villas channel.
Core features
- Hands-off property management across design, operations, and revenue
- Marriott Homes & Villas distribution as an original launch partner
- Voyage AI-driven revenue management tool that adjusts rates daily
- Lighthouse owner portal with real-time performance and financial data
- Butler guest concierge app for in-stay support
- Multi-channel syndication across 60+ platforms
- Standard 12-month management agreement
- Onboarding includes design and furnishing review
Pros
- Marriott Homes & Villas distribution as an original launch partner
- Vertically integrated tech stack (Voyage pricing, Butler, Lighthouse)
- Listings pushed across 60+ channels with no owner setup
- Fully outsourced design, operations, and revenue management
Cons
- No published fee schedule — pricing requires a sales consultation
- Third-party reports place fees at 20-30% of gross revenue
- Property eligibility may require redesigns and premium finishes
- Footprint limited to roughly 30 active premium leisure markets
Best for
- Owners of 4+ bedroom luxury homes in AvantStay's active markets who want a fully hands-off management partner
- Owners of 4+ bedroom luxury homes in active AvantStay leisure markets
- Investors who want fully outsourced design, operations, and revenue management
- Operators who value access to Marriott Bonvoy distribution alongside OTA channels
Not for
- Hosts of 1-2 bedroom condos, budget urban STRs, or anyone outside the ~30-market footprint
- Operators of 1–2 bedroom condos or budget urban STRs
- Hosts who want to keep their own PMS, channel manager, or direct-booking site
- Owners outside AvantStay's ~30-market footprint
Is AvantStay right for you?
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1–5 listings
Small portfolios
AvantStay is built for 4+ bedroom luxury homes, not single-condo or small-portfolio operators looking to retain control of their stack.
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5–20 listings
Mid-sized portfolios
Mid-portfolio owners with luxury inventory inside AvantStay's footprint can offload operations entirely — if they accept opaque, premium pricing.
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20–100 listings
Large portfolios
Large luxury portfolios in AvantStay's active markets get hands-off management plus Marriott loyalty exposure, but lose direct control.
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Airbnb primary
Airbnb-first hosts
Airbnb is part of AvantStay's distribution, but you give up the host account experience and pay a revenue share you do not control.
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Vrbo primary
Vrbo-first hosts
Vrbo distribution is included, which suits family-rental inventory in AvantStay markets, but you cede channel control to the operator.
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3+ channels
Multi-channel operators
Multi-channel reach is one of AvantStay's strongest pitches — Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, direct, and Marriott Homes & Villas without owner setup.
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