LiSTR is a cloud‑based property management platform for short‑term rental operators that unifies reservation data from major OTAs, automates guest communications, and applies real‑time dynamic pricing. It also provides integrated cleaning and maintenance scheduling, comprehensive financial reporting, and an open API for connecting payment, accounting, and smart‑home services, with role‑based access for owners and staff.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Short-term rental operators often juggle multiple disconnected tools for bookings, guest communication, pricing, and housekeeping, leading to manual data entry, errors, and limited ability to scale portfolios efficiently.
Solution
LiSTR delivers a cloud‑based property management platform that consolidates reservation data from major OTAs, automates guest messaging, and applies algorithmic pricing adjustments in real time. The system synchronizes calendars across channels to prevent double bookings and provides a centralized dashboard for monitoring occupancy, revenue, and operational tasks. Integrated cleaning and maintenance scheduling reduces turnover time, while built‑in financial reporting generates profit‑and‑loss statements and tax‑ready documents. An open API enables seamless connection to third‑party services such as payment processors and accounting software, giving managers a single source of truth for all short‑term rental activities. The platform’s role‑based access controls allow owners, staff, and external partners to collaborate securely without exposing sensitive data.
Target Audience
The primary customers are short‑term rental property managers and boutique vacation‑rental operators who oversee multiple units and need an integrated solution to streamline operations and drive portfolio growth.
Features
- Unified reservation calendar with two‑way sync to Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and other major channels
- Automated, template‑driven guest communications for pre‑arrival, check‑in, and post‑stay reviews
- Dynamic pricing engine that adjusts rates based on demand forecasts, competitor pricing, and seasonality
- Cleaning and maintenance workflow manager with task assignment, status tracking, and vendor integration
- Owner/partner portal offering real‑time performance metrics, payout schedules, and document access
- Comprehensive financial suite generating revenue reports, expense tracking, and tax‑ready statements
- RESTful API and webhooks for integration with payment gateways, accounting platforms, and smart‑home devices
- Role‑based permission system ensuring secure multi‑user collaboration across teams and external stakeholders