The picks
- Breezeway — Best for vacation rental cleaners with direct Airbnb integration
- CleanliSense — Best for B2B sales and client management
- Jobber — Best general-purpose CRM for mixed cleaning businesses
- Turno — Best for finding hosts through a marketplace (not a CRM)
- Doinn — Best for property manager partnerships at scale
#1 Pick
Breezeway is the property operations platform for vacation rentals that take quality seriously. It’s an official Airbnb Software Partner with direct API integration, so booking data flows in automatically—no iCal workarounds. Room-by-room checklists, photo documentation at each step, inspection workflows, issue reporting.
If you’re cleaning vacation homes where a missed detail costs the host a bad review, Breezeway gives you the structure to be consistent. And the direct Airbnb connection means turnover scheduling is automatic.
Why I picked this
Breezeway started as a tool for property managers, not cleaners. That perspective shows. The platform assumes properties need more than just cleaning—they need maintenance checks, inventory counts, quality inspections. For vacation rental cleaners, this means you can offer a more complete service.
The direct Airbnb API integration is a real advantage. As an official Airbnb Software Partner, Breezeway pulls booking data directly—not through iCal feeds that can delay by 15-30 minutes. For same-day turnovers where the window between checkout and checkin is tight, that matters. VRBO integration is iCal-only, which works but isn’t as seamless.
The checklist system is the core feature. Create task lists for each property type. Cleaners follow step-by-step instructions. Each task can require photo verification. Nothing gets skipped, and the host has documentation proving everything was done.
Inspection workflows let you (or the property manager) do a walkthrough after cleaning. Flag issues, assign follow-up tasks, track resolution. For properties with HOA requirements or luxury standards, this is necessary.
The messaging system keeps communication organized by property. No more scrolling through text threads to find what the host said about the master bathroom.
The tradeoff: Breezeway is more complex than simpler scheduling tools. Setup takes longer. You’re building out checklists, configuring properties, training your team on the workflow. For simple turnover cleaning, it’s overkill. For premium property care, it’s worth it.
Pricing is property-based and varies by feature set. Expect to pay more than basic scheduling tools, but you’re also offering a more premium service.
Key features for vacation rental cleaners
- Direct Airbnb API — Official Software Partner, real-time booking data
- Room-by-room checklists — Standardize every clean
- Photo verification per task — Document each step
- Inspection workflows — Quality control after cleaning
- Issue reporting — Flag and track problems
- Property-specific messaging — Organized communication
- Inventory tracking — Know when supplies need restocking
- PMS integrations — Guesty, Hostaway, Escapia, Track, and more
Skip this if…
- You want plug-and-play simplicity—Breezeway takes time to set up properly
- You’re price-sensitive—it costs more than basic scheduling tools
- Your clients don’t care about documentation—the checklists are wasted effort if no one looks at them
- You’re just doing quick turnovers—the inspection features won’t add value
#2 Pick
CleanliSense approaches vacation rental cleaning from the business side. The “Host CRM” feature treats each property manager as a B2B client with their own properties, invoicing, and communication history. If you’re growing a vacation rental cleaning company by landing contracts (not just taking jobs from a platform), CleanliSense gives you the tools to manage that growth.
Why I picked this
Most vacation rental cleaning tools are built around properties. CleanliSense is built around clients. A property manager with 30 units is one client relationship with 30 properties underneath it. You track the relationship, negotiate rates, handle invoicing, and manage communication at the client level.
This matters when you’re scaling. You’re not just cleaning individual Airbnbs—you’re landing contracts with property management companies. The sales pipeline features help you track prospects, follow up on proposals, and convert leads to clients.
Invoicing is flexible. Bill per clean, weekly, monthly, or however your clients want it. Track what you’re owed across all properties and clients in one place.
The scheduling syncs with PMS systems, so turnovers get created automatically. But the business management layer on top is what sets CleanliSense apart.
