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We offer a turnkey property management experience designed for homeowners in the Lake Travis area who want to maximize revenue and care for their home without dealing with the day-to-day work.
From 24/7 guest communication to repair and maintenance coordination, professional housekeeping, detailed inspections between stays, dynamic pricing and revenue optimization, targeted sales & marketing, and comprehensive monthly owner reporting.
Whether your Lake Travis home is a waterfront escape, a Hill Country investment property, or a secondary residence you're looking to monetize, our goal is simple: help it perform like a business while still being cared for like a home.
We believe in quality over quantity
That’s why we exclusively manage homes in Austin and the Texas Hill Country. By focusing all of our efforts on a single market, we’ve developed deep local expertise, strong contractor and vendor relationships, and reliable on-the-ground teams who know how to care for your home properly.
With a dedicated customer support team available 7 days a week, we’re always here for you and for your guests.
We understand every homeowner has different goals
We offer a variety of management agreement options designed to match your needs. Whether you’re looking for fully hands-off management or prefer to stay more involved, we can tailor our services to fit your goals and your lifestyle.
We’ve built a flexible operation that adapts to each homeowner, ensuring you get the right level of support, without a one-size-fits-all approach.
Data-driven strategy backed by experts
Our strategy combines advanced pricing tools, AI-driven insights, proprietary reporting, external consultants, and deep local expertise to ensure your home is priced correctly at setup, and continuously optimized through daily monitoring.
On the marketing side, we promote your property through email campaigns, paid ads, PR, and social media, while also working with travel agents, insurance relocation partners, wedding planners, and corporate retreat organizers to attract higher-value bookings.
Because our markets are seasonal, we adapt throughout the year, shifting between short-term and mid-term stays (and longer stays when beneficial) to consistently maximize revenue.
High standards backed by strong processes
Every homeowner is assigned a dedicated property manager who takes full responsibility for their home. They conduct regular inspections between stays to ensure high-quality housekeeping standards are consistently met and that any maintenance issues are identified early.
Our team follows a proactive, preventative maintenance schedule designed to keep homes in excellent condition and stay ahead of problems before they become costly repairs.
We also work with dedicated housekeepers trained to meticulously inspect each property, and whenever possible, we assign the same housekeeping teams to the same homes to ensure consistency, familiarity, and attention to detail.
We help you make smarter real estate decisions
We offer complimentary rental income projections, financial analysis and structuring advice to help guide your investment from day one. Having analyzed thousands of homes across Austin and the Texas Hill Country over the past five years, we know this market inside and out and can help you invest in a profitable property that generates strong, reliable returns.
We’ll optimize your home for performance and durability
We can manage the full furnishing and setup process for your home: from creating the design concept and layout, to sourcing hospitality grade furniture and decor and handling delivery and installation. With deep expertise in this market, we know what guests expect and how to design a home that photographs well, books well and performs consistently.
We’ve developed a proprietary revenue simulator to quickly estimate your property’s earning potential. Our projections are based on local market expertise and real performance data from comparable homes we manage in your area. Fill out the form below in under 2 minutes, and a member of our team will be in touch shortly with your personalized estimate!
Las Luces Village, Lake Travis
We are more than a property manager, we are a full-service partner that can support you through every stage of the process. From guiding your investment decision and structuring strategy, to designing, furnishing, and fully setting up your home, we handle it all. We coordinate delivery, installation, photography, listings, and everything needed to get your property guest-ready and revenue-generating.
And because every homeowner’s needs are different, our services are flexible: whether you want full turnkey management or support with specific parts of the process, we can plug in where you need us most.
Casa Aurora, Lake Travis
Most property managers have small teams without the scale or tools to optimize pricing and demand. We take a different approach. Our in-house pricing analysts, proprietary reporting, technology stack, and external consultants allow us to deeply understand seasonality, market demand drivers, and real-time price fluctuations, ensuring your property is always positioned to maximize revenue.
Beyond pricing, our dedicated Sales & Marketing team actively promotes your home through email campaigns, paid ads, social media, and newsletter, leveraging our database of over 100,000 past guests. We also work with influencer partners and a PR agency to increase visibility, strengthen positioning, and drive more direct bookings.
Casa Limestone, Lake Travis
Operational excellence starts with being hyperlocal. After 6+ years of managing homes in Austin and the Texas Hill Country, we’ve built deep market expertise and a trusted network of experienced property managers, housekeepers, and vendors. From landscaping and plumbing to HVAC, electrical, and emergency repairs, we know who to call, and we know how to get it done right.
This depth of local relationships allows us to deliver high-quality service, protect your home, and resolve issues quickly, all while maintaining efficient costs and consistent standards.
Casa Magnolia, Lake Travis
HEAR IT FROM OUR GUESTS
We manage a portfolio representing over $2 billion in property value across all of our destinations.
Meticulously clean, spacious, peaceful surroundings
Wow I can’t say enough good things about this place! Meticulously clean, spacious, peaceful surroundings, comfy beds, and more. We loved the downstairs area with the pool table and fire pit on the deck. Our dog was also so very happy here. We stayed here during a very stressful time for us with our house flooding during the freeze a week ago and this place was a God send for us, our own little sanctuary. We would love to come back under happier circumstances lol, tysm for everything.
Nicole
Austin, Texas, 2/5/26
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Highly recommend
We always enjoy our stay and we always are welcomed to a very clean and organized property, we highly recommend this property to anyone near the area!
Johnny
Center, Texas, 1/30/26
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We currently manage nineteen properties in Lake Travis and are well established throughout the Texas Hill Country, including Fredericksburg, Wimberley, Dripping Spring and New Braunfels, as well as in Austin. In total, we manage over 120 homes across Central Texas.
Yes, we proudly manage short-term, mid-term, and long-term rentals across the Texas Hill Country. Our team provides full-service management for every type of stay: from marketing and 24/7 guest support for short-term rentals, to tenant screening, lease administration, and maintenance coordination for longer-term residents.
This flexibility allows us to tailor our approach to each homeowner’s unique goals while ensuring a seamless, worry-free experience for guests and residents alike.
We take a proactive and personalized approach to guest communication and support at Emerald Stay. Our guest experience team is available to assist with any questions or needs before, during, and after each stay.
From check-in instructions to local recommendations and special requests, we keep guests informed and supported through clear, friendly communication via phone, email, and messaging. Our goal is simple: to ensure every guest feels cared for, confident, and completely at ease throughout their stay.
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