Upstate New York

Airbnb & Vacation Rental Management
That Pays You More

Empty nights. Pricing guesswork. Late-night calls. We handle it so you can make more money with less stress.

90-Day Money-Back Guarantee
$2,000+ Furniture Damage Protection

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and counting

Why Merit Badge

Turn Your Upstate NY Rental Into
Real Passive Income

Professional Airbnb management for the Finger Lakes, Lake George, Saratoga Springs, Hudson Valley & Catskills.

We Make You More Money

We price your home the smart way so you earn the most possible from every booking.

We Save You Time

No more late-night calls or last-minute issues. We handle everything for you.

We Protect Your Reputation

Happy guests leave great reviews. We make sure your place always looks and feels five-star.

We Keep Your Property Safe

Our team checks on your home often, handles maintenance fast, and keeps everything in top shape.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

"We had Merritt come speak to our team about Airbnbs. He broke everything down in a way that actually made sense — no jargon, no fluff. Our agents left feeling way more confident. His presentation was entertaining yet practical."

Steve C.

Owner, Acropolis Realty Group

"I'm so grateful we had the chance to get a consultation with Merritt. Over the past year, his thoughtful suggestions helped take our short-term rental from $80,000 to $120,000 in revenue. His guidance was exactly what we needed."

Kristi C.

Consultation Client, Finger Lakes

"Merritt is the best in the business — by FAR. His portfolio is seriously impressive and I know he delivers ridiculous results for his clients."

Mike M.

President, RVsource of CNY

"Merritt knows what he's doing! Too often someone put in charge of property management will do the bare minimum to procure a paycheck, so it's awesome to see that Merritt treats a property like his own with an admirable level of responsibility and care."

Samantha R.

Industry Partner

"Merritt helped me launch my first vacation rental, automate everything from cleaning to pricing, and maximize revenue. That property became one of the top performers in my market. Over the last couple years I've earned 200+ five-star reviews, became a Superhost, and even started managing for other owners. Every second and every dollar was well worth it."

Jesse M.

Consultation Client, Pacific Northwest

"Ever since Merritt started managing our home, it's been amazing to offset our second mortgage and the extra income has allowed us to go on several nice vacations."

Michelle D.

Investor Client, Catskills

"I've made more in one year than I had in the past 3 years! It's nice to see the cabins filled with happy guests."

Mike S.

Investor Client, Finger Lakes

"I can't believe how well the renovation and interior design turned out, it's better than I thought. I plan to refinance this property and do this again."

Jason S.

Design & Management Client, Finger Lakes

"We had Merritt come speak to our team about Airbnbs. He broke everything down in a way that actually made sense — no jargon, no fluff. Our agents left feeling way more confident. His presentation was entertaining yet practical."

Steve C.

Owner, Acropolis Realty Group

"I'm so grateful we had the chance to get a consultation with Merritt. Over the past year, his thoughtful suggestions helped take our short-term rental from $80,000 to $120,000 in revenue. His guidance was exactly what we needed."

Kristi C.

Consultation Client, Finger Lakes

"Merritt is the best in the business — by FAR. His portfolio is seriously impressive and I know he delivers ridiculous results for his clients."

Mike M.

President, RVsource of CNY

"Merritt knows what he's doing! Too often someone put in charge of property management will do the bare minimum to procure a paycheck, so it's awesome to see that Merritt treats a property like his own with an admirable level of responsibility and care."

Samantha R.

Industry Partner

"Merritt helped me launch my first vacation rental, automate everything from cleaning to pricing, and maximize revenue. That property became one of the top performers in my market. Over the last couple years I've earned 200+ five-star reviews, became a Superhost, and even started managing for other owners. Every second and every dollar was well worth it."

Jesse M.

Consultation Client, Pacific Northwest

"Ever since Merritt started managing our home, it's been amazing to offset our second mortgage and the extra income has allowed us to go on several nice vacations."

Michelle D.

Investor Client, Catskills

"I've made more in one year than I had in the past 3 years! It's nice to see the cabins filled with happy guests."

Mike S.

Investor Client, Finger Lakes

"I can't believe how well the renovation and interior design turned out, it's better than I thought. I plan to refinance this property and do this again."

Jason S.

Design & Management Client, Finger Lakes

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Full-Service Vacation Rental Management

What You Get With Merit Badge

Easy Onboarding

  • Step by step onboarding
  • Listing creation handled for you

More Bookings

  • Listing optimization
  • Dynamic pricing to maximize revenue

Managing the Details

  • Professional cleaning
  • Maintenance coordination
  • 24/7 guest support

Peace of Mind

  • Monthly reports
  • Free $2,000+ furniture damage protection

90-Day Not Happy Guarantee: If not happy, we'll refund your commitment fee and management fees.

Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. Just results.

Revenue Management

Keep hosting. We'll lift your revenue 5-15%

$200

per property / month

  • Pricing optimization
  • Weekly pricing review for max revenue
  • Listing optimization
  • 10% discount at 5+ properties
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Full Service Management

The hands off plan that earns you more

Starting at
20%

of gross booking revenue

+ $100/mo tech fee

  • 24/7 guest support
  • Cleaning (Free, paid by guests)
  • Maintenance coordination
  • Free $2,000+ damage protection
  • Dynamic pricing to maximize revenue
  • Listing optimization
  • Monthly and end of year reports
  • Step by step onboarding
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For owners with multiple properties

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  • Everything in Full Service
  • Volume pricing on onboarding fees
  • Multi-property dashboard
  • Custom reporting
  • Tax prep support
  • White-glove onboarding
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Design & Renovation

Turn Any Property Into a Top Earner

Get your free renovation estimate. Design and set up starting at $4/sf — so every dollar works toward maximizing your returns.

$4/sf

Remote Virtual Design & Sourcing

$4/sf

Furniture Setup & Staging

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Ready to earn more from your Airbnb or vacation rental in Upstate New York? Schedule a free consultation and see how we can maximize your rental income.

Every vacation rental is different, and past results do not guarantee future results. The 15-25% range reflects real client outcomes. Owners who invested in fun amenity and design upgrades saw significant revenue increases, and results also come from professional photography, around-the-clock customer service, hotel-like nightly pricing, listing optimization, and full 12-month calendar availability. Owners who switched from self managing typically earn more thanks to around the clock, professional management, listing optimization, and revenue management strategies that we apply. Owners who switch from large management companies typically see larger payouts, because those companies often drag nightly rates down by charging high guest-facing fees. Rental properties that lack experience based amenities and professional decor are generally the lowest earning properties. Poorly maintained rental properties usually struggle to maintain five star reviews and thus lose algorithm favor. Your results may be higher or lower.