Case Study
Scaling Smart Operations Across 40+ Vacation Homes with EasyHub and Hostaway
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Client
88 Vacation Homes
Location
Orlando, Florida
Property Count
40+ vacation rental properties
PMS Used
Hostaway
Industry
Short-Term Vacation Rentals
Why It Works
Highlight how smart automation and seamless integration can transform day-to-day operations for vacation rental managers.
With EasyHub, 88 Vacation Homes was able to:
Reduce manual workload across operations and guest management
Deliver a smoother, more premium guest experience
Increase control over properties without increasing headcount
Lower energy waste and operational costs
The Challenge
As 88 Vacation Homes expanded its portfolio, managing daily operations became increasingly complex. Coordinating check-ins, climate control, pool heaters, and property security across multiple homes required time, manual effort, and constant oversight. The team needed a
solution to:
Eliminate manual steps in guest access and check-in.
Control energy usage more efficiently.
Improve visibility into what was happening at each property.
Centralize operations without adding more staff.
They needed a solution that worked quietly in the background.
Seamless Integration with Hostaway PMS
By connecting EasyHub with Hostaway PMS, 88 Vacation Homes created a fully automated flow between bookings and properties. Everything runs quietly in the background, allowing the team to focus on hospitality, not logistics.
The Smart EasyHub Package
88 Vacation Homes partnered with EasyHub to modernize operations across their vacation rental portfolio; the result is a fully connected ecosystem managed from one centralized platform:
Smart Hub (The Central Brain)
Connects and synchronizes all smart devices
Executes automation rules in real time based on Hostaway reservation data
Maintains stable cloud communication for fast response and reliability
Smart Door Locks
Unique access codes are generated automatically for each reservation
Codes activate at check-in and expire at check-out
Eliminates lost keys and unauthorized access
Remote access management for staff, cleaners, and maintenance
Smart Thermostats
Automations based on guest status (check-in/out)
Vacant homes switch to energy-saving mode automatically
Full control available through EasyHub’s web and mobile platforms
Security Cameras
HD live streaming and video recordings
Motion-based alerts with built-in light and siren
Continuous outdoor monitoring with optimized energy use
Works with EasyHub automations for extended protection
Smart Doorbell
Live video and two-way voice communication
Instant alerts for visitor activity
Access to entry history and recordings
Improves security and guest awareness
Pool Heater Control
EasyHub automation for pool heater and pump control
Remote scheduling and ON/OFF management via app or web
Energy usage tracked per stay
Automation in Action
The following example shows how EasyHub automation streamlines 88 Vacation Homes’ daily operation:
Action
EasyHub Response
Guest books in Hostaway
unique lock code generated and synced
Check-in time arrives
thermostat adjusts to optimal comfort
Property becomes vacant
thermostat switches to eco mode
Motion detected after hours
camera sends instant alert to management
Check-out
lock code expires, thermostat returns to eco mode
Operations now run without manual intervention.
Results & Impact
Metric
Before EasyHub
After EasyHub
Access management
frequent errors
fully automated
Staff time spent managing the pool heater
20 hours/week
0 hour/week
Guest lockout
occasional
eliminated
Energy savings
unmanaged
-25% via pool and thermostat automation
Guest satisfaction
mixed
noticeably improved reviews
What 88 Vacation Homes Says
"In the day-to-day management of vacation homes, we focus on optimizing processes and maximizing operational efficiency to provide greater comfort for our guests. EasyHub has been an excellent partner, streamlining workflows and significantly reducing manual tasks. Based on the results achieved, I can 100% recommend EasyHub, without any hesitation"
Lucas, Owner
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Case Study
Scaling Smart Operations Across 40+ Vacation Homes with EasyHub and Hostaway
Featured
Why It Works
Highlight how smart automation and seamless integration can transform day-to-day operations for vacation rental managers.
With EasyHub, 88 Vacation Homes was able to:
Reduce manual workload across operations and guest management
Deliver a smoother, more premium guest experience
Increase control over properties without increasing headcount
Lower energy waste and operational costs
Client
88 Vacation Homes
Location
Orlando, Florida
Property Count
40+ vacation rental properties
PMS Used
Hostaway
Industry
Short-Term Vacation Rentals
The Challenge
As 88 Vacation Homes expanded its portfolio, managing daily operations became increasingly complex. Coordinating check-ins, climate control, pool heaters, and property security across multiple homes required time, manual effort, and constant oversight. The team needed a
solution to:
Eliminate manual steps in guest access and check-in.
Control energy usage more efficiently.
Improve visibility into what was happening at each property.
Centralize operations without adding more staff.
They needed a solution that worked quietly in the background.
Seamless Integration with Hostaway PMS
By connecting EasyHub with Hostaway PMS, 88 Vacation Homes created a fully automated flow between bookings and properties. Everything runs quietly in the background, allowing the team to focus on hospitality, not logistics.
The Smart EasyHub Package
88 Vacation Homes partnered with EasyHub to modernize operations across their vacation rental portfolio; the result is a fully connected ecosystem managed from one centralized platform:
Smart Hub (The Central Brain)
Connects and synchronizes all smart devices
Executes automation rules in real time based on Hostaway reservation data
Maintains stable cloud communication for fast response and reliability
Smart Door Locks
Unique access codes are generated automatically for each reservation
Codes activate at check-in and expire at check-out
Eliminates lost keys and unauthorized access
Remote access management for staff, cleaners, and maintenance
Smart Thermostats
Automations based on guest status (check-in/out)
Vacant homes switch to energy-saving mode automatically
Full control available through EasyHub’s web and mobile platforms
Security Cameras
HD live streaming and video recordings
Motion-based alerts with built-in light and siren
Continuous outdoor monitoring with optimized energy use
Works with EasyHub automations for extended protection
Smart Doorbell
Live video and two-way voice communication
Instant alerts for visitor activity
Access to entry history and recordings
Improves security and guest awareness
Pool Heater Control
EasyHub automation for pool heater and pump control
Remote scheduling and ON/OFF management via app or web
Energy usage tracked per stay
Automation in Action
The following example shows how EasyHub automation streamlines 88 Vacation Homes’ daily operation:
Action
EasyHub Response
Guest books in Hostaway
unique lock code generated
and synced
Check-in time arrives
thermostat adjusts to optimal comfort
Property becomes vacant
thermostat switches to eco mode
Motion detected after hours
camera sends instant alert to management
Check-out
lock code expires, thermostat returns to eco mode
Operations now run without manual intervention.
Results & Impact
Before EasyHub
After EasyHub
Access management
frequent errors
fully automated
20 hours/week
0 hour/week
Staff time spent managing the pool heater
recurring HVAC issues
- 40% HVAC service calls
Guest lockout
Energy savings
unmanaged
-25% via pool and thermostat automation
Guest satisfaction
mixed
noticeably improved reviews
"In the day-to-day management of vacation homes, we focus on optimizing processes and maximizing operational efficiency to provide greater comfort for our guests. EasyHub has been an excellent partner, streamlining workflows and significantly reducing manual tasks. Based on the results achieved, I can 100% recommend EasyHub, without any hesitation"
Lucas, Owner