Paradise Properties

What Paradise Properties does

Paradise Properties Vacation Rentals & Sales is a privately held, boutique vacation rental management and real estate brokerage company operating along Florida's Scenic Highway 30A corridor and Panama City Beach. The company manages a portfolio of more than 100 properties spanning over a dozen distinct beach communities including Inlet Beach, Seagrove, Seaside, Rosemary Beach, WaterColor, Blue Mountain, Carillon Beach, and Panama City Beach, with inventory ranging from studios to 5+ bedroom homes. Core operations consist of three revenue streams: full-service property management for individual owners, direct-to-consumer short-term (and recently long-term) vacation rental bookings, and real estate brokerage through a separate brand (paradise30arealtor.com). Ancillary revenue is generated via a three-tier mid-stay cleaning program, travel insurance referrals through Generali Global Assistance (priced at 6.95% of reservation cost), amenity rentals (bikes, golf carts, beach equipment), and pet fees.

The company runs on the StreamlineVRS vacation rental management platform for bookings and owner portals, integrates Safely Stay for guest identity verification, and uses Google reCAPTCHA and RealTech Webmasters for website infrastructure. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via paradise30a.com, phone reservations, and instant chat, deliberately bypassing third-party OTAs to avoid commission leakage. Headcount is lean at 1-10 employees, consistent with the company's stated positioning as a smaller, family-focused boutique operator. Marketing relies on content marketing through the Paradise Blog, SEO-optimized community pages, email newsletters, and organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), supplemented by Chamber of Commerce memberships and VRMA industry affiliation for credibility. Customer segments include families and groups, couples, pet owners, luxury seekers, property owners, and real estate buyers/sellers, all served within a single regional geography on the Florida Panhandle.

Name

Paradise Properties

Legal name

Paradise Properties Vacation Rentals & Sales

Website

https://paradise30a.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rental Management

NAICS

Rental and Leasing Services (532), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Resort & Branded Residence Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beachfront & Lakefront Homes (THAMAAAF), Luxury Beachfront & Waterfront Villas (THAMAEAE), Luxury & Estate Rentals (THAGANAF)

Keywords

• Vacation rental management
• Beach vacation rentals
• Property management services
• Real estate brokerage
• Short-term rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Panama City Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacation Rental Management Services: Paradise Properties generates revenue by managing vacation rental properties for property owners. Services include property marketing, guest reservations, cleaning, maintenance, and guest services. The company takes a management fee or commission from rental income generated by properties.
2. Short-term Vacation Rentals: Revenue generated from booking vacation rentals for guests. The company books properties ranging from studios to 5+ bedroom homes, with nightly, weekly, and seasonal rates. Revenue comes directly from guests paying for accommodations.
3. Real Estate Sales & Brokerage: Paradise Properties offers real estate services including buying and selling properties in Walton and Bay Counties. The company earns commissions on property transactions.
4. Travel Insurance: The company offers travel insurance through Generali Global Assistance at 6.95% of the total rental rate. Paradise Properties acts as an intermediary for this insurance product.
5. Mid-Stay Cleaning Services: Three tiers of mid-stay refresh cleaning services offered to guests: Towel Exchange, Partial Clean & Towel Exchange, and Full Mid-Stay Clean. These services generate additional revenue per stay.
6. Amenity Rentals: Optional amenities including bikes, golf carts, beach chairs, bonfires, and other equipment rentals coordinated through Paradise Properties and third-party vendors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Paradise Properties manages and rents 100+ vacation rental properties along Florida's Scenic Highway 30A and Panama City Beach, providing short-term and long-term furnished accommodations from studios to 5+ bedroom homes. The company also delivers full-service property management for owners (marketing, reservations, cleaning, maintenance, pricing) and operates a real estate brokerage for buying and selling properties in Walton and Bay Counties.

