Vacation Rental Management AI Receptionist | 24/7 Booking & Guest Support | Frontdesk

FILL YOUR
VACATION RENTALS
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every empty property costs money. Every missed call is a lost reservation. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books reservations, handles guest questions, and confirms stays—all while your team sleeps.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Vacation Rental Management

Incoming Call...

Guest

"Hi, I'm looking for a beach house for next week. Do you have anything available?"

AI Receptionist

"Yes! Our Ocean View property is available—3BR/2BA, $350/night. Would you like to reserve it?"

✓ Reservation Confirmed • Ocean View

The Problem

VACATION RENTAL
COMPANIES LOSE BOOKINGS

You're losing revenue every day your properties sit empty. Guests call at midnight, cancellations waste your time, and your team can't keep up. There's a better way.

You Miss Calls When Guests Are Ready to Book

Someone finds your beach house at 11 PM, calls about availability, and gets voicemail. By the time you check messages in the morning, they've already booked with another property that answered immediately.

The Cost
$3,200/week
Lost per empty property

Your Team Is Drowning in Guest Inquiries

While you're coordinating a check-in, three more calls come in. Property issues, booking inquiries, rate questions—you can't be everywhere at once. Guests get frustrated waiting, and you lose reservations.

The Cost
60+ calls/day
Per vacation rental manager

Interested Guests Ghost and You Lose Them Forever

They ask about rates and availability, you quote them, and they say they'll call back. They don't. You send one follow-up email that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted time and another empty property.

The Cost
40% abandon
Rate industry average
$48,000
Lost annually per empty property
55%
Of inquiries happen after hours
5 days
Average time to book a cancellation

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to confirmed booking

24/7 Booking Chat

Guests visit your vacation rental website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, checks availability, quotes rates, and confirms reservations—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts dates, party size, and property preferences
  • Checks real-time availability across your entire portfolio
  • Collects deposits and confirms bookings instantly
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, looking for a beach house July 15-22. What's available?"
AI
"I have the Oceanview Cottage available—3BR/2BA, sleeps 6, $2,800/week. Ocean views and private deck. Would you like to book?"
"Perfect! Let's book it."
Reservation Confirmed ✓
July 15-22, 2024 • Oceanview Cottage
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help?"
Guest: "The hot tub isn't heating at the beach house..."
AI: "I'll dispatch our property team right away. Which property are you staying at?"
✓ Service Request #4920 Created

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—property issues, booking inquiries, check-in questions. The AI understands context, creates service requests, provides information, and escalates to humans only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Creates property service requests automatically
  • Recognizes guests from CRM and references past reservations

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When guests abandon bookings, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to complete the reservation. The AI references the original chat conversation, knows their property preferences, and secures the booking—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects abandoned bookings and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Completes reservations and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, this is Frontdesk. I noticed you started booking the Oceanview Cottage for July 15-22 but didn't complete it. Would you like to finish your reservation?"
Alex: "Yes! I got distracted. Can we finalize it now?"
✓ Reservation Confirmed
July 15-22, 2024 • Oceanview Cottage
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Alex Martinez
Property Preference
Beach house • 3BR • Ocean view
Check-in Date
July 15, 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Reservation Confirmed

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, reservation, property issue—automatically creates and updates profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every guest and booking.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to post-stay review
  • Syncs with calendar, service requests, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire guest journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate pre-arrival information, check-in instructions, mid-stay check-ins, and post-stay review requests based on behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic guest communications throughout their stay
Automated Guest Journey
What's Happening Now
Pre-arrival email sent
Check-in instructions delivered
Mid-stay check-in scheduled
Post-stay review request queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Arrival Email
"Hi Alex! Your stay at Oceanview Cottage is coming up. Here's everything you need to know..."
Check-In Instructions
"Welcome! Your keypad code is ready. Check-in is at 3pm..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-arrival information, check-in instructions, mid-stay check-ins, and post-stay reviews—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on guest behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart guest registration forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide guests through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for confirmations and pre-arrival workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, property selection)
  • AI-guided completion for guest details and special requests
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Guest Registration
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Property (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Number of Guests
→ Special Requests
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and pre-arrival sequence begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR VACATION RENTAL MANAGEMENT AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your vacation rentals. Each agent handles different tasks—answering guest calls, confirming reservations, handling property issues. They work together 24/7 to maximize your bookings and keep guests happy.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Guest Support
24/7 Available

Answers every guest call instantly—no voicemail, no missed reservations. Handles availability inquiries, provides pricing quotes, collects booking details, and creates property issue tickets automatically.

