How to Streamline Guest Turnover During the Busy Summer Season
Summer is peak season for vacation rentals, which means high demand, tight turnaround times, and increased risk of delays. Whether it’s a guest arriving early or a housekeeper running behind, even minor missteps can create a poor experience and put property managers in reactive mode.
But with access control automation, these seasonal headaches become manageable. Smart locks and centralized software don’t just reduce stress — they save time, cut costs, and deliver the seamless experience today’s travelers expect.
Start with Access: Eliminate the Chaos of Key Management
Lost keys, lockboxes, and shared codes add complexity and security concerns during peak turnover. A guest arriving while cleaners are still inside? A code that still works after checkout? These aren’t just inconveniences — they’re operational liabilities.
RemoteLock automates smart locks with time-bound digital credentials that are automatically generated and revoked based on booking dates. It’s a simple change that eliminates:
- The need to coordinate in-person check-ins
- Guest confusion around where and how to get access
- The risk of unauthorized reentry after checkout
By upgrading to smart locks with access control from RemoteLock, you create a smoother guest experience and reduce your team’s workload all summer long.
Automate Staff Access for Faster Turnovers
Summer bookings often leave little room for error between check-out and the next arrival. Housekeeping and maintenance crews need timely access, and any delays can compound, delaying bookings and losing revenue.
RemoteLock makes staff coordination easier by allowing you to:
- Schedule access in advance with recurring or one-time PINs
- Track when each staff member unlocks the door
- Revoke access immediately if roles or needs change
You no longer need to be onsite to hand out keys or chase down updates. Instead, access schedules align with your cleaning calendar — whether that’s daily, weekly, or by reservation.
Centralize Operations with a Unified Dashboard
Juggling multiple platforms for bookings, lock codes, and maintenance makes it easy for details to slip through the cracks — especially during your busiest months. That’s why RemoteLock integrates with more than 40 vacation rental software platforms, including Airbnb, TRACK, and Streamline.
By connecting your access control to your booking software, you can use one dashboard to:
- Confirm that access codes were sent and used
- Monitor battery levels and offline locks
- Update or revoke access without switching platforms
This integration means less manual work, faster turnovers, and fewer things to double-check during every guest transition.
Add Thermostat Control to Maximize Efficiency
When your calendar is full, climate control can be a hidden cost driver. Forgetting to adjust the thermostat after a guest leaves can lead to unnecessary utility expenses.
RemoteLock’s platform includes Honeywell thermostat integrations, allowing you to:
- Automatically adjust temperatures after check-out
- Pre-cool or pre-heat a unit before the next guest arrives
- Monitor and update settings remotely
This feature is especially valuable in warmer climates, where summer utility bills can climb quickly — and comfort expectations are higher than ever.
Avoid Turnover Delays with Real-Time Alerts
Last-minute problems during guest transitions — dead batteries, incorrect codes, unentered units — can result in negative reviews and support calls. RemoteLock reduces surprises by offering real-time alerts when:
- A guest’s code is used for the first time
- A scheduled cleaner has accessed the unit
- A lock goes offline or needs a battery replacement
This real-time visibility gives you time to act before a small problem turns into a guest complaint.
Smarter Turnovers Start with Smarter Access
Peak season doesn’t have to mean peak stress. RemoteLock empowers vacation rental managers to streamline turnovers, keep operations running smoothly, and deliver better experiences — all from a centralized platform.
Whether you manage 30 doors or 300, RemoteLock offers a scalable, easy-to-use solution that removes friction from every part of your workflow. Discover how access automation can help you get more done — without adding more staff.
Do you manage more than 30 doors or devices? Schedule time with our experts to get a custom quote.
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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.
