DefStar Management
Tampa • St Pete • Gulf Beaches
DefStar Management
Tampa • St Pete • Gulf Beaches
Short-Term Rental & Mid-Term Rental Management

Hospitality-first management for Tampa Bay hosts

We maximize revenue and protect your asset with guest-first service, dynamic pricing, and reliable local operations. Book direct or request a free owner revenue estimate.

Local team • Guest-first • 24/7 messaging
Cozy rental interior

Featured Properties

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Harbor View Studio

Harbor View Studio

St. Pete Beach • 0.2 mi to beach
2 guests
$129
Downtown 1BR with Balcony

Downtown 1BR with Balcony

Downtown St. Petersburg
4 guests
$149
Gulfport Bungalow

Gulfport Bungalow

Gulfport • Walk to bars & beach
6 guests
$179

Full-Service Management

STR Management

For 1–30 night stays: listing optimization, pricing, guest comms, cleaning coordination, inspections, and maintenance coordination.

20% of revenue
Cleaning & maintenance billed separately

Mid-Term Management

For 30+ day stays: marketing, leasing support, tenant communication, cleaning coordination, and maintenance coordination.

10% of revenue
Cleaning & maintenance billed separately

Owner-First Reporting

Clear statements, itemized expenses, and strategy updates focused on revenue, reviews, and long-term asset care.

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How It Works

1) Setup & Strategy

We review your property, recommend upgrades, and build a pricing + positioning plan.

2) Launch & Operate

We manage listings, messaging, turnovers, and issue resolution with local partners.

3) Optimize Monthly

We track revenue and reviews, adjust pricing, and keep the home guest-ready.

Why owners choose DefStar

Transparent fees

No hidden costs. Cleaning & maintenance billed separately and fully itemized.

Local operations

We live and work in Tampa Bay — quick turnarounds, trusted contractors, and walkthroughs.

Guest-first support

Rapid response, professional hospitality standards, and review-focused service.

Want a free revenue estimate?

We’ll run a no-cost analysis of your property and show realistic revenue, occupancy, and fees. Perfect if you’re thinking of switching managers or trying STR for the first time.

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