Turnkey short-term rental management for coastal Santa Cruz County homes — Capitola, Aptos, Santa Cruz, Soquel, and beyond. Higher revenue, happier guests, fewer headaches. Backed by the same local team trusted by long-term landlords for years.
National vacation rental managers treat your home like an inventory unit. Solaris treats it like a property — because we already manage some of the most desirable rentals in the Monterey Bay area. You get local response times, professional turnovers, and an owner experience that's transparent end-to-end.
Tell us about your property and we'll send back a custom income estimate — projected nightly rate, seasonal occupancy, gross annual revenue, and net to you after management fees.
Request STR Estimate →Most estimates returned within 2 business days.
From your first listing photo to the year-end 1099, we handle the entire short-term rental lifecycle.
HDR photography, professionally written descriptions, accurate amenity lists, and listing distribution across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and direct booking.
Nightly rates optimized daily using market demand, seasonality, local events, and comp set data — so you capture peak weekends without leaving money on the table.
Inquiry response within minutes, pre-arrival messaging, smart-lock check-in instructions, and 24/7 stay support.
Licensed, insured cleaning crews with checklists, restock of consumables, linen service, and damage inspection between every stay.
Local vendor network on call for urgent issues. Quarterly deep inspections to keep your asset in show-ready condition.
Smart-lock setup, noise monitoring, and Wi-Fi best practices to protect the property and keep neighbors happy.
We help you obtain or maintain local short-term rental permits, business licenses, and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) filings.
Monthly and YTD statements in the Buildium owner portal. Direct deposit of net proceeds. 1099-ready at year-end.
ID verification, guest screening, security deposits or damage waivers, and a clear written policy for damage recovery.
We make money when you make money. No setup junk fees and no opaque markups on cleaning.
A percentage of monthly booking revenue. You only pay when the property earns. Best for owners who want everything bundled into a single line item.
Final % depends on property type, location, and service scope. Request a quote.
A lower base management percentage plus pass-through of direct costs (cleaning, supplies, OTA channel fees). Best for premium homes booking $80K+/yr.
Often results in the highest net to owner. Request a custom analysis.
For owners who self-manage but want occasional help with turnover, photography, or compliance. Pay only for what you use.
Hourly or per-service pricing. Inquire for details.
Exact rates vary by property, season, and service scope. We'll send a custom proposal with your free STR income estimate.
Pick your city, bedrooms, and how many nights you want to rent it. We'll show you a projected gross revenue range based on current Santa Cruz County STR market data.
This is a gross revenue projection. Net (what you keep) depends on cleaning, supplies, dynamic pricing performance, and management fees. A full Solaris analysis includes all of that.
A free Solaris STR analysis pulls live comps, accounts for your home's specific layout and amenities, and projects net (after fees & expenses) revenue. Usually back within 2 business days.
STR rules vary city-by-city in Santa Cruz County. Pick yours to see the current rules — and whether you can list.
STR regulations change. The summaries above reflect Solaris's understanding of the rules as of June 2026 — verify with the city or county before purchasing or listing. Solaris helps every STR client navigate the permit process as part of onboarding.
A look at the kinds of properties we manage. Tap any property to see availability and book directly.
Walk to Capitola Village and the beach. Sleeps 4. Avg $385/night.
Ocean views, steps to Seacliff State Beach. Sleeps 6. Avg $525/night.
Quiet wooded lot, hot tub, family-sized. Sleeps 8. Avg $445/night.
Sample properties — actual managed inventory listed on Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and our direct booking portal.
We deliberately keep our STR coverage tight so our cleaning crews and vendors can be on-site within 30 minutes of any property.
Capitola Village, Capitola Beach, Jewel Box.
Rio Del Mar, Seacliff, Seascape, Aptos Village.
Pleasure Point, Westside, Beach Hill (per local STR rules).
Soquel Drive, near downtown & beaches.
Note: short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction. The City of Santa Cruz and unincorporated Santa Cruz County have specific STR ordinances we'll help you navigate.
Free, no-obligation income estimate. We'll respond within 2 business days with projected gross revenue, recommended pricing, and a custom proposal.