Killing it in Killington

Luke Carl is joined by Holly from Killington Mountain Homes to discuss how she leveraged her background in the tech industry to build a high-performing short-term rental management company in Vermont. Holly shares how investing heavily in systems, staff training, in-house laundry operations, and owner communication has helped her properties consistently outperform the market, while explaining why genuine care, operational consistency, and a strong guest experience are the foundation for long-term success. The conversation also explores scaling a property management business, overcoming the challenges of a seasonal market, and building a brand that owners and guests can trust.

How to connect with Holly:

https://www.killingtonmountain.com/

@KillingtonMountainHomes on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok

How to connect with Luke:

The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/

Short Term Shop Plus - stsplus.com

Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group

Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube

For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books:

Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon
Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon

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