Vacation Rental Design, CONSULTING + MANAGEMENT
Beautifully designed homes. Exceptional guest experiences. Thoughtful, lasting returns.
A successful vacation rental begins long before the first guest arrives.
The design of a property influences how it photographs, how it feels, how easily it functions, what guests remember, and ultimately how they review, recommend, and return to it.
As a residential designer and experienced Airbnb host, I bring together two perspectives that are rarely found under one roof: design expertise and firsthand hospitality experience.
I've spent more than seven years designing, hosting, and operating my own vacation rental in Maine, learning firsthand what makes a property both beautiful and successful.
My own home has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler for multiple consecutive years, and that experience has shaped a practical, design-led approach to creating vacation rentals that stand out in a competitive market.
If you're preparing a second home for its first guests, revitalizing an existing rental, or looking for a trusted partner to manage it, I offer a selective range of services tailored to the property and your goals.
VACATION RENTAL DESIGN
Design that guests remember
The best vacation rentals don't feel like rentals. They feel like places you'd want to return to.
I create interiors that are distinctive, comfortable, photograph beautifully, and stand up to real-world guest use—while remaining true to the character of the property and its surroundings.
Services include:
Interior design and space planning
Furniture, lighting, and décor sourcing
Finish and material selections
Styling for professional photography
Guest-focused amenities and experience planning
Listing and brand consultation
Design strategies that maximize occupancy and long-term return
CONSULTING + COACHING
one-on-one consulting to help you build the systems and confidence to do it yourself
If you’d like to manage your vacation rental yourself we’ll work together to develop strategies for launching or renovating a new vacation rental, including: market positioning, guest communication and hospitality, cleaning and turnover systems, five-star guest experiences, operational workflows that save time and improve consistency, and data-informed recommendations to increase occupancy and revenue.
BOUTIQUE VACATION RENTAL MANAGEMENT
Boutique vacation rental management
For homeowners who prefer a completely hands-off experience, Atelier Serenissima offers full-service management for a select number of thoughtfully chosen vacation rentals.
From listing creation and dynamic pricing to guest communication, cleaning coordination, maintenance oversight, and day-to-day operations, I manage every aspect of the guest experience with the same care and attention I bring to my own home.
Rather than managing a large portfolio of homes, my vision is to build a small, carefully curated collection of distinctive vacation rentals across coastal Maine — rather than a large portfolio.
That allows each property to receive something increasingly rare in the hospitality industry:
personal attention.
WORK WITH ATLELIER SERENISSIMA
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY
Tell me about your property, your goals, and the experience you want to create.