The Stay Awhile Journal
Insights from inside the world of luxury vacation living.
Field notes, market analysis, and hospitality perspectives from the team managing some of the most distinctive homes in Beverly Hills, Malibu, Hollywood Hills, and Fort Lauderdale.
Inside the Beverly Hills luxury rental market — what changed in Q1 2026.
A close look at average daily rates, length-of-stay trends, and the categories of guest driving demand in the 90210. We share what's working, what isn't, and where we see opportunity for owner-operated estates this season.
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Owner Insights
The hidden cost of self-managing a $10M+ vacation home.
A breakdown of the operational, emotional, and reputational costs most owners discover only after their second season of running the property themselves.
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Hospitality
What a five-star arrival actually looks like.
From pre-arrival concierge calls to the temperature of the towels in the primary bath — the small choices that shape a guest's first ten minutes.
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Destinations
Malibu in spring — a guide for guests staying a week or more.
Tide-aware beach itineraries, the canyon hikes locals recommend, and the four restaurants worth booking ahead before the summer rush.
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Market Reports
Fort Lauderdale Q1 review: occupancy, ADR, and what's next.
Across our managed portfolio in South Florida, average daily rates outpaced 2025 by 9% — here's where the lift came from and what it signals for Q2.
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Design
Designing a primary suite that books at premium ADR.
Why bedding, bathroom finishes, and lighting account for more revenue lift than nearly any other room in the home — and the upgrades worth prioritizing.
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Owner Insights
Why we turn down 60% of homes that apply to be managed.
Boutique doesn't mean exclusive for its own sake — it means we only commit to homes where we can credibly deliver the result an owner deserves.
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Quarterly notes from the journal.
A short, considered email four times a year — market intelligence, hospitality essays, and case studies from the homes we manage. No promotions, no filler.
- Quarterly market & ADR reviews for our four cities
- Owner case studies & revenue lift breakdowns
- Early access to new long-form essays