Atlanta Entrepreneur Scales Short-Term Rental Business to 30 Units with Automation
ATLANTA, GA – Niyi, founder of Ekabo Home, has rapidly grown his short-term rental business from a single house hack to managing 30 properties, fueled by a commitment to unique guest experiences and streamlined operations through automation software. The company’s success story highlights the increasing reliance on technology in the competitive short-term rental market.
Initially managing five units independently, Niyi experienced a pivotal moment when a missed cleaning led to a negative guest experience. “I needed a way to automatically alert cleaners and give them access to calendars. That’s when I found Hospitable. It changed everything,” he stated.
Ekabo Home differentiates itself through intentional design and memorable amenities. A prime example is “City in the Forest,” located three blocks from the Atlanta Beltline and near upcoming World Cup venues, featuring an in-home arcade, a backyard mini putt course, and immersive natural surroundings.”It’s about creating something memorable,” niyi explained. “Guests love the little extras that set us apart.”
Implementing Hospitable’s automation tools provided Ekabo Home with 24/7 guest interaction, automatic cleaner scheduling and alerts, smart lock integrations, and centralized calendar syncing across major platforms including Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and direct bookings. “Before Hospitable, I was glued to my phone.Now I can sleep easy knowing everything is handled. My business would be much smaller today without it,” Niyi shared.
The automation has also enabled Ekabo Home to proactively address issues and convert potential negative experiences into positive ones, leading to five-star reviews. Cleaners benefit from property-specific notifications,ensuring no tasks are overlooked.
Niyi also praised Hospitable’s responsiveness to user feedback, citing the implementation of integrations for August and Schlage locks after he voted for the features. He also values the bi-weekly Town halls with the Hospitable CEO and team,and the fact that many hospitable employees are themselves short-term rental owners.
Looking forward, Niyi anticipates further leveraging automation and AI to scale his business, stating, “Pretty soon, we’ll be able to run almost everything automatically and just step in when we want to add a personal touch.” He concluded, ”When it comes to property management software, Hospitable is top notch. We wouldn’t be where we are today without it.”