Phone Calls Reservations Property Issues
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Booking Agent
Always Online

Qualifies guest inquiries, shows available properties and nightly rates, answers questions about amenities and check-in dates instantly. Collects booking details and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Guest Qualifying Property Search Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Automation Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized reservation confirmations, pre-arrival instructions, check-in details, and post-stay review requests automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep guests engaged throughout their journey.

Confirmations Pre-Arrival Reviews
TIER 1.00

Booking Form Teammate

Reservation Assistant
Booking Forms

Pre-fills reservation forms from CRM data. Guides guests through stay dates, guest count, and special requests. Triggers automation workflows when submitted to process deposit collection.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Follow-Up Teammate

Multi-Channel Follow-Up
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to guests at the right time. Sends pre-arrival reminders, check-in instructions, and mid-stay check-ins. Follows up with special offers for return visits. Coordinates all outbound channels to maximize guest satisfaction and repeat bookings.

Reminder Calls SMS Follow-Up Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with vacation rental guests. Sends reservation confirmations, check-in codes, WiFi passwords, and answers questions about property amenities via text—98% open rate.

Booking Confirmations Check-In Info Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about available vacation rentals. Click, talk, get answers about nightly rates, availability, and property features—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing beach houses and cabins.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every guest interaction. All your AI agents feed booking and guest data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by property, reservation, and guest status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Ticket Teammate

Auto Issue Tracker
Auto-Created

Guests don't submit tickets—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes property issues (hot tub not working, WiFi down, locked out), creates tickets, triages by urgency, and notifies the right property manager or maintenance team automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every guest conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a guest was frustrated, if a property issue was reported, if a reservation was confirmed—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one guest from inquiry call to return booking—see how every system works together

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01
2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM about a beach house. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed opportunity.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I'm looking for a beach house for the first week of July. Do you have anything available?"
AI: "Yes! We have Sunset Villa available July 1-7—4BR/3BA ocean view, $3,200/week. Would you like to hear more details?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Martinez
Active
Phone
(555) 789-4321
Property Interest
4BR / 3BA Beachfront
Weekly Rate
$3,200/week
Check-in Date
July 1, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, beachfront preference, $3,200 weekly rate, July 1st check-in. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

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2:18 AM

JULY 1-7
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, confirms availability for July 1-7, quotes the $3,200 rate, and collects the deposit. Instant reservation—no waiting.

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Sunset Villa Reservation
Alex Martinez • July 1-7 • $3,200
Automation Sequence
1
Reservation Confirmed
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Booking details delivered instantly
3
Pre-Arrival Info Scheduled
Welcome packet queued for June 25
4
Check-In Instructions Ready
Door code & wifi details prepared
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the reservation is confirmed, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, pre-arrival information, check-in instructions, and check-out reminders—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Reservation Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your reservation for Sunset Villa is confirmed for July 1-7, 2024. We can't wait to host you..."
Pre-Arrival Information
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Your stay begins soon! Here's everything you need to know about check-in, parking, and amenities..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to bed. Meanwhile, pre-arrival information is already scheduled for June 25. No one had to remember to send it.

06
June 28, 3:45 PM

SHE HAS
QUESTIONS

Three days before check-in, Alex is at work thinking about her trip. She has questions: "What time is check-in?" "Is there beach access?" She calls. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call—and has her full reservation details ready.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hi Alex! I see your reservation for Sunset Villa July 1-7. How can I help?"
Alex: "What time can we check in? And is there beach access?"
AI: "Check-in is 4 PM on July 1st. Yes! You have direct beach access with private stairs—just 50 steps from your deck to the sand."
Check-In Sequence
1
Check-In Day Arrived
July 1st trigger detected
2
Access Instructions Sent
Door code, parking, wifi delivered
3
Welcome Message Ready
Local recommendations included
07
July 1st, 12:00 PM

CHECK-IN DAY
ARRIVES

It's check-in day. At noon, Alex receives a text with the door code, parking instructions, wifi password, and a welcome message with local restaurant recommendations. Everything she needs to walk right in at 4 PM. The system sent it automatically—you didn't have to remember.

08
July 3rd, 8:30 PM

THE WIFI
STOPPED

It's Thursday evening. Alex's family is trying to stream a movie, but the wifi isn't working. She calls your number. It's 8:30 PM—after hours—but the AI answers instantly. She explains the problem. The AI walks her through resetting the router, and it works. Crisis solved in 3 minutes—no emergency callback needed.

