Turnovers & property readiness
TurnClick Operations (opens in a new tab)
Tap-to-checkout signs, live room status, and automated turnover workflows to keep the team in sync between stays.
The operator’s toolkit · Free resource
My STR
tech stack.
The tools behind my short-term rental business. Organized by the job they do, with a quick note on where each fits.
01
Built for the operation.
TurnClick comes first. I’m its founder, and these tools are part of my hospitality stack.
Listing connections & automation
TurnClick Connect (opens in a new tab)
Calendar lock-offs and mirrored pricing across connected listings, including multi-unit properties and sublistings.
02
Property management
Property management system
Hostaway (opens in a new tab)
A central hub for reservations, channel calendars, and guest messaging across booking platforms.
03
Guest experience & marketing
Digital guidebooks
Touch Stay (opens in a new tab)
Check-in instructions, house information, and local recommendations in one guide guests can access throughout their stay.
Guest Wi-Fi & email capture
StayFi (opens in a new tab)
Guest Wi-Fi sign-in that helps build an email audience for future stays and direct booking marketing.
CRM & relationship management
HubSpot (opens in a new tab)
Organize contacts, track conversations, and manage follow-ups with leads and business relationships.
04
Pricing & market research
Dynamic pricing
PriceLabs (opens in a new tab)
Manage nightly rates and minimum-stay rules with market demand and seasonality in mind.
Market & property research
AirDNA (opens in a new tab)
Evaluate rental markets, compare performance, and research potential properties using short-term rental data.
05
Accounting & finance
STR bookkeeping & trust accounting
Clearing (opens in a new tab)
Organize property-level finances, reconcile transactions, and prepare owner statements.
Business accounting
QuickBooks Online (QBO) (opens in a new tab)
Keep the business books organized with expense tracking, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
06
Access, comfort & monitoring
Smart locks
Schlage (opens in a new tab)
Keyless entry and guest access codes for smoother arrivals and property access.
Smart thermostats
Honeywell (opens in a new tab)
Remote temperature control to manage guest comfort and adjust settings between stays.
Exterior security
Ring (opens in a new tab)
Doorbell and exterior camera visibility to help monitor entrances and property activity.
Noise & property monitoring
Minut (opens in a new tab)
Noise-level and occupancy monitoring to flag potential issues without recording conversations.
07
Team & everyday productivity
Email, files & collaboration
Google Workspace (Google Suite) (opens in a new tab)
Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Calendar for day-to-day communication and shared work.
Writing support
Grammarly (opens in a new tab)
Polish emails, guest-facing copy, and internal documents for clarity and consistency.
Documentation & planning
Notion (opens in a new tab)
Keep SOPs, project plans, and team knowledge organized in a shared workspace.
Good systems make room for better hospitality.
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