Author: Adam Knight

With 25+ years in luxury hotels and vacation rentals, Adam has led operations for brands like Fairmont and St. Regis and built high-performing hospitality businesses from the ground up. Today, as Founder & CEO of Recreation Stays, he brings that same expertise to helping owners unlock maximum returns while delivering five-star guest experiences. He’s also the host of The Proven Principles Hospitality Podcast, where industry leaders share what works in modern hospitality, and was recently recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful People in US Hospitality.

What Does a Vacation Rental Owner Actually Net After All Expenses? A Real-Numbers Breakdown

The question owners ask most often isn’t really “how much can my property earn.” It’s “how much will I actually keep.” Those...

Is Your Property a Good Fit for Vacation Rental Management? An Honest Assessment

Is Your Property a Good Fit for Professional Vacation Rental Management?

Most property management companies will tell you yes. Yes, we can manage your property. Yes, it will perform. Yes, we’d love to work with you. We don’t...

How Airbnb's Search Algorithm Works: A 2026 Guide for Property Owners

How Airbnb’s Search Algorithm Works (And What It Means for Your Listing’s Performance)

When someone searches for a place to stay on Airbnb, they don’t see every listing in that market. They see a ranked set of results, ordered by Airbnb’s...

What Hotel-Grade Service Means in a Vacation Rental (And Why It Drives Reviews)

What Hotel-Grade Service Actually Means in a Vacation Rental (And Why It Matters for Reviews)

POST 4 OF 4 What Hotel-Grade Service Actually Means in a Vacation Rental (And Why It Matters for Reviews) Meta Title: What Hotel-Grade Service Means in a...

How Dynamic Pricing Works in Short-Term Rentals (And Where Most Operators Get It Wrong)

Dynamic pricing in short-term rentals means adjusting nightly rates based on real-time demand signals rather than holding a fixed price year-round. Done well,...

RevPAR, ADR & Occupancy Rate Explained for Vacation Rental Owners

RevPAR, ADR, and Occupancy Rate: What These Metrics Actually Mean for Vacation Rental Owners

If you own a vacation rental and your property manager reports occupancy rate as the headline number, that’s worth paying attention to. Occupancy tells you how...

What Is a Vacation Rental Management Fee? A Complete Breakdown

A vacation rental management fee is the percentage of rental revenue a property manager keeps in A vacation rental management fee is the percentage of rental revenue...

Questions High-End Vacation Rental Owners Should Ask Before Hiring a Property Manager

If you own a high-end vacation home, you have a different set of priorities and expectations than someone simply chasing the lowest percentage. You want a partner who...

Best Neighborhoods for STR Investment in Seattle

Best Seattle Neighborhoods for Airbnb & STR Investment: 2026 ROI Analysis

Quick Summary:Seattle’s strongest neighborhoods for short-term rental (STR) performance include Capitol Hill (culture and nightlife, ~$170–200 ADR for well-managed...

How to manage Airbnb occupancy in the winter in Seattle

Seattle Airbnb Occupancy & Market Trends: Winter 2026 Strategy Guide

Quick Summary:Seattle’s winter weather materially impacts short-term rental (STR) occupancy. For most properties, occupancy declines from typical summer levels of...

Dealing with Seattle STR Occupancy Taxes

Seattle Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Tax Guide: 2026 Compliance Update

Quick Summary (Answer Block):As of early 2026, short-term rental (STR) operators in Seattle must collect and remit multiple taxes from guests, including Washington’s...

Why Gross Revenue Is the Wrong Metric for Short-Term Rental Owners

One of the most common questions we hear from owners is: “How much can this property make?” It’s a reasonable question. It’s also the wrong one to lead...

Comparison of hosting versus hospitality systems in short-term rental operations.

Hosting vs Hospitality: Why Systems Matter More Than Style

In the short-term rental world, a lot of attention gets paid to style. Design trends. Statement furniture. Instagrammable moments. Clever listing copy. Style...

How to Be Successful with a 30+ Night Rental in Napa

A practical strategy for owners operating within Napa’s rules If you’ve looked into short-term rentals in Napa, you’ve likely already realized something...

How to get a short term rental license in Bend

How to Get a Bend, Oregon Short-Term Rental License

A clear, step-by-step guide for owners Before we get into the details, one important note. This guide is intentionally detailed, and at first glance it may feel...

How to Get a Seattle Short-Term Rental License

A clear, step-by-step guide for owners Before diving in, one important note. This guide is intentionally detailed, and at first glance it may look like a lot....

Extended Stay Vacation Rentals in Seattle: Corporate Housing, Relocation & Remote Work

The Complete Guide to Corporate Housing in Seattle for 2026

November 17, 2025
Adam Knight
Blog

How to find premium furnished rentals, executive homes, and long stay housing in Seattle Corporate housing in Seattle has changed dramatically in the last few...

Should I Hire an Airbnb Property Manager in Seattle? The Real ROI for Seattle Hosts (2026)

The Short Answer TL;DR: Most Seattle STR owners who self-manage earn less net income than those with professional Seattle vacation rental management, even after...

How to Start an Airbnb Business in Seattle: The Complete 2026 Guide

Before You Turn Your Seattle Home Into a Short-Term Rental, Read This This guide is written specifically for Seattle homeowners who are considering short-term...

Airbnb vs Long-Term Rental Seattle 2025: Which Strategy Makes More Money?

