Meyer Vacation Rentals

What Meyer Vacation Rentals does

Meyer Vacation Rentals is an Alabama-based vacation rental management company headquartered in Gulf Shores, operating since 1967. The firm manages a portfolio of 570+ professionally managed rental properties concentrated on the Alabama Gulf Coast, comprising 447 condos, 99 houses, and 16 studios. The company serves two customer groups: leisure travelers booking accommodations through a self-serve website and mobile app, and property owners (including HOAs) seeking professional management of their rental inventory. Inventory is differentiated across types, price points (condos average $152-$317 per night, houses at higher rates), and amenities (49 pet-friendly homes, 827 properties with internet, pool, hot tub, and ocean-view options), with a long-term/snowbird rental category addressing off-season extended-stay demand.

The company's underlying technology is a cloud-based vacation rental management platform with integrated booking systems, property management software, and guest communication tools. Two proprietary operational features support the platform: Vacasa Premium Clean, a standardized professional cleaning and amenity restocking service delivered by local Gulf Shores housekeepers, and Trip Manager, an online portal and mobile app for guests to manage reservations and access check-in/check-out details. Standard check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 10:00 AM, with 24/7 guest service. The platform is supported by an active multi-channel marketing presence spanning content marketing, SEO, social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube), email, and local event partnerships (e.g., Hangout Music Festival).

The business model operates on two revenue streams: transaction fees on vacation rental bookings, and managed services revenue from property owners and HOAs for comprehensive management including listing, marketing, guest screening, cleaning, maintenance, and 24/7 guest support. Pricing is published transparently with no hidden fees (cleaning and taxes excluded from advertised nightly rates), and the billing cadence is pay-as-you-go. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via vacasa.com and the mobile app, supplemented by a property owner acquisition channel for expanding managed inventory. Partnerships with Affirm (installment financing) and RentalGuardian (trip insurance) add payment flexibility and risk protection, while local Gulf Shores businesses and attractions (Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf State Park, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, dolphin cruises, fishing charters) form a destination-marketing ecosystem.

Name

Meyer Vacation Rentals

Legal name

Vacasa LLC

Website

https://meyerre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rental Property Management

NAICS

Accommodation (721), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Vacation Rental Property Management (BPAJAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacation & Short-Term Rental Management (BPAJAFAI), Whole-Home Rentals (Houses, Villas, Cabins) (THAGANAA), Condos & Apartments (Entire Unit) (THAMAAAB), Vacation Rental Turnover Operations (Housekeeping, Laundry, Inspections) (BPAJAIAL)

Keywords

• Vacation rental management
• Property management services
• Beach vacation rentals
• Short-term rental booking
• Condo rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gulf Shores

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Vacation Rental Bookings: Vacasa earns revenue by managing vacation rental properties on behalf of homeowners and earning a management fee or commission on bookings. Guests pay for nightly rentals with rates varying by property type, season, and amenities.
2. Property Management Services: Vacasa provides comprehensive property management services to homeowners and HOAs including listing, marketing, guest screening, cleaning, maintenance, and 24/7 guest support. Revenue generated from managing the property owner's rental income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Meyer Vacation Rentals (operating as Vacasa) provides professionally managed vacation rental accommodations in Gulf Shores, Alabama, including 447 condos, 99 houses, and 16 studios. The company books nightly stays for travelers and offers full-service property management for homeowners, including listing, marketing, cleaning, maintenance, guest screening, and 24/7 support. Long-term and snowbird rentals are also offered for extended stays.

Product overview

Vacasa operates as a vacation rental management platform offering a portfolio of professionally managed properties. The core offering consists of vacation rental listings (condos, houses, studios) across various destinations, supported by services including professional cleaning (Vacasa Premium Clean), 24/7 guest service, seamless check-in via the Vacasa Guest app and Trip Manager, and property management services for homeowners. The platform also supports long-term and snowbird rentals with extended stay options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vacation Rental Bookings (Condos, Houses, Studios) Nightly vacation rental accommodations in Gulf Shores, Alabama, including 447 condos, 99 houses, and 16 studios, with amenities such as pools, hot tubs, internet, ocean views, and pet-friendly options. Targeted at individual travelers, families, and groups seeking beach vacations.
• Property Management Services for Homeowners and HOAs Full-service vacation rental property management for homeowners and HOAs, including listing, marketing, guest screening, professional cleaning, maintenance, 24/7 guest support, and rental income optimization. Targeted at individual property owners and HOAs seeking to outsource rental operations.
• Long-Term and Snowbird Rentals Extended-stay vacation rentals in Gulf Shores for snowbird travelers and long-term visitors seeking accommodations for multiple weeks or months, particularly during winter months.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.0-4.7+ guest satisfaction ratings on individual properties
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AffirmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVacasa offers Affirm financing as a payment option, allowing guests to pay for vacation rentals in installments. This partnership enables more flexible payment options for travelers.
• RentalGuardianminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVacasa offers trip insurance through RentalGuardian, providing guests with optional travel protection coverage for their bookings.
• Local Gulf Shores Businesses and AttractionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVacasa's Gulf Shores guide promotes local attractions including Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Gulf State Park, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, dolphin cruises, fishing charters, and watersports operators, creating a local ecosystem for guest experiences.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vrbo (Expedia Group): Major vacation rental marketplace and adjacent property management program. Comparable target customers (beach travelers) and overlapping inventory, with broader geographic scale but lighter local management.
• Marriott Homes & Villas: Hospitality giant's vacation rental offering competing for upscale whole-home stays in beach destinations. Comparable whole-home rental product targeting family and group travelers, but with luxury positioning.
• Airbnb: Dominant vacation rental marketplace serving the same travelers in Gulf Shores. Comparable unit types and pricing tiers, with a self-serve booking model that competes for both guests and management contracts.

Direct peers

• Evolve Vacation Rentals: National full-service vacation rental manager with a low-fee, tech-enabled model serving both owners and travelers. Comparable in inventory scale, property mix, and direct-to-consumer booking experience.
• Vacasa: Parent platform brand under which the subject company now operates its Gulf Shores inventory. Directly comparable business model — full-service vacation rental management with national marketing, tech stack, and local field teams.
• RedAwning: Vacation rental distribution and management platform offering full-service and hybrid management options to owners. Comparable property mix and booking distribution approach across beach destinations.
• TurnKey Vacation Rentals: Full-service vacation rental manager emphasizing professional housekeeping, local field operations, and owner services — closely matching Meyer's integrated management and turnover cleaning approach.
• Casago: Sister brand to Vacasa offering full-service vacation rental management across multiple U.S. destinations with similar service tiers (cleaning, 24/7 guest support, owner management). Highly comparable on operations, pricing, and target traveler.

Regional players

• Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals: Major Gulf Shores vacation rental company managing a large condo-heavy portfolio in the same geography. Highly comparable inventory mix, pricing, and target traveler segments.
• Kaiser Realty by Wyndham Vacation Rentals: Long-established Gulf Shores / Orange Beach vacation rental manager with overlapping condo and house inventory. Direct competitor for owners and guests in the same Alabama Gulf Coast sub-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/meyervacations
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgZXkw4UVFCChoAmPzXNZbA
• Facebookfacebook.com/meyervacationrentals
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meyer-vacations
• Instagraminstagram.com/vacasa

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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