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Abilene is a growing hotspot for Airbnb hosting, combining southern charm with modern conveniences. Surge is your local partner, ready to help you capitalize on this vibrant market. As a city rich in history and culture, Abilene attracts a wide range of visitors, from art lovers and history buffs to business travelers and families. With events like the West Texas Fair & Rodeo, Abilene Freedom Festival, and the Children's Art & Literacy Festival, the city enjoys a steady stream of guests year-round. Add in the presence of three universities and a robust business environment, and Abilene offers a prime opportunity for short-term rental success. Let Surge manage your property and ensure it stands out in this high-potential, but relatively untapped market.
In Abilene, Airbnb hosts must adhere to general housing and rental regulations, as there are currently no specific short-term rental (STR) laws in place. Hosts need to ensure their properties meet safety and cleanliness standards and comply with noise and nuisance ordinances. Additionally, Texas law requires hosts to collect and remit a 6% state hotel occupancy tax, which Airbnb does not automatically collect on behalf of hosts. Hosts within homeowners' associations (HOAs) should also verify if additional rules apply to short-term rentals before listing their properties.
In Abilene, the Airbnb market is driven by the city’s academic and cultural calendar. With Surge’s expertise, you can optimize your property for the peak seasons, which typically start in late August and run through November, thanks to the influx of university visitors, parents, and alumni. Another surge occurs in May during graduation season. Summer, especially June and July, sees lower occupancy due to the heat and fewer events. By partnering with Surge, you’ll be prepared to navigate these seasonal fluctuations, ensuring high occupancy during peak times and minimizing vacancies during slower months.
Managing Airbnb properties in Abilene, Texas, requires expertise in the local market, and Surge offers just that. With tourism driven by events at local universities and military installations, we help hosts navigate fluctuating occupancy rates by implementing flexible pricing strategies. Our tailored services ensure properties stand out through personalized guest experiences, regular maintenance, and exclusive partnerships with local businesses. We also equip properties to handle the region's harsh weather conditions, ensuring guest satisfaction and positive reviews.
In Abilene, Texas, the Airbnb market thrives on the city’s cultural and historical attractions, with visitors drawn to the Abilene Zoo, Frontier Texas!, and Dyess Air Force Base. Surge positions properties to highlight proximity to these destinations while offering essential amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and well-equipped kitchens for both business travelers and families. Outdoor spaces with BBQ grills and patios are in high demand, especially during Texas summers. Surge ensures that properties are perfectly suited to accommodate guests seeking comfort and convenience, particularly those visiting for Abilene’s unique mix of history and outdoor activities.
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FAQ
Does Surge Property Management allow pets in its short term rentals?
Surge Property Management leaves that decision to the property owner. While allowing pets can be a big perk for some guests, Surge does not have any requirements for the property owner to allow it. Service animals are a different case. Surge is prohibited to refuse a reservation, charge pet fees, hold guests to different rules, apply differential treatment or use discriminatory language if a guest is accompanied by a service animal. A guests service animal must not be out of control, un-housebroken, left alone at the listing without prior approval, allowed into areas that are considered unauthorized by the guest and allowed in a public space without being harnessed, leashed, or tethered and not under the guests control.
Do I get access to an owner portal?
Surge Property Management has a tech leading owner portal to keep its property owners in the loop, instead of on the outside looking in. In the owner portal you can reserve days for personal use, see pending reservations, nightly pricing rates, owner statements, expense receipts, guest messaging and more!
Do you screen the guests that are staying in my property?
Our intelligent Guest Screening technology allows us to screen vacation rental guests before they enter your property, making it easier to keep bad guests out. We proactively assess the risk posed by each guest, through legal, non-discriminatory checks. Guests will be asked to submit some personal details including their name, date of birth, physical home address and contact details. We then verify by having the guest take a live selfie and submit a photo of their ID(either a drivers license or passport). This information will then be processed to determine the true identity of your guest, including whether the ID is fraudulent and if the provided details match those on the ID. This process will generate a risk report for us to review before the guest arrives.
Do you provide insurance for guest damages?
We partner with the premier provider of short term rental protection also offering guest screening and comprehensive insurance coverage. Our partner brings confidence and peace of mind to both Surge Property Management and its clients(homeowners). Our third party partner has protected over 60 billion in homeowner liability coverage and 1 million guest nights. Ask your Surge sales representative for more details.
What happens if there is guest damage to my property?
Each guest is required to make a $500 security deposit. Any damage above $500 we are able to document, submit, and follow a claim through on your behalf with our short term rental insurance partner covering up to $5,000,000.
How does Surge compare to a national provider like Vacasa?
While both Surge and Vacasa both have a full service model designed to be hands off from the property owner, Surge stands out above the rest by being more intentional and selective with the properties we decide to accept into our management portfolio. This allows us to give the required attention to the properties we manage instead of just "setting it and forgetting it" like the other property managers do. Once you go onboard with them you just become another number.
Does Surge handle the maintenance of the vacation rental?
Yes, Surge is able to handle any property maintenance(including hot tub & pool) for your property. We have a large network of service providers, additionally, if you have a preferred vendor we can assign and coordinate maintenance with them as well.
What services does Surge Property Management offer?
Surge is a full-service property manager and provides the following service to property owners:
- Listing creating and management across multiple channels
- Calendar management
- Cleaning
- Laundry
- Restocking
- Maintenance
- Dynamic Pricing
- Lock automation
- Guest Portal
- Owners Portal
- Listing optimization
- Photography
- 24/7 guest communication
- Check-in/out support
- and more!
Is Surge Property Management a Superhost on Airbnb?
Yes, Surge Property Management is a Superhost on AirBNB. Airbnb defines a Superhost as a Host who goes above and beyond to provide excellent hospitality. Guests can easily identify a Superhost from the badge that appears on their Airbnb listing and profile. Superhosts have more visibility and earning potential.
How and when do I get paid?
Surge Property Management initiates ACH payment to its property owners once a month by the 10th day of the next month. Along with the ACH deposit sent to you, you also receive a highly detailed statement for review.
Are there any hidden fees?
Surge Property Management has the most transparent pricing in the industry. Our property owners are our Partners in business which is why we hold transparency at a very high standard. With your monthly statements you will be able to trace every dollar from when the guest paid for their reservation to when it was deposited into your bank account. Contact your Surge sales rep for a personal walk through of our statement structure.
Can I still use my property?
Yes of course. The biggest perk of a vacation rental is still retaining personal use of the property for your personal use. Inside of our Owner’s Portal you can reserve days for personal use.
How do you market my property?
We list your property on the major platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, Google Vacation rentals and more! We also allow direct bookings very popular among returning guests. Our integration technology is second to none and was awarded the following:
- Airbnb Preferred + Software Partner
- VRBO Elite Partner
- Booking.com Premier Connectivity Partner
How do you handle complaints or disputes?
We aim to resolve issues quickly and fairly, protecting both the guests and the property owner’s interests. We mediate disputes and ensure a smooth resolution process.
How do I get started with your service?
Contact us to schedule a consultation. We'll discuss your property, our services, and how we can help you achieve your rental goals.
How do you handle waste management?
We coordinate with local services to ensure proper waste disposal and recycling, maintaining cleanliness and environmental responsibility.
What safety measures do you implement?
We ensure the property has functional smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and complies with all local safety regulations.
What does Surge’s full service property management mean?
Surge's comprehensive property management service allows property owners to be completely hands-off with the daily operations of their Airbnb properties. Surge takes care of all the daily tasks, including listings, guest interactions, cleanings, restocking, and maintenance, ensuring a stress-free experience for the property owner.
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