A guest has a check-in question. The cleaner needs to confirm the next turnover. Someone has to restock the coffee, and next weekend’s rates still need adjusting. For one Wayzata homeowner, keeping his vacation rental running had become a job of its own.
He wanted to keep welcoming guests and rental income. He also planned to retire in the home someday, so he wanted a manager he could trust to take care of it between stays.
DayAway became the point of contact for guests and took over nightly pricing, cleaning schedules, and restocking. We also manage the listing and reservations across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and our direct booking website. The owner can keep renting out his Wayzata home while we handle the day-to-day work.
After every stay, our cleaning team photographs each room and reports any damage or maintenance concerns. During one turnover, the team spotted ants in the home. We arranged for a pest control company to treat the issue that same week. The owner didn’t have to find a vendor or schedule the service himself.
“The best thing is knowing my property is being taken care of by experts. My neighbors haven’t complained since DayAway took over, and I’m making more money than I did when I managed it myself.”
— Wayzata homeowner
As of November 4, 2026, the property had a 4.98-star rating across 48 Airbnb reviews and had earned Airbnb’s Top 5% designation. The rental has also consistently exceeded local market averages for occupancy and rental revenue.
DayAway provides full-service vacation rental management in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Request a free property analysis to see what your rental could earn and talk through how we’d manage and care for your home.
