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Simplifying Smart Operations Across 40+ Vacation Homes with EasyHub &
HostAway Integration
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Client
Unik Villas
Location
Orlando, Florida
Property Count
40+ vacation rental properties
PMS Used
HostAway
Industry
Boutique Vacation Rentals
Why It Works
For boutique vacation rental operators like Unik Villas, simplicity and reliability are essential for scaling without adding complexity. EasyHub delivers that by:
Automating the most repetitive and error-prone processes
Providing real-time control and visibility
Supporting integration with modern PMS systems like HostAway
Ensuring reliable smart home operations through the Smart Hub
Unik Villas has embraced the future of hospitality with EasyHub and it's only
the beginning.
The Challenge
As a fast-growing vacation rental company with a focus on delivering boutique guest experiences, Unik Villas needed a solution to modernize and simplify their operations while preserving their high service standards.
Their goals were clear:
Automate guest access across their portfolio
Minimize energy consumption without sacrificing guest comfort
Unify control of their smart devices under one centralized system
Ensure seamless integration with their PMS, HostAway
With only 40+ homes in their portfolio, efficiency and operational consistency were crucial and EasyHub became the ideal technology partner.
Real-Time Integration with HostAway PMS
EasyHub's native integration with HostAway PMS allowed Unik Villas to synchronize every guest reservation in real time. This automation eliminates the need for manual coordination by:
Auto-generating door lock codes for each stay
Triggering thermostat adjustments at check-in and check-out
Maintaining consistent, secure access control for every property
The result: guest-ready automation with zero manual steps.
The Smart EasyHub Package
Unik Villas implemented EasyHub’s key smart devices to manage their properties more effectively, all connected through a powerful local Smart Hub that keeps everything running reliably.
Smart Door Locks
Plug-and-play installation
Automatically generates a unique access code for each reservation
Code becomes active only at the check-in time and expires at checkout
Fully integrated with HostAway PMS
Improves security and eliminates the need for key exchanges
Smart Thermostats
Controlled via the EasyHub mobile and web app
Automated temperature adjustments based on guest check-in/check-out
Min and Max temperature limits help avoid overuse of HVAC systems
Enables energy savings while maintaining guest comfort
Reduces seasonal maintenance and utility bills
Smart Hub (The Central Brain)
Essential for connecting all EasyHub smart devices within each property
Responsible for stable and secure remote operations, including: door lock code transmission; thermostat updates and scheduling; real-time sync with EasyHub's cloud services; ensures devices function smoothly even during PMS syncs or internet hiccups; a mission-critical element for scaling automation with confidence
Automation in Action
Here’s a typical stay automated by EasyHub at Unik Villas:
Action
EasyHub Automation
Guest books via HostAway
door code is created instantly
Guest checks in
thermostat auto-adjusts to comfort setting
Guest opens door
smart hub verifies access & logs entry
Check-out time arrives
lock code expires, thermostat returns to eco-mode
With EasyHub’s automation engine in place, the Unik Villas team doesn’t need to lift a finger.
Devices handle the routine, and staff focuses on delivering great service.
Results & Impact
KPI
Before EasyHub
After EasyHub
Guest access management
manual or partially automated
100% automated via HostAway + EasyHub
HVAC service calls
regular due to misuse
improved through thermostat automation
Time spent per check-in
20–30 minutes per property
0 minutes (fully automated)
Energy waste in vacant homes
difficult to manage
significantly reduced
Device support consistency
enreliable
centralized and stable via
Easy Hub
What Unik Villas Says
“EasyHub helped us scale smarter. The integration with HostAway was smooth, and the Smart Access and Climate Control really gave us the consistency we needed across all properties. Everything is more secure, more efficient, and most importantly, more reliable.”
Eduardo, Owner