At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 65 Vacation Rental companies in California, United States. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Vacation Rental Companies & Startups (California, United States)
BookingPal
BookingPal is a distribution platform for vacation rental properties, resorts, campgrounds, and park owners.
Founder(s): Alex Aydin
Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: Leisure, SaaS, Travel, Vacation Rental
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MyVR
MyVR, a Guesty company, is a cloud-based, multi-channel management platform for vacation rental businesses.
Founder(s): Jonathan Murray, Markus A. Nordvik, Mike Stachowiak
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Internet, Rental, SaaS, Software, Travel, Vacation Rental
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Akia
Customer Engagement Platform for Local Service Businesses
Founder(s): Evan Chen, Ryan Kanoknukulchai, Yinshi Zhang
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Customer Service, Hotel, Information Technology, Messaging, Reputation, Restaurants, Software, Travel, Vacation Rental
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Beenest
Beenest is a home sharing platform for hosts to list their homes and for guests to find accommodations.
Founder(s): Jonathan Chou, Jordan Ong, Tony Tran
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Blockchain, Ethereum, Sharing Economy, Travel Accommodations, Vacation Rental
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Internet Distribution Systems (IDS LLC.)
Internet Distribution Systems provides cutting-edge technology, covering all travel services & real-time access to NET rates.
Founder(s): Ari Daniels, Dr. Ellen Woods-Newberger, Lou Kemp, Michael Thomas, Paul Marone, Simon Lugassi, Tess M. Vondra
Location: Woodland Hills, California, United States
Industries: Adventure Travel, Air Transportation, Business Travel, Hotel, Leisure, Loyalty Programs, Online Portals, Software, Travel, Vacation Rental
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Rizort
Rizort is a luxury vacation marketplace that brings immersive vacation planning and booking services for travelers.
Founder(s): Mohit Saxena, Nishant Sameer, Sachin Kanodia
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Leisure, Marketplace, Tourism, Travel, Vacation Rental
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VacationRenter
VacationRenter provides rental options from the top sites, all in one place.
Founder(s): David Kolodny, Phil Santoro
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Travel, Travel Accommodations, Vacation Rental
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Beyond (formerly Beyond Pricing)
#1 Revenue Management Solution for Short-Term Rental Managers and Owners to Get, Grow, and Keep Revenue
Founder(s): David Kelso, Ian McHenry
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Big Data, Real Estate, SaaS, Software, Travel, Vacation Rental
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LuxGo
LuxGo app is a peer-to-peer rental marketplace and community focusing on transportation and travel.
Founder(s): Emmanuel Ackers
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Apps, Marketplace, Mobile Apps, Rental, Tourism, Transportation, Travel, Vacation Rental
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Autocamp
AutoCamp combines the adventure of camping with modern design and welcoming hospitality.
Founder(s): Chris Haydon, Ryan Miller
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Leisure, Outdoors, Vacation Rental
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Propersum
Buy vacation rental homes with confidence
Founder(s): Wes Walker
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Finance, Real Estate, Rental, Vacation Rental
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OneRooftop
OneRooftop creates vacation rental software that helps managers and owners simplify their lives.
Founder(s): Chad Brubaker, Hart Williams, Sarah Brubaker
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Software, Travel, Vacation Rental
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SmartStay.io
SmartStay.io offers property managers and vacation rental hosts the ability to earn commission on nearby tours and activities.
Founder(s): Bryan Stansberry, Nicola De Coppi, Pankaj Agrawal, Shailendra Singh
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Mobile, Travel, Vacation Rental
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Orbirental
Orbirental is a web platform designed by technology and vacation rental experts to simplify the vacation rental booking process.
Founder(s): Dean Kelly, Julien Vergely, Stephan Osmont
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Property Management, Vacation Rental
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Topkey
Topkey is an app that tracks expenses by property, sync transactions across systems, and save tons of money on bookkeeping.
Founder(s): Jon Sukhia, Tom Patton
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Real Estate, Software, Vacation Rental
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Whimstay
Vacation Rental Marketplace
Founder(s): Ben Jamshahi
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Apps, E-Commerce, Hospitality, Information Technology, Marketplace, Travel Accommodations, Vacation Rental
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VILLAWAY, Inc.
Villaway is the worlds leading platform for the luxury short-term rental market.
Founder(s): Joe Liebke
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Marketplace, Property Management, Sharing Economy, Travel Accommodations, Vacation Rental
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Rentl
Rentl is a technology-enabled vacation rental management company built on trust, return-on-capital, and world-class service.
Founder(s): Austin Allison
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Software, Vacation Rental
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DPGO
DPGO is an AI-driven dynamic pricing tool for hosts, property owners, and listing managers.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Big Data, Machine Learning, Real Estate, Rental Property, SaaS, Software, Travel, Vacation Rental
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Hello Here
Hello Here is App for hosts/operators providing 5* hospitality, upsell/marketing channels, extra revenues.
