r/ShortTermRentals
16k members
r/ShortTermRentals is a subreddit with 16k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking, short term, rental, airbnb, and tools, and they frequently recommend/review tv, smart lock, and lock.
For discussion about short term rentals by owners, hosts and property managers. Getting started or growing your STR/vacation rental business.
Ask questions and learn to get more bookings, manage guests and ask our community.
Popular Themes in r/ShortTermRentals
#1
Advice Requests
: "Hosts who have built up direct bookings — what actually moved the needle for you?"
8 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "STR Property Management Software Breakdown 2026: Guesty vs Hostaway vs Hospitable vs Lodgify vs Smoobu vs OwnerRez"
7 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Check out this app! It will change the game for you!!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ShortTermRentals
#1
Looking
7 posts
#2
Short Term
5 posts
#3
Rental
5 posts
#4
Airbnb
3 posts
#5
Tools
1 post
#6
Price
1 post
#7
Short Term Rental Properties
1 post
#8
Struggling Family Rental
1 post
#9
Sublet
1 post
#10
Winter
1 post
Products Discussed in r/ShortTermRentals
Tv
2 reviews
#1
Samsung
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Roku
5.0★ from 1 review
Smart Lock
1 review
#1
Schlage Smart Lock
4.0★ from 1 review
Lock
1 review
#1
Schlage
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/ShortTermRentals
#1
Hosting
: "Crickets"
6 posts
#2
Tools & Software
: "New arbitragers needing help"
3 posts
#3
Cleaning & Property Ops
: "US based STR Property Managers: Would You Find a 24/7 Maintenance Team Useful?"
2 posts
#4
Investing & Buying STRs
: "Looking for experienced operators in Poconos, Pennsylvania"
2 posts
#5
Marketing & Distribution On Listing Sites
: "Mobiele lasertag business gestart — waarom adverteert niemand in deze sector via Meta?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/ShortTermRentals
Yearly
+10k members(164.5%)
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Last updated: August 11, 2026