Short-Term & Vacation Rental Management in San Luis Obispo County
Sanctuary Design, led by Airbnb Superhost Katie Korgan, provides full-service vacation rental management across San Luis Obispo County. Owning a short-term or mid-term rental should feel like an investment, not a second job. I handle every detail—from listing optimization and guest communication to cleaning coordination and local concierge—so you can stay hands-off without sacrificing performance.
What’s Included
Interior design, styling & professional photography — plus optional shoppable-stay setup for passive income
Professional cleaning coordination & proactive maintenance — protecting your cleanliness rating and reviews
Warm, rapid guest communication — every message handled personally, across all booking platforms
SLO County local concierge — dining reservations, wine tours, in-home chefs, and premium add-ons
Interior Design & Shoppable Experiences
In a market where fewer than 3% of STR searches result in a booking, design is your strongest conversion tool. Listings with professional photography earn up to 40% more revenue and book 24% more often than comparable listings without it—and that’s before factoring in what a cohesive, intentional aesthetic does for your reviews and repeat bookings.
I help position your property as a sought-after retreat rather than just another listing, and can layer in a shoppable experience that lets guests purchase the pieces they love during their stay—adding a passive income stream with no extra effort on your end.
Professional Cleaning & Maintenance
A spotless property isn’t just about appearances—it’s one of the highest-leverage factors in your listing’s ranking and review score. According to Airbnb, listings with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 or above receive 20% more bookings than those with lower ratings. I coordinate professional cleaning after every turnover and stay on top of routine maintenance and prompt repairs, so small issues never become bad reviews.
Guest Communication & Rapid Response
I personally handle all guest interactions—from pre-booking questions to post-stay follow-ups—so every touchpoint is warm, professional, and fast. Consistent 5-star communication builds the review history that drives visibility on booking platforms, which drives more bookings.
SLO County Local Expertise & Concierge
Most property management companies know how to run a rental. Very few know that the best table at Mistura books out two weeks in advance, or which Paso Robles wineries are worth skipping the tasting fee for. I bring that kind of local knowledge directly to your guests—and can coordinate premium add-ons like in-home chefs, massages, wine tours, and childcare that turn a good stay into an unforgettable one.
That’s what generates the reviews that set your property apart. And in an increasingly crowded SLO County market, reputation is your most durable competitive advantage.
About Your Manager
Sanctuary Design is founded and run by Katie Korgan, an Airbnb Superhost since 2015 with a background in graphic design, UX design, and executive assistance. She personally manages every property relationship, bringing a designer’s eye and hands-on hospitality to short- and mid-term rentals across San Luis Obispo County.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Full-service vacation rental management covers everything needed to run a short-term or mid-term rental hands-off: listing optimization across platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, Furnished Finder, and Zillow; interior design and professional photography; coordinated professional cleaning and proactive maintenance; warm, rapid guest communication; and local concierge services such as dining reservations, wine tours, and in-home chefs.
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Every engagement starts with a $99 Strategy Session, where I review your property, goals, and whether full management is the right fit. The session fee credits toward your services, and a custom management quote follows based on your property and rental strategy.
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Sanctuary Design serves San Luis Obispo County and the California Central Coast, including Paso Robles, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, and surrounding communities.
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Yes. Sanctuary Design manages both short-term vacation rentals and mid-term furnished rentals, listing across platforms including Airbnb, VRBO, Furnished Finder, and Zillow depending on the property and strategy.
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Sanctuary Design, founded by Katie Korgan (Airbnb Superhost since 2015), offers full-service management including design, cleaning, guest communication, and local concierge across San Luis Obispo County.
Every management relationship starts with a conversation.
We’ll cover your property, your goals, and whether full management is the right fit.