Western North Carolina's Premier Co-Host

Your Mountain Property.
Our Full-Time Job.

We handle everything — guest communications, dynamic pricing, cleaning coordination, and maintenance — so you collect the revenue without the headaches.

$280+ Avg. Nightly Rate in WNC
73% Avg. Occupancy Rate
18% Simple Flat Management Fee
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Serving property owners across

Asheville · Weaverville · Black Mountain · Waynesville · Brevard · Hendersonville
Sound Familiar?

Owning a short-term rental shouldn't feel like a second job.

Most property owners in Asheville and the surrounding mountains bought their cabin or home as an investment — not a full-time obligation. But between answering guest messages at 11pm, chasing cleaners, managing maintenance, and trying to keep up with pricing on 4 different platforms… that's exactly what it becomes.

Hillside Stays was built to change that. We take on the entire operational burden so your property earns more — and you spend less time on it.

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No Time

Constant guest messages, check-in issues, and last-minute requests eat up hours every week.

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Lost Revenue

Static pricing and gaps in your calendar leave thousands of dollars on the table each year.

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Operations Chaos

Coordinating cleaners, vendors, and maintenance without a system creates constant stress.

What We Do

Everything your property needs.
Nothing you have to touch.

24/7 Guest Communications

Every message, inquiry, and issue handled promptly — day or night. Guests feel cared for. You never get woken up at midnight.

  • Instant message response
  • Check-in & check-out coordination
  • Issue resolution & escalation
  • 5-star review management

Cleaning Coordination

We manage your cleaning team so every turnover happens on time, every time. No gaps. No excuses. Guests walk into a spotless property.

  • Turnover scheduling & oversight
  • Quality control inspections
  • Supplies restocking coordination
  • Deep clean management

Maintenance Coordination

When something breaks, we handle it. We maintain a trusted network of local vendors in the WNC area and coordinate repairs quickly — keeping your property in top shape.

  • 24/7 issue reporting & triage
  • Trusted local vendor network
  • Owner approval for larger repairs
  • Preventative maintenance scheduling
The Hillside Stays Difference

Powered by AI.
Built for the mountains.

Most co-hosts are just people with spreadsheets. We've built an AI-powered operations system that lets us respond faster, price smarter, and manage more properties without sacrificing the personal touch that WNC guests expect.

The result? Higher occupancy, better reviews, and fewer problems — for every owner we work with.

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Typical Co-Host
Hillside Stays
Guest Response Time
Hours
Under 5 min
Pricing Updates
Weekly
Daily, AI-driven
Owner Reporting
Monthly PDF
Real-time dashboard
Local Vendor Network
1-2 contacts
Vetted WNC network
Platform Coverage
Airbnb only
Airbnb, VRBO + more
Your Time Spent
Still too much
Zero
The Process

From signed agreement
to first deposit.

Getting started is simple. We do the heavy lifting from day one.

01

Free Consultation & Revenue Estimate

We'll review your property, walk through current market data for your area, and give you a realistic projection of what your cabin or home can earn with professional management.

02

Agreement & Onboarding

We handle the paperwork. You sign our straightforward co-hosting agreement, we get access to your listing accounts, and we build out your property profile across all platforms.

03

Listing Optimization

We rewrite your listing, update photos and descriptions, set up dynamic pricing, and configure your house rules and automated messages for a seamless guest experience.

04

We Go Live — You Step Back

From the moment your listing is live, we handle everything. Guests, cleaning, maintenance, pricing — all of it. You get monthly statements and can check in on your property anytime.

05

Collect Your Revenue

Funds are disbursed monthly. Our fee is automatically deducted — no invoices, no chasing payments. Just a clean deposit and a detailed earnings report.

The Numbers

WNC is one of the strongest STR markets in the Southeast.

Asheville and the surrounding mountain region attract year-round visitors — not just summer tourists. Fall color season, winter cabin seekers, spring hikers, and summer families create consistent demand 12 months a year.

With the right management, most properties in this region earn 20–35% more than self-managed owners realize.

Asheville
$285/night avg
74% occupancy
Black Mountain
$245/night avg
71% occupancy
Brevard
$230/night avg
69% occupancy
Waynesville
$220/night avg
68% occupancy

Want to know what your specific property could earn?

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Common Questions

Everything you need to know
before getting started.

It means we take 18% of whatever your property earns before any platform fees. If your property earns $5,000 in a month, our fee is $900. There are no additional charges, setup fees, or monthly minimums. The only other costs you'll have are Airbnb's standard host service fee (typically 3%) and your cleaning fees, which are passed through to guests.

No — we can start from scratch. Whether you have an existing listing we're taking over or a property that's never been listed, we handle the full setup: photography coordination, listing writing, platform account creation, pricing configuration, and everything else needed to go live.

Your property stays yours. We build in owner-block periods whenever you need them — just let us know and we'll block the calendar. We ask for reasonable advance notice (especially during peak seasons) so we're not canceling existing guest reservations, but you have full rights to use your own property.

You'll receive a detailed monthly earnings statement showing all bookings, total revenue, fees deducted, and net payout. We also provide access to a simple owner dashboard where you can check upcoming bookings and historical performance at any time.

We currently serve the greater Western North Carolina region including Asheville, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Old Fort, Swannanoa, Hendersonville, Brevard, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, and the surrounding mountain communities. Not sure if your property qualifies? Reach out and we'll let you know.

We document property condition before and after every stay and have processes in place to file claims with Airbnb's AirCover (up to $3M in host protection) or VRBO's equivalent programs when damage occurs. We handle the entire claims process on your behalf, and we recommend you maintain a short-term rental rider on your homeowner's insurance as an additional layer of protection.

Our standard agreement is for an initial 6-month term, after which it renews month-to-month. We believe in earning your continued business — not locking you in. Either party can terminate with 30 days written notice after the initial term.

Get Started

Let's talk about
your property.

Fill out the form and we'll get back to you within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation revenue estimate for your property.

📍 Serving Western North Carolina
📧 smithdj789@gmail.com
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No spam. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about your property's potential.

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We'll review your property details and get back to you within 24 hours with your free revenue estimate.

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