From ownership to guest-ready

A deliberate entrance to market

Storybook onboarding is a coordinated launch, not a checklist handed from department to department. The home, inventory, operations, media, pricing and distribution are prepared as one system.

A castle bunk room with stonework and turrets carried up to the ceiling
Explore owner services

Approximately $4,000 in launch services. No upfront setup charge.

The included Storybook launch package covers the property evaluation, professional media, listing build, revenue setup, technology and operating-system configuration, provider onboarding, distribution and final verification described below.

The package is subject to the management agreement, including the six-month initial term, 90-day notice requirement and $2,500 launch-investment recovery for early termination or notice failure.

The launch path

  1. Property and owner setup We confirm ownership, contacts, insurance, HOA and licensing information, access, utilities, existing reservations, owner blocks and required operating reserve.
  2. Property, safety and readiness evaluation The team reviews the home's condition, safety, maintenance, furnishings, amenities, technology, inventory and guest readiness. Existing kitchen and household items are assessed for usability; deficiencies and required replacements are documented for the owner.
  3. Standardization and required work New launch linens, towels, bed-bug-rated encasements, mattress protectors and designated soft goods are owner-funded and installed to Storybook standards. Kitchen, living, bedroom, bathroom, laundry, outdoor, technology and game-room stock must support the home's maximum occupancy and advertised features.
  4. Theming and upgrade coordination, when applicable Approved theming can be completed before activation. No management fee is charged during the defined theming period; applicable pool service continues.
  5. Housekeeping and service-provider onboarding Housekeeping, pool, pest, HVAC and other required services are established. Access, gate information, smart-home tools, Breezeway and operating workflows are configured.
  6. Professional media and listing creation Photography and video are produced after the home is complete and camera-ready. Storybook writes the listing, sequences the images, verifies amenities and sleeping arrangements and prepares the property for approved channels.
  7. Revenue and distribution setup Launch pricing, rate floors, booking rules, minimum stays and calendar controls are configured. PMS, OTA, direct-booking and channel connections are activated.
  8. Final verification Before activation, the team verifies the listing, photos, rates, rules, calendar, distribution, access and booking flow. A home launches when it is ready to meet the standard guests were shown.
A neon arcade game room photographed during the launch shoot
Photography and video are produced once the home is complete and camera-ready.

Timing follows readiness

Launch timing depends on the property's condition, theming or repair work, owner-funded inventory, service setup, media scheduling, existing reservations and platform requirements. The team provides a property-specific plan rather than promising an arbitrary launch date.

See what your home could earn

Send us the address and we will run it against real local comparables, with the assumptions shown. It costs nothing, there is no obligation, and the projection is yours to keep either way.