Vacation Property Steward/House Manager (Part-Time w/guaranteed min)

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Round Top, NY

Pay : $30/hour (4-hour minimum per guest turnover)

Schedule : Varying, based on guest bookings. Primarily weekdays with occasional weekends and holidays.

About the Role

We’re looking for someone who will care for our 2 bedroom vacation rental cabin as if it were their own.

Beyond a clean property for each guest, we want to help create exceptional experiences. Because we manage the property remotely, we’re looking for someone who takes ownership, notices the little things, communicates proactively, and genuinely enjoys making a home feel warm, welcoming, and well cared for.

If you’re the type of person who notices a burnt-out lightbulb before anyone else, straightens pillows without thinking twice, fixes small problems before they become big ones, and takes pride in making things better every time you visit, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

Guest Changeovers

After each guest stay, you’ll:

• Thoroughly clean the home from top to bottom
• Wash, dry, fold, and remake all beds with fresh linens
• Launder and restock towels
• Sanitize kitchens and bathrooms
• Dust, vacuum, mop, and wipe down all surfaces
• Empty trash and recycling
• Restock guest amenities and supplies
• Organize each room so it feels welcoming and ready for the next guest
• Stage the home consistently to our standards

Property Inspections

During every visit, you’ll also:

• Check that all lights, appliances, remotes, Wi-Fi, locks, and other guest essentials are working properly
• Look for stains, damage, wear and tear, or anything that needs attention
• Photograph and communicate any issues promptly
• Monitor inventory and let us know when supplies need replenishing
• Help ensure every guest walks into a home that feels cared for and professionally maintained

Property Stewardship

Because we manage the property remotely, you’ll also serve as our eyes and ears.

This includes:

• Completing small repairs and maintenance tasks when appropriate
• Coordinating or meeting larger repair vendors when needed
• Proactively identifying opportunities to improve the guest experience
• Helping organize seasonal projects or home improvements
• Keeping outdoor spaces neat and inviting
• Making recommendations for repairs, replacements, or upgrades before they become guest issues

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has exceptional attention to detail
• Is dependable, trustworthy, and self-motivated
• Enjoys working independently
• Is organized and proactive
• Is comfortable communicating through text, phone, and photos
• Has basic handyman skills and enjoys solving small problems
• Thinks like an owner, not just an employee
• Wants to build a long-term working relationship

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following is a plus:

• Vacation rental or Airbnb management
• Residential cleaning or housekeeping
• Hospitality
• Property management
• General home maintenance or handyman work

The right attitude, reliability, and passion for hospitality are more important than having specific relevant professional experience.

Compensation

• $30 per hour
• 4-hour minimum per scheduled turnover
• Monthly fixed minimum hours
• Additional paid hours available for maintenance projects, seasonal work, inspections, and property improvements
• Flexible scheduling around guest bookings
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To Apply

Please tell us:

• Why this position interests you
• Any experience you have with vacation rentals, hospitality, cleaning, or home maintenance
• A project or accomplishment you’re proud of
• Why you’d be a great fit for a role that requires independence, initiative, and attention to detai

We’re looking for someone who wants to become a trusted partner—not just someone to clean between guests. If you enjoy creating beautiful spaces, helping people make memories, solving problems, and making people feel at home, we’d love to hear from you.

We're a family who runs a single short term rental property in the Catskills.

Company Description

We're a family who runs a single short term rental property in the Catskills.