Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance

Our members manage the most incredible Vermont vacation rentals!!!

Not only are our members expert hosts, they are trained in safety so you can trust their commitment to guest safety and community well-being.

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New on the VTSTRA Blog: How to Start a Short-Term Rental in Vermont (and Avoid Common Hosting Mistakes)

Read it here: https://vtstra.org/blog/how-to-start-a-short-term-rental-in-vermont-and-avoid-common-hosting-mistakes

Pass this along to anyone you know who's just getting started with their rental. It takes all of us to ensure hosts are operating responsibly and safely.

How to Start a Short-Term Rental in Vermont (and Avoid Common Hosting Mistakes) — VTSTRA If you’re thinking about starting a short-term rental (STR) in Vermont, there are several things you should be considering. Running an STR isn’t just about creating cute interiors; it’s about managing and preventing problems from noise complaints, parking issues, frustrated neighbors, and sudd...

Vermont's become a model for vacation rental advocacy nationwide.

What started as one host speaking up locally has grown into the
Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance and a broader effort to bring structure, credibility, and staying power to an industry that often struggles to be understood.

A recent article showcases Julie Marks, a Vermont vacation rental host turned property rights advocate whose work has helped turn a fragmented vacation rental industry into a unified community with a recognized voice and reliable resources.

The article also explores how Vermont has become a leading example of what’s possible when short-term rental (STR) hosts move from reactive to organized. From building member engagement to advancing a national funding model for STR advocacy, Julie’s work has created a pathway for others to follow.

Read the article here: https://www.rentresponsibly.org/the-advocates-dilemma-julie-marks-and-the-fight-for-the-right-to-rent/

Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance is now supported by over 350 members—representing ~30% of Vermont’s short-term rental units, and roughly 200 locally-run businesses across the state.

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The Advocate’s dilemma: Julie Marks and the fight for the Right to Rent Julie Marks’s role as a short-term rental advocate requires a kind of social hypervigilance, reading faces as soon as she enters a meeting.