Who are we?
Running your vacation rental should not be stressful or hard! About that Stay makes owning your short term rental easy. Our team has visited over 100 Airbnbs worldwide and we know what makes rentals stand out amongst the crowd and how to provide an incredible guest experience. We take care of marketing and managing your property to increase your occupancy rate and return - you can be sure your home and your guests are in great hands!
Hey! It’s Khristel!
Hey there! I’m Khristel, the owner and driving force behind About that Stay. I founded this company after years of traveling and experiencing some truly incredible properties around the world. One thing that always stood out to me was how many rental listings, despite having amazing spaces, just didn’t capture their full potential in terms of photos, guest experience, or marketing.
That’s where About that Stay comes in. Along with my talented team, we’re passionate about helping property owners get their time back, while ensuring their properties are beautifully showcased and fully managed. From expert photography and personalized marketing strategies to guest and property management, my team and I focus on creating unforgettable guest experiences and setting each property up for long-term success.
Whether you’re looking for more bookings or simply want to enjoy the income without all the hassle, my team and I are here to make it happen!
What Makes Us Different?
Each property in our collective is more than a mere listing. We collaborate closely with property owners to co-host and manage these enchanting retreats, ensuring every vacation rental maintains its unique character while offering guests unparalleled comfort and quality. Our meticulous approach to management means every property is kept in pristine condition, ready for each guest’s arrival.
As professional photographers with a background in marketing & a love for unique hospitality experience help us market everything your property has to offer in a unique way beyond your regular property management company.
Choosing About that Stay vs. Other Property Managers
| FEATURES | ABOUT THAT STAY | OTHER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES | ON YOUR OWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE A PART OF THE COLLECTIVE | Be a part of an exclusive set of vetted properties called the Collective, that attract a multitude of guests due to their standardized practices and high customer service. | They just list the properties on their website and help manage it. | Not a part of any community |
| Hotel Level Hospitality Experience throughout all the Properties | Yes | No (They just manage the properties as the owner wants) | No |
| Full Marketing Launch plan within ABOUT THAT STAY | Yes | Not sure what they do for each property. | No |
| Newsletters to past guests within the Collective for Marketing Purposes | Yes | Not sure what they do for each property. | Some hosts might email past guests, some might not do that. |
| SEASONAL PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY | We provide 1 photoshoot a year, and have discounts for seasonal photoshoots for our Collective Clients. | Some come with one basic real estate style photoshoot | Pay out of pocket for each photoshoot |
| SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING | We know the power of showcasing your property on social media and with our background in marketing we use those skills to help drive more bookings to your property. | They might do social media but not in a great way. | Some owners might have 1 channel, but not have the followers to gain inquiries and traffic. | KNOWLEDGE OF PROPERTY | We perform a very thorough property audit upon onboarding your property where we go through and familiarize ourselves with every room, and deliver a document to our owners on how to improve the property & for us to have an incredible understanding of each of our properties. | Many do not visit the property and only have photos to go off of | Owner knows the property but might not know what it takes to take it to the next level. |
| LOCALLY AVAILABLE | Each property gets assigned a local property assistant that lives within 30 minutes of the property to ensure any immediate issues arise someone can be there right & comply with some local bylaws | ( X ) | Owners are sometimes hours away and should something happen at the property, might not arrive on time. |
| INTERACTION WITH OWNERS | We are avaialble to our owners via email & WhatsApp chat Mondays to Fridays, and 24/7 for emergencies. | Set office hours and only available by email | No other outside help normally. |
| INTERACTION WITH GUESTS | Available to guests 24/7 and very accommodating to ensure incredible experience as one of our top priorities is guest experience | Set office hours and gets back within 24 hours | Might not be available 24/7 as a single person. |
| LOGO & BRANDING | We have an in-house graphic design team that can make a fully custom logo with colours and fonts to ensure your property stands out amongst the crowd & within The Collective at a discounted cost. | Pay out of pocket & FULL PRICE. | Pay out of pocket & FULL PRICE. |
| LISTING OWNERSHIP & TRANSPARENCY | Co-host on the AirBnB listing if desired. Any other listings are managed by ABOUT THAT STAY. | Does not allow owner to have access to listing | Owns listings, but can only manage 1 or 2 on their own. |
Meet the Team
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Khristel Stecher
FOUNDER
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Harley
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
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Chelsea
SOCIAL MEDIA GURU
What Our Guests Are Saying
“Our family had a fantastic stay. It's exactly like the photos, very comfortable, and has everything you could possibly need. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds are very comfortable with quality linens. There are lots of pillows and throw blankets for extra coziness. The shelf with books, games, and puzzles is a nice touch too. The entire place feels well thought-out as if the hosts want to take good care of you.
Our communication with the hosts was great too. They were easy to reach (not that we had any issues) and responded quickly.
The Lakehouse is luxurious, cozy, and comfortable. The perfect place to relax during the holidays. We'd love to go back, and definitely recommend it to other guests.”
-Avery, December 2023
“A very unique treehouse with great decor and management! The hosts were extremely responsive and ensured we had a great stay! Loved every bit of it. Looking forward to coming back again.”
-Jatheesh, August 2023
Looking to gain your time back as a cabin owner? Let us help you! Experience the benefits of professional co-hosting and management, and become part of a community that values 5 star customer service for both our hosts and guests.