vacation rental services

I offer consulting services for buyers, owners, and renters who want to explore the possibility of creating a vacation rental at a specific property on Bowen Island who need information about what’s possible and whether the investment is worth it. I offer a 3-step pathway, including:

> Free Phone Consult: Light introduction to vacation rentals on Bowen; general overview of regulations and market; initial discussion about the property you are considering.

> Site Visit & Walkthrough: A 60-90 minute site visit; preliminary insights into income opportunities and rental strategies based on available spaces and ideas; high-level overview of licensing and compliance considerations for your project. ($120 + GST. Note: This fee is credited toward the Community Market Analysis).

> Community Market Analysis: Detailed written market analysis; comparative review of similar listings on Bowen; seasonal income projections and costs; strategic recommendations for maximizing earnings. ($400 + GST. Note: This fee can be credited towards any set up or management package).

For hosts who are just starting out and want to make the startup especially easy with professional support to ensure that their listing is compliant and licensed municipally and provincially.

This service includes:

> Preparation and submission of your municipal and provincial short-term rental licensing applications.

> Review of your property for conformity with local bylaws.

> Liaise with the Bowen Island Municipality (as needed).

> Timeline management to keep your approval process on track.

Investment: $350 flat fee (included at no extra cost in Business, Complete, and Management packages)

For hosts who already have a furnished, guest-ready space, but want expert help setting up the business side. From licensing to listings, I’ll make sure you’re compliant, professional, and prepared to run things smoothly yourself.

👉 Focus = the admin, systems, and launch side. Get your short-term rental business legally compliant and ready to launch.

This package includes the Community Market Analysis and Licensing Service, and adds:

> Business setup support: tax registration, insurance, and accounting set up.

> Professional listing creation handled on your behalf (AirBnB/VRBO optimization, listing description and settings, policies, house rules, and photos).

> Owner playbook: step-by-step plan for managing inquiries, guest communications, bookings, turnovers, etc. to make your work light.

> Guest experience systems (house manual, digital and print guidebooks, cleaning checklists, recommendations for local trades and service people to help with operations, and more).

> Pricing strategy: Learn how to dynamically adjust your pricing based on seasonality, inquiry activity, comparable home pricing and their booking frequencies and amounts.

> Getting your home ready: Make sure your space is guest ready, and appropriately stocked.

Investment: 1,900 + GST (Options: Branding & Website Package)

For hosts who want design, furnishing, and staging support to maximize income potential—but will handle the business side and design project implementation themselves. Includes a full design plan, sourcing lists, and styling guidance.

🎨 Transform your property into a guest-ready space with standout style to maximize income, while keeping control of your budget and execution.

This package includes the Community Market Analysis, plus:

> Interior design consultation: a 2-hour session in person or virtual to understand your property, goals, and aesthetic so that we can design a space tailored to your aesthetic and your ideal guest profile.

> Furniture, amenity, and décor plan: Specific recommendations to maximize guest appeal and ROI. Guidance on durability for rentals, cost-saving alternatives, and must-have amenities.

> Staging guidance: Room-by-room mood boards and layouts to guide purchasing and staging; tips on how to style for professional photography.

> Sourcing lists: Curated shopping lists with links, pricing, and budget guidance; local and online supplier suggestions.

> Styling walkthrough: Step-by-step instructions so you can put the finishing touches in place.

> Checklists to ensure your home is fully stocked and guest-ready.

Investment: $5,500 + GST (Options: If you don’t want to do the heavy lifting when it comes to getting furniture to the island and managing trades, etc., consider the premium Turnkey Design Setup Package. Other options: Branding & Website Package; Licensing Service).

Get everything you need to launch a standout, guest-ready short-term rental in one package. This bundle combines property analysis, interior design, business setup, licensing, listing optimization, and 2 months of on-call launch support so you can hit the ground running.

🔑 The all-in-one setup: business + design + launch coaching.

This high value package includes the Community Market Analysis, Licensing Service, and everything in the Business and Design Packages, plus:

> Launch coaching and ongoing support:: On-call support for 2 months post-launch date so I can offer step-by-step guidance through your first bookings, and help you to learn as go and ensure smooth operations.

Value: Save a minimum of $400+ compared to buying each service separately.

Investment: Service costs start at $7,000 + GST for most 2 bedroom space. Furnishing is extra and costs depend on scale and how much furniture you already have. Contact us for a project proposal with detailed cost estimates based on scale. (Options: Branding & Website Package; Management Package)

For hosts who want a guest-ready space without the stress of managing a renovation or design project themselves. Our professional designer and project management team handles every step of creating a welcoming, profitable short-term rental from concept to completion.

✨ Hand us the keys — get back a fully styled, guest-ready rental.

This premium package includes the Community Market Analysis and everything in the Design and Business Setup Packages, plus:

> Interior design consultation and Furniture, amenity and decor plan step up including mood boards and layouts, and development of detailed project budget.

> Full project management: You don’t have to lift a finger. We willl design, source, procure, furnish, and style your property down to the last detail: linens on the beds, dishes in the cupboards, and towels in the bathrooms.

> Furniture, décor, linens, and amenity procurement.

> Managing all local trades if/as needed based on approved budget and agreed timelines.

> Stocking kitchen and bathroom essentials to the space is 100% guest ready.

Investment: Most 2+ bedroom projects carry a $8,000–$10,000 project fee + furnishing costs in accordance with needs and design preferences. Contact us for a detailed proposal for your project. (Options: Combine this package with the Management Service for a turnkey business; add Branding & Website package and/or Licensing Support).

For hosts who want to enjoy income from their vacation rental listing/s without the day-to-day stress of running it themselves.

This service includes:

> Basic onboarding: Confirmation that your space is properly licensed, insured, listed, and guest ready—including ensuring that the space is appropriately stocked with essentials and that all supplies are on site. Complimentary preparation of a custom guest manual and digital and print guidebooks if you do not already have one.

> Guest Care: End-to-end booking management and dynamic pricing adjustments, 24/7 guest communication and support (text, phone, and on site), guest reviews, guest experiences that encourage repeat bookings and 5-star reviews.

> Property & Owner Care: Turnovers and housekeeping coordination; restocking essentials and ongoing supply management; regular property checks and maintenance oversight; owner reporting and transparent monthly and annual statements.

Investment: 20% of gross booking revenue (excluding taxes) + cleaning fee that is paid by guests at an agreed rate. (Options: One of the Setup Packages; Branding & Website Package).

For owners who want their property to shine as a stand-alone brand beyond Airbnb and VRBO, we offer custom branding, website, and social media packages. These add-ons create a professional identity for your vacation rental, attract repeat guests, and reduce reliance on third-party booking platforms.

> Brand Identity Design: Custom logo, fonts, and colour palette inspired by your property’s character; Style guide to ensure consistency across all guest-facing materials

> Property Website: Direct-booking capability with calendar integration; SEO-friendly copywriting to attract organic traffic; Professional design aligned with your property’s brand aesthetic.

> Social Media Setup: Creation of branded Instagram and Facebook pages; Profile design, highlight covers, and starter content plan to launch with a professional presence.

Investment: Custom quotes available depending on scope and features, but these are ballpark estimates:

> Branding Package (Logo + Style Guide + Guidebook): from $750

> Branding + Website + Social Media Suite: from $3,500