Founder(s): Piotr Kubiczek
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Apps, Hospitality, Mobile Apps, Vacation Rental
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Upstay
Beautifully furnished vacation homes designed for exceptional comfort and contact-free service.
Founder(s): Andrew Lenjosek
Location: Santa Monica, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Real Estate, Travel, Vacation Rental
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Myini
Myini hospitality solution enhances guest’s experiences and increases Vacation Rental hosts and hotel revenues at the same time
Founder(s): Dmitry Parshkov, Eugene Roytman
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Hospitality, Hotel, Service Industry, Smart Home, Software, Vacation Rental
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Pacifica Hotels
Pacifica Hotels manages high-quality hotels in prime coastal locations.
Founder(s):
Location: Aliso Viejo, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Hotel, Vacation Rental
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KOUCH
Technology and Hospitality Company in the Vacation Home Rental Space.
Founder(s):
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Online Portals, Real Estate, Software, Vacation Rental
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Mountain Road Consulting LLC
Short Term Rental Property Management and Host
Founder(s): Chris Mahlmann
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Property Management, Real Estate, Real Estate Investment, Rental Property, Travel, Travel Accommodations, Vacation Rental
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Clik2Flip
Clik2Flip is a Real Estate Investment Calculator.
Founder(s):
Location: Rocklin, California, United States
Industries: Mobile Apps, Real Estate, Real Estate Investment, Rental Property, Vacation Rental
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Vacation Rental Desk
VacationRentalDesk is a user-friendly online booking and reservation management service for vacation rental owners and managers.
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Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: Internet, Reservations, Vacation Rental
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Bluewater Vacation Homes
Bluewater Vacation Homes provides dining, accommodation, food, hospitality, water sport activities and vacation rental services.
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Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Leisure, Restaurants, Vacation Rental
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VanVenture
VanVenture provides camper vans for rent, adventure gear/ camping equipment for rent, and exclusive adventure tours.
Founder(s):
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Customer Service, Hospitality, Rental, Tourism, Travel, Travel Accommodations, Vacation Rental
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Urbane Dwellings
Furnished Accommodations for work travelers and digital nomads!
Founder(s): Ray Licardo
Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Property Management, Real Estate, Vacation Rental
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Grand Pacific Resorts
The Grand Pacific Resorts provides a memorable vacation experience to every guest at each property.
Founder(s):
Location: Carlsbad, California, United States
Industries: Hospitality, Vacation Rental
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Pyramid Peak Properties
Pyramid Peak Properties offers vacation rentals and home sales.
Founder(s):
Location: South Lake Tahoe, California, United States
Industries: Property Management, Real Estate, Vacation Rental
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Schaffer’s Mill
Schaffer’s Mill is a real estate company that provides vacation homes, golf clubs, restaurants, spas, indoor and outdoor bars.
Founder(s):
Location: Truckee, California, United States
Industries: Real Estate, Restaurants, Sports, Vacation Rental
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Del Marth LLC
Del Marth provides innovative personal and home automation solutions
Founder(s):
Location: Sacramento, California, United States
Industries: Smart Home, Travel, Vacation Rental
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Sola Rentals
Sola Rentals is a property management firm that offers residential apartments and construction management services to landlords & tenants.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Leasing, Rental, Rental Property, Residential, Vacation Rental
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Sun RV Resorts
Sun RV offers RV, tent camping & vacation rentals.
Founder(s):
Location: San Rafael, California, United States
Industries: Family, Media and Entertainment, Recreation, Resorts, Vacation Rental
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Tahoe North Rentals
Tahoe North Rentals is a full service property management company specializing in vacation rentals and dog-friendly rentals.
Founder(s):
Location: Carnelian Bay, California, United States
Industries: Property Management, Vacation Rental
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Starr Auto Rentals
Starr Auto Rentals is an automotive rental business that provides luxury vehicle rental services.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Automotive, Rental, Vacation Rental
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PickPackGo Vacation Rentals
PickPackGo Vacation Rentals is an online search site enabling travelers to find, compare and rent vacation homes.
Founder(s):
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Search Engine, Travel Accommodations, Vacation Rental
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Mission Sands
Mission Sands Vacation Rentals manages Beach and Bay Rentals in Mission Beach, Pacific Beach.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Vacation Rental
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Across the Pond Vacations
Across the Pond Vacations designs customized private luxury vacation packages to all locations in British Isles for individuals and groups.
Founder(s):
Location: Torrance, California, United States
Industries: Tourism, Travel Agency, Vacation Rental
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Penny Realty
Penny Realty specializes in property management and vacation rentals services.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Property Management, Real Estate, Vacation Rental
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San Carlos Agency
San Carlos Agency is a real estate company that offers property management, vacation and long-term rentals, and real estate sales services.
