Helping Owners Build Exceptional Hospitality Businesses

Lazy Sunday doesn't simply manage vacation rentals—we partner with owners to create exceptional guest experiences, protect long-term investments, and build hospitality businesses that generate income today while creating lasting value for tomorrow.

We intentionally partner with a limited number of owners who value integrity, exceptional hospitality, proactive investment stewardship, and relationships built on trust.

EXPLORE PARTNERSHIP

Which Partnership Is Right for You?

Whether you're looking for complete management, operational support, or ongoing property oversight, we'll help you choose the level of partnership that's right for your goals.

Because every owner, and every investment, is different.

Explore Our Packages:

Signature management
Co-Hosting
Design & Install
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Signature management

Your vacation rental. Professionally operated from every angle.

From guest communication and revenue strategy to inspections, maintenance coordination, and operational excellence, Signature Management is our complete, hands-off solution for owners who want a trusted partner to maximize both the guest experience and the long-term value of their investment.

Best For

Owners who want a completely hands-off experience and a trusted team to professionally operate every aspect of their vacation rental while protecting one of their largest investments.

Included Services

  • Listing management across major booking platforms

  • Revenue management & dynamic pricing

  • Guest communication

  • Cleaning & vendor coordination

  • Post-turnover inspections & quality control

  • Preventative maintenance coordination

  • Inventory & supply management

  • Monthly owner reporting & performance insights

  • Direct booking optimization

  • Ongoing operational improvements

Investment

Starting at 25% of nightly accommodation revenue

Every property is different. Pricing is customized based on property performance, portfolio size, operational complexity, and the level of partnership required.

We intentionally partner with a limited number of owners to ensure every property receives exceptional care and every guest enjoys a five-star experience.

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Co-Hosting

Professional operational support without giving up control.

Co-Hosting is designed for experienced owners who enjoy managing their listing but want a reliable hospitality partner to handle the day-to-day operations that create exceptional guest experiences.

You stay in control of your business while we provide the operational support that protects your time, your guests, and your property.

Best For

Owners who want to remain actively involved while outsourcing guest communication, inspections, and operational support.

Included Services

  • Guest communication

  • Cleaning & vendor coordination

  • Post-turnover inspections

  • Guest readiness quality control

  • Damage claim coordination

  • Customized guest messaging

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  • Listing management

  • Revenue strategy & pricing

  • Calendar controls

  • Marketing

  • Photography

  • Supply purchasing

Investment

12% of nightly accommodation revenue

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(many clients combine with Signature Management or Co-Hosting)

Design & Install

Thoughtfully designed homes create unforgettable stays.

Whether you're launching your first vacation rental or refreshing an existing property, we help bring your vision to life through design consultation with our thoughtfully selected design partners and turnkey installation services. Working alongside our sister company, Turnaround Repairs, we can coordinate everything from repairs and renovations to furnishing procurement, installation, décor, technology, consumables, and listing readiness—delivering a seamless, guest-ready home built for long-term success.

Investment

Projects typically begin at $50,000, including furnishings, installation, and project coordination. Design consultation is completed in collaboration with one of our thoughtfully selected design partners and is customized to your property's goals.

Ideal For

Owners launching a new vacation rental, refreshing an existing property, or preparing a home for maximum guest appeal and revenue potential.

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Why Owners Choose Lazy Sunday

Built by Investors

We've built, operated, and successfully sold turnkey vacation rental businesses, giving us firsthand experience in maximizing both revenue and long-term investment value.

Hospitality First

Every decision we make is guided by one goal: creating exceptional guest experiences that inspire five-star reviews, repeat stays, and long-term success.

Every Stay. Every Inspection.

Unlike many vacation rental managers, we're inside your property after virtually every guest stay—proactively protecting your home, your guests, and your investment.

Long-Term Investment Focus

We don't just manage vacation rentals—we help preserve, improve, and grow the long-term value of one of your largest investments.

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We believe exceptional partnerships create exceptional results.

At Lazy Sunday, we believe the best vacation rental businesses are built on more than great systems—they're built on trust, aligned values, and shared vision.

That's why we intentionally partner with owners who value open communication, mutual respect, shared accountability, and a genuine commitment to creating exceptional experiences for every guest. We communicate honestly, solve problems collaboratively, and approach every decision with integrity and positive intent. Together, we build hospitality businesses that are not only successful, but sustainable for years to come.

  • We earn trust through transparency, reliability, and consistently doing what we say we'll do.

  • Clear, proactive communication keeps everyone informed, aligned, and confident in every decision.

  • The best ideas come from working together. We see every owner relationship as a true partnership built around shared goals.