This article focuses specifically on the financial comparison between Airbnb and long-term rental strategies in Seattle. For a broader, end-to-end view of...

Is Airbnb Profitable in Seattle? Real Numbers and Profit Breakdown for 2025

Is Airbnb Profitable in Seattle? A Homeowner’s Profitability Guide

The Short Answer: Yes, But Not for Everyone Is Airbnb profitable in Seattle? Yes, but not for everyone. The difference between a property that nets $40,000 a...

Can I Airbnb My House in Seattle? Here’s What You Need to Know (And Why Most Hosts Get It Wrong)

Seattle’s short-term rental rules are getting stricter — and unlicensed hosts face $500 fines for a first violation, escalating to $1,000 for repeat offenses....

What Makes Recreation Stays Different from Typical Vacation Rental Management Companies

A Modern Approach to a Legacy Industry Most property management companies operate like call centers: reactive, transactional, and allergic to innovation. They list...

Onboarding with Recreation Stays - The process and results

Onboarding a New Home with Recreation

Built to perform from day one Most owners launching a short-term rental underestimate what it takes to compete. Professional photos are not optional. Dynamic...

April 14, 2026

After reserving, the managed host asked us for extra verification. Halfway through I reached out and was happy I did not have to continue on the site external to Airbnb. This would’ve been a deterrent, but I’m so happy we continued and enjoyed this place very much. The host was very friendly and responsive in helping us get the access code and welcoming guidebook. After our late night, flexible arrival, we immensely enjoyed our stay. It was clean, comfortable, a great bed, a great shower. There is some street noise, but the mostly enclosed bedroom helped for a comfortable rest. The kitchen had what we needed, but would’ve been great to have salt/pepper, and vinegar/oil to make it more usable. Tea would’ve been a nice addition, but the coffee was great! We bought milk at the downstairs market, so we had it for morning coffee. The location was great, allowing us to walk to many sites, nearby restaurants, hop on/off bus. We highly recommend this location and would return!

One Sky Loft | Suite, Queen Bed

April 13, 2026

Positive: Great location Negative: Smell of smoke

Near Space Needle, DT | 10 min to World Cup Games

Beautiful location. We thoroughly enjoyed our time. It was exactly what we needed. Everyone was very helpful, patient and kind. We will be back.

The World is your Oyster at this Unique Condo

Cozy place to stay with a beautiful view. Very clean!

Treasured Cove Condo at Ocean Surf Condo

April 12, 2026

Clean well located. Know before you go: no black out curtains so little privacy or quiet with so many windows at street level (but lots of great light!). Place is minimally stocked-one towel person- caliber and price of the place warrants the two towel standard at least. No bathroom on main floor so you have to go up or down stairs for toilet. Had no kitchen towels but when I inquired they had them delivered the same day so excellent responsiveness. Parking on the street was sometimes a challenge and we had to park 2 blocks away, though sometimes got close space. Carpet upstairs coming loose in several places (has rolls in it). Bed fills whole Master bedroom so little room left after that and light switches glow even when off. Rain shower provides minimal force. Otherwise very nice space, great location two blocks fromClimate Pledge, induction oven, everything very clean, nice space to gather downstairs and roof terrace a great spot. Would recommend!

Everything was wonderful, WiFi was in and out but all in all a beautiful place to stay had a beautiful walk on the beach and trails surrounding the place. Will definitely be back in the future.

Beachfront Condo on the Moclips River

My son and I came to Ocean Shores to visit my mom who was in a rehab. facility. The condo was perfect for us. The location is perfect. The condo was clean, yet could use a little deeper clean in the bathroom and base boards could use a little attention, however it is the ocean and sand & dust do accumulate. I appreciated that my 6 pounds dog was welcome as long as I paid the $20 per night. That part was a little confusing to me (per night) as there is no cleaning service each day. As a host myself & knowing there is extra cleaning that goes into cleans with pets, I understand the need for an additional fee, just don't really understand the per night. Suggestions: a whole roll of toilet paper for two people for a weekend would be nice. Half a roll, not adequate. Found one blanket, an additional throw would be great, a knife and cutting board would have helped for cutting a take and bake to fit in the small oven. We will be back even if on the pricier side and entry instructions emailed.

Hear the Surf at Sea Star Condo

Especially great for traveling with dogs. Great fenced yard with front and back areas that can be separated. Lots of privacy.

King Bed | Fenced Yard | 15 min to World Cup Games

April 11, 2026

My family and I really enjoyed the location and the home. It was very nice and quiet and had everything we needed

Beach Dream North, directly on Moclips Beach

April 9, 2026

This home has an incredible view, the two king ensuites are perfect for any gathering in the space the hot tub is fabulous. Excellent place to stay for you want some serenity. Oh and the library was a chef's kiss, fun collection to paw through.

Beachfront Moclips Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Fire Pit

We had a great little family trip at this location! Although the location is about a 15-20min drive away from amenities, the drive is easy and the surroundings are beautiful. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, the kids enjoyed playing in the yard while we BBQd and the views from the back deck were amazing!

Phenomenal Sunsets, Wild Orca & Private Beach

we had a really lovely time the water doesn't come as close to the condo as it shows in the pictures and there was a few little issues the lights were off over the table. and the plumbing is a little outdated but other than that it was a quiet nice beautiful place everybody was really sweet I would come and stay there again and tell a friend about it.

Stunning Views from this Waterfront Condo