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Modern, professionally staged living room for a short-term rental property featuring high-end furniture and decor.

Vacation Rental Setups


Hire the installation pros direct.

Delivery, assembly, and 100% guest-ready setups for STR investors, designers, and home stagers, at direct to owner pricing.

Rental setup, simplified.

Skip the DIY chaos and endless vendor calls. We deliver a turnkey property ready for its first booking, so you can focus on hosting.

LOGISTICS NIGHTMARE
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Coordinating 300+ deliveries from multiple vendors is overwhelming and time consuming.

ASSEMBLY STRESS
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DIY furniture assembly and installation delays your launch date and eats into revenue.

DESIGNER MARKUPS
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Design firm installation markups add 20-30% to your total budget. We cut those costs.

VACANCY DRAIN
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Every week your property sits in boxes is a week of lost bookings. We protect your ROI from day one.

POWERING TOP DESIGNS

Whether you're a professional designer, a home stager preparing a property for market, or simply designing your own space, we’re here to provide professional white-glove installation at a direct-to-owner price point.

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From boxes to bookings.

Consolidated Logistics

We manage the intake of every single item through our nationwide warehousing network. From coordinating 300+ freight deliveries to final mile transport, we ensure a seamless timeline without you ever touching a box.

Custom Finishes

Elevate your space beyond standard furniture. We provide expert installation for custom paint, high-end wallpaper, accent walls, light fixture swaps and more that make your listing a standout performer.

White Glove Installation

Our professional crews execute 100% of the assembly, staging, and final setup. Every piece is placed with surgical precision according to your design, guaranteeing a photo-ready, guest-ready property from day one.

Specialty Amenities

We specialize in high-value ROI drivers. From sauna assembly and custom game rooms, to outdoor entertainment zones.  We ensure your unique amenities are installed correctly and ready to perform.

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The short-path to five-star reviews.

Week 0

Guided Questionnaire

Week 1

Discovery Call

Weeks 2-4

Logistics & Coordination

Weeks 4-6

Installation & Staging

Complete our guided questionnaire to share your project details and design vision.

We'll chat about your property, your goals, and exactly how you want your space to feel.

We handle all shipping, receiving, inventory, and tracking (if needed for your desired services).

We unbox, assemble, and stage every detail. All that's left for you to do is open the door.

Note: We can modify this schedule and your specific required services upon request

Trusted for hundreds of vacation home installs nationwide.

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Luxury log cabin dining room with a long rustic wooden table and stone fireplace, professionally furnished for a high-end short-term rental.

I built Home Away STR for owners who value their time.

I founded Home Away STR on the principles of family and strategic excellence. With a deep background in short-term rental analytics and logistics, my mission is to treat every property as a high-performing asset while maintaining the personal touch that makes a house a home. Whether we are optimizing for ROI or managing a complex install, my team and I infuse these values into every service we provide.

Jake Larsen, CEO and Founder of Home Away STR.

Jake Larsen, CEO and Founder

Jake Larsen, founder of Home Away STR, at a professional property installation site.

Frequently asked questions

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