  • We value kindness, professionalism, and positive intent in every interaction—with our owners, guests, vendors, and team.

  • We're not looking for transactions. We're building lasting partnerships rooted in trust, shared values, and a commitment to long-term success.

More Than This Month's Revenue

We believe a successful vacation rental should do more than generate income today—it should protect and strengthen the value of your investment for tomorrow. Thoughtful design, exceptional hospitality, preventative care, and proactive oversight all work together to create a property that performs well, stays well cared for, and remains an asset you're proud to own.

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Every Stay. Every Inspection. Every Detail.

Because protecting your investment starts with being there.

We don't rely solely on cleaners to tell us what's happening inside your property. Our team is physically present, inspecting the home after guest stays to ensure it's truly guest-ready and to identify maintenance, damage, supply, safety, or quality concerns before they become bigger problems.

It's one of our biggest differentiators—and one of the most important ways we protect both the guest experience and your investment.

Exceptional hospitality isn't built on reacting to problems. It's built on preventing them.

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Our Process:

Guest Checks Out

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Needs Addressed

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Guest-Ready Approval

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Next Guest Arrives

What we're looking for: Guest readiness • Property condition • Safety & functionality • Inventory & supplies • Lazy Sunday quality standards

We're intentionally selective about the partnerships we build.

We work best with owners who value exceptional hospitality, proactive property care, transparent communication, and the long-term health of their investment—not simply the lowest management fee or highest possible occupancy.

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Sound like you?

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DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

“I have been working with Carly on the property management side for over a year and she and her team have been wonderful to work with…she has helped me figure out how to make changes to our design and amenities based on guest feedback, choose upgrades to add that are meaningful to guests, and set up a process that delivers guests who have taken very good care of the property. She has been highly communicative; receptive to my questions and patient as I get comfortable in the rental business; and constantly strives to improve the results we see each month. Guests love the service she provides to them and we get consistently great reviews. If you're considering working with a property manager, I can't recommend Carly highly enough.”

— Aaron

“Carly is amazing and her team is on top of everything! I am so glad to find Lazy Sunday Rentals and have them to take care of my rentals. Carly is always responsive and she takes care of my properties like they are her own. Thank you again for your great service and support!”

— Yindy

“Not only are we getting booked regularly at the price we were shooting for, but Carly and her team care for my home so exceptionally well. I feel so comfortable that the house and the contents are in their care each time it is rented.

Every single time I come back to it after we’ve had renters in there, I am so shocked at how well cared for the home is.

I have and would recommend others to put their trust in Lazy Sunday Rentals. I don’t think you will be disappointed.”

— Kurt

Carly is an amazing person to work with. She will take care of your property as her own, is super great with guests, and makes sure we get great reviews. Give her space and she will do her magic.”

— Puja

partner FAQS:

  • We offer boutique vacation rental management, co-hosting, property care, listing optimization, revenue management, guest communications, maintenance coordination, and hospitality consulting. Every partnership is tailored to the needs of the property and owner.

  • We specialize in thoughtfully designed short-term rentals throughout Central Indiana. We partner with owners who value exceptional hospitality, proactive care, and long-term investment stewardship over high-volume management.

  • Revenue is about more than nightly rates. We combine dynamic pricing, market analysis, listing optimization, guest experience, and thoughtful positioning to maximize long-term performance while protecting the quality of the guest experience.

  • Every property is cared for as if it were our own. Through regular inspections, preventative maintenance, quality control, and trusted vendor relationships, we work to identify small issues before they become costly problems and preserve the long-term value of your home.

  • Our ideal partnership is built on trust. While you remain in control of your investment, we handle the day-to-day operations, guest experience, property care, and coordination that keep your vacation rental running smoothly. You'll stay informed through proactive communication, but you won't need to manage the details yourself.

  • Absolutely. Your home remains your home. You'll have full visibility into the calendar and can reserve owner stays whenever you'd like, with advance notice to avoid existing reservations.

  • We're intentionally boutique. Rather than managing as many properties as possible, we focus on building lasting partnerships with owners who share our values. We combine exceptional hospitality, proactive property care, and thoughtful business strategy to create experiences guests love and investments owners can be proud of.

  • Every partnership begins with a conversation. We'll learn about your property, your goals, and what you're looking for in a hospitality partner. If we're a great fit for one another, we'll create a customized onboarding plan and guide you through every step of the process.

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Explore a Partnership with Lazy Sunday Rentals

We work best with owners who value exceptional hospitality, proactive property care, transparent communication, and long-term investment success. Whether you’re launching a new vacation rental or improving an existing one, we’d love to hear from you.

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