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Vacation Rental Management

The Leading Airbnb Management Company in Alberta

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Whether you’re new to vacation rentals or looking to optimize your earnings, we have tailored solutions to meet your needs.

Property Management in Alberta

From the slopes of Banff to the buzz of Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta is a land of opportunity—but only for those who know how to play it. With tourism bouncing back and remote work driving extended stays, short-term rentals are in hot demand. Lifty Life gives you the edge with strategic pricing, expert operations, and a guest experience that gets repeat bookings. We know Alberta’s rules, its rhythms, and what makes guests hit “book now.” If you want a high-performing rental in Wild Rose Country, we’re your secret weapon.

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  • White Glove – The Ultimate Passive Income Solution – Our highest service tier is designed for homeowners who want to be completely hands-off while ensuring their guests receive exceptional service and five-star experiences.
  • Full Service – The Smart Choice for Hands-Off Owners – Our most popular service tier is ideal for homeowners who want a stress-free experience while maximizing their rental income. We handle everything from marketing to guest support and property upkeep.

From Banff to Edmonton, managing short-term rentals in Alberta means dealing with the extremes—weather, guest expectations, and city regulations. We’ve built dependable local teams that show up, clean up, and prep your place like pros. You focus on owning—we’ll focus on flawless operations.

Whether it’s a ski chalet in Canmore or an executive rental in Calgary, pricing matters. Timing matters. Presentation matters. We handle all of it. We’re not just known in the industry—we’re trusted. That’s why Alberta property owners, investors, and realtors keep sending folks our way.

  • Reach Out To Our Team – Call Today: (778) 255-0130
  • Schedule An Initial Walkthrough
  • Ensure You’re Compliant ( Licensing + Zoning )
  • Ensure You Have Adequate Insurance
  • Complete Our Property Questionnaire
  • Accept Your First Guests

Sharing Responsibilities Through Shared Hosting.

The best formula for a successful vacation rental? You handle what you’re great at, and we handle the rest. When we split responsibilities, you get a fully optimized rental that keeps guests happy and your earnings high.

You Keep It Clean, We Keep It Booked.

Your job? Make sure the place looks great. Our job? Fill it with paying guests.

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From urban condos in Calgary to cabins near Banff, Alberta rentals come in all shapes and sizes. That’s why we give you two solid service choices.

  • Shared Hosting – 20% Commission – You manage the cleaning and on-site care—we handle the backend. That includes pricing, marketing, calendar management, and communication with guests so you can focus on hospitality.
  • Revenue Management – 5% Commission –  If you’ve got the rest handled but want to squeeze more profit from your property, this is the perfect fit. We’ll keep your nightly rates in peak form with zero guesswork.

Want to stay involved in your rental without managing the digital grind? With Shared Hosting, you take care of the space—we’ll handle the strategy.

We manage guest communication, booking platforms, and pricing. You handle cleaning and on-site prep. This kind of split responsibility gets results.

Your job? Make it look great.
Our job? Get great guests in the door.

Whether your guests are in town for business, adventure, or family travel, one thing stays the same: pricing matters. We use intelligent software to monitor booking patterns and competitor activity, then adjust your rates daily with the guidance of a dedicated revenue manager.

Prior to founding Lifty Life, our CEO, Connor, was a revenue manager for a global hospitality powerhouse, overseeing pricing for tens of thousands of listings. This experience gives us a huge edge when it comes to maximizing your earnings and occupancy rates.

Transparency matters. Every month, you’ll receive a detailed financial report outlining your reservations, earnings, and all associated costs. This means you always know exactly how your rental is performing—no guesswork, just clear data.

Each month, your payout includes:

  • Reservation Details – A breakdown of bookings, revenue, and occupancy rates.
  • Expense Summary – Cleaning fees, service charges, and any maintenance costs.
  • Performance Insights – Key metrics that help track your rental’s growth and profitability.

Want even more insight? Our team is always available to walk you through your report and discuss strategies to increase your earnings.

