Southern Belle Vacation Rentals

What Southern Belle Vacation Rentals does

Southern Belle Vacation Rentals is a privately-held, full-service vacation rental management company headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, with a second office and an exclusive resort-style heated pool asset on Tybee Island. Founded in 2007 and operating as a Georgia LLC, the company manages a portfolio of professionally cleaned properties ranging from condos and cottages to large estates across the Savannah Historic District and Tybee Island markets, approximately 20-25 minutes apart. The firm operates a dual-sided business model: a direct-to-consumer side that books short-term leisure stays (and a smaller 30+ night executive/extended-stay tier) through its own website and phone lines, and a B2B property management side that serves vacation rental homeowners with full-service care, dedicated caretakers, and full-time licensed technicians. The company emphasizes 'Book Direct and Save' distribution, supplemented by 8,656 reviews averaging 4.85, and has been featured by HGTV, Weather Channel, CMT, Savannah Magazine, and Manhattan Magazine.

The company's technology infrastructure is built entirely on third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Rezfusion powers property management and booking, Bluetent developed and maintains the website, and StreamlineVRS hosts the owner login portal at streamlinevrs.com. Operational technology includes keyless entry systems deployed across properties, 3D virtual tours on select listings (e.g., Saltwater Retreat), and standardized cleaning protocols using quaternary disinfectant. The firm markets through an extensive blog covering Savannah and Tybee area attractions, SEO targeting local vacation rental keywords, and a multi-platform organic social presence (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X, YouTube) supported by an email newsletter.

Revenue is generated through transaction fees on short-term bookings, recurring monthly billing for 30+ night executive stays, one-time pet fees ($130 per stay for up to two dogs), and managed-service fees from property owners. Pricing is unit-based and varies by property, location, and season, with no publicly disclosed rate card. The company has no disclosed funding history, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no patents or trademarks on file, and no public ticker. It is an 11-50 employee, privately-held operator with no M&A activity or leadership transitions disclosed in the available data.

Name

Southern Belle Vacation Rentals

Legal name

Southern Belle Vacation Rentals, LLC

Website

https://southernbellevacationrentals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southern Belle Vacation Rentals is a privately-held, full-service vacation rental management company operating in Savannah and Tybee Island, Georgia. It manages a portfolio of homes, condos, and estates for leisure travelers while providing property management services to vacation rental owners across the Georgia coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rental Services

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Vacation Rental Property Management (THAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort & Branded Residence Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAE), Beachfront & Lakefront Homes (THAMAAAF), Historic & Heritage Homes (THAMAAAJ)

Keywords

• Vacation rental management
• Short-term rentals
• Property management services
• Vacation home booking
• Extended stay rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Savannah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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. Short-Term Vacation Rentals: Primary revenue stream from nightly and weekly vacation rental bookings. Guests pay for accommodations based on property type, location, and season. Short-term reservations require 100% payment at the time of booking. Properties span Savannah Historic District and Tybee Island, ranging from condos to large estates.
2. Long-Term Rentals (30+ Nights): Extended stay rentals for guests requiring 30+ nights. Similar to short-term leases with base rent plus utilities. First month's rent and security deposit required at booking. Additional cleaning required every 30 days at varying costs. Monthly billing within first 10 days for rent plus utilities.
3. Pet Fee Revenue: Pet-friendly properties accommodate up to 2 dogs (50 lb combined weight max) for a $130 pet fee per stay.
4. Property Management Services: Services offered to property owners including rental management, maintenance, guest care, and access to resort amenities. Owner login portal available at streamlinevrs.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Southern Belle Vacation Rentals is a full-service vacation rental management company that books and manages short-term rental properties in Savannah, Georgia (Historic District) and Tybee Island, Georgia. The company offers professionally cleaned homes ranging from condos and cottages to large estates, with amenities such as keyless entry, 3D virtual tours, and exclusive access to a resort-style heated pool. It also provides property management services to vacation rental owners, including marketing, maintenance, guest care, and full-time licensed technicians.

