SuperhostThe Sound Escape
West Seattle
Full-service short-term rental management
How much would your Seattle home earn as a short-term rental?
Most Seattle homes under-earn because they're listed, not designed. We fix the listing first, then price it at what it's worth. You get a monthly statement and a team that answers the phone.
- No invoice markups
- 24/7 local support
- Founder-led
- 4.9 Airbnb
- 4.9 Vrbo
- 9.6 Booking
The numbers speak for themselves
Results Seattle owners count on
Full-service short-term rental management across Greater Seattle
24/7
Guest support and monitoring
Real-time alerts on every home
100%
Local, founder-led team
Greater Seattle and Western Washington
25%
Revenue increase
Seattle owner who left a national manager
30+
Booking channels listed
Airbnb, Vrbo, Direct, Wander, and many more
Sound familiar?
The three frustrations that bring owners to Signature Stays
Self-managing became a second job
Midnight guest texts, cleaners who cancel, pricing by guesswork.
The current manager treats the house like inventory
Filled at any rate, to any guest, with nobody looking at the home between stays.
The home sits empty while the mortgage runs
Old photos and a stale listing rank below newer homes on the same street.
Signature Stays was built for owners who are done with all three.
Why owners partner with us
Boutique care that earns you more
Everything a national manager does, run by a team that has actually stood in your living room.
A higher nightly rate
We fix the listing first, then price it weekly against real demand, events, and the homes you actually compete with.
Design-forward listings
A furnishing and styling plan plus professional photography, so the first three photos earn the click.
Founder-level service
When you call, you reach Chris and a local team, never a national call center or a ticket queue.
A protected home
Background checks on every guest, and twice-daily lock and camera reviews.
Eyes on the home
Photos and video after every stay, so you see the house between guests exactly the way we do.
Clear monthly statements
One straightforward fee and a monthly owner statement, with no invoice markups or hidden add-ons.
A look at the portfolio
Homes we design, list, and manage
A sample of the Seattle-area homes earning under Signature Stays.
Superhost
SuperhostThe Manor
Woodinville
SuperhostOlympic Skyline
Queen Anne
SuperhostThe Crown Jewel
Capitol Hill
SuperhostThe Cedarwood
Bainbridge Island
SuperhostThe Alki House
West Seattle
Before we quote a rate, we walk the house.
Most homes need less than owners think. Some need nothing.
A guest decides what your home is worth in the first three photos. Furnishings, lighting, linens, and the small touches that make a stay feel considered set the nightly rate before any pricing software runs.
So step one is a walkthrough. We measure your home against the top-earning listings in its market and it lands in one of three places.
Ready to launch
Photography this week
Well-furnished homes go straight to photos and go live. It happens more than you'd expect, and when it does we say so and get moving. We don't invent work to bill for.
A few upgrades
Usually under a month
Lighting, linens, the kitchen, or an outdoor space nobody uses. Targeted and modest, with the expected payback quoted before you spend a dollar.
A full setup
Scoped plan, range up front
New builds, long-term rental conversions, and homes furnished for family life rather than guests. You get a plan and a number range first, so it's a decision on the math, not a leap of faith.
- You get the assessment in writing, split into required to launch, high-return, and optional. Nothing bundled or assumed.
- Where there's spend, you get a sourcing list with specific items and quantities. You buy direct, at your budget.
- Photography and listing copy are handled by our team as a one-time setup cost, separate from the management fee, no matter which of the three you land in.
- Launching as-is is always your call. We'll be straight about what it means for the rate, then go get the best rate the home supports.
Whichever one it is
Full-service management
One way to work with us, done completely for you. We build the listing, run every guest interaction, and keep the home earning while you stay hands-off.
For owners who want fully hands-off income
Everything is handled, start to finish
- We build and own the listing
- All guest communication, 24/7
- Design and photography, one-time setup
- Weekly pricing and guest screening
- Cleaning, inspections, maintenance
- Monthly owner statement
Where boutique beats big
Most of our owners came from a national manager or from doing it themselves. Here is what changes.
