Reeku turns vacant apartments into short‑term rentals by creating listings on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, handling guest communication, bookings, and keyless entry. The service also schedules vetted cleaning crews, processes payments and transfers earnings to hosts after deducting a fee. This lets renters and owners offset rent without managing any of the operational tasks.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Apartment renters and owners often pay full rent while being away for trips, yet lack a hassle‑free way to monetize their vacant units through short‑term rentals. Managing listings, coordinating cleanings, and handling guest communication require time and expertise that most tenants do not have.
Solution
Reeku provides an end‑to‑end short‑term rental service that turns an unused apartment into a revenue‑generating asset. Users submit a brief online form with their unit details and travel dates; Reeku then creates listings on major homesharing platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO. The platform coordinates professional cleaning services, manages guest inquiries, bookings, and check‑in/out processes, and ensures the property is left clean for the owner’s return. All operational tasks are handled by Reeku’s team, allowing renters to earn back their rent without any active involvement. Payments from guests are collected, processed, and transferred to the host after deducting Reeku’s service fee.
Target Audience
The primary customers are apartment renters or owners who travel regularly and want to offset their monthly rent, as well as corporate lease‑holders seeking to monetize vacant units during employee absences.
Features
- Automated listing generation on Airbnb, VRBO, and other partner platforms using the host’s property data
- Integrated scheduling of vetted cleaning crews, with real‑time updates to maintain turnover readiness
- Full guest lifecycle management: inquiry handling, booking confirmation, keyless entry coordination, and post‑stay reviews
- 3‑minute online onboarding form that captures property details, availability windows, and pricing preferences
- No upfront listing fees; service fee applied only to completed bookings
- Secure payment processing and host payout dashboard with transparent fee breakdowns
- Compliance monitoring for local short‑term rental regulations and insurance coverage