Nested Stays
Nested Stays

Your DMV Property. Expertly Managed.

We build and manage rental operations for DMV property owners. Whether you want to run a short-term rental on Airbnb or place a reliable long-term tenant, we handle it end-to-end so you stay completely hands-off.

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Short-Term Rental Management

The Foundation Every Profitable Listing is Built On

Nested Stays manages your DMV short-term rental end-to-end. Guest communication, cleaning coordination, pricing, maintenance, and reporting. You own it. We run it.

Listing Setup

Want to Self-Manage? We Build It Right From Day One.

Not ready to hand off management entirely? Our listing setup packages give you everything you need to launch with confidence and run your own STR the right way. Choose the level of support that fits where you are.

Starter Guide $599

The Foundation Every Profitable Listing is Built On

The Starter Guide is built for first-time STR hosts who want to get their listing live and their first bookings coming in without the guesswork.

What's inside

It covers three areas: your listing, your pricing, and your house rules. You'll start with a full listing audit and rewrite. You'll learn exactly what to fix, how to write a title and description that converts browsers into bookings, and how to position your photos and amenities the way guests actually search. From there, you'll set up dynamic pricing through PriceLabs, so your nightly rate adjusts automatically to market demand instead of sitting flat and costing you occupancy or revenue. Finally, you'll build a house rules setup that protects your property without reading like a legal document.

The guide wraps with a launch checklist, a curated gear list of everything used at Cozy Quarters, and a section on what experienced DC hosts wish they'd known before their first booking.

The only ongoing cost beyond the guide itself is PriceLabs at ~$20/month which pays for itself quickly once dynamic pricing is live. Everything else in the guide is a one-time setup. Do it once, and it runs.

Starter Guide - $599
Full Launch Guide $1199

Your STR on Autopilot. From First Booking to Full Operation.

The Full Launch Guide is built for hosts who have a listing live and want to stop managing it manually. It picks up where the Starter Guide leaves off and walks you through building a fully automated operation. One that handles the repetitive work so you only deal with what actually needs your attention.

What's inside

It covers six areas: automated messaging setup, your guest guide, automated messaging, cleaning crew coordination, smart lock integration, and your first direct booking channel outside of Airbnb. By the time you've worked through it, guests receive check-in instructions automatically, your cleaner gets notified the moment a booking is confirmed, and new access codes are generated and sent without you touching a thing.

The guide wraps with a section on direct bookings, how to set up your own booking site through Hospitable and start building a channel that doesn't pay Airbnb a cut. Plus a bonus section on what running a real operation actually looks like once the automation is live.

Full Launch includes the Starter Guide. Both PDFs are delivered at purchase.

The ongoing cost is Hospitable at ~$40/month on the Professional plan — the only plan that includes smart lock integration and the direct booking site. Everything else is a one-time setup. Build it once, and it runs.

Full Launch Guide - $1199
White Glove By application

We Build It. You Collect the Revenue.

White Glove is the done-for-you tier. You don't learn any tools, configure any platforms, or figure out best practices. You provide your property details and access. We build a complete, fully automated hosting operation on your behalf.

What's inside

The build covers everything: a full listing audit and rewrite, dynamic pricing calibrated to the DMV market, automated guest messaging through Property Management Software, smart lock integration with unique access codes generated per reservation, a direct booking site live outside of Airbnb, and cleaning crew coordination through vetted cleaning crews.

Nothing goes live until all of it is in place and tested.

The process runs in two phases. Phase 1 is the build — 5 to 7 business days from intake confirmation. Phase 2 is cleaner coordination — we pull a shortlist of vetted cleaners filtered by rating and pricing, present them for your review, and finalize the integration once you confirm your primary. Seven days after handoff, we check in to make sure everything is running the way it should.

Your only responsibility before we start is hardware — your smart lock and WiFi need to be installed and operational. We handle everything else.

You also receive the Starter and Full Launch guides at handoff, so you have a complete reference for everything that was built and why.

Before you apply, make sure you have the following in place:

If your property is still being prepared or your hardware isn't in place yet, the Starter or Full Launch guides are the right starting point.

If you're managing multiple units and interested in White Glove, reach out before applying. Multi-unit builds are handled on a case-by-case basis.

Ready to get started? Click below to complete the intake form. It takes most people 15 to 25 minutes. Once submitted, we'll review your property details and follow up within 2 business days to confirm next steps and a start date. No payment is collected until your setup is confirmed and scheduled.

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Long-Term Rental Management

Your Tenant Placed. Your Property Managed. Nothing on Your Plate.

Managing a long-term rental well means more than collecting rent. It means finding the right tenant, executing a compliant lease, handling maintenance, and staying on top of every detail so you never get a late-night call. Nested Stays manages your DMV rental property end-to-end so you stay completely hands-off while your asset performs.

What's Included

Tenant Placement

Listing syndication across major platforms, applicant screening including credit, background, and eviction history, and lease execution handled for you.

Lease Management

Jurisdiction-compliant lease templates, digital signatures, and renewal coordination at every term end.

