Professional Management
100% white-glove service with zero day-to-day involvement from owners. Marketing, bookings, communication, accounting, and maintenance — handled.
Southern StaysTop-performing
Top-performing
short-term rentals.
Over $1,000,000 in booked revenue, 1,000+ five-star reviews, and a proven playbook from years of hosting in the real world.
Booked Nights
7,500+
Booked Revenue
$1M+
5-Star Ratings
1,000+
Properties Managed
12+
Happy Guests
1,000+
Meet the Strategist
Profit is the byproduct of a perfectly staged guest experience.
Brent Causey didn't learn the short-term rental business from a single course or a weekend mastermind. He's spent years attending industry conferences, sitting in private peer groups, completing specialized trainings, and — most importantly — hosting in the real world since 2020.
That blend of formal education and unfiltered, on-the-ground experience is what shapes the advice here. He's tested what works, watched what quietly fails, and refined a clear point of view on what actually makes a short-term rental great.
The result: properties that consistently double the market occupancy rate and rank in the top 1% of every market they enter. Over $1,000,000 in booked revenue, more than 1,000 five-star reviews, and a playbook built from practice, not theory.
7,500+
Booked Nights
$1M+
Booked Revenue
1,000+
5-Star Ratings
12+
Properties Managed
1,000+
Happy Guests
Full-Service Management
We run your short-term rental like it's our own.
Southern Stays began with one backyard pool house in 2020 and now spans 10+ luxury and lake properties. We're hands-on from analysis and furnishing through every guest check-out — and we only take on homes we'd happily stay in ourselves.
24/7 Communication
Our team responds around the clock to inquiries, messages, and reviews — and actively prompts five-star feedback after every stay.
Creative Marketing
An individual strategy for every property — direct booking site, social, corporate housing, travel-medical, and exclusive contracts.
Cleaning, Maintenance & Repairs
Vetted cleaning crews plus standing agreements with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and handymen for immediate response.
Security & Guest Screening
Every guest screened before booking. Cameras, motion detectors, and noise monitoring keep your property protected — no parties.
Revenue Strategy
Professional pricing software paired with weekly manual market checks. We consistently beat market average occupancy.
Simple Pricing
25% of gross rent. That's it.
Our base management fee is 25% of gross rent (cleaning fees pass through to the cleaner). A $100/month software licensing fee covers the tools required to run your property. Owners are paid by the 15th of the following month via ACH.
Client Perspectives
“Bless their hearts, Southern Stays has just been a godsend for our little BellaRita. Brent and his sweet team treat our home like it's their very own — bookings are up, guests are happy as clams, and I don't have to worry my head about a thing.”
— Judy Markham Pylant, BellaRita Property
“Southern Stays manages our camphouse from top to bottom, and I never have to lift a finger. The bookings, guest communication, cleaning, and maintenance are all handled seamlessly. It's the definition of hands-off income — I just watch the calendar fill up and the deposits hit my account.”
— Robert Cone, Choudrant, LA
“Since partnering with Southern Stays, our lakehouse revenue is up 30% and the property practically runs itself. They optimized our pricing, upgraded our listing, and delivered a guest experience that keeps five-star reviews rolling in. I wish we had found them sooner.”
— Scott Byrd, Lake D'Arbonne
“Brent completely transformed our listing. Within 30 days our occupancy jumped from 62% to 89% and our average nightly rate climbed $45. The consultation paid for itself in the first month.”
— Sarah M., Scottsdale, AZ
“We were struggling to stand out in a saturated market. Brent's Full Immersion Visit changed everything — the staging, the automation, the workflow. We're consistently in the top 10% of listings now.”
— James T., Nashville, TN
“Brent doesn't just give you a checklist — he walks you through every decision with context and clarity. Our guests constantly mention the thoughtful details. Our reviews have never been better.”
— Kristen & Dave L., Sedona, AZ
“The most professional advisory I've experienced in the STR space. He speaks the language of hospitality and the numbers follow.”
— Elena R., Tulum, MX
“Revenue up 40% in six months. The methodology works, but the vision is what stays with you.”
— Marcus T., Charleston, SC
Consulting Packages
Invest in your property's potential.
Listing Optimization
$2,500
- Complete audit of your current listing
- Photography & staging recommendations
- Pricing strategy analysis
- Title, description & SEO optimization
- Competitor market positioning
- Actionable implementation roadmap
Full Immersion Visit
$5,000
- Full on-site property assessment
- Furniture & amenity curation
- Smart home automation setup
- Workflow & operations design
- Complete listing optimization
- One full year in the Roundtable
Design & Build Guidance
$7,500
- Furniture selection & curation
- Color palette & materials guidance
- Interior design & layout planning
- Remodel & renovation direction
- Amenity recommendations
- Everything in Full Immersion
Full Concierge
$10,000
- Location & market selection
- Property search & acquisition guidance
- Full design, layout & remodel direction
- Complete listing setup & optimization
- One full year in the Roundtable
- Ongoing access & accountability
The Inner CircleClaim Your Spot
The Roundtable.
Coming SoonA curated group of serious short-term rental operators who meet monthly on Zoom, gather in person twice a year, and get full access to Brent — his strategies, his feedback, and his network.
- Monthly Zoom call with the full group
- Two in-person meetups per year
- Direct access to Brent
- Private community & accountability
$350 /mo
First 10 sign-ups receive 90 days free
Ready to Begin?
Let's elevate your rental.
Whether you're just getting started or scaling a portfolio, our proven approach turns properties into top-performing, highly automated assets.
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