Book Direct in Savannah: What Airbnb’s September Fee Change Actually Costs You
Airbnb’s guest service fee moved into the nightly rate on September 15, 2026. Here is what three nights in Savannah really costs direct vs. Airbnb vs. Vrbo.
Why an Airbnb Squatter Can’t Trap You in Georgia
By Julie Gates, Founder of Sid Was Here Property Management Every Georgia host’s worst fear is becoming the next Airbnb squatter Georgia headline. You saw the story. A homeowner in Hermosa Beach rented her townhouse on Airbnb. The guest paid for 48 days, stopped paying, and then refused to leave. Because the booking crossed 30 […]
What the Tybee STR Ruling Means for Your Rental
By Julie Gates, Founder of Sid Was Here Property Management If you own a short-term rental on Tybee Island, the Tybee STR ruling handed down on August 5 probably hit your inbox as bad news. It isn’t. It’s clarity — and clarity is something you can build a business on. On August 5, 2026, a […]
Property Storage Solutions for Short-Term Rental Owners in Coastal Georgia
The right short-term rental storage solutions can make or break how smoothly you run a property in Savannah, Richmond Hill, or anywhere along the coastal Georgia corridor. Hosts end up managing more furniture, decor, and guest supplies than any single unit can hold onto for long, and between seasonal turnovers, event-driven booking spikes, and the […]
Savannah Short-Term Rental Strategy for H2 2026: What the Data Actually Says
By Julie Gates | Updated July 16, 2026 This Savannah short-term rental strategy starts with AirDNA’s 2026 Midyear Outlook, which landed in July with a headline that sounds reassuring: national short-term rental occupancy is holding above pre-pandemic levels. If you own a rental in Savannah, read past the headline. Occupancy is holding for a specific reason […]
