Turn Your Property Into a Five-Star Vacation Rental
VR Assist helps homeowners prepare, style, advertise and improve vacation rentals across Sonoma, Napa Valley, San Francisco and surrounding California markets.
35+ Rentals
managed by the team, plus 100+ client setup projects
Turn Your Property Into a Five-Star Vacation Rental
VR Assist helps homeowners prepare, style, advertise and improve vacation rentals across Sonoma, Napa Valley, San Francisco and surrounding California markets.
35+ Rentals
managed by the team, plus 100+ client setup projects
Initial Visit
Starting at $250
About VR Assist
The missing support homeowners need before listing their rental.
The vacation rental industry has grown quickly as more homeowners look to generate income from second homes, vacation properties and even rooms inside their primary residence. What many owners need is expert help with marketing, decorating and presenting the property so it can earn stronger reviews and better income.
VR Assist was created by three professionals with combined experience in property management, real estate, staging and design. We help owners understand what vacation renters want, how to get started, how to advertise, how to price, what to expect and how to prepare a property for a new stream of guests.
What We Do
Vacation Rental Services Built Around Your Property
Our service strategy is to meet your needs however large or small, from one room to a full home setup.
Property Evaluation
Every engagement begins with an on-site property visit, rental-readiness review, practical recommendations and examples you can use immediately.
Interior Styling & Furnishing
Initializing the Rental
Photography Readiness
Occupied Home Staging
Full Home Staging
How Can We Help?
Three levels of involvement, one goal: better rental results.
Do you need help with how to make your property into a vacation rental? Where to start? What renters want? How to advertise? What to expect? How to price? What local laws may apply? VR Assist gives property owners practical answers, contacts and examples.
Option 1
Initial Visit & Recommendations
Every engagement begins with a property visit and clear recommendations on how to prepare for visitors, improve presentation and understand renter expectations.
Option 2
Initializing the Rental
Ideal for owners who need help with web input, great property photos, management contacts, cleaning resources and getting the rental ready for launch.
Option 3
Occupied Home Staging
Best for owners who want to rent their own home while travelling. We help protect personal areas while keeping the property comfortable and user-friendly for guests.
Option 4
Full Home Staging
For newly purchased vacation homes, second homes or empty properties, we can help furnish and stage the home for short-term rental use.
Guest-Ready Strategy
We know what potential renters expect.
From room-by-room presentation to guest comfort, online positioning and review management, our work is designed to help owners achieve better ratings and stronger income return.
Managed over 35 vacation rentals
Helped over 100 clients set up and manage rentals
30+ years of combined property, design and rental experience
Experience across Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco and coastal communities
Support for spare rooms, primary residences and 8-bedroom homes
Focused on 5-star guest experiences and better income return
Locations Served
Local expertise in premium California rental markets.
Each destination attracts different travellers, seasonal opportunities and guest expectations. We help tailor your rental strategy to the market.
- Wine Country
Sonoma
From Sonoma and Santa Rosa to Sebastopol, Windsor, Rohnert Park and Petaluma, we help owners prepare rentals for wine country travellers seeking charm, comfort and local experiences.
- Vineyard Retreats
Napa Valley
- City Stays
San Francisco
Our Process
How VR Assist Works
1
Initial Property Visit
We visit the property, review its rental potential and leave you with recommendations for getting ready.
2
Budget & Scope Planning
3
Styling & Setup
4
Listing Support
5
Review & Revenue Growth
We focus on guest expectations, 5-star reviews, stronger occupancy and better income return from your rental.
Before & After Potential
Small styling changes can unlock year-round rental value.
Many owners discover that with the right styling, updating and rental positioning, a property originally used only seasonally can become a stronger rental asset. We help identify practical improvements that make the home more desirable for guests.
Guest room conversions
Mountain and vacation retreats
Second home rental preparation
Primary residence rental setup
Meet the Team
Property, rental and design specialists working together.
VR Assist combines vacation rental management, real estate, staging, interior design and marketing experience to help owners get more from their rental property.
Rental Consultant
Sandra “Sandy” Atwood
Sandy has been in vacation rental management since 2008, when she placed her own Sonoma home into the vacation rental pool. She has personally managed 35+ properties and helped 100+ owners set up properties they manage themselves.
Design Consultant
Sheryl Ruth
sruth@vrassist.com
Design Consultant
Janet Treseder
Client Reviews
Trusted guidance from real rental projects.
Thank you for making my transition to a vacation rental so easy. VR Assist did a perfect job of turning my room into a Five-star rental.
Rodger
Sonoma, CA
We bought a mountain retreat for our family to use for skiing but realised if we did a little work on styling and updating, it would rent in summer months as well. Couldn’t be happier.
JB
The girls came in with a plan, budget and timing. I was extremely pleased with the result and would highly recommend VR Assist.
Vacation Rental Client
California
Start Your Rental Journey
Ready to make your property vacation-rental ready?
Whether you are starting from scratch, improving an existing listing or exploring whether your property is suitable for short-term rental income, VR Assist can help you take the next step with confidence.