One caveat: CleanliSense’s integration details aren’t well-documented publicly. The specifics of how it connects to Airbnb and VRBO (direct API vs. iCal) aren’t clear from their marketing materials. Ask during the sales process.
The tradeoff: CleanliSense is less established than Breezeway. The learning curve is steeper because you’re setting up a full business system, not just connecting to a scheduling feed. And pricing isn’t transparent—you’ll need to contact them for a quote.
Key features for vacation rental cleaners
- Host CRM — Manage property managers as B2B clients
- Sales pipeline — Track prospects and proposals
- Flexible invoicing — Bill per clean, weekly, monthly
- Team management — Assign cleaners to properties and clients
- PMS integrations — Auto-schedule from booking calendars
- Client portal — Hosts view schedules and reports
Skip this if…
- You want plug-and-play simplicity—CleanliSense requires more setup
- You’re happy getting leads from marketplaces—the B2B tools won’t help
- You’re a solo cleaner—the client management features are overkill
- Transparent pricing matters to you—you’ll need to request a quote
#3 Pick
Jobber isn’t built for vacation rentals specifically, but it’s one of the strongest CRMs for cleaning businesses overall. We ranked it #1 for residential cleaning for good reason—automated quote follow-ups, SMS reminders, review requests, QuickBooks sync. If you do both vacation rental turnovers and residential cleaning, Jobber gives you one system for everything instead of juggling two platforms.
Why I picked this
Most vacation rental cleaners don’t only do turnovers. You might have 15 Airbnb properties and 30 recurring residential clients. Running Breezeway for the rentals and a separate CRM for residential work is manageable, but it’s two systems to maintain, two schedules to check, two invoicing workflows.
Jobber handles both. Residential recurring jobs, one-off deep cleans, vacation rental turnovers—they all live in the same calendar. One client database. One invoicing system. One place for your team to check their schedule.
The automation stack is the real strength. Clients request quotes through online booking. Jobber sends the quote, follows up automatically if they don’t respond, converts to a job when approved, sends the appointment reminder, and requests a review after completion. That works for residential clients and vacation rental hosts alike.
The tradeoff is real: Jobber has no native integrations with Airbnb, VRBO, or property management systems. Turnover jobs don’t get created automatically from booking calendars. You’ll need to create them manually or set up Zapier connections to pull from iCal feeds. That’s friction the vacation rental-specific tools don’t have.
For teams where vacation rentals are the majority of the business, Breezeway or CleanliSense are better fits. Jobber earns its spot here for the mixed-business use case—when you need a real CRM that handles everything, not just turnovers.
Key features for vacation rental cleaners
- Client management — One database for rental hosts and residential clients
- Automated quoting — Send quotes with automatic follow-ups
- SMS reminders — Appointment notifications for your team and clients
- Invoicing and payments — QuickBooks sync, online payments
- Team scheduling — Assign and route jobs across your crew
- Review requests — Automatic review prompts after jobs
- Zapier integrations — Connect to booking calendars (not native, requires setup)
Skip this if…
- Vacation rentals are your entire business—Breezeway’s direct integrations save real time
- You need automatic turnover scheduling—Jobber requires manual job creation or Zapier
- You’re a solo cleaner—the $39/mo starting price is steep for one person
- You want a marketplace to find new hosts—Jobber has no discovery features
Honorable mentions
#4
Turno (formerly TurnoverBnB) has the best direct integrations to both Airbnb and VRBO of any tool on this list, plus a marketplace where hosts can find cleaners. It’s free for cleaners and automatically creates turnover jobs from booking calendars. Many solo cleaners use it as their only tool, and it works for that.
The reason it’s an honorable mention instead of a top pick: Turno is a host-centric scheduling platform and marketplace, not a CRM. Hosts control the platform. You don’t own your client relationships, can’t manage a sales pipeline, and can’t send invoices outside the system. It’s excellent for lead generation and job scheduling, but as your business grows, you’ll likely need a real CRM alongside it.