Taking the first step is easy. Here’s how to get started with Lifty Life and start maximizing your Alberta vacation rental income:

  • Reach Out To Our Team – Call Today: (778) 255-0130
  • Schedule an Initial Walkthrough – Let’s assess your property’s potential.
  • Ensure Compliance – We’ll help you navigate licensing and zoning requirements.
  • Secure Proper Insurance – Protect your investment with the right coverage.
  • Complete Our Property Questionnaire – Provide key details so we can tailor our approach.
  • Start Hosting & Get Paid – We handle the rest, from bookings to guest management.

Buying A Vacation Rental In Alberta

Whether you’re eyeing a city loft or a mountain cabin, Alberta offers serious short-term rental potential—if you do it right. We help investors cut through the red tape and focus on properties that are legal, licensed, and positioned for strong returns. With our guidance, you’ll go in with clarity: about the rules, the costs, and the income you can expect.

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  •  Looking for someone who knows the rental landscape inside and out? We’ll set you up with a local realtor who gets it—and gets results.
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In Alberta, it’s not just about the city you’re in—it’s about the exact location, the building, and the bylaws. Some places embrace Airbnb. Others shut it down fast.

We know which properties are in the clear and which ones are waiting to cause you legal headaches.

Want to avoid wasted time and money? Let us help you identify properties that are fully compliant with local regulations, so you can earn income without getting burned.

From Calgary and Edmonton to mountain towns like Canmore, earnings range depending on location and seasonality. Urban properties offer stable income, while resort markets bring in bigger seasonal bursts.

Here’s a rough annual estimate:

  • Studio: $38,000 – $52,000
  • One-Bedroom: $48,000 – $60,000
  • Two-Bedroom: $65,000 – $78,000
  • Three-Bedroom: $80,000 – $95,000+

Use our revenue estimator to run the numbers for your specific property.

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Whether you’re looking at Canmore, Calgary, or Edmonton, short-term rentals can be incredibly lucrative—but only if you follow the rules.

Business License Requirements
 Each city or municipality has its own license requirements. Some are straightforward, others have red tape.

Zoning Regulations
 Even if a property looks perfect, it might not be in a zone that allows short-term stays. Don’t assume—confirm.

Short-Term Rental Insurance
 Play it safe. You need coverage designed for guest turnover and commercial use, not just homeowners’ coverage.

Local Taxation & Reporting
 Tourism and municipal taxes may apply depending on the area. We can help you stay compliant from day one.Property Management vs. Self-Management
 The choice is yours. But if you’d rather earn without answering guest calls or cleaning toilets, we’ll handle the heavy lifting.

About Alberta.

Alberta is more than oil and mountains—it’s one of the most dynamic vacation rental markets in Canada. From city stays in Calgary and Edmonton to rustic retreats near Jasper and Banff, there’s serious revenue waiting for the right property.

What Markets Do We Recommend?

  • Calgary and Edmonton offer steady corporate and tourism traffic
  • National parks attract millions of global travellers so Banff, Canmore, and Jasper are excellent markets.

Our Expert Opinion on Alberta.

“Alberta rentals can be incredibly profitable—but only if you understand the local quirks. That’s where we come in. We know what works, what doesn’t, and how to make your place outperform the market.””
Connor Griffiths
CEO of Lifty Life

How Much Can Your Alberta Property Earn?

From Banff to Calgary and everywhere in between, Alberta’s short-term rental scene is full of opportunity—but most owners leave money on the table.

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What Our Homeowners Have To Say.

Directly from a full service homeowner client of ours:

“We have had Lifty Life manage our vacation rentals for the past year and we are totally at ease letting them handle bookings, marketing, and customer care. I can see the reviews on airbnb that our guests leave and they almost always mention Connor and his excellent communication. We switched over from another management company and now we know the difference between mediocre management and marketing and great management and marketing! We are making significantly more money now. ”

What Our Guests Have To Say.

Our Vacation Rental Management Services in Alberta

Alberta’s vacation rental market is booming—from Calgary’s city stays to mountain escapes in Canmore. That’s why we offer three streamlined service levels. Shared Hosting lets you stay involved. Full-Service makes it easy. And our White Glove Service? That’s the stress-free, set-it-and-forget-it model that delivers.