Product overview

Paradise Properties Vacation Rentals & Sales is a boutique vacation rental management company operating along Florida's Scenic Highway 30A and Panama City Beach. The company offers three interconnected core services: Short Term Vacation Rentals (furnished condos, townhomes, and homes with amenities like private pools, gulf-front access, and pet-friendly options), Long Term Vacation Rentals (extended-stay accommodations), and Property Management Services for property owners. Additional offerings include Real Estate Sales & Brokerage, a three-tiered Mid-Stay Refresh cleaning program, Travel Insurance through Generali Global Assistance, and Amenity Rentals (bikes, golf carts, beach equipment). The company manages over 100 properties across communities including Inlet Beach, Seagrove, Panama City Beach, Carillon Beach, and more, ranging from studios to 5+ bedroom homes. Properties are powered by StreamlineVRS for booking and reservation management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Short Term Vacation Rentals Furnished vacation rental properties including condos, townhomes, and homes with full kitchens, private pools, gulf-front access, and pet-friendly options, available for nightly, weekly, and seasonal stays. Targeted at families, couples, and groups seeking alternatives to hotels on the Florida Panhandle.
• Long Term Vacation Rentals Extended-stay vacation rentals offering the same amenities as short-term options, including full kitchens, pools, and beach access, intended for extended vacations, temporary work relocation housing, and longer visits to the Florida Panhandle.
• 30A Property Management Services Full-service beach vacation rental management for property owners, including marketing on multiple channels, reservation handling, professionally trained cleaners, detailed home inspections, adjustable pricing strategy, and reduced vacancy targeting to increase owner ROI.
• 30A Real Estate Sales and Brokerage Real estate brokerage services for buying and selling residential, vacation, and investment properties in Walton and Bay Counties, with 30 years of experience assisting buyers across price points from affordable properties to high-end homes.
• Mid-Stay Refresh Program Three-tiered mid-stay cleaning service for guests staying at Paradise Properties rentals: Tier One Towel Exchange, Tier Two Partial Clean and Towel Exchange, and Tier Three Full Mid-Stay Clean including fresh linens, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, full kitchen cleaning, and replenishing of supplies.
• Travel Insurance Travel insurance offered to guests through Generali Global Assistance at 6.95% of total reservation cost, covering trip cancellation (100%), trip interruption (150%), travel delay ($600/person), baggage ($1,000/person), medical and dental ($25,000/person), emergency transportation, and rental car damage ($25,000).
• Amenity Rentals Optional vacation amenity rentals coordinated through Paradise Properties and third-party vendors, including bikes, golf carts, beach chairs, bonfires, tables, catering, festival tickets, and concert access.

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Generali Global AssistanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for travel insurance products. Generali provides travel insurance coverage to Paradise Properties guests at 6.95% of total reservation cost. Coverage includes trip cancellation, interruption, travel delay, baggage, medical/dental, and emergency transportation. This partnership adds a revenue stream and provides peace of mind for guests, especially during hurricane season.
• Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing credibility, networking opportunities, and industry best practices access.
• Panama City Beach Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal business association membership providing community credibility and local business networking.
• Walton Area Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal business association membership for the Walton County area where many properties are located.
• Bay County Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal business association membership for Bay County where Panama City Beach properties are located.
• Third-Party Bike and Golf Cart Rental VendorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious third-party vendors provide bike, golf cart, and beach equipment rentals that Paradise Properties coordinates for guests. These vendors are separate entities from Paradise Properties.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Premier Vacation Rentals: Vacation rental management company operating across the Florida Panhandle including Panama City Beach. Comparable property management services, owner acquisition motion, and guest segments.
• Dune Vacation Rentals: Direct local competitor managing vacation rental homes along the 30A scenic corridor. Same geography, similar property types (beachfront homes and condos), same SMB owner clientele, and same guest segments.
• Royal Destinations: Direct competitor operating vacation rental management and sales along the same 30A corridor (Inlet Beach, Rosemary Beach, Seacrest). Highly comparable property mix, target market, and boutique positioning, making it the closest like-for-like peer.
• 30A Vacation Properties: Direct 30A corridor competitor offering vacation rentals and property management across the same beach communities. Same target customers and boutique operating model.
• Five Star Properties (30A): Boutique 30A vacation rental manager with overlapping coverage in Seagrove, Seaside, and WaterColor. Directly comparable property portfolio, amenity positioning, and direct-to-consumer booking model.

Broad incumbents

• Vacasa: Largest U.S. vacation rental management company, publicly traded and active in 30A. Directly comparable business model (full-service property management) but at vastly greater scale and with national brand recognition.
• Airbnb: Dominant vacation rental marketplace connecting guests with property owners. While not a direct management competitor, Airbnb defines the customer booking behavior and OTA commission structure that shapes Paradise Properties' direct-booking strategy.
• Evolve Vacation Rental: National asset-light vacation rental manager operating across premium U.S. destinations including Florida Gulf Coast. Comparable property management offering with greater technology investment and marketing reach.

Emerging players

• Marriott Homes & Villas: Branded residence rental platform from a major hotel group entering the professionally managed vacation rental space. Represents the same upscale segment of professionally managed whole-home rentals that Paradise Properties targets in 30A.

Regional players

• Southern Vacation Rentals: Vacation rental management company operating along the Gulf Coast, primarily in Alabama and Northwest Florida. Comparable service model and target market, with overlapping but distinct geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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