Product overview

Southern Belle Vacation Rentals operates as a vacation rental management company offering professionally managed properties in Savannah, Georgia and Tybee Island. The core product is its portfolio of vacation rentals encompassing various property types (single-family homes, townhomes, cottages, carriage houses, estates) with diverse amenities (pool access, pet-friendly, ocean views). The company complements its rental offerings with property management services for owners, extended/executive stay rentals, and exclusive amenities including a resort-style heated pool. The platform is powered by Rezfusion technology and includes content services like area guides covering local dining, attractions, and activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Savannah Vacation Rentals Short-term vacation rental properties in Savannah, Georgia's Historic District, offered to leisure travelers and families seeking more space and home-like amenities than a hotel. Properties range from cottages and townhomes to large estates, with options including private pools and proximity to attractions like Forsyth Park and River Street.
• Tybee Island Vacation Rentals Short-term vacation rental properties on Tybee Island, Georgia, targeting beach-focused leisure travelers, families, and groups. Properties feature ocean views, beach access, private pools, and large homes suitable for groups.
• Executive Stay Rentals (Extended Stays) Extended-stay vacation rentals of 30+ nights designed for executive travelers, corporate clients, and long-duration visitors in Savannah. Offers monthly rental terms with base rent plus utilities, a security deposit at booking, and recurring cleaning every 30 days.
• Property Management Services for Vacation Rental Owners Full-service property management offered to vacation rental property owners in Savannah and Tybee Island. Services include property marketing, booking management, guest care, cleaning coordination, routine and skilled maintenance via dedicated caretakers and full-time licensed technicians, and access to resort-style amenities. Owners are supported through a dedicated owner login portal (streamlinevrs.com).

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RezfusioncoreTechnology or IntegrationRezfusion is the platform powering Southern Belle Vacation Rentals' website, providing the property management and booking technology infrastructure for the vacation rental company.
• BluetentcoreTechnology or IntegrationBluetent built Southern Belle Vacation Rentals' website, providing web development and design services for the vacation rental company's online presence.
• StreamlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationStreamline provides the vacation rental management software used for the owner portal at streamlinevrs.com, enabling property owners to manage their Southern Belle rental properties.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals: Direct competitor offering vacation rentals on Tybee Island, Georgia. Competes head-to-head with Southern Belle for the same Tybee Island guest base and a similar property portfolio.
• Casago: National vacation rental property management franchise with properties in several coastal U.S. destinations. Directly comparable professional management model and guest-facing offering to Southern Belle.

Broad incumbents

• Vrbo: Major vacation rental marketplace owned by Expedia Group. Functions as a parallel OTA and listing competitor to Southern Belle's direct booking channel in the Savannah and Tybee Island markets.
• Airbnb: Dominant global short-term rental marketplace. Not a property manager, but the core distribution channel against which Southern Belle's 'Book Direct' positioning competes for guest bookings and owner listings.
• Evolve Vacation Rental: National vacation rental manager offering full-service property management across the U.S. Competes with Southern Belle for homeowners seeking professional management, but with a far broader geographic footprint and tech-forward marketing model.
• Vacasa: Largest professional vacation rental management company in the U.S., offering full-service property management and a national booking platform. Overlaps directly with Southern Belle's property management and short-term rental offering, but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• TurnKey Vacation Rentals: National full-service vacation rental manager using technology-driven operations for cleaning, maintenance, and guest experience. A scaled, professional manager comparable to Southern Belle's service model, but operating across many U.S. markets.

Regional players

• Beachbound Vacation Rentals: Beach-focused vacation rental manager operating primarily in coastal Southeastern U.S. markets. Comparable regional property management and booking model, though in a different geographic footprint than Savannah/Tybee.
• St. Augustine Vacation Rentals: Regional full-service vacation rental manager in another historic/coastal Florida market. Operates an analogous dual historic-district + beachfront rental model to Southern Belle, but in a different state.

Others

• StreamlineVRS: Vacation rental management software vendor whose platform powers Southern Belle's owner portal. An ecosystem/technology enabler rather than a direct competitor, but a critical infrastructure peer for the company's property management operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/southernbellevr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYtRnV3F10cgyhKUneMk0Pg
• Facebookfacebook.com/southernbellevacationrentals
• Instagraminstagram.com/southernbellevacationrentals
• Pinterestpinterest.com/southernbellevr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southern-belle-vacation-rentals

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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