Highest level property management in Alberta

White Glove.

35% Commission + Cleaning Fee Charged To The Guest.

Our most premier service level creates a passive vacation rental for owners and premium service for guests.

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  • Branding & Content
  • Professional Photography
  • Channel Management

  • Booking & Screening
  • Guest Care
  • Follow Up & Review

  • Forecasting
  • Dynamic Pricing
  • Monthly Reports

  • Professional Cleaning
  • Coordinate Maintenance
  • Replenishment

  • Hotel Quality Linens & Towels
  • Streaming Services
  • Help With Staging & Setup
  • Property Inspection
  • Dedicated Guest Services Manager

A Property Management Service That Works

Full Service.

25% Commission + Cleaning Fee Charged To The Guest.

We pride ourselves on providing carefree management that allows owners the freedom to thoroughly enjoy their properties.

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  • Branding & Content
  • Professional Photography
  • Channel Management

  • Booking & Screening
  • Guest Care
  • Follow Up & Review

  • Forecasting
  • Dynamic Pricing
  • Monthly Reports

  • Professional Cleaning
  • Coordinate Maintenance
  • Replenishment

Remote Management Services in Alberta

Shared Hosting.

20% Commission

Our remote service is a perfect solution for owners capable of handling the boots of the ground but need help managing digital services.

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  • Branding & Content
  • Professional Photography
  • Channel Management

  • Booking & Screening
  • Guest Care
  • Follow Up & Review

  • Forecasting
  • Dynamic Pricing
  • Monthly Reports
Unlimited

Owner usage

Monthly

Payouts

Flexible

Contract

Partner

Mentality

FAQ

It is very common for homeowners to have some initial questions so we wanted to provide them upfront for you to review.

Getting started is simple because we do the heavy lifting. Here’s how it works:

  1. Initial Contact: You reach out. We schedule a call or property walkthrough. We learn about your property, your goals, and what you need from us.
  2. Contract Review: No surprises, no fine print. We go through our contract with you, making sure everything is clear and straightforward.
  3. Compliance Check: Airbnb and short-term rentals have rules. We help ensure your property is compliant with licensing, zoning, and insurance requirements so you don’t run into issues later.
  4. Optimization & Listing: We take professional photos, write high-converting descriptions, and set dynamic pricing to maximize your bookings.
  5. Go Live: Your listing goes up, bookings start rolling in, and you begin collecting passive income while we handle everything else.

That’s it. No stress, no guesswork. Just results.

Who Travels to Alberta?
 Alberta’s vacation rental guests range from city slickers to snow seekers—all chasing something a little bigger, a little wilder.

  • International Tourists: Flocking to Banff, Jasper, and the Rockies with cameras in hand.
  • Skiers & Snowboarders: Here for world-class resorts like Lake Louise and Sunshine Village.
  • Summer Road Trippers: Exploring the Icefields Parkway, Badlands, and National Parks.
  • Business & Conference Guests: Attending events in Calgary and Edmonton, mixing work with weekend stays.
  • Festival-Goers: Hitting the Calgary Stampede, Folk Fest, or Fringe Theatre Festival.
  • Photographers & Nature Lovers: Sunrise at Moraine Lake? Enough said.
  • Family Vacationers: Combining adventure with comfort in cities and mountain towns.

What Is There to Do in Alberta?
 From cowboy boots to crampons, Alberta delivers on every front:

  • Banff, Jasper & Canmore: The crown jewels of Canada’s Rockies.
  • Icefields Parkway: Possibly the most scenic drive on Earth.
  • Calgary & Edmonton Attractions: Museums, malls, nightlife, and pro sports.
  • Dinosaur Provincial Park: A fossil-lover’s paradise in the Badlands.
  • World-Class Ski Resorts: Lake Louise, Sunshine, Marmot Basin, and more.
  • Hiking Trails Galore: From family-friendly paths to epic alpine routes.
  • Alberta Prairie: Ghost towns, cowboy country, and massive skies.
  • Northern Lights Viewing: Winter skies lit up in vivid greens and purples.
  • Farm-to-Table Dining: Ranches, roasters, and roadside pie stops.
  • River Rafting & Kayaking: Bow River and Kananaskis rapids for thrill-seekers.

