FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Yes, we do have a minimum stay requirement of 2 nights. This ensures that our guests have ample time to enjoy their stay and explore the surrounding area. If you have any further questions or need assistance with your booking, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!

A short-term property rental has different meanings depending on your the rules, regulations, and by-laws in your area. A short-term stay in Toronto is deemed any rental that is less than 28 nights in length. In Miami, a short term rental is any rental that is less than 6 months in length. If you would like to learn more about short term rental regulations and rules in your area, please get in touch with us.

 Clear Water Villas offers our design services in assisting owners with furnishing their short-term rentals. With over four years of operating short-term rentals, we’ve learned firsthand what works and what doesn’t, what will likely break and what furniture pieces are must-haves. Clear Water Villas can put together a design board and furniture/accessory list of items to purchase to get your short-term rental up and running in no-time. 

 Whether you are a first time short-term rental owner or transitioning to new management, Clear Water Villas onboards each rental property into our short-term rental portfolio. Our team performs all the work needed to make the rental ready to receive guests, from cleaning to inventory management. We brand your property with a unique name and professional photography and videography. We create engaging property descriptions for online booking platforms and tailored guidebooks for guests to navigate your property and the surrounding area, from restaurant recommendations to local attractions. 

Benefits include:

• Reach "Superhost" status on Airbnb and "Preimere" host status on VRBO
• Ensure guest satisfaction, resulting in 5-star ratings and reviews
• Eliminate the need to respond to guest inquiries
• Dynamically manage pricing to maximize revenues
• Promote on 10+ short term rental platforms
• Generate more views and enhance overall property visibility
• Increase your revenues while reducing your effort

Your property will be listed on (but not limited to) the following websites:

• Airbnb
• VRBO
• Booking.com
• HomeAway
• TripAdvisor
• Expedia
• Accomoly
• Hopper
• Marriott H&V

When guests get ready to book your property, we handle inquiries, send confirmation emails, and provide pre-stay details so they know exactly what to do when they arrive — and who to call if there’s an issue.

During their stay, guests can get on-the-ground assistance from one of our property Managers, and our remote team is available 24/7 to answer questions and coordinate support. Plus owners also have access to our Premium Support Desk to provide fast response times and resolutions for any issues during a guest’s stay.

Once they check-out, we follow up with review reminders to help build your online reputation.

Nothing! If we do not generate any bookings for your property, then you are not required to pay us anything in return. Clear Water Villas operates on a commission-based model, and on booking fees generated by your property. Utilizing the commission model motivates our team to maximize the revenue that your property generates!