One home, three different bases: an estimated monthly long-term rent, an actual completed 30-night booking, and a 7-night booking extrapolated to 30 occupied nights.
The bookings took place on different dates.
These are not owner net income or forecasts of future returns.
Rent estimates: Zillow for Alki, Seattle and Lake Desire, Renton; Redfin for Mercer Island.
Checked October 1, 2026. Estimates can change and are not executed lease prices.
The short stay is a manually entered reservation for this same home in Guesty: September 1–8, 2025, 7 nights, US$6,000 accommodation fare, fully paid, no refund and zero balance.
Accommodation fare excludes cleaning, taxes and other added charges.
The calculation uses the unrounded nightly average, multiplied by 30.
It assumes full occupancy and does not account for vacancy, discounts, seasonality or operating expenses.
The earlier mid-term sample contains 36 fully settled, refund-free USD bookings of 30–60 nights across 20 homes, with checkouts in Q3 2026.
The mean of each booking’s accommodation fare ÷ nights × 30 was US$11,795.
This is an owned-portfolio sample, not a regional market average or actual calendar-month income.
Alki’s public property record lists five bedrooms while the booking configuration lists six; the home identity was matched, and the estimate may not reflect the current layout.
The Renton booking’s accommodation fare was US$20,303.76 and its recorded payment US$17,320.81; channel-fee treatment differs, so the figure is booked accommodation revenue rather than owner cash received.
Booking figures were checked October 1, 2026 using the existing Guesty records.
A flexible rental mix.
Match the home, demand and local rules: longer stays can cover quieter periods while nightly stays keep peak-season pricing opportunities.
THE SNOWBALL DIFFERENCE
Enjoy Higher Profits from Short or Mid-Term Rentals, 100% Hassle-Free!
We help prepare short- and mid-term rental homes for guests with furnishing, interior styling and photography.
We assist property owners in transforming their Airbnb listings in a cost-effective way before they go live, significantly boosting the landlords’ earnings.
We work closely with homeowners, offering top-notch rental management and helping them sell their properties for the best price.
With no strict contracts, homeowners have the flexibility to manage their properties without constraints.
Zero termination fee, allowing landlords to sell the property at any time to seize the best market opportunities.
Landlords no longer need to spend money on staging and photographing before selling.
Even if the property doesn’t sell at the desired price, it can still be rented out as a short-term rental.
MORE POSSIBILITIES. ALL YEAR.
Leverage Mid-term Rentals to Max Profit
During the off-season, we use 30+ day leases to increase occupancy rates, boosting rental income by more than 22%.
Snowball Rentals collaborates with insurance companies, real estate firms, and well-known local business to help property owners improve occupancy rates during the off-season.
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Service Process
<1> Evaluation
Free consultation and assessment of the suitability of your property for short-term rental. No commitment required.
<2>Signing the Contract and Consultation
After signing the contract, we will schedule a 30-60 minute consultation with our professional vacation home styling designer to customize a procurement list for furniture and home goods.
<3>Home Styling Design
The vacation home styling designer will purchase items according to the procurement list and coordinate with workers for furniture and home goods delivery and installation. You don’t need to lift a finger; we’re about to create the most dazzling vacation home for you.
<4>Promotion on Short-term Rental Platforms
Snowball Rentals will promote your vacation home extensively on major short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, HomeAway, and others to maximize exposure.
<5>Tenant Screening
Based on Snowball Rentals’ years of experience in vacation rental operation and management, we help you promptly screen high-quality tenants.
<6>Professional Cleaning
After tenants vacate, a five-star professional cleaning team will clean the rooms, ensuring that the next group of tenants enjoys the same perfect living experience.
<7>Property Maintenance
Snowball Rentals takes meticulous care of each property under its management, conducting regular inspections and necessary maintenance. This ensures that even after several years of renting, the property remains in excellent condition.
24/7 Customer Service
During the short-term rental process, if tenants encounter any issues, Snowball Rentals communicates with them promptly and resolves the problems as quickly as possible.
TAKEN CARE OF, FROM DAY ONE
What Services Do We Provide For Owners?
From getting your home ready, to caring for every stay.Illustrative photo · Unsplash
Full-range services
Our services include:
furniture purchase, interior decoration,
photography, online marketing, copywriting,
tenants filtering & communicating,
cleaning, supplies restocking, and house maintenance.
