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The "Double Booking," is a nightmare. For years, we’ve been told the solution is a Channel Manager. But what if I told you that the very tool designed to prevent this chaos is often the reason it happens?

BrightSide's new integration with Vrbo Promotions allows you to opt for specific promotion types, making your listings stand out with badges that signal value to potential guests, encouraging quicker bookings.

While BrightSide handles the big-picture management of reservations and finances, sometimes the devil is in the operational details, like ensuring a spotless clean or timely maintenance. This is where Breezeway shines.

The vacation rental industry is evolving rapidly, and the recent acquisition of LiveRez by Inhabit (Streamline’s parent company) has left many users facing a mandatory migration to Streamline. This isn’t just a simple upgrade, it’s a shift to a more complex, enterprise-focused platform that could disrupt your daily operations and inflate costs.

In late August 2025, Airbnb announced a big update to how they charge fees. They’re moving from a split-fee system (where both hosts and guests pay) to a host-only fee of 15.5%,

In the fast-paced world of short-term vacation rentals, guest communications can make or break your business. Imagine a world where every inquiry is answered promptly, every check-in is seamless, and every guest feels like a VIP.

At BrightSide, we’re passionate about delivering a seamless, efficient, and engaging experience for our users. As a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, we’ve embraced Progressive Web App (PWA) technology to bring an app-like experience right to your browser.

BrightSide PMS and PriceLabs work together to help you micro-manage your rates. BrightSide's built-in rates tools are sufficient for most property manager. However, if you are looking for a robust tool to automatically adjust your rates up and down by taking in millions of data points, PriceLabs may be for you.

As a vacation rental property manager, you are constantly challenged to provide safe, secure, and convenient access for your guests. You need to secure the property, give guests access for a limited time, and not spend unnecessary time managing the process. For many people, dormakaba e-locks are the solution.

When it comes to Airbnb and Vrbo listings, your photos are the first impression potential guests have of your property. High-quality images are often the deciding factor for travelers choosing between similar listings. BrightSide created this comprehensive guide to taking amazing photos for your vacation rental.