1. Commission & Costs: Please explain your commission structure and any additional costs a homeowner might incur.

Aunt Bugs Cabin Rental Commissions and Costs are based on services provided and agreed upon between owner and company based on the cabin's average daily rate.

2. Marketing: Please detail the strategies you utilize to market properties to guests.

Aunt Bugs Cabin Rentals has a comprehensive marketing strategy to drive traffic and revenue to your vacation rental. We drive traffic through our top ranking website, social media platforms, pay per click, and distribution channels like Vrbo, Airbnb, Marriott, Expedia, Smoky Mountains.com, and Booking.com

3. Cleaning & Maintenance: Please outline your property management services, including but not limited to cleaning, inspections and maintenance.

Aunt Bugs Cabin Rentals has a dedicated team of operations staff and vendors that ensure the property is guest ready and well-maintained. Aunt Bugs takes care of all facets of maintenance, housekeeping, and inspections. Aunt Bugs oversees HVAC, pool and hot tub care, lawn care, pest control, and other project management. Every home receives exceptional cleaning services and is regularly inspected with photo verification to ensure quality.

4. Communication & Reporting: How do you communicate with homeowners and what types of reports do you provide? Who will I be working with on your team? Will I have a dedicated representative or a team approach?

Aunt Bugs Cabin Rentals provides montly reporting. Aunt Bugs has boots on the ground and has dedicated owner liaisons to assist each and every owner's needs and goals. At Aunt Bug's we are committed to providing our homeowners a personalized, profitable partnership. From reliable communication to special owner perks, our homeowners are taken care of every step of the way.

5. Financial Management: Please discuss how you handle financial management for the properties you manage. Do you follow trust accounting principles?

Aunt Bugs Cabin Rentals follows trust accounting principles with an escrow account.

6. Technology: What kind of technology do you employ and how does this technology provide benefits to both homeowners and guests?

Aunt Bugs Cabin Rentals has a complete tech stack that assists guests in all phases of their stay from communication, to guidebooks, to home automation, and streaming services. Operations utilizes softwareto coordinate, communicate, and verify the detailed work and service that goes into perfectly prepared properties. Aunt Bugs utilizes a combination of AI and automation to handle dynamic pricing, revenue managment, and forecasting.

7. Differentiators: What unique aspects set your company apart from other property management companies, especially in terms of advantages to homeowners?

Aunt Bugs Cabin Rentals cares about the guest and the owner. Aunt Bugs structured the company as a local expert with boots on the ground, great branding through websites, social media, and distribution. The Operations Team utilizes 50 point picture inspections to ensure quality control and guest experience are second to none. Aunt Bugs experience with revenue management and operations allows the homeowner to enjoy higher occupancy, pricing, revenue, and property care.

8. Guest Damage: What is your approach to managing damages caused by guests? Do you require a security deposit or offer damage insurance? If you opt for insurance, how do you establish the coverage details?

Aunt Bugs Cabin Rentals utilizes a damage fee to cover unintentional damages. This allows the company the flexibility to handle the process, protect the owners, and ensure a better relationship with the guests.

9. Revenue Management: Please explain your strategy for revenue management? How do you determine pricing to optimize earnings? Do you utilize dynamic pricing software, manage rates manually, or employ a combination of both methods?

Aunt Bugs Cabin Rentals does revenue management in-house along with consulting with top firms using dynamic pricing software, market data, and historical info to generate the most revenue for our owners based on supply and demand.

10. Community Involvement and Reputation: Are you involved in the local community and do you support local initiatives?

Aunt Bugs Cabin Rentals loves to partner up with local charities that are near and dear to our heart. Our former owner was a hospital administrator affiliated with children's hospitals. We recognize the importance of giving back and support various local charities that cater to East Tennessee, Sevier County, children's causes, as well as local clinics and rescue ministries.

Aunt Bug's Cabin Rentals, LLC

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Founded In 2011

Number of Full Time Employees 20

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Overview

Our commitment to owners is to maximize your profit and give our guests a Smoky Mountain experience worth repeating. For over 25 years, we have provided exceptional care for homeowners in the Smoky Mountains. We put together customized plans for each of our cabin owners to determine exactly what your cabin needs to make it a successful rental property on our program based on your values and what you want. We market our homes aggressively using the latest trends and a tremendous social media following to get our homeowners the maximum profit for their properties. What if you could get more rental income from your vacation rental and leave the hassle to a professional? At Aunt Bug's, we take an aggressive approach using the latest marketing techniques, a tremendous social media following, and trusted brand strength to deliver up to 20% more rental revenue than the competition. Digital Marketing Our multi-faceted marketing strategy translates to more bookings and more money for our homeowners. We stay on top of the latest marketing trends, capitalize on a tremendous social media following and user-friendly website to maximize your property's visibility. Revenue Management Your home is priced for profit year-round. We are constantly monitoring the latest pricing trends and adjusting accordingly to ensure your property is getting the maximum revenue even in the slow season. Booking Ease All of Aunt Bug's homes are advertised on all the most popular third-party booking sites including AirBnB, Vrbo, Booking.com, and Expedia so no matter how visitors find us, booking is a breeze. Personalized Property Care At Aunt Bug's we believe in going the extra mile. Every home receives exceptional cleaning services and is regularly inspected with photo verification to ensure quality.

What We Offer

Trust Accounting

Property Inspections

Revenue Management/Dynamic Pricing

Local Ownership

Guest Screening/ID Verification

Local Support 24/7

Tax Compliance and Remittance

Commercial Laundry

In-house Cleaning

Keyless Entry Provided

SmartHome

No Startup Fees

Property Manager Supplied Metrics

168

Properties

Property By Type

Homes

99%
Condos

1%

Property By Bedrooms

6+ Bedrooms

6%
5 Bedrooms

5%
4 Bedrooms

7%
3 Bedrooms

21%
2 Bedrooms

37%
1 Bedroom

24%

Please note that these metrics have been supplied directly by the vacation rental manager and have not been independently verified by Comparent or any other third-party entity. While we strive to present the most accurate and reliable information, Comparent disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy of these metrics.

Airbnb Metrics

124

Properties

$325

Average daily rate

62%

Average occupancy

Property By Type

Homes

100%

Property By Bedrooms

6+ Bedrooms

5%
5 Bedrooms

6%
4 Bedrooms

7%
3 Bedrooms

17%
2 Bedrooms

39%
1 Bedroom

26%

VRBO Metrics

152

Properties

$279

Average daily rate

56%

Average occupancy

Property By Type

Homes

99%
Other*

1%

Property By Bedrooms

6+ Bedrooms

7%
5 Bedrooms

6%
4 Bedrooms

9%
3 Bedrooms

16%
2 Bedrooms

38%
1 Bedroom

24%

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