Sit back, and we do the rest!
Multi-platform promotion
We boost visibility by promoting your unit(s) on major platforms including Airbnb and VRBO.
Dynamic pricing
Keeping your maximum profit in mind, we leverage big data to ensure optimal pricing every day.
Bottom line maximization
With our 44 unique solutions, every step for your rental is optimized to create the biggest return.
Stay whenever you want
Landlords can choose when to stay in their property for free. You get best of both worlds!
Cancel Anytime
No long-term contract commitment. If your plans change, we’ll help you arrange the next steps under your management agreement.
Corporate housing
We have many corporate clients who need service apartments for 30+ days.
Transparent fee structure
15% (for rental of 30+ days) or 20% of your rental revenue
Referral bonus
500-dollar coupon per referral
ROOTED IN GREATER SEATTLE
Who Are We?
Originating from the vibrant Greater Seattle area, we specialized in short and mid-term rental management. Our mission is to empower middle-income families and savvy investors, helping them grow their wealth steadily, like a snowball gathering momentum.
Our powerhouse team blends expertise from private equity, consulting, big tech, hospitality, and interior design. This professional background is enabling us to deliver innovative solutions and unparalleled service.
We currently manage 150+ properties across Washington, Oregon, and California.
A FEW THINGS YOU MAY BE WONDERING
FAQ
What is short-term rental management?
Short-term rental management covers all aspects of short-term accommodation leasing for travelers and temporary guests. Responsibilities include furnishment and interior design, overseeing reservations, managing cleaning and maintenance, and ensuring adherence to legal and safety regulations. The manager’s role spans from marketing and guest communication to payment processing. Effective management is vital for boosting booking rates and maximizing rental income for property investors.
How does Airbnb management work?
This includes managing all operational aspects of a property, such as furnishment and interior design, booking management, dynamic pricing, guest communication, and house cleaning and maintenance. This service significantly reduces the workload for property owners. With a professional management team like “Snowball Rentals,” property owners can earn effortlessly.
What are the benefits of a professional Airbnb team?
A professional Airbnb management team can offer numerous benefits to property owners, including increased efficiency, enhanced guest satisfaction, and higher rental income. An experienced manager can adeptly handle all aspects of the rental process, including marketing, property styling, booking management, guest communication, and property maintenance.
This liberates the property owner’s time and resources, allowing them to focus on other critical matters. Seasoned managers can also optimize pricing and occupancy rates, leading to increased rental income.
Additionally, professional managers ensure the property is well-maintained, clean, and equipped with essential amenities, resulting in positive guest experiences, favorable reviews, and ultimately, more bookings.
Are there any restrictions on how I can use my home?
As Snowball Rentals, your short-term rental properties are, first and foremost, yours to manage. You’re welcome to reserve them for personal use whenever you’d like, with no restrictions, as long as you honor any existing guest reservations on your calendar. What’s more, we offer a 30-day notice of termination with ZERO penalty, allowing you the flexibility to sell your property at any time to seize the best market opportunities.
Our zero termination fee policy means you won’t incur any costs if you choose to sell, eliminating the need for expenses on staging and photography before listing. Even if your property doesn’t sell at your desired price, you can continue to rent it out as a short-term rental, providing you with an alternative source of income.
How much are Snowball Rentals management fees?
Snowball Rentals provides clear pricing based on contract duration. Our management fees are 20% for contracts shorter than 30 days and 15% for contracts exceeding 30 days. No surprises, just straightforward pricing tailored to your property’s specifics.
How does Snowball Rentals advertise my property?
At Snowball Rentals, it’s not just about where your property is listed, but how it’s showcased. We’ve cultivated strong partnerships with leading short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com. As a result, Snowball Rentals properties consistently rank at the top of guest searches on these platforms. Furthermore, our own website attracts over 100,000 visitors daily, providing even more visibility for your property.
In addition to platform visibility, we employ strategic marketing techniques to target our expanding audience of previous and prospective guests. This comprehensive approach includes targeted advertising on search engines, email campaigns, social media promotions, and more. We ensure that your property receives the exposure it deserves to maximize bookings and revenue.
What in-home technologies does Snowball Rentals offer?
We provide you the latest in smart home technology, such as electronic locks, thermostats, and devices for voice-activated control.
