Vacation Rental Management · Port Aransas
Not on taxes. Not on platform fees. Not on cleaning or pet fees.
One local team runs your cleaning, maintenance, pricing and guest care.
✓ No onboarding fee · ✓ No long-term contract · ✓ No vendor markups
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16%
Flat management rate
Charged on net rental revenue only.
50%+
Portfolio average occupancy
Across the whole calendar, not just peak weekends.
1,300+
Turnovers in last 12 months
Every one to a single written standard.
4:1
Home-to-staff ratio
One accountable W-2 team on the island.
Our Pricing
Most managers earn one way: a cut of your rent. When that single fee has to fund the whole business, it can only come down at quality's expense. Our guests book a Port A Vacation, not the house alone. The beach setup, the bikes, the bonfire, and more, booked through us. We earn across the entire trip, so your rent doesn't have to carry the whole business.
Here's why our model works for you:
How We Make Money
Cleaning and pet fees are guest-paid and fund the turnover itself: labor, laundry, supplies, and inspection, at our documented cost.
| VRBO | Airbnb | Book Direct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest paid | $3,996.00 | $3,806.50 | $3,626.15 |
| Taxes | −465.00 | −496.50 | −472.98 |
| Platform & processing | −715.99 | −513.05 | −343.17 |
| Cleaning + linen | −310.00 | −310.00 | −310.00 |
| Net rental revenue — after platform fees (our commission base) | 2,505.01 | 2,486.95 | 2,500.00 |
| Management fee (16%) | −400.80 | −397.91 | −400.00 |
| Your payout | $2,104.21 | $2,089.04 | $2,100.00 |
Your payout lands within 1% regardless of where the guest books.
| VRBO | Airbnb | Their direct site‡ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest paid | $3,996.00 | $3,806.50 | $3,316.06 |
| Taxes | −465.00 | −496.50 | −432.53 |
| Platform & processing | −715.99 | −513.05 | −146.50 |
| Cleaning + linen | −310.00 | −310.00 | −310.00 |
| Gross rent — before platform fees (their commission base) | 2,790.00 | 3,000.00 | 2,573.53 |
| Commission — 18.5% of gross rent, before platform fees are deducted | −516.15 | −555.00 | −476.10 |
| Owner payout | $1,988.86 | $1,931.95 | $1,950.93 |
| Difference vs PAVC payout | −$115.35 | −$157.09 | −$149.07 |
†Local management agreements run 18.5%–20% of gross rent. Shown at the low end.
‡Priced 15% below OTA — direct-site savings per local operators' advertising.
Payouts shown precede owner expenses.
The Proof is in The Court
Two studios and one 2-bedroom cottage.
Since 2023, occupancy for other units this size has dropped. The Anglers Court Cottages have told a different story.
~62%
Occupancy
4.86★
Guest rating
3x
Increase in payout over 3 years
* Owner's share of revenue over the last twelve months, after booking fees and a standard 16% commission.
How We Operate
Our own W-2 cleaning team. Every turnover follows one written standard and is documented after every clean.
Small fixes under an hour and under $100 are on us. Everything else is billed at documented cost.
Property-specific ADR optimization balanced with healthy occupancy and asset protection.
Full line-item transparency, plus annual performance and NOI analysis.
Mid-stay cleaning, welcome baskets, early check-in and late departure options.
Every turnover is video-documented and available to owners on request.
“Turnover cleaning was clearly done right. Professional, consistent, and reliable. Cleanliness is a top priority here, and it shows.”
Compare Port Aransas Property Managers
| What you get | PAVC | National manager | Other local Port A managers | Self-manage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management rate charged on net revenue only | ✓ | — | — | n/a |
| No onboarding or listing-setup fee | ✓ | — | varies | n/a |
| No long-term contract | ✓ | — | varies | ✓ |
| W-2 cleaning crew (not subcontracted) | ✓ | — | varies | — |
| Repairs and turnovers billed at cost, no markup | ✓ | — | varies | n/a |
| Guest damage up to $200 absorbed by manager | ✓ | — | varies | — |
| Same payout rate across Airbnb and VRBO | ✓ | varies | varies | — |
| Itemized monthly statement + annual NOI review | ✓ | varies | varies | n/a |
| Owner keeps unlimited personal-use holds | ✓ | — | varies | ✓ |
Comparison reflects publicly published terms as of August 10, 2026. We'll walk through any competitor's agreement with you line by line.
Owner Testimonials
“Port A Vacation Company has been a blessing. As owners of a coast house, we never rented it out. After two ankle surgeries and many months passing without going to the coast, we made the decision to put it on Airbnb. Luckily we found PAVC, and we now have a great co-host, great cleaning crew, and a very responsive team. Alistair and his wife are on top of their game. We achieved Guest Favorite Superhost status, and a 4.9 rating on Airbnb. If you are looking for a co-host, Port Aransas Vacation Company will not let you down.”
Paul W.Owner, The Crab Shack
“This team is the best! I live out of state and Al and his team make out of state ownership so easy! We are always getting 5 star reviews thanks to Port A Vacation Company!!”
Nathan S.Out-of-State Owner
“Port A vacation rental has been great to work with as a property manager! I was new to the rental space and they have walked with me hand and hand through the process!”
Hannah G.New-to-Rental Owner
Getting Started
A top-to-bottom walk-through of the space, where everything available to guests is fully inventoried and guest readiness is ensured.
Any recommended maintenance and cleaning is completed, typically at no charge to you.
Professional photography, plus Airbnb, VRBO, and direct-platform listings built at our expense. No onboarding fee.
Your home is methodically imported into our systems: calendar sync, automation, HOT tax configuration, and access to your owner portal.
A final inspection with documented, quality-control sign-off, then your home is advertised to guests, receiving bookings shortly thereafter.
Your Estimate
What actually arrives:
One business day. No obligation.
Alistair Lallier
Founder & Operator, Port A Vacation Company
Will Foster · REALTOR® · eXp Realty · Texas #505272
A referral to an independent local agent. No referral fees involved.
Buying or selling on a sandbar is a different sport. Flood zones, windstorm insurance, STR permits and HOA rules all matter. Will Foster is a Port Aransas local and REALTOR® with eXp Realty who specializes in resort and second-home property.
“Local knowledge first. Sales second.”
— Will Foster, Port A Insider
William L. Foster II · REALTOR® · eXp Realty LLC · Texas License #505272 · Regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission. Will is an independent agent, not an employee. No referral fees exchanged.
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