Property Management That Actually Puts Owners First
Full-service Waikiki vacation rental management — no hidden fees, no blackout dates, no markups. You earn more because we don’t nickel-and-dime you or your guests.
The Problem with Most Property Managers
Most vacation rental management companies advertise a low commission — 15% or 20% — and then quietly charge guests a mountain of extra fees: resort fees, booking fees, early check-in fees, late check-out fees. The company keeps all of that. None of it goes to the owner. So while you think you’re paying 15%, the management company is actually making 30% to 40% of your total revenue.
Then they charge you fees on top of that:
- GET & TAT filing fees
- Bill payment fees (per bill, per month)
- Annual "spring cleaning" fees — on a vacation rental?
- After-hours site visit fees
- "Miscellaneous delivery" fees — $2 for a light bulb plus $25 to deliver it
We don’t do any of that.
Memberships & Affiliations
Alohana Realty is proud to be an active member of:
One Flat Commission. Nothing More.
We charge 25% plus GE Tax on short-term vacation rental bookings, and 20% plus GE Tax on properties with a 30-day minimum rental policy. That’s it. If we don’t book your unit, we don’t get paid. We don’t charge you to keep your unit vacant.
We Keep Your Property Well-Maintained.
Broken or damaged items need to be repaired or replaced promptly — if they aren’t, reviews suffer and rental income drops. We’re constantly working to keep units in optimal condition. No “spring cleaning fees,” no “site visit fees” — maintenance is part of what we do.
Detailed Monthly Reporting — in Your Language.
Our vacation rental software generates detailed monthly reports with every receipt and expense itemized. We send these to owners, bookkeepers, and CPAs. Reports available in English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Multi-Lingual Booking & Guest Support.
We handle bookings, guest communications, and owner reporting in English and Japanese — serving a broader guest market that most managers can’t reach.
More Booking Channels, More Bookings.
Your property appears on our direct booking site plus VRBO, Airbnb, HomeAway, FlipKey, TripAdvisor, and more. Direct bookings through alohanawaikiki.com always get priority and the best rates — which means higher margins for you.
True Full Service. No Upcharges.
We file and pay GET and TAT on your behalf — no extra fee. We coordinate maintenance — no extra fee. When a light bulb burns out, we charge you only for the bulb. When a sofa sleeper needs replacing, we charge you only for the sofa. No markup, no service fee, no delivery fee.
Over 1,500 Reviews.
We’ve earned more than 1,500 reviews across Airbnb and VRBO — a track record built on consistent guest experience and property quality.
Owners Come First. Zero Blackout Dates.
Want to stay in your own unit during high season? Go ahead. We don’t charge you, we don’t block your dates, and we don’t penalize you for using the property you own.
Our Mission
No minimum fees. No markups. No service charges. We don’t make money unless you make money — which means our entire team is focused on keeping your rental booked, at the highest rate possible, for as long as possible.
Why Owners Choose Us
- We maximize occupancy — averaging over 90% on many properties
- No hidden fees to guests or owners — so your revenue stays higher
- Well-maintained units command higher rates — so your revenue stays higher
- Detailed reporting in your language — so you always know what's happening
- Multi-lingual bookings — serving a broader guest market
- More booking channels — more eyes on your property
- Commission-only team — we're motivated by your performance, not ours
- Zero blackout dates for owner stays
- We love what we do — and it shows
Your vacation rental is an investment. Let us help you make the most of it.
Ready to Talk?
Call or email to discuss adding your property to our portfolio. We’ll walk you through our process, review your property’s revenue potential, and answer any questions.
Kevin D. Taylor (Principal Broker) Alohana Realty LLC 1888 Kalakaua Ave, Suite C312, Honolulu, HI 96815 Direct cell: 808-391-9771 or Office: 808-922-2111 or info@alohanawaikiki.com