6 Advanced RemoteLock Features for Vacation Rental Managers
Managing vacation rental properties comes with a long checklist — from coordinating guest arrivals to securing properties between stays. RemoteLock simplifies these tasks with advanced access control features designed specifically for vacation rental operations. These tools reduce manual effort, improve guest satisfaction, and help properties operate more efficiently.
1. Create Custom Access Schedules for Every Need
Every property has unique access needs. With RemoteLock, vacation rental managers can create customized access schedules that align with booking calendars, cleaning rotations, and staff shifts. These schedules ensure that guests and service providers can access only the spaces they need, when they need them — no on-site coordination required.
2. Group Doors for Smarter Access Management
Managing access across multiple units or buildings? Door groups let property managers assign one code to open multiple locks — ideal for common doors like garages or shared entrances. This feature simplifies operations for multi-unit properties and gives staff, cleaners, or guests the access they need without creating extra work.
3. Lock and Unlock Remotely, Anytime
Whether guests arrive late or a cleaner needs entry on short notice, RemoteLock provides instant control. Managers can lock or unlock doors remotely from their dashboard or mobile app, ensuring that no one gets left waiting outside. Real-time monitoring also provides peace of mind when verifying that doors are secure between stays.
4. Automate Grace Periods for Flexible Guest Access*
RemoteLock’s configurable access grace periods (available May 2025) help deliver a better guest experience without adding tasks for your team. Managers can extend access windows for an interval of their choosing before check-in and after check-out. Whether a guest arrives early, leaves a bit late, or has to double back for a forgotten suitcase, their code will still work — reducing lockout calls and last-minute adjustments.
5. Grant Secure Access to Housekeeping and Maintenance
Vacation rental turnovers rely on timely cleanings and repairs. With RemoteLock, property managers can create recurring or one-time access schedules for housekeeping and maintenance staff. These time-sensitive codes keep operations efficient while enhancing security by ensuring access is limited to approved time windows.
6. Manage Thermostats for Energy Efficiency
RemoteLock offers thermostat integration with select Honeywell models, enabling automated climate control. Property managers can set temperatures to automatically adjust based on check-in and check-out times. These schedules ensure that properties are comfortable for guests and keep energy costs in check when units are unoccupied. It’s a simple way to reduce utility bills and environmental impact.
Save Time with Centralized, Scalable Control
All of these features are managed through RemoteLock’s intuitive dashboard, giving managers visibility across a single home or an entire portfolio. Integration with dozens of vacation rental management platforms and other software tools means booking details can automatically drive access and thermostat actions — reducing repetitive tasks and minimizing the chance of error.
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Automated Access Control and More
RemoteLock has been automating access control and improving on-site property operations efficiencies across multiple industries, including vacation rental and multifamily, for more than ten years. As a leading access-centered property operations software platform provider with more than 10,000 customers in 75+ countries, RemoteLock helps property managers enable, control, and automate access and climate control across their portfolio. RemoteLock’s platform saves property managers time and money through the elimination of tasks for onsite staff and helps scale businesses with greater confidence. It is differentiated by its dozens of integrations with applicable hardware and business software systems for an easy-to-use, turn-key solution.