Founder(s):
Location: Carmel, California, United States
Industries: Property Management, Real Estate, Rental Property, Vacation Rental
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Lendevity
Lendevity is a financial consulting firm that specializes in refinancing, home purchasing, loans, mortgages, and advisory services.
Founder(s):
Location: Woodland Hills, California, United States
Industries: Advice, Consulting, Financial Services, Real Estate, Vacation Rental
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Sol Domus
Sol Domus is your dedicated partner for bespoke rental properties specializing in quality villas and apartments.
Founder(s):
Location: Santa Monica, California, United States
Industries: Travel, Vacation Rental
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Fripp Island
Fripp Island is a golf and beach resort.
Founder(s):
Location: Saint Helena, California, United States
Industries: Golf, Resorts, Vacation Rental
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Salas Properties
Salas Properties specializes in property management, property sales, vacation rentals, including long and short-term rentals.
Founder(s):
Location: Coronado, California, United States
Industries: Property Management, Real Estate, Rental Property, Vacation Rental
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Cedar Creek Realty
Cedar Creek Realty is a real estate agency that provides vacation rental, pet-friendly rental, and seasonal rental.
Founder(s):
Location: Arnold, California, United States
Industries: Pet, Real Estate, Rental, Vacation Rental
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GoodLifeRetreats.com
Luxury Vacation Rental Properties
Founder(s): Joshua Huddleston
Location: Del Mar, California, United States
Industries: Hotel, Travel, Vacation Rental
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Oceanic Realty
Oceanic Realty is a real estate company that specializes in vacation rentals, real estate sales and long term rentals.
Founder(s):
Location: Stinson Beach, California, United States
Industries: Real Estate, Rental, Vacation Rental
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Timeshare Juice
Crowdsourcing Timeshare Fulfillment
Founder(s):
Location: Valencia, California, United States
Industries: Crowdsourcing, Timeshare, Vacation Rental
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Burr White Realty
Burr White Realty is a provider of vacation rental and property management services.
Founder(s):
Location: Newport Beach, California, United States
Industries: Property Management, Real Estate, Rental, Vacation Rental
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Unique Chic Events
Unique Chic Events is a event design & rentals, day of wedding coordination.
Founder(s):
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Rental Property, Service Industry, Vacation Rental
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Aurora Park Cottages
Aurora Park Cottages is a vacation cottage.
Founder(s):
Location: Calistoga, California, United States
Industries: Hotel, Leisure, Parks, Tourism, Vacation Rental
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Sportsmans RV Park
Sportsmans RV Park is a camping site.
Founder(s):
Location: Fort Bragg, California, United States
Industries: Vacation Rental
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Nancy’s Vacation Rentals
Nancy’s Vacation Rentals is a real estate company that offers a wide range of properties for lease for vacation.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Property Management, Real Estate, Rental Property, Vacation Rental
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Cotswold Conference Centre
Cotswold Conference Centre specializes in tourism, vacation, and holiday services.
Founder(s):
Location: El Monte, California, United States
Industries: Tourism, Travel, Vacation Rental
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Lodging4vacations
Lodging4vacations deals with vacation rentals, beach condos, ski homes, luxury beachfront villas and private owner homes for rent.
Founder(s):
Location: Bishop, California, United States
Industries: Rental, Rental Property, Vacation Rental
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Folly Properties
Folly Properties provides off-the-grid accommodations for retreats, vacations, events, and travel experiences.
Founder(s):
Location: Joshua Tree, California, United States
Industries: Events, Tourism, Travel Accommodations, Vacation Rental
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Plumas Pines
Plumas Pines is a property management service company that engages in different ranges of vacation home rentals.
Founder(s):
Location: Blairsden-graeagle, California, United States
Industries: Property Management, Real Estate, Vacation Rental
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Stubbs Real Estate
Stubbs Real Estate offers real estate sales, vacation rentals, leasing and property management services.
Founder(s):
Location: Solana Beach, California, United States
Industries: Project Management, Real Estate, Vacation Rental
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Landis Realty
Landis Realty Vacation Rentals is your source for Canaan Valley and beyond, secure your vacation reservations for the fabulous.
Founder(s):
Location: Davis, California, United States
Industries: Property Management, Real Estate, Vacation Rental
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Bass Lake Realty
Bass Lake Realty is a provider of real estate services.
Founder(s):
Location: Bass Lake, California, United States
Industries: Property Management, Real Estate, Rental Property, Vacation Rental
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The coastal explorer
The coastal explorer offers information that includes maps, coupons, menus and more to make planning for the perfect vacation.
Founder(s):
Location: Gardena, California, United States
Industries: Information Services, Online Portals, Vacation Rental
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Foxwood Apartments
Foxwood Apartments rents out fully furnished and corporate housing for a minimum of thirty days or more for vacationers and others.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Rental Property, Residential, Vacation Rental
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