Luxury Vacation Stays

What Luxury Vacation Stays does

Luxury Vacation Stays (LVS) is a privately held, full-service luxury vacation rental management company founded in 2015 and headquartered at 304 SE 20th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company curates and operates a hand-selected portfolio of high-end villas, estates, and residences across South Florida (Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Pompano Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea), the Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Antigua & Barbuda), and Europe. It serves high-net-worth leisure travelers as its primary segment, alongside corporate groups for executive retreats, families and multi-generational guests, attendees of major South Florida events, and vacation rental property investors seeking buy-side advisory and ongoing management services. Beyond short-term rentals, the company runs a four-tier white-glove concierge program (Land transportation, Sea/yacht charters, Air private jets and helicopters, and bespoke Experiences including private chefs and wellness) and provides luxury real estate services in partnership with Fortune Christies International Real Estate.

The underlying technology stack comprises a vertically integrated vacation rental software platform with dynamic pricing, marketing automation, housekeeping and maintenance coordination, smart-home integrations within managed properties, and an owner portal supporting reporting and ACH disbursements. Distribution combines a direct booking website (luxuryvacationstays.com) promoting 'Best Rates Guaranteed' against OTAs with listings on Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com. LVS monetizes through transaction-based rental fees, recurring full-service property management fees (typically a percentage of rental revenue), one-time vacation rental consulting engagements, and markup on concierge add-ons such as yacht charters (starting at $1,795) and plane tours ($395 per person). The company holds memberships in vacation rental industry associations (FAVR and VRMA) and operates a VIP Loyalty Rewards Program for repeat guests.

Name

Luxury Vacation Stays

Legal name

Luxury Vacation Stays, LLC

Website

https://luxuryvacationstays.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Luxury Vacation Stays is a Fort Lauderdale-based, privately held luxury vacation rental management company founded in 2015, curating high-end villas and estates across South Florida, the Caribbean, and Europe for high-net-worth travelers, corporate groups, families, event attendees, and vacation rental property investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Vacation Rentals

NAICS

Rental and Leasing Services (532), Consumer Goods Rental (5322)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Villa Property Management & Concierge Services (THAMAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Villas & Luxury Estates (THAMAAAC), Luxury Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAD), Luxury & Estate Rentals (THAGANAF)

Keywords

• Luxury vacation rentals
• Vacation property management
• Vacation rental consulting
• Luxury concierge services
• Private villa rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacation Property Rentals: Short-term luxury vacation rental revenue from hand-selected villas, estates, and residences across South Florida and Caribbean. Booking terms include daily, weekly, and monthly stays with seasonal pricing.
2. Vacation Rental Property Management: Full-service property management for owners including marketing, dynamic pricing, housekeeping, maintenance, concierge services, and owner portal. Vertically integrated with vacation rental software, insurance, and OTA distribution.
3. Vacation Rental Consulting: Consulting services for buyers including 1-hour consultation, property analysis, improvement planning, vendor access, and annual revenue projections. Helps investors identify viable vacation rental properties.
4. Concierge Add-On Services: Premium add-on services including private chefs, yacht charters, helicopter tours, wellness treatments, photography, and event planning available to rental guests.
5. Real Estate Services: Luxury real estate division through Fortune Christies International Real Estate partnership for property acquisition and portfolio expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Luxury Vacation Stays curates and manages a portfolio of hand-selected luxury villas, estates, and residences across South Florida, the Caribbean, and Europe, offering short-term vacation rentals with five-star amenities, smart-home technology, and white-glove 24/7 concierge services. The company also provides full-service vacation rental property management for owners and consulting services for real estate investors seeking vacation rental investment opportunities.

Product overview

Luxury Vacation Stays operates as a vacation rental platform offering a curated portfolio of luxury villas, estates, and residences across South Florida, the Caribbean, and Europe. The core offering is the Vacation Property Rentals platform, supplemented by Vacation Rental Management services for property investors and Vacation Rental Consulting for buyers. Concierge services are available across four categories: Land (ground transportation), Sea (yacht charters), Air (private jets and helicopters), and Experience (personal chefs, wellness, events). The company also provides Real Estate Services through Fortune Christies International Real Estate and operates a VIP Loyalty Rewards Program. All properties feature hotel-grade amenities including heated pools, hot tubs, smart-home technology, and 24/7 concierge support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fortune Christies International Real Estate: Luxury real estate division partnering with Fortune Christies International Real Estate for property purchases and investment analysis.

