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More than just a name...

“Five Star” is more than just a name. We are the leading provider of luxury vacation homes and we’re truly committed to upholding a consistent standard of exceptional quality. Each of the properties on our luxury Destin property management program is carefully chosen by our team of experts to ensure that the home portrays exactly what we stand for as a company: five-star quality.

We are a local, family-owned company with a high employee-to-customer ratio so our entire team is personally involved with your property. We also make it a goal to be transparent with our owners, providing monthly reports and quarterly newsletters to keep our owners informed on what is going on at Five Star and Bliss. We believe this level of personalized service allows us to give each home the unique attention it deserves, and to differentiate us from other Destin vacation rental companies. Learn why you should use Five Star Property Management Destin FL for your oceanfront and luxury property management services in Destin Florida.

Five Star Owners are provided with the following:
  • A dedicated owner liaison who manages a small number of homes so that you can be confident that yours is always a priority
  • A hands-on approach to revenue management based off of your personal booking history and market trends
  • Constant communication from your Owner Liaison and the Owner of Five Star Properties via voice, email and text
  • An in-house marketing department to ensure maximum exposure on social media as well as channel partners and company websites
  • Around-the-clock maintenance crews to increase timeliness of repairs and cut down on your vendor costs
  • Award-winning housekeeping crews and quality control inspectors to guarantee the highest standard of cleanliness 100% of the time
  • Personally greeted guests which allows us to screen incoming arrivals and answer any questions.
  • Hotel-quality linens that are professionally laundered in our personally-owned commercial laundry facility
  • As a Vrbo/HomeAway Premier Partner, we’ve pledged to continually provide the absolute finest vacation experience to every guest of your home

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Top-tier Vacation Rental Management in Destin and South Walton, Florida

Cutting Edge Marketing for Destin and 30A Vacation Rentals
Cutting-Edge Marketing

• Reach an audience of 900,000 contacts through Facebook in addition to 30,000 followers on Instagram with the help of Old 98 Destin

• Employ a highly-targeted direct mail campaign to maintain a competitive repeat guest ratio.

• We provide illustrative and interactive tools including 3D floor plans through Carto Blue, the leading expert in three-dimensional and digital products

Reservations and Guest Services for Destin and 30A Beach Vacations
Reservations and Guest Services

• Access to the same repeat guest discounts and other specials offered by Five Star

• Custom Guest Portal with detailed information regarding your home, the nearest beach access, codes, attractions, and more.

• Bikes and beach services offered year-round

Around the Clock Maintenance for Destin and 30A Vacation Rental Management
Around-the-Clock Maintenance

• We are fully staffed from 8:00 to 8:00 PM and have on-call techs 24/7.

• Our technicians are certified in a number of things that can cut down on vendor costs including drywall, tile, plumbing and appliance installation.

• The maintenance team doubles as quality control inspectors/runners which help us better gauge guest needs.

• Our advanced property management software allows us to effectively track the progress of each task from beginning to end.

Our Award-Winning Housekeeping Program makes us the Best Vacation Rental Management Company in Destin
Award-Winning Housekeeping

• We conduct multiple inspections before and after each clean

• We use top-of-the-line, mineralized soaps and shampoos to ensure a spa-like experience for every guest

• We don’t subcontract out our cleaners. Each housekeeper is interviewed and provided a detailed guidebook on your home and the standards we adhere to

• Linens are laundered and folded in our personal commercial laundry facility, which ensures the highest standards are maintained throughout the process

Quality control inspectors to ensure the highest standards are met for your Destin or 30A property
Quality Control

• Our homes are inspected once before the housekeeping crews arrive and then again when they leave

• Quality Control Inspectors (QCIs) are provided custom checklists for each home in order to make sure everything is where and how you like it

• Our QCIs are also equipped with basic accessories like cleaning supplies and batteries, ensuring everything is in tip-top condition for each arrival

Our data-driven approach to marketing, maintaining, and managing your Destin or 30A Vacation Rental
Our Data-Driven Approach

• Analyze rental rates with historical market performance and comparable property data

• Gauge the conversions of our marketing efforts and evaluate guest reviews and surveys to measure guest satisfaction

• Track guest inquiries and phone calls in one system and drive bookings with targeted email campaigns to follow leads and convert to bookings

• Track the location of our maintenance techs and housekeepers for more efficient dispatching

Exposing Your Property on the Hottest Booking Channels

Our third-party advertising partners account for one-third of our total bookings and are essential to getting your property exposed to the most potential guests. We carefully choose our partners based on their ability to allow us to provide guests the same Five Star vacation experience as guests who book directly with us. We are constantly exploring new partnerships with the hottest booking channels to ensure every potential guest has an easy, worry-free booking experience and prompt responses to their needs during their stay without going through a middle-man — all while maximizing your revenue. Currently we have partnerships with:

Vrbo®

We're proud to be a Vrbo Premier Partner!. A subsidiary of ExpediaGroup, Vrbo is the world's leading online marketplace for vacation rentals with over 2 million properties listed in over 190 countries worldwide, and 48 million users.

Home To Go

With 15M+ offers across thousands of trusted partners globally, HomeToGo’s AI-powered marketplace expertly matches travelers with the perfect vacation rental for any trip anywhere in the world.

Top Villas

Since 2006, TopVillas' goal has always been to offer only the best vacation rentals for large groups in the best locations, with tailor-made experiences and the service you would expect from a 5-star hotel.

Hopper

With more travelers booking their trips on mobile devices, the Hopper app has become the fastest-growing mobile booking platform, and has helped over 100 million travelers find the best price on flights, hotels, vacation rentals, and car rentals.

Google Vacation Rentals

COMING IN 2024! Using the same capabilities as their Hotels engine, Google has recently introduced a marketplace for vacation rentals. This exciting platform enables users to quickly find your listing in search results and Maps, and compare pricing with other platforms.

bnbfinder®

bnbfinder® is a direct-booking marketplace with a 25+ year history connecting travelers with unique places to stay. No commissions, no booking fees, no service fees!

Homeowner Testimonials

It’s a great relationship…

“If you want to keep happy customers, you need to stay with Bliss/Five Star. We get great comments from our renters with regard to their experience with Bliss/Five Star, so it’s a great relationship and we plan on continuing that.” 
-John, owner, Gulf Dreams

We are grateful!

“As owners of a popular rental, it makes a significant difference knowing the guests will be treated to a consistent, clean finished product EVERY time. We rely on repeat renters, and a quality housekeeping experience is expected. Cheers to our team who ensures that experience for them and ultimately, for us. We are grateful!”
-Karin, owner, Big House by the Sea

Nobody does it better…

“We are in our fourth year with Five Star. They are at the top of their game and take care of everything. They anticipate from experience, not just react to customer needs. They go above and beyond expectations to deliver true five star quality and service. Nobody cares more and nobody does it better. Keep up the great work!”
-Steve, owner, Gulf Breeze

Best in Destin Vacation Rental Management Company

Find out why we're the best!

Our commitment to exceptional service and maximizing revenue, personalized to every property's needs, is why Five Star Properties has earned Destin VIP Magazine's Best In Destin award two years in a row! We offer the highest level of property management service you'll find in the area.