Name

ABOVE Vacation Residences

Legal name

ABOVE VACATION RESIDENCES II LLC

Website

https://bookabove.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Vacation Rental Property Management

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Vacation Homes & Residences (THAMAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort & Branded Residence Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAE), Villas & Luxury Estates (THAMAAAC), Executive & VIP Corporate Housing (THAMAHAF), Luxury Serviced Residences (THAGAEAJ)

Keywords

• Luxury vacation rentals
• Vacation property management
• Short-term rental services
• Luxury hospitality management
• Concierge services

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Management Fees: ABOVE manages luxury vacation rental properties for homeowners, taking a percentage of rental revenue as management fees. Homeowners receive monthly ACH distributions by the 10th of each month covering guest checkouts from the prior month. The company handles all operational aspects including housekeeping, maintenance coordination, guest support, and tax remittance.
2. Guest Booking Revenue: Revenue generated from guest bookings of luxury vacation rental properties. Pricing follows dynamic revenue management methodology with separate rates based on day of week, seasonality, and demand. Guests pay 50% deposit to book, with balance due 45 days before check-in. Additional revenue streams include housekeeping fees, damage insurance, pool heating, and pet fees.
3. Concierge and Ancillary Services: Fees from additional guest services including private chefs, bartenders, spa treatments, transportation, boat rentals, event planning, and experiences. These services are arranged through the concierge team and billed separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ABOVE Vacation Residences is a full-service luxury vacation rental property management company that vets, markets, and operates a curated portfolio of 80+ private estates and residences across the United States and Mexico. The company provides homeowners with end-to-end management — including dynamic revenue management pricing, housekeeping, maintenance, guest screening, and tax remittance — and provides travelers with hotel-grade hospitality through dedicated house managers and tiered concierge services.

Product overview

ABOVE Vacation Residences operates a luxury vacation rental management platform with multiple service tiers: the core ABOVE Luxury Residences brand (primary homes vetted through a 250-point selection process), the exclusive Private Collection (ultra-luxury estates not publicly listed), 'Authentic' by ABOVE (unique destination properties), and 'Living Local' by ABOVE (affordable luxury for professionals and small groups). The company supplements rentals with tiered concierge services (general, Nashville-specific, Scottsdale-specific, and Mexico-specific) offering dining, entertainment, transportation, and experiences. Founded in 2016 by hospitality veterans, the company is headquartered in Austin, TX with properties across the US and Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Luxury by ABOVE: Core luxury brand featuring signature homes meeting strict 250-point evaluation standards
• Authentic by ABOVE
• Living Local by ABOVE
• Private Collection by ABOVE

