AvantStay

What AvantStay does

AvantStay is a Los Angeles-headquartered, privately-held hospitality management company founded in 2017 that manages more than 3,000 luxury vacation rental properties across 65+ US destinations, with a stated focus on group travelers (families and friends) and corporate retreat clients. Its core service is full-service vacation rental management for homeowners — handling guest services, housekeeping, 24-hour customer support, marketing, and revenue optimization — backed by a proprietary technology stack that includes a direct-to-consumer booking website, iOS and Android mobile applications with in-app concierge for add-on services (private chefs, spa treatments, grocery delivery), the Lighthouse homeowner portal for property performance reporting, and standardized smart-home amenities (smart locks, high-speed Wi-Fi, Amazon Echo Dots). Affirm is integrated for buy-now-pay-later installment payments, and a membership program offers 10% off stays up to $250 per booking.

The company monetizes through four revenue streams: managed-services fees on rental income, transaction revenue on guest bookings, professional-services fees on concierge add-ons, and real estate brokerage commissions captured through a network of wholly-owned licensed subsidiaries across multiple US states. Beyond short-term rentals, AvantStay has expanded into asset-light boutique hotel operations under branded concepts including The Code by AvantStay (a 152-unit hotel-residence hybrid in Austin developed with Pearlstone Partners), The Mara (including a 66-room Laguna Beach property representing its ninth former-Sonder takeover), Sense28 (52 suites in Miami), and The Gilmore. In December 2021, the company raised a $160 million Series B led by Tarsadia Investments and 3L Capital at a $700M pre-money / $860M post-money valuation; it is led by founder and CEO Sean Breuner with Reuben Doetsch as co-founder, David Katcher as COO, and Ankur Jain as CFO.

Recent strategic activity in 2025-2026 has centered on distribution growth (the January 2026 Wander partnership making AvantStay Wander's preferred operating partner), geographic and product expansion (the May 2026 Nexo Residences partnership for a 254-residence North Miami Beach development, plus hotel openings in Austin, Miami, and Laguna Beach), and opportunistic absorption of distressed Sonder inventory. The company also operates licensed brokerage arms and runs a membership program targeting repeat guests, building a vertically integrated hospitality platform spanning supply acquisition, property management, distribution, and ancillary services.

Name

AvantStay

Legal name

AvantStay, Inc.

Website

https://avantstay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AvantStay is a Los Angeles-based, privately-held hospitality management company founded in 2017 that manages more than 3,000 luxury vacation rental properties across 65+ US destinations for group travelers, corporate clients, and property owners, and has expanded into boutique hotel operations and licensed real estate brokerage services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rental Management

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitality (Hotels & Resorts) Asset Management (BPAJAMAE), Resort & Branded Residence Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAE), Luxury Boutique & Lifestyle Resorts (THAGACAO), Luxury Vacation Rental Marketplaces (Curated/Verified Villas) (THAMALAH)

Keywords

• Vacation rental management
• Luxury vacation rentals
• Short-term rental hospitality
• Boutique hotel operations
• Property management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Short-term Rental Management: AvantStay manages vacation rental properties for homeowners, handling guest services, housekeeping, daily operations, and hospitality. The company takes a management fee from rental revenue generated.
2. Guest Booking Revenue: Direct revenue from travelers booking vacation homes through the AvantStay platform for nightly, weekly, or monthly stays.
3. Concierge and Add-on Services: Additional revenue from concierge services including private chefs, spa treatments, grocery delivery, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, and beach gear rentals.
4. Real Estate Brokerage: AvantStay offers property management and real estate services through licensed legal entities across multiple states, including buying, selling, and renting vacation homes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AvantStay manages a portfolio of 3,000+ luxury vacation rental properties and boutique hotels across 65+ U.S. destinations on behalf of property owners, providing guest booking, housekeeping, concierge, and 24/7 hospitality operations. The company also operates branded boutique hotels (The Code by AvantStay, The Mara, Sense28, The Gilmore) and offers licensed real estate brokerage services for vacation home transactions.

Product overview

AvantStay operates as a hospitality management and technology company offering a diversified portfolio of vacation rental management services and boutique hotel operations. The core offering is vacation rental management for luxury properties catering to groups, supported by the AvantStay App for guest concierge services. The company has expanded into boutique hotel operations through branded properties including The Code by AvantStay (hotel-residence hybrid in Austin), The Gilmore, The Mara, and Sense28. Additional services include a membership program for repeat guests, the Lighthouse homeowner portal for property management, and licensed real estate brokerage services for vacation home transactions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Code by AvantStay: Hotel-residence hybrid brand combining boutique hotel amenities with residential ownership opportunities
• Bravo by AvantStay
• The Mara
• Sense28
• Summerwell
• The Gilmore

