Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance

05/27/2026

Our members manage the most incredible Vermont vacation rentals!!!

Not only are our members expert hosts, they are trained in safety so you can trust their commitment to guest safety and community well-being.

Want to see your property on this wall?

⏩ Join VTSTRA today!

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04/28/2026

Kicking off the 41st Tourism Summit in beautiful Killington, Vermont! It's 70, sunny, and the spring skiers are out! We are excited to learn and network with our friends and partners in the tourism industry for the next 2 days!

04/24/2026

Any vacation rental host will tell you they made mistakes in the beginning... But it doesn't have to be that way anymore!

👀If you're just starting out with your short term rental (STR), check out our latest blog: VTSTRA.org/blog

There's a whole community of hundreds of experienced hosts with decades of knowledge to tap into.

👩‍💻VTSTRA members meet monthly to ask each other business advice and share recommendations.

It's just so much better than learning the hard way on your own.

💝Join the VT vacation rental club and get one-on-one support.

04/22/2026

New on the VTSTRA Blog: How to Start a Short-Term Rental in Vermont (and Avoid Common Hosting Mistakes)

Read it here: https://vtstra.org/blog/how-to-start-a-short-term-rental-in-vermont-and-avoid-common-hosting-mistakes

Pass this along to anyone you know who's just getting started with their rental. It takes all of us to ensure hosts are operating responsibly and safely.

If you’re thinking about starting a short-term rental (STR) in Vermont, there are several things you should be considering. Running an STR isn’t just about creating cute interiors; it’s about managing and preventing problems from noise complaints, parking issues, frustrated neighbors, and sudd...

04/16/2026

🌟Today is officially Vermont Tourism Economy Day! Celebrated by Vermont Legislators at the Statehouse, and supported by the 30,000+ Vermonters who work in tourism and invite 16 million visitors to Vermont each year.

Thanks to our visitors, every Vermonter saves over $1,000 in taxes. Visitation brings $4.2 Billion into our state, keeping our local businesses and services viable.

Roughly 25% of visitors stay in a vacation rental, and 60% of vacation rentals are located in towns without hotels.

🏡 Vacation rentals alone generate $50 million in state tax revenue, $600 million in visitor spending, and $400 million in resident income per year.

Vacation rentals are an undeniably important part of our tourism economy and the journey one follows when moving to Vermont permanently.

We thank our legislators for supporting tourism and recognizing it's importance to Vermonters.

💡What's up with the chair pin?

If we want others to understand our industry, we can't wait around for an invitation. Decisions are happening now. If you want to be a part of the conversation, you might have to bring your chair.

04/15/2026

Vermont's become a model for vacation rental advocacy nationwide.

What started as one host speaking up locally has grown into the
Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance and a broader effort to bring structure, credibility, and staying power to an industry that often struggles to be understood.

A recent article showcases Julie Marks, a Vermont vacation rental host turned property rights advocate whose work has helped turn a fragmented vacation rental industry into a unified community with a recognized voice and reliable resources.

The article also explores how Vermont has become a leading example of what’s possible when short-term rental (STR) hosts move from reactive to organized. From building member engagement to advancing a national funding model for STR advocacy, Julie’s work has created a pathway for others to follow.

Read the article here: https://www.rentresponsibly.org/the-advocates-dilemma-julie-marks-and-the-fight-for-the-right-to-rent/

Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance is now supported by over 350 members—representing ~30% of Vermont’s short-term rental units, and roughly 200 locally-run businesses across the state.

JOIN THE CLUB: www.vtstra.org

Julie Marks’s role as a short-term rental advocate requires a kind of social hypervigilance, reading faces as soon as she enters a meeting.

03/28/2026

Another incredible vacation rental conference come and gone! We were so impressed by the caliber of attendees, vendors, and speakers at this event (and the food at was a huge hit!!). 🙌

But it's easy to put on a successful event when you have a huge community of hospitality professionals who are passionate, kind, and supportive of one another. 🫶

Special thanks to for sending Lindsay to help ensure the event ran smoothly. 🤗

If you missed out this year, save the date for October 25 & 26, 2027 at Sugarbush! 📅

In the meantime, keep an eye out for other events, meetings, and opportunities to connect.

Hospitality professionals, unite!!

03/20/2026

A look back at some events we've hosted and sponsored over the years as we're gearing up to welcome folks to our 4th statewide conference next week!

Registration ends Sunday 3/22 at midnight. Still time to get in and elevate your vacation rental knowledge and business strategies.

We can't wait to see everyone there and spend 2 days learning & connecting in the beautiful town of Stowe!

Register by following link to conference in bio.

03/20/2026

Only 3 days left to register for the Vermont Short-Term Rental Conference! Tickets on sale until Sunday at midnight.

Share this with an Airbnb host, realtor, property manager, or vacation rental care professional you know! A must-attend event for anyone in the STR hospitality game.

Register: www.vtstra.org/conference2026

03/16/2026

5 Top Things People Get Wrong About Vacation Rentals

Short-term rentals (STRs) are often blamed for housing problems. But these common assumptions don’t match what’s actually happening in Vermont.

Myth 1. “They’re owned by big corporations.”
Not really. About 80% of Vermont STR owners have just 1–2 listings, and many are local homeowners.

Myth 2. “They could all become long-term rentals.”
Most wouldn’t. Many STRs are seasonal homes, owner-occupied properties, or unique spaces that were never part of the year-round housing market.

Myth 3. “They drain communities.”
STR guests generate about $650M in local spending, support 6,000 jobs, and contributed $54M in Vermont tax revenue in 2023.

Myth 4. “STRs are just second homes.”
They can be spare rooms, ADUs, farm stays, condos, or cabins. Only about 40% are single-family homes.

Myth 5. “Banning them will fix housing.”
In many places, homes simply return to private second-home use, while communities lose tourism revenue and local jobs.

The reality:
Housing and tourism are complex. Better solutions start with clear information and honest conversations. Learn more: https://vtstra.org/blog/5-things-people-get-wrong-about-the-vacation-rental-industry