Products and services

• ABOVE Luxury Residences Full-service luxury vacation rental brand featuring primary homes of homeowners that pass a proprietary 250-point vetting process. Properties are professionally cleaned, well-appointed, and supported by dedicated concierge managers and house valets from check-in to check-out.
• Private Collection by ABOVE ABOVE's most exclusive tier of estates not listed on any travel site or viewable to the general public. Owned by private families; access requires pre-vetting of applicants and a refundable deposit prior to viewing.
• Authentic Collection by ABOVE One-of-a-kind properties unique to chosen destinations, rich with local amenities that embody the city and feel of the destination. Rare exceptions to the Standards Selection Board criteria with premium pricing for distinctive properties in ideal locations.
• Living Local Collection by ABOVE Collection of apartments, condos, and 1-3 bedroom properties conveniently located near city centers, corporate headquarters, resorts, and attractions. Designed as a more affordable luxury option for traveling professionals, couples, and small families.
• Concierge Services Comprehensive concierge offerings bundled with reservations including welcome bites (Italian bar, Mexican bar), grocery shopping, breakfast tacos, mimosa/bloody mary/ice cream bars, outdoor adventures (bass fishing, boat rental, paddle boarding), private chefs, poolside brunch, in-home spa days, winery tours, and segway tours.
• Nashville Concierge Services Location-specific concierge services in Nashville including local cuisine delivery (biscuit sandwiches, hot chicken, food trucks), bar services (bloody mary, margarita, old fashioned), Nashville experiences (Grand Ole Opry, honky tonk tours, winery tours), and at-home experiences (mani/pedi, game rentals, rehydration IVs).
• Scottsdale Concierge Services Location-specific concierge services in Scottsdale including local cuisine, bar services (mimosa, margarita, tequila sunrise, mojito), Scottsdale experiences (helicopter tours, golf, horseback riding, hot air balloon), and at-home experiences (suds with buds, cake celebration, backyard movies).
• Mexico Concierge Services Luxury concierge services for Punta Mita and Valle de Bravo including water excursions (sunset cruise, whale watching, surfing, catamaran sailing), land adventures (golf, ATV, ziplining, horseback), luxury dining (private chef, restaurant reservations), relaxation (spa bookings), and transportation coordination.
• FLYABOVE Private Air Service Private jet and charter flight service offering air travel coordination capabilities for luxury ABOVE clientele, referenced via the FLYABOVE brochure linked from the corporate website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accepts only 20% of homeowner applications, demonstrating extreme selectivity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Escapia (HomeAway Software for Professionals)coreTechnology or IntegrationABOVE utilizes Escapia property management software for professionals, backed by a publicly traded company. The platform enables guest bookings, payment processing, and pushes listings to 50+ booking channels. Provides secure and reliable management solution for professional property managers.
• BluetentcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite development and digital marketing partner. Bluetent built and maintains the bookabove.com platform including booking functionality and channel integrations.
• Third HomeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury vacation rental exchange network allowing property owners to stay at other member properties worldwide. ABOVE properties listed with Third Home logo displayed on website.
• VRMA (Vacation Rental Management Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association membership. VRMA logo displayed on website indicating professional membership in vacation rental industry organization.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Blueground: Managed furnished apartment and extended-stay operator across global cities. Closely comparable to ABOVE's Living Local Collection for traveling professionals needing 30+ night stays in city-center properties.
• Vacasa: Largest professional vacation rental management company in North America. Directly comparable as a full-service STR manager taking a percentage of rental revenue, though Vacasa operates at much greater scale and across broader geographies.
• Plum Guide: Curated luxury and design-led vacation rental platform with a strict vetting process (similar in concept to ABOVE's 250-point evaluation) for premium homes in major destinations.
• One Fine Stay: Luxury private home rental and serviced residence brand (now part of Marriott); directly comparable to ABOVE's high-end vetted home offering and concierge-led guest experience.
• Evolve Vacation Rental: Full-service vacation rental manager with a national portfolio and partner-based model; comparable to ABOVE's professional management approach, though Evolve skews broader in segment than ABOVE's luxury focus.
• SkyRun Vacation Rentals: Professional vacation rental management franchise operating in multiple US resort destinations including Colorado; comparable full-service management model and multi-market approach.
• AvantStay: Tech-enabled luxury vacation rental management company with a curated portfolio of high-end homes and integrated hospitality services; competes directly with ABOVE in the luxury private estate segment and offers similar concierge experiences.
• Inspirato: Members-only luxury vacation club offering curated villas, residences and hotels. Comparable to ABOVE's Private Collection tier and overall luxury positioning, though operating on a subscription/club model rather than per-night bookings.

Emerging players

• Wander: Tech-forward luxury short-term rental operator focused on premium smart homes in select destinations; overlaps with ABOVE's luxury estate positioning and emphasizes consistent quality standards across a curated portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Sonder: Tech-enabled hospitality operator offering serviced apartments, hotels and short-stay units with app-driven guest experience. Adjacent to ABOVE's Living Local tier and broader serviced residence category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/abovevacationresidences
• Instagraminstagram.com/bookabove
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arrive-property-vacation-management

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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