CONNECTED ✓
Support Call
After Hours • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex! How's your stay at Sunset Villa? How can I help?"
Alex: "The wifi stopped working. We can't get online."
AI: "I can help with that. The router is in the hallway closet—can you find a small white box with lights on it? Let's try unplugging it for 30 seconds..."
Issue Resolved
Wifi back online • 3 minutes
09
July 7th, 8:00 AM

CHECK-OUT
REMINDERS

It's check-out day. At 8 AM, Alex receives an automated text: "Good morning! Check-out is at 10 AM. Please lock up, leave keys on the counter, and take any trash to the bins out back. Thanks for staying with us!" Simple, clear instructions—sent automatically without you having to think about it.

Check-Out Reminder
July 7th • 8:00 AM
Automated Message
"Good morning Alex! Check-out is at 10 AM today. Please:

✓ Lock all doors
✓ Leave keys on kitchen counter
✓ Take trash to bins out back
✓ Turn off all lights & AC

Thanks for staying with us at Sunset Villa!"
Review Request
Sent automatically 2 hours after check-out
How was your stay at Sunset Villa?
Hi Alex,

We hope you enjoyed your week at Sunset Villa! We'd love to hear about your experience.
5/5
✓ Sent automatically after check-out
10
July 7th, 12:00 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE DRIVE HOME

Alex is driving home when her phone buzzes. It's a review request—sent automatically 2 hours after check-out. She pulls over at a rest stop, gives 5 stars, and writes: "Amazing beach house! Everything was perfect—super easy check-in, beautiful property, and quick responses when we had questions." Your reputation grows without you asking.

Exclusive Return Guest Offer
30 days after checkout
WELCOME BACK
15% Off Your Next Stay
We loved hosting you at Sunset Villa! Book your next beach getaway and save 15% on any week this fall.
PROMO CODE
ALEX15
Valid through December 2024
Book now → sunset-villa.com/book
11
August 6th, 2024

30 DAYS LATER
AN OFFER

A month after her trip, Alex receives an email: "We loved hosting you! Here's 15% off your next stay at Sunset Villa—use code ALEX15." The system remembered her, tracked the timing, and sent the perfect offer. She forwards it to her husband: "Want to go back for Thanksgiving?"

12
July 2025

ALEX BOOKS
AGAIN

A year later, Alex is back. She calls at 11 PM on a Saturday—the AI answers instantly. She books the same week in July, same beach house. The system remembers her preferences, processes her payment, and sends confirmation immediately. She's a repeat guest because everything just worked—from that first 2 AM phone call to instant support during her stay. That's the full journey: inquiry to booking to return guest.

RETURN RESERVATION
Sunset Villa • July 1-7, 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your vacation rental business

Can it handle after-hours reservation calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, checks property availability, quotes seasonal rates, and confirms reservations—all while your team sleeps. No more missed bookings at 2 AM.

How does it handle property issues during guest stays? +

The AI creates service tickets automatically, collects all details (property address, issue description, urgency), and routes them to your maintenance team. Emergency requests like AC failures or water leaks can be escalated immediately.

Does it reduce reservation cancellations? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and pre-arrival texts with check-in details. When issues arise, it immediately contacts guests to resolve concerns—protecting your bookings and reviews.

Can it sync directly with my booking calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Airbnb, VRBO, Google Calendar, and most channel managers. The AI checks real-time availability and confirms reservations instantly—no back-and-forth messages needed.

How does it handle guest check-in instructions? +

After reservations are confirmed, guests automatically receive check-in instructions including lockbox codes, WiFi passwords, and property guidelines. The AI can answer questions about parking, amenities, or local recommendations anytime.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most vacation rental platforms including Airbnb, VRBO, Hostaway, Guesty, Lodgify, and others. All data syncs automatically—reservations, guest information, calendar updates, and service requests.

Can it handle multiple properties across different locations? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your properties, availability, seasonal rates, and amenities. It can route calls based on guest preferences, handle portfolio-wide inquiries, and manage beach houses, mountain cabins, and city apartments simultaneously.

What about guest lockouts and emergencies? +

The AI handles lockouts 24/7, verifies guest identity, and can provide backup codes or coordinate with local key holders. For true emergencies like gas leaks or break-ins, it immediately escalates to your on-call team.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your property portfolio size and call volume. Most vacation rental managers see ROI within the first month from increased direct bookings and reduced guest service time. Contact us for a custom quote.

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FRONTDESK

Stop missing reservations at 2 AM. Start booking guests while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
View Customer Story

"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
View Customer Story

"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
View Customer Story

"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."