Personalized vacation rental property management and interior design

Our approach

At Away From Home you get full service, with a personal touch. Home owners who partner with us can see up to 50% increases in their income each month compared to hosting themselves. They can also save 100% of their time!

  • 7+ Years in the Short Term Rental Industry

  • Average 4.9 Ratings

  • 350+ Positive Guest Reviews on Platforms

  • Response Rate of 100% Always in Less Than an Hour

What we offer with management

  • Keeping properties up to date on the state of the art synching application Hospitable.

  • Cleaning and on site management will keep your properties stocked, safe, clean, and functional.

  • On boarding your property on to AirBnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and Expedia.

  • Never take a guest’s late-night phone call again—our team has it covered.

  • Keeping properties up to date on the state of the art synching application Hospitable.

  • Owner’s are provided access to Hospitable mobile app where they can see their bookings and financial data in real time.

  • Hiring and outsourcing Maintenance to your home, including inspections and regular maintenance.

  • Help with local laws and permits, and no fixed contracts.

  • Top of the line software that collects local data, making sure your listing is priced competitively day to day

  • Ojai Retreat by Matilija Springs

  • Butterfly House

  • Malibu By The Sea

  • Mid Century Modern Malibu

  • Vineyard Above The Clouds

What we offer with interior design

  • Our white glove service gets all the furniture delivered and assembled in home. You can expect 15%-50% higher revenue from well designed AirBnb’s.

  • Stocking your home with the best, eye catching amenities like board games, deluxe kitchenware, propane grill, and more!

  • Creating a stylish and chic experience for your airbnb will attract more guests and better reviews.

Case study: By The Sea vacation rental property

A gorgeous, newly remodeled, Malibu home with ocean views from every room! Easy access to beaches, restaurants, shopping, and everything Malibu and Santa Monica has to offer. Our partners at By The Sea have seen a significant increase in rental requests since working with us.

  • “If you look up superhost you will see the faces of Emalie and Brian. Their fabulous home in and out is a “must see” by all means. This is my #1 choice in Malibu, I give it FIVE STARS!”

    Ivy

  • “This was one of the best places I ever stayed. The house is really clean with new appliances and a great taste of interior. Emalie and Brian were professional and quickly responded when I had questions. I Highly recommend it!”

    Aya

  • “Emalie and Brian were wonderful hosts and the home looks exactly as pictured, but even better in real life! They clearly communicated all details for our stay and were quick to respond to questions about things to do in the area.”

    Tanya

  • “10/10 recommend this Airbnb. The cleanliness, quality of the home, communication with the hosts…the entire experience was incredible. Emalie and Brian did an incredible job with this home and exceeded our expectations. We left our vacation fully refreshed.”

    Joyce

  • “Wow we truly had the most magical experience. It’s one of the most beautiful, pristine, and thoughtfully decorated homes I have ever stayed in.”

    Anna

  • “We had a PHENOMENAL stay- house was perfect. Everything was clean and luxurious. Most importantly, our hosts took amazing care of us. They were communicative and kind and helpful!”

    Asligul

Meet the Team

Away From Home is our family run business! We met nearly 20 years ago going to High School together in Ventura. Now we have two beautiful sons, and a business we love!

  • Away From Home Founders, and Ventura County natives.

Get started with Away From Home

“Emalie and Brian at Away From Home are a dream come true for me. In addition to turning my home into a gorgeous rental property, they manage it so much better than I ever could! Emalie has a great talent for design as well as management and guest services, and she has made my home look absolutely stunning. Emalie and Brian take such good care of the home and of the guests, and are extremely prompt in their communication with guests and with me. I am incredibly grateful to them for all of the work they put in, and so lucky that they are the ones managing my property!”

— Caroline Treadwell, Owner at Butterfly House

 FAQs

  • We may be small, but we are mighty! Our business is a family business. We work personally with each and every owner and guest. It is what makes us different and instills confidence and trust with all of our wonderful owners.

  • Book an appointment with us for your free consultation! Emalie and Brain will personally walk you through our services, see if your home is a fit, and discuss your personalized management fee. If you decide to move forward at that point, we will request access to the property to do an initial inspection, clean, and professionally photograph your space. We always aim to have a property listed as soon as possible.

  • Yes! We can do one or both. If you already have a designer for your rental or it is pre-furnished and you are only looking for management, look no further! Or if you would like someone to furnish but manage the property yourself, we are happy to provide that service by itself.

  • We charge anywhere between 15%-25% depending on the location and size of the property. This is significantly lower than the larger property management companies in the country.

  • We estimate that it takes 4-6 weeks from start to finish. We do not charge our fee until we have the property completely set up. We don’t make money until you make money! We are always very incentivized to get a property up and running on the platforms to accept bookings.

  • Prices vary depending on the size and circumstances of the properties. Some factors include: how large/small the property is, if it is partially furnished already, if all you need is extra popular amenities, or you need a full furnishing with white glove service. White glove service includes accepting all deliveries, unpacking, assembly, and disposal of boxes. Depending on which “tier” you are in, that will determine the price of furnishing and the price of our service. Our estimates for pricing run from $8,000-$35,000 depending on which tier of service you are requiring.