S&T Properties

What S&T Properties does

S&T Properties (legal entity: S & T Properties Inc.) is a full-service vacation property management company headquartered in Canmore, Alberta, that manages short-term rental properties in mountain destinations across Western Canada and select US markets. The company was founded in 2016 and manages approximately 280 properties (with 347 listings on its direct booking platform) spanning Canmore, Calgary, Golden, Kicking Horse, Kimberley, Whistler, and Sandpoint, Idaho. Its core offering is end-to-end Airbnb and short-term rental management, including 24/7 guest services, professional cleaning via a 60-point checklist executed by 20 in-house cleaners, maintenance by two dedicated handymen, interior design and renovation services, and post-clean video inspections for quality assurance. The company operates a platform-agnostic distribution model anchored on Airbnb as the primary booking channel and supplemented by a Hostaway-powered direct booking website at book.stproperties.com.

The business serves two customer segments: vacation property owners/investors (supply side) and short-term rental guests (demand side). On the supply side, S&T offers two lease structures — a Fixed-Rate Lease where owners receive a guaranteed monthly income with S&T covering all expenses, and a Percentage Model where S&T charges a percentage of rental revenue with owners bearing more upside/downside risk. The company also offers investing assistance, helping buyers identify, acquire, and renovate properties in its managed markets. On the demand side, guests book primarily through Airbnb and the direct website, with over 20,000 cumulative 5-star reviews across Airbnb and Google and 15,000+ visitors hosted annually supporting brand credibility. Operations are supported by an integrated tech stack: Hostaway (booking engine), RingCentral (guest communications via SMS and phone), NoiseAware (noise monitoring to prevent parties), and Zoho Forms (owner onboarding). The company holds $1 million in liability and $1 million in contents insurance and is BBB-accredited. Operations are concentrated in the Canadian Rockies tourism corridor, a structurally attractive but geographically narrow market with seasonal demand patterns.

Name

S&T Properties

Legal name

S & T Properties Inc.

Website

https://stproperties.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Property Management

NAICS

Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Vacation Rental Property Management (THAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Vacation Rental Property Management (BPAJAIAA), Co-Host / On-the-Ground Operations & Guest Services (BPAJAIAI), Serviced Vacation Rentals (Managed Apartments/Aparthotel-Style STRs) (THAGANAE), Condos & Apartments (Entire Unit) (THAMAAAB)

Keywords

• Vacation property management
• Short-term rental management
• Airbnb property management
• Executive rental management
• Interior design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Canmore

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacation Property Management - Fixed Rate Lease: Fixed rate lease model where investors receive a guaranteed set monthly income. S&T Properties covers all expenses while guaranteeing a monthly income that ensures a strong return on investment.
2. Vacation Property Management - Percentage Model: Percentage of all revenue model where S&T charges a percentage of all revenue and handles everything. Allows investors to participate in potential for greater upside while bearing more downside risk. For percentage model, investors get paid on the 15th of the following month.
3. Executive Property Management: Executive rentals are fully furnished rentals with minimum 28 days stay. Currently only operating executive rentals under the percentage management model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

S&T Properties provides full-service vacation property management for homeowners and investors in the Canadian Rockies, listing and operating short-term rentals on Airbnb and direct booking platforms. The company handles 24/7 guest services, professional housekeeping with a 60-point checklist, maintenance, marketing, interior design, and renovations, and offers two commercial models: a fixed-rate lease that guarantees owners a stable monthly income, and a percentage-of-revenue model with greater upside potential.