Products and services

• Vacation Rental Management Full-service management of luxury vacation rental properties on behalf of homeowners, including guest services, housekeeping, daily operations, and 24/7 hospitality across 65+ U.S. destinations; AvantStay earns a management fee from rental revenue.
• The Code by AvantStay Hotel-residence hybrid offering fully furnished studios, one-, and two-bedroom residences with hotel conveniences including rooftop terrace, resort-style pool, coworking space, and 24-hour concierge service, available for short stays and residential-style living.
• The Mara Laguna Beach 66-room boutique hotel in Laguna Beach, California, operated under The Mara brand by AvantStay as part of its expansion into boutique hotel operations.
• Sense28 (AvantStay Hotel, Miami Edgewater) Boutique hotel in Miami's Edgewater neighborhood featuring 52 modern one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens, pool deck, and fitness center, designed for group travel and extended residential-style stays.
• The Gilmore Boutique hotel brand operated by AvantStay, part of the company's expansion into the boutique hotel market.
• Summerwell Vacation rental collection in Coachella Valley operated as a branded collection within the AvantStay portfolio.
• Bravo by AvantStay Branded collection of vacation rental properties curated within the AvantStay portfolio.
• Lighthouse Homeowner Portal Standalone B2B platform that lets property owners list their vacation rental homes, track performance, and access financial reporting under AvantStay's professional management.
• Concierge and Add-on Services On-demand guest services including private chefs, spa treatments, grocery delivery, special occasion celebrations, and baby, ski, and beach gear rentals available during stays.
• Vacation Rental Brokerage Services Licensed real estate brokerage services for buying, selling, and renting vacation homes, offered through state-licensed AvantStay entities across multiple U.S. states.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8 out of 5 average guest rating based on 300,000+ verified reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nexo Residences (Fortune International Group and Blue Road)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Partnership announced May 2026 for AvantStay to serve as preferred property manager and operating platform for a 16-story, 254-residence condominium development in North Miami Beach, scheduled to open Q3 2026. AvantStay will manage short-term rental operations, guest services, housekeeping, and daily operations through an on-site hospitality team.
• FirstService ResidentialminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 May 2026FirstService Residential assumed management of The Code property in Austin from a hospitality-influenced mixed-use development perspective. While FirstService handles day-to-day operations and property management, AvantStay had been involved in the development collaboration.
• WandercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Strategic partnership announced January 2026 for luxury distribution and supply growth. AvantStay's luxury properties will be distributed on Wander's booking platform, and AvantStay will serve as Wander's preferred operating partner. Initial rollout will feature AvantStay's homes across key U.S. markets, leveraging AvantStay's portfolio of 2,500+ properties in 65 markets and Wander's technology-driven platform targeting high-intent travelers.
• Pearlstone PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Collaboration on The Code, a hotel-residence hybrid concept in Austin's Zilker neighborhood. Pearlstone Partners developed the property while AvantStay provides professional management and operates the vacation rental platform. The 152-unit property opened February 2026 and offers furnished studios, one-, and two-bedroom residences with hotel-style concierge service.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Evolve: National vacation rental management company offering full-service and hybrid management models to homeowners. Directly comparable to AvantStay in professional short-term rental management, with similar B2B homeowner acquisition and tech-enabled operations.
• Plum Guide: Curated luxury vacation rental marketplace vetting every home for design and quality. Directly comparable to AvantStay on the luxury guest side, though Plum Guide does not provide full property management services.
• Vacasa: Largest U.S. vacation rental management company with a national portfolio of professionally managed homes. Most directly comparable to AvantStay's core vacation rental management business, though Vacasa spans broader price tiers rather than focusing exclusively on luxury.

Emerging players

• Kasa Living: Tech-enabled operator of apartments, hotels, and short-term rentals across U.S. markets. Comparable to AvantStay's expansion into boutique hotels and apartment-style accommodations with standardized technology and design.
• Wander: Tech-driven vacation rental operator and booking platform targeting high-end travelers. AvantStay is Wander's preferred operating partner under their January 2026 strategic agreement, making Wander both a customer and a comparable emerging luxury operator.
• Blueground: Tech-enabled furnished apartment operator serving business and leisure travelers for medium-length stays. Comparable to AvantStay's hotel-residence hybrid concept (e.g., Sense28, The Code) focused on longer-duration, professionally managed stays.

Broad incumbents

• Vrbo: Major vacation rental marketplace owned by Expedia Group, focused on whole-home family travel. Comparable to AvantStay's offering as a distribution channel and competitor for guest demand in luxury coastal destinations.
• Airbnb: Largest vacation rental marketplace globally, serving both guests and hosts. While not a direct manager, Airbnb is the dominant distribution channel that AvantStay competes with for direct bookings and that sets host expectations on services and fees.
• Hyatt (Hyatt Vacation Club, Mr & Mrs Smith): Major hotel brand with growing luxury vacation rental and residence club offerings. Comparable to AvantStay's hotel-residence hybrid strategy and entry into branded boutique hotel operations.

Others

• Sonder (now in liquidation): Former operator of tech-enabled apartments and boutique hotels that went into Chapter 7 in 2025. AvantStay has taken over nine former Sonder properties, making Sonder both a direct predecessor and a source of accretive inventory acquisitions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors21 records

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M&A

Investments

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