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Cleaning & OperationsUpdated 2026-05-11
Absolutely
Property maintenance software for vacation rentals and STRs
At a glance
Updated 2026-05-11Best for Automation
A focused maintenance workflow for STR operators
Best for: Vacation-rental property managers handling guest maintenance issues and recurring service requests
Pricing
From $0 • No free trial
What Absolutely actually is
Absolutely is property maintenance software for vacation rentals and STRs. It connects guests, property managers, and service pros, with issue reporting via WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or a web portal.
Core features
- Guest maintenance reporting through WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or web portal
- AI quote comparison for repair and service jobs
- Workflow connecting guests, property managers, and service professionals
- Published monthly plans with problem and property caps
- Enterprise tier with API access
Pros
- Built specifically around vacation-rental maintenance
- Guests can report issues through familiar communication channels
- AI quote comparison can speed up vendor selection
Cons
- Non-enterprise plans cap monthly problems and properties
- API access is listed only on Enterprise
- Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly quoted
Best for
- Vacation-rental property managers handling guest maintenance issues and recurring service requests
- Vacation-rental property managers handling guest maintenance issues
- STR hosts with small portfolios and recurring service requests
- Service professionals seeking vacation-rental repair jobs
Not for
- Teams needing self-serve API access below Enterprise or published pricing for uncapped usage
- Operators needing a full PMS/channel manager replacement
- Teams needing published enterprise pricing before sales contact
- Buyers needing self-serve API access on low-tier plans
Is Absolutely right for you?
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1–5 listings
Small portfolios
A small STR host can start with the Free or Host plan if the main pain is guest maintenance intake.
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5–20 listings
Mid-sized portfolios
Mid-sized operators may fit the Property Manager plan if 25 monthly problems and 130 properties are enough.
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20–100 listings
Large portfolios
Large portfolios should treat Absolutely as an Enterprise discussion because unlimited usage is custom priced.
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Airbnb primary
Airbnb-first hosts
Airbnb-first hosts can use it for maintenance intake, but the research did not verify a direct Airbnb integration.
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Vrbo primary
Vrbo-first hosts
Vrbo-first operators may use Absolutely alongside their PMS for service workflows, but Vrbo connectivity was not verified.
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3+ channels
Multi-channel operators
Multi-channel managers may benefit from the maintenance layer, especially if they already use Escapia or OwnerRez.
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