Choose this if: You’re starting out and want free access to hosts looking for cleaners, or you want automatic turnover scheduling without paying for it. Some cleaners pair Turno (for lead gen and scheduling) with a separate CRM for business management.
Skip it if: You want to own your client relationships, need robust invoicing, or do more than just turnovers.
#5
Doinn
- Platform for cleaning service providers
- Linen and laundry services integration
- Property manager-focused
Doinn connects cleaning companies with property managers at scale. The platform positions itself as a service provider network—property managers use Doinn to find and coordinate cleaning, linen, and laundry services across their portfolio. If you’re a cleaning company looking to partner with larger property management operations, Doinn can be a source of volume.
The platform handles scheduling, quality tracking, and payments between property managers and service providers. You’re essentially joining a B2B marketplace for vacation rental services.
Choose this if: You want to partner with property managers who already use Doinn, or you’re looking for high-volume opportunities with larger operators.
Skip it if: You prefer building direct relationships with individual hosts, or you want more control over your client acquisition than a marketplace provides.
How to choose
Choose Breezeway if you want the most complete operations platform for vacation rental cleaning. Direct Airbnb API integration, room-by-room checklists, photo verification, inspection workflows. Worth the cost if your clients expect quality documentation and you want automatic scheduling from bookings.
Choose CleanliSense if you’re building a vacation rental cleaning company that sells to property managers. The Host CRM helps you manage B2B relationships, track proposals, and scale client accounts.
Choose Jobber if you do mixed work (vacation rentals plus residential) and want one CRM for everything. No native PMS integrations, but strong automation and client management across all job types.
Choose Turno if you’re just starting out and want free access to a host marketplace. Great for lead generation and automatic scheduling, but it’s not a CRM—you’ll outgrow it as your business develops.
Choose Doinn if you want to partner with larger property management operations through a B2B marketplace. Volume opportunities, but less control over client relationships.
The decision tree:
- Want direct Airbnb integration and quality documentation? → Breezeway
- Building a B2B company selling to property managers? → CleanliSense
- Mixed business (vacation rentals + residential)? → Jobber
- Just starting, want free scheduling and a host marketplace? → Turno
- Want volume from large PM partnerships? → Doinn
What should a vacation rental cleaning CRM actually do?
Vacation rental cleaning has different needs than residential cleaning. Your CRM should handle:
Automatic scheduling from bookings. The core requirement. When a guest checks out at 11am and the next guest checks in at 4pm, your system should create a turnover job automatically. Manual scheduling breaks down fast with vacation rentals because bookings change constantly.
PMS integrations. Direct connections to Airbnb, VRBO, Guesty, Hostaway, Lodgify, and other property management systems. If you’re manually checking calendars, you’re wasting time.
Same-day turnover management. Vacation rentals often have tight windows. Your system should flag same-day turnovers and help you schedule around them.
Photo documentation. Hosts are often remote. They can’t inspect properties themselves. Your CRM should make it easy to take before/after photos and share them.
Property-centric organization. Unlike residential cleaning (where you track homeowners), vacation rental cleaning tracks properties. One property manager might have 50 units. Your system should organize by property, not just by client.
B2B relationship management. If you’re growing beyond individual hosts, you need tools to manage property manager relationships—tracking proposals, negotiating contracts, handling invoicing at the account level.
The difference between vacation rental-specific CRMs (Breezeway, CleanliSense) and general cleaning CRMs (Jobber, ZenMaid) is the booking integration. General tools expect recurring schedules. Vacation rental tools expect schedules driven by guest bookings. Marketplaces like Turno and Doinn can supplement either approach with lead generation, but they aren’t CRMs themselves. Pick the tool that matches your business model.
If you’re still in the planning stage, our cleaning business name ideas include vacation rental-specific names like “Airbnb Turnover Pros.”
For teams that do both vacation rentals and regular residential cleaning, see our residential cleaning CRM picks.