Hi, we are Joanne Oh and Aaron Carpenter, a married US Army Veteran couple with roots in both the east and west coast. While serving in the Army as Logistics officers, and stationed in different parts of the world, we had the opportunity to travel to over 40 countries and experience diverse cultures which set the foundation for our pursuit within vacation rental management. During our travel experiences, we realized the quality of lodgings directly affected the quality of our experience in that particular destination. We are excited to create a well curated experience for others, as well as guide travelers to local niche spots in Bend and Central Oregon.
We fell in love with Bend a few years ago and decided that we wanted to be a part of this wonderful community and share in the beauty of Bend and Central Oregon. When we are not working, you can find us going on outdoor adventures such as hiking to Smith Rock, grabbing lattes at Backporch in downtown, and enjoying our favorite local eats and wine at Jackson’s Corner.
We're happy to answer any questions you may have about your vacation rental property, local short-term rental rules or anything else related to vacation rental management in Bend or Central Oregon.
Just fill out the form below and we'll get back to you within 45-minutes during business hours.
The typical fee for short term rental property management in Bend can range from 15-35% depending on who you go with and whether they offer partial or full-service management. As an example, some larger national companies only offer partial management at a reduced rate, which requires more effort on your part coordinating with cleaning crews, restocking supplies, changing linens, maintenance, etc.💸 Leave it to us, we'll help you make more that you would on your own. We're happy to work with you and customize a management solution that aligns with your financial goals.
Yes, however, there are some rules and guidelines to be aware of. First, you'll need to determine whether or not you have the right zoning for short-term rental. Next you will need to submit a business license application even if you are out of the city’s corporate limits but still in police jurisdiction. All short-term rentals require a building inspection every three years so you will need to contact the building department to set that up as well.
✍️ We take the headache out of managing your own vacation rental by ensuring your property adheres to any existing or new short-term rental regulations, keeping your investment secure and your guests delighted.
Before collecting any short-term rental taxes from your guests, you need to be aware of whether any taxes have already been collected for you. If you hire a management company, you need to be sure that they are collecting and remitting taxes on your behalf. If you leave a management company’s rental program, then you become responsible for collecting and remitting lodging taxes back to State, County, and City.
🛶 Make life easier and allow us to collect and remit taxes on your behalf. If you have any questions about short term rental taxes, drop us a line and we'd be happy to help!
We treat you like family, always going the extra mile to maximize your rental revenue, providing your guests with personalized service and maintaining your property as if it's our own.
You will not find someone more sincere, honest, and trustworthy than Joanne Oh. She is an incredibly hard worker and you can tell she is truly passionate about her business which is something you don’t see these days. I wish I could give more than 5 stars!
Aaron and Joanne are fantastic folks! I would trust them with any of my short term rental needs. Trustworthy, reliable, kind, and professional!
Aaron's work ethic is the best I’ve ever seen. He’s always available to answer all my questions and concerns in a timely manner. I highly recommend using them for your vacation rental management needs. You won’t regret it.
Joanne and Aaron take 'worry' out of the equation when it comes to property management. They're fantastic and extremely easy to work with. You'll definitely be in good hands!
I’ve known the Carpenter’s (Joanne and Aaron) for quite sometime. They have the experience and knowledge to do the absolute best for the customer. They will always put your needs and concern as priority #1. They are Veterans with enormous amount of experience from being all over the world while serving. You will NOT be sorry or dissatisfied doing business with a down home team. I will always be Grand Welcome Bend team supporter!
The Grand Welcome Bend & Central Oregon team is fantastic! They are hardworking and diligent in meeting the needs of their clients. You could not ask to work with a better team.
Veteran owned company! Wonderful people to work with. If you have a vacation rental property in Bend or Central Oregon, I highly recommend them.
Joanne and Aaron truly care about their clients and will go above and beyond to ensure everyone has a great experience. I'd highly recommend them to anyone who owns a vacation rental property in Bend or Central Oregon. Great team!