Professional, Owner-Focused STR Support

We help short-term rental owners build strong systems, optimize performance, and make confident decisions without giving up control.

A Better Middle Ground for STR Owners

Co-Hosting of the Carolinas was built from firsthand experience running short-term rentals. We kept seeing owners pushed toward one of two choices: hand everything over to a full-service property manager, or run it all themselves. For a lot of them, neither was the right fit.

So we built a third option — operator-led support backed by proven systems, designed for owners who want their rental to perform without giving up control of the decisions that matter.

We believe successful vacation rentals aren't built on guesswork. They're built on clear communication, efficient systems, data-driven pricing, and guest experiences worth reviewing. We treat every property as the investment it is, and every owner relationship as a working partnership — not an account.

Whether you're a guest staying in one of the homes we support or an owner ready to get more out of your rental, our commitment is the same: straight answers, dependable expertise, and support that stays personal.

Kari Petrie, Owner & Lead Co-Host

Kari is an experienced short-term rental operator and the owner of Co-Hosting of the Carolinas. She partners with vacation rental owners who want professional guidance and operational support while remaining the official host and decision-maker for their properties.

Drawing on years of hands-on experience managing vacation rentals, Kari combines hospitality, proven systems, and data-driven strategy to help owners improve operations, enhance the guest experience, and maximize their property's performance. Her collaborative approach empowers owners to make confident decisions and achieve better results—without giving up control of their investment.

How we Partner With You

We offer a range of support depending on where you are in your STR journey:

  • Build it right: STR Self-Management Setup

  • Optimize performance: STR Audit & Optimization

  • Deep dive improvement: Self-Management Optimizer

  • Tools & templates: STR Resource Bundle

  • Ongoing partnership: Full-Service Co-Hosting

Our services meet you where you are — from launch to scale — with clarity, predictability, and results you can measure.