How does Snowball Rentals price my home?
At Snowball Rentals, we rely on cutting-edge technology to maximize your property’s earnings. Our advanced pricing tools take into account various factors like local events, weather conditions, and past booking trends. These tools automatically adjust your property’s rates multiple times a day, ensuring your booking calendar is optimized for maximum revenue.
We’re committed to ongoing investments in data analysis and revenue management to help you make more from your property. Curious about the income potential of your property with Snowball Rentals? Get a personalized income estimate to find out.
How Can You Earn Morefrom Short- andMid-Term Rentals?
Simple tips and lessons from managing short- and mid-term rentals.
How can owners use the months before a planned sale? This article connects Seattle inventory changes with furnished mid-term stays, staging, photography and showing schedules, then presents a Bellevue booking alongside a monthly rental estimate.
Furnished mid-term renting involves more than supplying furniture. This checklist covers move-in equipment, utilities, extension approvals, calendar planning and management handovers so owners can clarify responsibilities before marketing a home.
What can Eastside owners do when they postpone a sale but do not want an empty home? Drawing on the article’s 2026 market observations, it discusses furnished mid-term stays, future sale or owner-use dates, property condition and costs.
For owners considering renting and people needing a few months in Seattle, this article introduces Snowball Rentals and Stayoo, the housing needs they serve and information to prepare for a consultation. It also retains the invitation to the September 2026 Mixer event.
New to Seattle and still choosing a long-term neighborhood? This article introduces the Queen Anne and Dravus location and describes Stayoo Suites’ furnished one-bedroom apartments, kitchens, laundry and arrangements for stays of at least 30 days.
How can owners keep a Seattle home and the freedom to return after retirement or during extended travel? A contributed essay considers vacancy, long-term rentals, midterm stays and Home Watch, followed by a 170-night Brier case.
Why did the World Cup fail to bring the continuous occupancy many expected? The author reviews Seattle’s 2026 booking pace, gaps between match days and pricing expectations, focusing on the actual demand owners need to watch during major events.
How might war, oil prices and travel costs affect World Cup rentals? This article explores links between airfares, consumer confidence, cancellation policies and hesitation to book, alongside the author’s observations about operating uncertainty.
Do higher ratings necessarily mean higher income? Starting with a question at Airbnb’s Professional Hosts summit, the author examines service costs, guest positioning and pricing, considering how quality goals fit the economics of operating a rental.
The author discusses direct bookings and upselling through returning guests, contact details, CRM, website conversion and damage waivers, followed by World Cup advance bookings received at the time.
The author’s February 2026 predictions about referral commissions, traffic allocation and guest loyalty, followed by a 30-night Renton advance booking illustrating short- and mid-term rental strategy.
Sonder’s trajectory from founding and SPAC listing to its 2025 Chapter 7 filing, distinguishing transaction value, room counts and the author’s industry views, with a 46-night Bellevue advance booking.
A hypothetical million-dollar property illustrates cost segregation, bonus depreciation and material participation, with specific distinctions between deductions and tax savings, old-law percentages and eligibility, plus a 22-night Shoreline case.
Why did short-term rental operations feel harder in 2025? The author examines three turning points: review disputes, competition affecting budget homes and shifting supply and demand, considering the challenges to familiar hosting practices.
How should hosts respond when guests want to leave early? The author describes reopening the unused dates and refunding the corresponding portion if they rebook, exploring the tension between cancellation terms, communication and review pressure.
From telephone appeals to form-based review, the author recounts experiences disputing Airbnb reviews in 2025. The article covers complaints outside a host’s control, reviews after no-shows and retaliation following damage claims.
Why can budget rentals struggle even as guests seek value? Using the author’s 2025 operating observations, this article explores how discounted higher-end homes, guest expectations and ongoing costs put pressure on lower-priced properties.
Does a barbecue’s contribution to the guest experience justify its cleaning, fuel and management costs? This article considers the trade-offs for different property positions and shifts attention from adding amenities to reviewing unnecessary spending.
When guests report bed bugs, what evidence can hosts provide? The author recounts arranging professional inspections and submitting written reports, emphasizing the role of cleaning records and verifiable evidence in handling disputes.
A discussion of Strict and Firm cancellation changes and hosts’ choices in 2025, preserving the original policy table with date and short-stay/monthly-stay context, plus a 30-night Bellevue booking.
