My experience with the service was very disappointing. From the start, the partnership led to more issues than solutions, requiring me to invest significantly more time, energy, and effort than I would have managing my properties independently. Guest Communication:
Even though I wasn't listed as the owner or co-host on any platform, guests were frequently instructed to reach out to me directly by phone and email. This approach is outdated and ineffective, resulting in me handling far more guest communications than anticipated. Access Codes:
The access management options provided necessitated manual input from me for every single booking. Other platforms I use offer fully automated smart codes, making their setup feel outdated and adding unnecessary tasks to my workload. Rate Management:
While the service claims to actively manage pricing, I noticed no real adjustments in practice. I had to continuously monitor and modify rates myself because their pricing strategy didn’t align with market demand. Photography:
The photographer assigned delivered subpar results, prompting me to hire another photographer at my own cost to obtain usable images for the listing. The entire process was slow and poorly organized as well. Listing Support:
They published my listing before uploading essential documents, causing delays and necessitating additional follow-up from me. This is precisely the kind of issue I expected them to manage professionally. Most importantly — Listing Ownership:
The major concern was that despite my substantial efforts, the service refused to transfer my existing listing to my own account. Although host transfers are permitted, their internal policy prevents it. Consequently, I lost all my previous 5-star reviews and now have to start a new listing from scratch. This was incredibly frustrating and completely undermines the value of my previous work. Overall, the experience was inefficient, outdated, and misaligned with their claims. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend the service and have decided to take full management into my own hands moving forward.
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