Product overview

S&T Properties operates as a full-service vacation property management company with a platform of interconnected services: Full-Service Vacation Property Management serves as the core offering, managing Airbnb and vacation rental properties across 10+ Canadian markets with 24/7 guest services, digital marketing, housekeeping, and maintenance. This core product is supported by Executive Property Management for long-term furnished rentals and Full-Service Interior Design for furnishing and renovation services. Two distinct lease models—Fixed-Rate and Percentage Model—provide investors with flexible return structures. The company also offers Investing Assistance to help buyers find profitable vacation rental investments. All services are delivered through a network of 20 full-time cleaners, 2 full-time handymen, and partnerships with platforms like Hostaway for bookings, RingCentral for communications, and NoiseAware for property monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Vacation Property Management Comprehensive management service for vacation rental owners including 24/7 guest services, digital marketing, professional housekeeping with a 60-point checklist, professional photography, interior decorating, maintenance, and listing management on Airbnb and other channels.
• Executive Property Management Management of fully furnished long-term rentals with a minimum 28-day stay for property owners seeking executive-class tenants, operated under the percentage management model.
• Full-Service Interior Design Interior decorating and furnishing service for unfurnished units with high-quality furnishings and materials, plus organization and completion of renovations as needed to create memorable guest experiences.
• Fixed-Rate Lease Model Fixed-year lease option where property owners receive guaranteed monthly income and S&T Properties covers all expenses, with payments on the last day of each month, designed for investors seeking stable returns.
• Percentage Model Lease Revenue-sharing lease where S&T Properties charges a percentage of all rental revenue, allowing investors to participate in greater upside while bearing more downside risk, with payments on the 15th of the following month.
• Investing Assistance Advisory service helping investors find profitable investment properties in vacation destinations, with assistance through property purchase and renovation stages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 5-star reviews on Airbnb & Google
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RingCentralcoreTechnology or IntegrationRingCentral is used as the communications platform for SMS and phone calls. When customers provide phone numbers, RingCentral processes and stores this information to deliver messages, maintain records, and ensure communication functionality. RingCentral may process and store phone information for voice and SMS messaging delivery.
• HostawaycoreTechnology or IntegrationHostaway booking engine powers the S&T Properties booking website (book.stproperties.com), enabling property listings, availability management, and direct guest bookings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AvantStay: Boutique full-service vacation rental manager focused on premium leisure destinations. Comparable to S&T in its premium mountain-town focus, vertically integrated operations, and emphasis on interior design and brand experience.
• Evolve Vacation Rental: National full-service vacation rental manager with a lighter-touch model (no in-house cleaners). Directly competes with S&T for property owners seeking outsourced STR management across North American destinations.
• Vacasa: Largest full-service vacation rental management company in North America. Directly comparable to S&T in offering end-to-end property management, cleaning, and guest services, but operates at national scale across many markets including the Canadian Rockies.
• RedAwning: Vacation rental management and distribution company serving property managers and owners. Comparable to S&T as a third-party manager with multi-channel distribution beyond Airbnb.
• TurnKey Vacation Rentals: Full-service vacation rental manager offering professional cleaning, guest services, and revenue management. Comparable to S&T in service breadth and target market (vacation homeowners in leisure destinations).

Broad incumbents

• Vrbo (Expedia Group): Major vacation rental marketplace and a key alternative distribution channel. S&T's 'platform agnostic' positioning means it also lists on Vrbo, making the platform a partial peer and channel risk.
• Airbnb: Largest short-term rental marketplace and S&T's primary distribution channel. Airbnb's host services and AirCover programs compete directly with full-service managers and represent the dominant platform dependency for S&T.

Others

• Hostaway: Vacation rental property management software platform that powers S&T's direct booking site (book.stproperties.com). Comparable as a technology enabler and adjacent participant in the STR management ecosystem.
• Guesty: Enterprise-grade property management platform for vacation rentals and serviced apartments. Provides the software layer that competing full-service managers use, comparable to S&T's technology stack.

Regional players

• Leavetown: Canadian vacation rental company offering professionally managed accommodations in Canadian destinations. Comparable as a regional peer operating in similar Canadian markets, though more focused on distribution than full-service property management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/STPropertiesVacations
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/s-t-properties
• Xx.com/STProperties2

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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