Vacayzen

What Vacayzen does

Vacayzen is a privately held, locally operated vacation equipment rental and concierge company headquartered in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, serving the Florida Panhandle (Scenic Highway 30A, Destin, and Panama City Beach). Founded in 2012 with approximately 32 employees, the company positions itself as the largest rental and adventure operator in the region, offering five core rental categories — bikes, beach chair and umbrella service, beach gear (paddle boards, kayaks, wagons), baby equipment, and LSV (low-speed vehicle) rentals — plus beach bonfire event services with optional catering. Its technology footprint is light: an e-commerce storefront (vacayzen.com and shop.vacayzen.com) for online booking, integrated phone and SMS support (888.750.7606), and basic email-driven customer service, with no public API, no mobile app, and no disclosed proprietary software beyond the standard booking system.

The business model is usage- and transaction-based. Revenue is generated from one-time weekly rental fees (six- and seven-day rates are priced identically, effectively giving a free seventh day), a 10% delivery surcharge on bikes, beach, and baby gear orders (7% on LSVs), optional $100 catering setup fees plus per-person catering charges on bonfire events, and add-on purchases such as s'mores, games, tables, and coolers. Vacayzen eliminates the cost and logistics of transporting bulky gear by delivering directly to vacation rental properties and to 30+ public beach access points, with guaranteed delivery windows (by 6 PM Sunday–Friday, by 8 PM Saturday) and free daily beach setup between 9 AM–5 PM, plus free pickup at the end of the rental.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer combined with B2B partnerships: customers book online, by phone, or by SMS, while the company maintains exclusive-provider relationships with multiple local vacation rental property management companies and standalone beach-service partnerships with HOAs, condo associations, and gulf-front homeowners. Its customer base is highly seasonal, concentrated in vacationing families traveling to the 30A corridor during the May–August peak window, with secondary demand from groups hosting bonfire events. In recent years, Vacayzen has merged with La Dolce Vita (LDV) to consolidate Gulf Coast operations and has expanded its product mix into higher-value LSVs and full-service bonfire events.

Name

Vacayzen

Legal name

Vacayzen

Website

https://vacayzen.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vacayzen is a Santa Rosa Beach, Florida-based vacation equipment rental and concierge company serving families along the Florida Panhandle (30A, Destin, Panama City Beach) with bikes, beach gear, baby equipment, LSVs, and beach bonfire services, delivered to vacation rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Equipment Rentals

NAICS

Recreational Goods Rental (532284), Tour Operators (56152), General Rental Centers (5323)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Island, Beach & Resort Travel Agencies (THAKAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Kayaking, Canoeing & SUP Coastal Tours (THAAAIAF)

Keywords

• Vacation equipment rentals
• Beach gear rentals
• Baby gear rentals
• Low-speed vehicle rentals
• Beach bonfire services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Rosa Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental Fees: Vacayzen generates revenue through one-time rental fees for vacation gear including bikes, beach equipment, baby gear, LSVs (low-speed vehicles), and beach bonfires. Pricing is primarily weekly-based with 6 and 7 day rates being the same (7th day free). Additional charges apply for extra days beyond the rental period.
2. Delivery Fees: Delivery charges applied to online and phone orders: 10% of rental price for baby gear, beach gear, and bikes; 7% for LSVs. Customers can avoid delivery fees by picking up at the Seagrove storefront.
3. Catering and Add-on Services: Bonfire packages include catering options (All-American, Chilled Seafood, Low Country Boil, Southern BBQ, Taco Bar) at $18-$55 per person with a $100 catering fee. Additional add-ons include s'mores, beverages, games, tables, and coolers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vacayzen is a vacation equipment rental and beach concierge company serving the Florida Panhandle. It rents bikes, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach gear (paddle boards, kayaks), baby equipment (cribs, strollers, high chairs), and low-speed vehicles (LSVs/golf carts), and hosts beach bonfires. Equipment is delivered to vacation rental homes or picked up at its Seagrove storefront on Scenic Highway 30A.