Products and services

• Luxury Vacation Property Rentals Curated portfolio of hand-selected luxury villas, estates, and residences across South Florida (Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Delray Beach, Palm Beach), the Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Antigua & Barbuda), and Europe. Properties feature premium amenities, smart-home technology, and five-star hospitality for high-net-worth leisure travelers and special occasions.
• Vacation Rental Property Management Full-service vacation rental management for property owners including marketing, dynamic pricing, housekeeping, maintenance, concierge services, and owner portal with detailed reporting and ACH disbursements. Targets vacation rental property owners in South Florida.
• Vacation Rental Consulting Consulting services for buyers and investors including a 1-hour consultation, real estate listing review, property improvement planning, vendor access, and annual revenue projections for vacation rental investment opportunities.
• Land Concierge Services Ground transportation and land-based concierge experiences including exotic car rentals, chauffeured limousines, and golf cart rentals for exploring local hotspots. Available as an add-on to vacation rental bookings.
• Sea/Yacht Charter Services Yacht and boat charter services ranging from 32-foot pontoon boats to 120-foot VIP yachts, available in Miami and Fort Lauderdale locations. Pricing starts at $1,795 for smaller vessels.
• Air Concierge Services Air travel services including private jet charters (Global Express, Hawker 800XP, Gulfstream GIV-SP), plane tours at $395 per person (3 people max), and helicopter tours from Fort Lauderdale to Miami.
• Experience Concierge Services Bespoke experiences including personal chefs, hibachi dining, wellness services (spa, massage, spray tan), and professional chauffeur and security services for luxury villa guests.
• Real Estate Services Luxury real estate services through Fortune Christies International Real Estate partnership for purchasing properties for vacation rental investment or annual tenancy.
• VIP Loyalty Rewards Program Exclusive loyalty program offering returning guests discounts on future stays and enhanced luxury benefits at Luxury Vacation Stays properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Rates Guaranteed when booking direct, avoiding third-party platform fees
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fortune Christies International Real EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury real estate partnership for property acquisition services. Assists investors in finding perfect luxury properties to add to the vacation rental portfolio. Full-service real estate division supporting both short-term rental and annual rental property needs.
• TUX ConciergecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerConcierge services integration providing curated experiences including personal chefs, hibachi dining, wellness treatments (massage, spray tan), yacht charters, helicopter tours, and transportation services for luxury villa guests.
• Vacation Rental Associations (FAVR & VRMA)minorOthersMembership in vacation rental industry associations for staying current on innovative technology, SEO, paid ads, email campaigns, and best practices.
• OTA Platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel distribution partnerships with major vacation rental platforms ensuring maximum property visibility and booking reach across global marketplace audiences.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vacasa: One of the largest vacation rental management companies in North America, offering full-service property management, dynamic pricing, and distribution across thousands of homes including luxury tier; competes with LVS for owner management contracts and direct bookings in overlapping geographies.
• Luxury Retreats (Airbnb Luxe): Curated luxury villa rental brand now part of Airbnb Luxe, offering vetted luxury homes with dedicated trip designers and concierge globally; directly comparable to LVS's curated luxury villa proposition and concierge add-on model.
• Vrbo (Expedia Group): Major short-term rental OTA and a current distribution channel for LVS; competes broadly for bookings and owner acquisition, and Expedia has been investing in higher-end inventory that overlaps with LVS's tier.
• Airbnb: Largest global short-term rental marketplace and a current LVS distribution channel; the Airbnb Luxe tier directly targets the same luxury traveler and homeowner that LVS serves, and Airbnb's scale advantages in demand aggregation are a structural competitive threat.

Direct peers

• Plum Guide: Curated luxury vacation rental platform that vets every home against a quality 'test,' with strong urban and resort presence; competes for the same HNW direct-booker and competes with LVS for premium homeowner supply.
• Haute Retreats: Boutique luxury villa rental agency specializing in private homes and bespoke concierge services in sought-after destinations, comparable to LVS's curated villa + concierge model.
• AvantStay: Tech-enabled luxury and lifestyle vacation rental manager with a curated portfolio of high-end homes, in-house concierge services, and dynamic pricing — a very similar operating model to LVS, including a strong presence in destination markets like Florida and California.
• Onefinestay (Accor): Luxury serviced-villa and vacation rental brand owned by Accor, offering curated high-end homes with hotel-grade service and concierge; comparable positioning to LVS in luxury tier and white-glove service model.

Emerging players

• Mr & Mrs Smith: Curated collection of boutique hotels and luxury villas with concierge booking, overlapping with LVS on luxury villa curation and HNW traveler targeting.
• Sotheby's International Realty – Vacation Rentals: Luxury real estate brand with affiliated vacation rental offerings and a homeowner audience that overlaps with LVS's Fortune Christie's pipeline; comparable luxury brand association and investor/investment buyer overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/luxuryvacationstays
• Facebookfacebook.com/LuxuryVacationStays
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/luxury-vacation-stays

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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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