Nobody books a floor plan. Guests scroll a search page of thumbnails, tap the one that makes them feel something, and only then look at beds, baths, and price. That order matters: it means the photograph, and the design behind it, sets your nightly rate before any pricing tool touches it. Design is not decoration for us; it is a revenue lever, and we run an in-house design and decoration arm because of what it does to the numbers. Design pays you twice The first payment is th

Thousands of Arizona owners self-manage their short-term rentals, and some do it well. If you are deciding which camp to join, you deserve the honest version of the math, and the honest version starts with this: comparing a manager’s fee to zero is the wrong comparison. Self-managing is not free. It costs your time, your tool stack, and, most invisibly, the revenue gap between amateur and professional operation. What self-managing actually costs • Your hours. Guest messag

It is the first question every owner asks and the one most management companies dodge: what will my home actually make? The honest answer is a range, because a walkable Old Town condo and a Paradise Valley estate are different businesses. But ranges can still be specific. Here are real numbers, from AirDNA market data and from the portfolio we manage, as of mid-2026. The number that matters: revenue per available night Skip occupancy and nightly rate for a moment; each is mea

Arizona is one of the most owner-friendly short-term rental states in the country. State law actually prevents cities from banning STRs outright. But owner-friendly does not mean unregulated: Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Paradise Valley each run their own licensing programs, the tax system has three layers, and the fines for getting it wrong now have real teeth. Here is everything an Arizona STR owner needs to know in 2026, in plain English. (One note before we start: this is gen

There’s a version of Scottsdale most visitors never meet — the July version. The one where the monsoon rolls in over the McDowells around dinnertime, the sky turns every shade of copper and violet, and the whole valley seems to exhale. If you’ve only seen the desert in high season, this month might surprise you. The Sky Puts On a Show July is monsoon season in the Sonoran Desert, and it changes everything about the evenings here. Towering clouds stack up over Camelback and th

Demand is outpacing new supply, regulations remain operator-friendly, and event-driven bookings keep pushing rates higher. Here's why AZ STR investors have reason for optimism in 2026.

Arizona is one of the strongest short-term rental markets in the country. Scottsdale and Paradise Valley draw golf, spa, and event travelers year-round; Phoenix hosts spring training, major conventions, and the occasional Super Bowl; and Northern Arizona towns like Pine and Sedona offer cool-weather escapes that book out months ahead. For property owners, that demand is a real opportunity — but capturing it takes pricing strategy, licensing compliance, hospitality-grade opera

Planning a trip to Scottsdale and not sure which part of town to call home base? You're asking exactly the right question. The Scottsdale area isn't one single destination — it's a string of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality, pace, and price tag. Where you stay shapes your whole vacation: how much you walk, how much you drive, how many restaurants are at your doorstep, and how quiet your mornings are. To make the choice easy, we're putting the three most p

A look at the strategy behind shoulder season revenue management in the Phoenix and Scottsdale market. Every spring, the Phoenix and Scottsdale short-term rental market does something predictable: it transitions. Spring training ends, snowbirds head home, the temperature climbs past comfortable, and the calendar flips from peak season into what the industry calls shoulder season. For a lot of property owners, this is where the anxiety sets in. Bookings slow down. Rates that h

March was good. If you own a short-term rental in Scottsdale, you probably already know that—the data backs it up. Occupancy across the market hit 72.6% in March 2026, with average daily rates climbing to $467, up nearly 12% from the same time last year. The spring season delivered. But May is a different kind of month. The golf tournaments are done. Spring break is a memory. The summer heat is still a few weeks out, and occupancy is in a brief, oddly useful lull before July

The Phoenix and Scottsdale area is drawing strong attention from property investors, especially those interested in short-term rental opportunities. The region’s real estate market is heating up, and the recent announcement of the TSMC chip plant investment has added fuel to this growth. If you are considering vacation rental investments in the Phoenix metro market, now is a prime time to act. This post explores why Phoenix and Scottsdale are excellent locations for short-ter

February is when Arizona quietly becomes one of the most enjoyable places in the country. While much of the U.S. is still navigating snowstorms, icy roads, and short gray days, the desert settles into a rhythm that feels calm, open, and deeply livable. This is the month when Arizona isn’t about checking boxes or chasing attractions. It’s about space, light, and the simple luxury of being outdoors comfortably. Below are four ways February in Arizona stands apart—and why so man

If you’re dreaming of warm weather, blue skies, and outdoor living while much of the country is bundled up in winter coats, there’s no better place to be than Arizona in January and February. This is our favorite season of the year — and not just because the weather is perfect. From world-class events and outdoor adventures to patio dining and championship golf, winter is when Scottsdale and Phoenix truly shine. Here are four reasons why January and February are the best mont

Vacations should end the same way they begin — relaxed, carefree, and filled with great memories. But too often, guests find their last impression ruined by a long list of checkout chores: strip the beds, start a load of laundry, take out the trash, sweep the floor, and maybe even mow the lawn (yes, we’ve seen it all). At BonVoyageAZ, we believe hospitality means more than just a beautiful property. It’s about creating an experience from check-in to check-out that feels effor

When guests walk into one of our properties, we want the first thing they feel to be peace of mind — knowing they’ve made the right choice. From spotless surfaces to fluffed pillows and perfectly set thermostats, every detail matters. But what guests often don’t see is the precision, effort, and passion that goes on behind the scenes to deliver a consistently five-star experience. 1. A Dedicated Turnover Team, Not Just a Cleaning Crew Our housekeeping team isn’t just cleaning

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