A look at Airbnb’s market stages through industry life-cycle theory and Amazon’s seller ecosystem, with differentiated homes, professional service and a 75-night Kirkland booking case.
A host’s response to Airbnb’s 2025 services-and-experiences redesign: traffic, support and liability concerns, distinctive homes, multiple platforms and direct bookings, plus a Seattle extended-stay case.
Why is Airbnb expanding accommodation, services and experiences together? This installment looks at competition with hotels and considers how private chefs, massages and local activities could change guest choices and affect hosts.
This article reviews the services, experiences and social features presented in Airbnb’s summer 2025 release. It outlines the product changes the author believes hosts should watch before turning to the platform’s broader strategy.
Written amid NBA expansion discussions in May 2025, this article considers possible off-season demand in Seattle, practical hosting preparations and a 91-night advance booking.
As demand and competition change, should hosts keep their old pricing and amenity plans? The author discusses aggressive rates, guest communication and nonessential spending, sharing a 2025 approach focused on operating risk and costs.
Renting by the room may bring more rent but also more communication, vacancy and disputes. The author compares the daily workload with whole-home renting, explaining the return to that model and why headline revenue is only part of the decision.
What happens when a booking request involves a family member’s end-of-life care? Recalling an application for a home near a hospital, the author reflects on the difficult balance between compassion, owners’ feelings and a manager’s responsibilities.
What can go wrong when a listing promises an EV charger but provides only an outlet? The author recounts a refund dispute over an amenity description and stresses checking that photos and wording match the equipment guests actually receive.
How might tariffs affect rentals beyond the cost of imported goods? This article looks at mortgage rates, business travel and household holiday budgets to explore how economic uncertainty can feed into rental supply and demand.
A video about guests leaving Gucci and other valuables prompts a discussion of lost-property communication, storage and house rules. The video is an external story, not a Snowball Rentals case.
A source-attributed summary of Toby Mathis and CPA Kurt Bergfjord’s rental-tax discussion, with checks of average stays, material participation, C corporations and Section 1031, plus a 39-night Sammamish case.
A February 2025 look at Washington’s proposed 6% short-term rental tax, the response from Airbnb and hosts, and a 61-night booking illustrating seasonal rental operations. The tax was a proposal; case figures retain the original basis.
A look back at the 2025 HB 1334 proposal, distinguishing taxing-district revenue limits from individual bills and identifying the source’s 3% versus 5–6% discrepancy, plus a 26-night Kirkland booking.
Behind a co-host’s flexible schedule are check-in problems, late-night repairs and holiday cover. Through everyday situations, this article describes the service work involved in rental management and the demands of systems, guest support and ongoing learning.
From a ghost being less friendly than advertised to other unexpected refund requests, this article considers different guest complaints and the role of accurate descriptions, communication and records when disputes arise.
How can hosts respond when a guest leaves a negative review after paying for damage? This article presents the author’s early-2025 observations on retaliation, evidence and compensation trade-offs, with an emphasis on professional communication.
A look back at the proposed Casago–Vacasa transaction in early 2025 and the author’s views on management at scale, clarifying announcement-stage status and portfolio claims, plus a Bellevue winter booking.
A four-part discussion of payment, owner use, sale and maintenance, with a 244-night direct Medina booking and specific Washington tenant-protection and platform-payment context.
Against the rate cuts and policy expectations of late 2024, this article examines rental supply, guest budgets and mortgage pressures. It considers how owners might think about pricing, service and demand for longer stays.
How does remote work create housing needs that differ from short holidays? Starting with reporting on digital nomads and Blueground, this article discusses furniture, internet access, workspace and flexible rental terms.
Drawing on Hostfully’s 2024 industry report, this article examines booking channels, direct-booking marketing, occupancy and technology tools, presenting the author’s interpretation of operating challenges and potential directions for growth.
New townhouses with similar layouts and finishes can still face intense competition. Using 2024 market observations, the author discusses supply growth, pricing pressure and differentiation, looking beyond a property’s new appearance when assessing it.
How can a low-season calendar better accommodate longer stays? The author discusses weekend pricing, minimum-night requirements and monthly discounts, distinguishing fewer fragmented gaps from simply cutting the nightly rate.