Rent Collection

Online collection with automated reminders and late fee enforcement. You receive your disbursement on schedule.

Maintenance Coordination

Single point of contact for all repair requests. We triage, coordinate, and follow up so you never get a 10PM call.

Tenant Communication

All day-to-day tenant contact handled. You stay informed without being in the middle of every conversation.

Monthly Owner Reporting

Clear income and expense summaries delivered monthly so you always know how your property is performing.

Pricing

10% of Monthly Gross Rent. One Rate. Full Service.

Flat monthly management fee. No hidden charges.

  • Tenant placement fee: one-half month's rent, one-time at signing.
  • 12-month minimum term, aligned to your lease.
  • 60-day written notice to cancel.
  • Early exit fee equal to 2 months of management fees.
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Marc, founder of Nested Stays
About Me

Marc, The Operator

I didn't grow up thinking about real estate. For a long time, the idea of owning a big house on my own didn't make much sense to me. Then I kept running into the concept of house hacking and something clicked. Why just live in a property when it could work for you?

I bought a duplex in DC with a clear goal: make the mortgage manageable and build something from it. I chose the location intentionally, close to the highway and the areas that keep DC busy year round. Then I got to work figuring out everything else.

My background is in consulting, specifically cloud and IT infrastructure. That means I think in systems. When I launched my short-term rental, I treated it like a product to optimize, not just a room to rent out. I invested in the space, rebuilt the backyard, and built the operations from scratch. Within my first 90 days I had earned Superhost status. That same systems thinking is what I bring to every property I manage — short-term or long-term.

The Cozy Quarters backyard patio at night under string lights

What's running today looks nothing like what I started with. I began with what I could control, kept it simple, and iterated from there. Guest feedback shaped a lot of it. So did late nights doing my own research. Over time the pricing, the guest communication, the cleaning coordination, and the overall setup became a system I could actually rely on.

Since then I've hosted everyone from locals who needed a weekend away from their routine to international visitors experiencing the US for the first time. Every stay taught me something.

That experience is what Nested Stays is built on. I run my own listing in DC, which means I know the seasonality, the guest expectations, and the vendor landscape firsthand. I have since expanded into long-term rental management helping DMV landlords place tenants, execute compliant leases, and stay completely hands-off. Whether your property is on Airbnb or has a 12-month tenant, I manage it the same way: with systems, accountability, and results.

If you're trying to get your property earning without spending months learning the hard way, that's exactly what I built this for.

Have questions or want to talk through your situation? Reach out at contact [at] nestedstays [dot] co.

Book a Discovery Call

Talk through your property with Marc

Pick a time that works for you and we'll walk through your property and goals.

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What Guests Say

We Run What We Sell

Cozy Quarters is our own property. The same listing we help other hosts build. Every system we recommend, every process we teach, we use ourselves. These are real reviews from real guests.

★★★★★
"The house is exactly as described. Clean, easy to find, with an amazing backyard patio. We had a great stay and will definitely come back again."
Christy
★★★★★
"He's one of the kindest and most prompt responders of any host I've had. The place was perfectly clean, the backyard so peaceful. I will absolutely be back."
Jenny
★★★★★
"The property was very well maintained, clean, and comfortable. The outdoor lounge area was exceptional — it became one of our favorite parts of the stay."
Peta-Gaye
Airbnb Superhost 4.90 rating 42 guest reviews See the listing
FAQ

Everything You Want to Know Before You Get Started

Getting Started

Do I need an existing Airbnb account to work with you?

Yes. You'll need an active Airbnb account before we begin. If you don't have one yet, you can create one using our referral link and get a head start before your setup kicks off.

How long does the setup take?

Starter and Full Launch tiers are typically delivered within 3 to 5 business days of receiving your property details. White Glove runs on a two-phase timeline: 5 to 7 days for the full build, then cleaner coordination before handoff.

What do I need to have ready before we start?

At minimum: a furnished, guest-ready property, an active Airbnb account, and WiFi at the unit. White Glove also requires a smart lock installed and connected to its app.

The Services

What's the difference between the three tiers?

Starter gets your listing live with a polished title, description, and photo recommendations. Full Launch adds dynamic pricing setup, platform configuration, and a house rules package. White Glove is the full done-for-you build including guest messaging automation, smart lock integration, cleaner coordination, and a direct booking site. Not sure which fits? Reach out and we'll point you in the right direction.

Do you work with properties outside of DC?

Yes. We're based in DC and know that market well, but the setup process works for any market. Pricing strategy is always calibrated to your specific area.

Working Together

Do you manage properties ongoing?

Yes. Full-service property management is available at a flat 20% of monthly gross revenue, handled separately from the setup packages.

How do I know this will actually work for my market?

I achieved Superhost status within my first 90 days operating my own DC property. Every strategy used in a client setup runs on an active, top-rated listing right now.

Still have questions? Reach out at contact [at] nestedstays [dot] co and we'll get back to you within two business days.

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Let's Talk About Your Property

Whether you have questions about a service tier or want to talk through your specific situation, reach out and we'll get back to you within three business days.