| Signature Stays | National managers | Local managers | Self-managing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managing your home | ||||
| Seamless booking experience for guests | ||||
| Leading revenue management | ||||
| Listing on 30+ distribution channels | ||||
| Smart tech with 24/7 monitoring | ||||
| Strict no-parties policy | ||||
| Past-guest email marketing | ||||
| Maintaining your home | ||||
| 3:1 home-to-local-staff ratio | ||||
| Concierge services for guests | ||||
| Dedicated housekeeping | ||||
| Proactive maintenance | ||||
| Built-in damage protection on all bookings | ||||
| Photos and video after each stay | ||||
| Elevating your investment | ||||
| In-house interior design and staging | ||||
| Influencer and social media strategy | ||||
| Access to a high-profile client network | ||||
| Ownership tax strategy guidance | ||||
| Dedicated owner portal | ||||
| Same-day response rate | ||||
| Working with you | ||||
| No invoice markups | ||||
| Owner talks to the founder | ||||
| Background check on every guest | ||||
"I built Signature Stays after watching too many good homes earn less than they should, run by managers who had never stood in the living room. Every home we take on gets designed, photographed, and priced like it's mine. And when an owner calls, they get me, not a call center."Chris Price, Founder, Signature Stays
Owner Stories
What owners say after switching to Signature Stays
Chris took my place and turned it into an amazing airbnb that is so unique and different from any other place we've seen. I was hesitant initially but I trusted his design and approach and the results are amazing. The property is booked so much more now and our revenue has increased drastically.
Revenue increased drasticallyFolarin A.
Owner, Seattle
We were using another property manager (one of the big companies) and we were not happy and losing money every month. He worked with us and showed us how he can help bring our listing to the top of the search on Airbnb and increased our revenue by 30% in the first 6 months.
Revenue up 30% in 6 monthsJen D.
Owner, Seattle
Awesome communication! Showed us exactly how to improve our vacation rental to get maximum profit. Will gladly use again for our next home!
Will use again for next homeMelissa K.
Owner, Seattle
My properties are performing better since they took over the management. I am really happy with their services and will definitely recommend them to friends and family!
Properties performing betterMithil M.
Owner, Seattle
Simple onboarding
Get started in a few easy steps
1
Tell us about your home
Send over your property details and what you want it to do for you. We'll put together a free, data-backed earnings projection built around your home and its market. Already with a manager? We run the entire switch for you — no blackout nights.
2
We build your custom plan
Our team walks the property, installs smart-home tech, books professional photography, and fine-tunes your listing across 30+ booking channels.
3
Sit back and earn more
We take over bookings, guests, cleaning, and upkeep while you follow every detail — and reserve your own dates — right from the owner portal.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical management fee, and what does it cover?
One straightforward fee, taken as a percentage of booking revenue, that covers the full spectrum of care: weekly pricing, guest screening and communication, professional cleaning, maintenance coordination, and your monthly owner statement. No invoice markups, no hidden add-ons. Design and photography is handled by our team as a separate one-time setup cost, not part of the ongoing management fee. We quote the exact percentage after we've seen your home, because a 1-bedroom condo and a 5-bedroom lake house are different jobs.
How does your management work?
We offer one thing and do it completely: full-service management. We build and own the listing, handle design and photography, run all guest communication, and coordinate cleaning and maintenance, then send you a monthly owner statement. You stay fully hands-off.
What technology do you use to market and manage my home?
Dynamic pricing tools that adjust rates to demand, a channel manager that lists your home on Airbnb, Vrbo, and other platforms from one calendar, smart locks with per-guest codes, noise and occupancy monitoring, a turnover system that tracks every clean and inspection, and 24/7 guest messaging. You see the results in a monthly statement.
How do you screen guests to prevent parties and bad behavior?
Every guest who books goes through a background check. Locks and cameras are reviewed twice daily, noise monitoring alerts us in real time, and we photograph and video the home after every stay. Parties are a hard no, and we enforce it.
How long are your management contracts, and is there an exit clause?
We work on an annual agreement with a written exit clause; we'd rather earn your renewal than lock you in. Ask for the agreement before you decide and read the exit terms first.
How do you handle maintenance, repairs, and emergencies?
Local teams handle repairs at cost with no markup on parts or labor. Small items are fixed during turnovers; anything larger gets your approval first unless it's an emergency that protects the home or a guest. You see every expense on your statement.
Will I be able to block off time to use my own home?
Yes. Block your dates in the owner calendar and we schedule around them. We do ask owners to keep peak-season blocks light, because that's when the home earns most of its year.
I'm with another manager. What happens to my existing bookings?
We honor every confirmed booking and run the handoff so there are no blackout nights. Most transitions take under two weeks.
What areas does Signature Stays serve?
All of greater Seattle — from the North Cascades down to Snoqualmie Pass, across downtown and West Seattle, and over to Bainbridge and Vashon Island. There's no part of the greater Seattle area we don't cover.
Let's look at your home.
One home or a growing portfolio. Send the address and we'll show you what it should be earning.