Yes, absolutely. Your property, your rules. But here’s how to do it the right way:

  1. Book in Advance – Your calendar fills up fast, so lock in your dates early. We won’t cancel existing guest reservations to make room for last-minute owner stays.
  2. No Nightly Charge, Just Cleaning – You don’t pay a rental fee when you stay, but the cleaning crew still has to work their magic before the next guest arrives. The cleaning cost gets deducted from your next payout.
  3. Easy Access Through the Owner Portal – No emails or back-and-forth phone calls. Just log in, select your dates, and you’re all set.

This setup keeps things smooth for you and ensures an uninterrupted experience for paying guests.

Yes, but it depends on where you’re located. From Canmore to Calgary, rules vary and enforcement is real.

  • Zoning Requirements – In places like Canmore, zoning is very specific. Only certain buildings allow vacation rentals, and rules are strictly enforced.
  • Business License – Most towns and cities require you to apply for a business license. Without it, you risk suspension from platforms like Airbnb or VRBO.
  • Strata & HOA Rules – Condos and townhomes often have their own rules. Some embrace short-term guests. Others ban them outright.

Don’t guess. Let us guide you through Alberta’s regulations so you can launch a successful—and legal—vacation rental.

If you’re considering hiring an Airbnb management company in Alberta, here are some essential questions to ask to make sure you’re partnering with the right team:

  • How long have you been managing properties in Alberta? We’ve helped vacation rental owners thrive in Calgary, Edmonton, Jasper, and beyond.
  • What is your strategy for maximizing revenue during both high and low seasons? We use real-time pricing software combined with expert oversight to keep your property competitive.
  • How familiar are you with Alberta’s short-term rental laws and city-specific requirements? Very familiar. Whether it’s Calgary permits or Jasper zoning rules, we help you stay legal and profitable.
  • Which platforms market your properties? Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, Google Travel, and more.
  • Do you use professional photography for listings? Yes. Professional photos are a must and included in our service.
  • Do you handle guest inquiries and booking management 24/7? Yes. We run full-time support so you don’t have to answer late-night messages or emergency calls.
  • Do you offer concierge services or local recommendations for guests? We do. From Banff adventures to Edmonton nightlife, we help guests make the most of their stay.

Whether it’s Banff, Canmore, Jasper, or Edmonton, Alberta guests want a seamless stay with a few creature comforts. Here’s what helps your listing shine:

Core Amenities

  • Wi-Fi: Alberta’s a hotspot for digital nomads and remote workers.
  • Parking: Free or reserved parking makes things simple.
  • Heating & Air Conditioning: Four seasons mean full HVAC systems.
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen: Full meal prep is key, especially for family or group bookings.
  • Washer & Dryer: Great for longer stays or adventure getaways.
  • Comfortable Beds: Clean linens, memory foam, and multiple pillow options are ideal.
  • Bathroom Essentials: Toiletries, towels, and a hairdryer go a long way.
  • Smart TV: Guests want to relax with familiar streaming platforms.

Big Win Amenities

  • Hot Tub: Especially in ski towns like Banff or Canmore.
  • Fireplace: Wood or gas, it brings in that cozy Canadian charm.
  • Garage or Gear Storage: Extra value in mountain towns.
  • Patio or Balcony: The Rockies make the perfect backdrop.

Kid-Friendly Amenities (If Targeting Families)

  • Pack ‘n Play or Crib: A convenience many parents prioritize.
  • Board Games, Cards, or Streaming Channels: Simple extras that make a big difference.

By offering these amenities, you make your Alberta rental more attractive to guests, leading to better reviews, repeat bookings, and higher earnings.

The FAQ section on our site breaks down the complete onboarding process in 10 easy steps.

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The leading provider of vacation rental management services in Alberta.

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