Product overview

Vacayzen is an equipment rental and concierge service for vacationers in the Florida Panhandle (30A, Destin, Panama City Beach). The company offers five core rental categories: Bike Rentals (adult and kids bikes, trailers, helmets), Beach Chair & Umbrella Service (daily setup at beach accesses), Beach Gear Rentals (self-transportable chairs, umbrellas, paddle boards, kayaks), Baby Equipment Rentals (cribs, strollers, high chairs, gates), LSV (Low-Speed Vehicle) Rentals (golf-cart style vehicles), and Beach Bonfire Services. The service model centers on free delivery to vacation homes, free pickup at checkout, and daily beach setup service. A Happy Baby Vacation Package bundles essential baby gear at a discount. Bonfire services include catering add-ons. Orders are placed via the e-commerce website or phone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bike Rentals Variety of bicycle rentals including adult cruiser bikes, kids bikes with and without training wheels, bike trailers, tag-a-longs, cargo trailers, and helmets. Bikes are delivered to vacation homes or available for storefront pickup. Targeted at families vacationing along 30A.
• Beach Chair & Umbrella Service Daily beach setup and breakdown service providing two wooden chairs and one umbrella at public beach accesses. Equipment is set up by 9 AM and removed by 5 PM. Classic Beach Service Set-Up at $52/set per day.
• Beach Gear Rentals Self-transportable beach equipment including backpack beach chair & umbrella sets, individual backpack chairs, umbrellas with 100+ SPF rating, YOLO stand-up paddle boards, double tandem kayaks, and beach wagons. Items are delivered to vacation homes.
• Baby Equipment Rentals Infant and toddler gear including cribs, pac n' plays, high chairs, boosters, strollers, gates, bed rails, activity centers, bouncer seats, wagons, and air mattresses. Delivered to vacation homes due to sanitization requirements.
• LSV (Low-Speed Vehicle) Rentals Low-speed vehicles (golf-cart style vehicles) for transportation on 30A and Destin. Available in four-seater ($750/week), six-seater ($925/week), and eight-seater ($1,295/week) configurations. Drivers must be 21+ with valid license and insurance.
• Beach Bonfire Services Beach bonfire event setup and hosting at Walton County public beach accesses. Classic bonfire (2 hours, starting at $575) includes fire pit, chairs, table, tiki torches, and Bluetooth speaker. Deluxe bonfire (3 hours, starting at $745) adds more chairs, cooler, s'mores, and cornhole. Catering add-ons available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 bonfire events hosted in 2017
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• La Dolce Vita (LDV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVacayzen and La Dolce Vita (LDV) have officially joined forces, combining their shared commitment to quality service, local expertise, and unforgettable experiences for guests across the Gulf Coast. LDV operates ldvbeach.com as the combined entity.
• Vacation Rental Property Management CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVacayzen serves as an exclusive provider of vacation rental equipment for multiple local property management companies. The company handles all guest concierge needs, with partners trusting Vacayzen to ensure each guest has the ultimate beach experience.
• Beach Service PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVacayzen provides traditional beach service for owners of single-family gulf front homes, condominium associations, and resort-style communities. The company has 20+ years of experience in the beach service industry with investment in staffing, technology, and quick response philosophy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vacasa: Large vacation rental property management company that increasingly offers guest concierge and add-on services, providing both partnership upside and competitive risk for Vacayzen's property manager relationships.
• GetMyBoat: Global boat and watercraft rental marketplace that overlaps with Vacayzen's kayak, paddle board, and beach watercraft rentals, but operates as a broad digital platform rather than a localized concierge.
• Outdoorsy: National marketplace for recreational vehicle and outdoor equipment rentals, operating at much larger scale in the broader consumer recreational goods rental category that Vacayzen participates in.

Direct peers

• YOLO Board: 30A-based paddle board rental, sales, and lessons company that overlaps directly with Vacayzen's beach gear and adventure offerings for Florida Panhandle vacationers.
• 30A Beach Chair Company: Local beach chair and umbrella daily setup service along Scenic Highway 30A, directly competing with Vacayzen's Beach Chair & Umbrella Service in the same geography.
• La Dolce Vita (LDV): Beach concierge and rental operator on 30A that Vacayzen recently merged with, combining equipment rentals, beach service, and adventure offerings across the same Florida Panhandle geography.
• Barefoot Beach Service: Florida Panhandle daily beach setup and break-down service for chairs and umbrellas, offering the same core concierge-style beach service that Vacayzen provides.

Regional players

• Sun-N-Fun Beach Chairs: Beach chair and umbrella rental operator serving other Gulf Coast communities in Florida, demonstrating a comparable equipment rental model in adjacent regional markets that Vacayzen could expand into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vacayzen
• Facebookfacebook.com/Vacayzen-106939327836872
• Instagraminstagram.com/vacayzen
• Pinterestpinterest.com/rentgearhere
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vacazyenlinkedin

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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