One platform for bookings, guest communication, financials, lodging tax, and a direct booking site at just 3% — vs. 15%+ on Airbnb. Built by the accounting firm that needed it to exist.
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Every Stratos property gets a premium, SEO-optimized booking page — powered by Stripe Connect. Funds go directly to your bank at just 3% vs. 15%+ on Airbnb.
Photo galleries, room-by-room layout, amenities, availability calendar, and local recommendations — all on your branded page.
Guests pay securely. Funds deposit directly to your bank account within 2 business days. No middleman holding your money.
Lodging tax is computed automatically via Avalara and shown to guests at checkout — fully compliant, zero manual work.
Google Places surfaces top-rated restaurants, attractions, and entertainment near your property — guests book with confidence.
Every booking, message, task, and calendar change auto-logs as timestamped participation evidence. Live 500-hour IRS test progress. One-click audit defense packet.
Address-to-jurisdiction detection via Avalara. Multi-layer tax — city, county, state. Automatic accrual at booking. Filing calendar with due date alerts.
Guests get instant booking confirmations with a personalized portal link. Two-way messaging with email notifications on both sides. Automated pre-arrival and post-stay messages.
Sync Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com in real time. Share with cleaners and managers. Auto-detect turnovers and trigger cleaning task workflows.
Plaid-powered bank and card sync. Schedule E auto-categorization. Receipt upload. Full P&L per property. CPA-ready export at any time.
Invite managers, cleaners, and CPAs with role-based permissions. Your CPA gets read-only access to financials, tax packets, and participation logs — no extra logins needed.
Every feature feeds the one above it — operations create evidence, evidence creates deductions, deductions compound across your portfolio.
Pair the platform with a dedicated regional property manager. Your portfolio runs itself — while every action is logged, tracked, and visible inside your dashboard.
Submit from your Stratos dashboard. Our team reviews your portfolio and matches you with a regional PM who knows your market.
Pricing is a percentage of gross booking revenue across all platforms — invoiced monthly. Transparent. No hidden fees.
Your PM operates inside Stratos — all activity is logged. Financials, participation records, and compliance remain completely yours.
| Capability | Stratos | Guesty / Hostaway | Airbnb PMS | QuickBooks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRS §469 Participation Tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lodging Tax Automation (Avalara) | ✓ | Partial | ✗ | ✗ |
| Direct Booking Site (3% fee) | ✓ | Add-on | ✗ | ✗ |
| OTA Calendar Sync | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Guest Communication Portal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plaid Bank Sync + Expense Tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| CPA Read-Only Portal | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Partial |
| Managed PM Option | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Team + Role Permissions | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Dynamic Pricing (PriceLabs) | ✓ | Add-on | ✗ | ✗ |
| Audit Defense Packet Export | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
✓ Included · ✗ Not available · Yellow = partial or add-on cost
14-day free trial on any plan. No credit card required. Cancel any time.
Join STR owners who run their properties like a business — with direct bookings, automated tax compliance, and the documentation to back up every deduction they claim.