An introduction to the 2024 Co-Host Network, its services, hiring process and source-date entry requirements, followed by a Medina case with two conflicting arrival dates identified.
How can guests recognize the value of a higher-priced home? Using changes to a lake-view property, the author discusses price anchoring and bed arrangements and describes the rental results observed afterward.
Having no rental cap does not necessarily mean a building permits nightly stays. Through a condo owner’s inquiry, this article distinguishes rental-percentage limits from minimum rental terms and emphasizes checking the actual management rules.
After receiving an instruction to stop short stays, what options remain for a furnished home? The author recounts a Mercer Island experience and discusses changes in guest targeting, rental terms and operating approach when moving toward mid-term stays.
A credit-card fraud loss prompts the author to reconsider channel expansion and identity checks. Recounting a booking received through Rentals United, the article examines how exceptions in the payment process undermined existing checks.
How did a damage claim turn into doxxing and threats? The author recounts a dispute over smoking-related cleaning costs and reflects on the pressures surrounding compensation, personal safety and responsibility in rental management.
How linked upstairs, downstairs and whole-home listings form a “1+1=3” setup, with separate entrances, calendar controls, three-month operating figures and an off-season Sammamish advance booking.
Why did markets react cautiously to Airbnb’s second-quarter 2024 results? This article reviews the contemporary discussion of revenue, profit and booking growth and connects the platform’s performance with the slowdown hosts were experiencing.
Is the extra rent enough reason to host in a basement? The author discusses shared spaces, daylight, upstairs noise and guest expectations, considering the daily work and possible difficulties alongside the income.
How should owners think about furnishing costs beyond saving on every item? This article discusses designers, secondhand furniture, transport, labor and a consistent look, drawing on the author’s experience preparing Seattle rentals.
When using AirDNA to estimate rental revenue, the number and similarity of nearby comparables matter. The author explains how the tool was used at the time and discusses how location, presentation and data limits affect its usefulness.
How can owners choose among short-, mid- and long-term renting for a particular home? This article compares guest groups, layout, location and living space, explaining why the same operating approach may not suit every rental term.
What needs can mid-term housing meet between hotels and conventional leases? Starting with project travel, home renovations and family stays, this article explains the appeal of furniture, a kitchen and living room, and flexible terms.
A June 2024 account of Barcelona’s tourist-apartment ban plan and the author’s observations on mid-term rentals, followed by a 32-night Mercer Island booking. Separate notes explain the historical year and ten-cent discrepancy.
Do major events necessarily push accommodation prices higher? This article revisits pre-Olympics reporting from Paris and examines how extra supply, owners’ expectations and travelers’ choices affected rentals and hotels.
A dated discussion of landlords’ concerns about month-to-month leases, with targeted checks of termination, notice and rent-increase claims and a 395-night upstairs Seattle case.
The author’s 2024 observations on low ratings and relisting, followed by an 86-night Mercer Island booking distinguished from a 90-day long-term comparison.
A comparison of booking lead times for tourist condos and family homes, discussing pricing timing and showing only the written 60-day, summer 87-day and 11-day figures, plus a 30-night Kirkland case.
A look back at Airbnb’s 2024 Icons, including the Ferrari Museum, Up house and X-Mansion, with ideas for themed stays and a historical 41-night Seattle booking case.
What do families traveling with babies need from a stay? The author discusses cribs, portable cots, equipment delivery and listing photos, connecting service choices with the practical needs of this guest group.
A discussion of LLC ownership using a hypothetical guest-injury claim, with historical upstairs and basement bookings in Seattle and specific notes on liability and different rental periods.
Can tenants participate in short-term renting without owning a home? This article introduces the idea of Airbnb-Friendly Apartments and discusses renting while away, building owners’ revenue shares and the importance of the building’s rules.
How might the 2024 real-estate commission settlement change relationships between buyers, sellers and agents? The author examines MLS commission displays, buyer agreements and transaction costs, explaining skepticism about predictions of a sharp fall in home prices.
A look back at a host-guest privacy dispute reported in 2024, the boundaries of surveillance and conflict handling, followed by a 126-day Bellevue extended-stay booking.
What did America’s most expensive Airbnb asking prices look like for summer 2024? This article revisits reporting on high-priced listings and presents a Bellevue monthly estimate alongside a confirmed booking, keeping asking prices, booking amounts and received income distinct.
