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A small collection of homes across Door County, the Smokies, the Blue Ridge, the Gulf Coast, Green Bay, and Destin — locally cleaned, locally supported, booked direct.
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Hot Tub
Soak under the stars
Private Pool
Your own slice of summer
Pet Friendly
Bring the whole family
Great for Families
Space for everyone
Couples Getaway
Just the two of you
Game Room
Unplug and play
Beach Access
Sand between your toes
On the Water
Lakefront and bayside
Mountain Views
Ridge lines and mist
Large Groups
Sleeps 10 or more
Hot Tub
Soak under the stars
Private Pool
Your own slice of summer
Pet Friendly
Bring the whole family
Great for Families
Space for everyone
Couples Getaway
Just the two of you
Game Room
Unplug and play
Beach Access
Sand between your toes
On the Water
Lakefront and bayside
Mountain Views
Ridge lines and mist
Large Groups
Sleeps 10 or more
Vacation homes across six destinations.
From Door County, Wisconsin to the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, The Gulf Coast to the Western North Carolina Mountains. Each market has a local team that lives there. Pick a place, or scroll and let one find you.
Hand-picked, professionally managed, ready when you arrive.
Cherry Hill - Sister Bay, WI
Check dates for pricingFour bedrooms for twelve in the heart of Sister Bay, steps from the harbor and shops.
Max. 12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Liberty Lodge - Pigeon Forge, TN
Check dates for pricingGame room with pool table, private hot tub, five bedrooms on a Smoky Mountain ridge.
Max. 10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Water Oaks Lagoon House - Gulf Shores, AL
Check dates for pricingPrivate heated pool, boat dock, and sunsets over the lagoon.
Max. 19 guests · 6 bedrooms · 6 baths
The Barn - Sevierville, TN
Check dates for pricingBarn-style retreat sleeping twelve in Sevierville — your base for Dollywood and the national park.
Max. 12 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths
The Goat and Cherry - Sister Bay, WI
Check dates for pricingThree bedrooms in Sister Bay, walk to the marina, local guide included.
Max. 11 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Van Laanen Lake House - Green Bay, WI
Check dates for pricingLakefront access, kayaks in the shed, blocks from Lambeau Field.
Max. 14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
The Ona - Gulf Shores, AL
Check dates for pricingTwo-minute walk to the Gulf, heated private pool, beach chairs and umbrellas included.
Max. 12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Skyburst - Pigeon Forge, TN
Check dates for pricingPrivate pool and hot tub, panoramic ridge views, minutes from Dollywood.
Max. 12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
A stay that feels easy, from search to checkout.
No surprises at check-in
Every listing photo is current. Every amenity listed is there. Our team walks each property before your arrival to make sure it's exactly what you booked.
A real person, always reachable
Text or call anytime. We don't route you to a call center. If something breaks, a local tech is dispatched the same day, usually within hours.
Hotel-quality linens, actually
We launder with commercial machines and stock every home with the same high-thread-count sheets and towels you'd expect at a boutique hotel.
Book direct and save
No OTA markup. No platform fees. The rate you see is the rate you pay, and you're dealing with the company that owns the relationship from first click to checkout.
Professionally managed, locally staffed
Each market has a dedicated on-the-ground team. They know the area, the neighbours, and the quirks of every home, because they live there.
From first click to checkout, seamlessly.
We use SuiteOp to automate the parts that shouldn't need a phone call, so our team is free to focus on the parts that do.
Book
Choose your home, pick your dates, pay direct. No account required, just a confirmation email with everything you need.
Pre-arrival
3 days out you'll receive your digital guidebook: door code, parking, wifi, local recs, and a direct line to your host.
Check-in
Smart lock, no key exchange. Walk straight in. The home has been inspected by our team within 24 hours of your arrival.
During stay
Need anything? Text the number in your guidebook. Maintenance issues get same-day dispatch. Most things are handled before you notice.
Checkout
10 AM by default, late checkout available on request. Leave the dishes, take the memories. We handle the rest.
Digital guidebook
Sent 3 days before arrival
Smart lock access
No key pickup or dropoff
Same-day maintenance
Local techs on call
Verified clean
Inspected before every stay
Own a vacation rental? We manage properties across all 6 markets.
See how we manage differently →4.94 out of 5, every time.
“Thomas was perhaps the best host I've ever had. Extremely helpful and responsive. The home was exactly as described. No surprises at all. Clean, well-appointed, had everything we needed.”
Michael & Rhonda
Jolene · Verified guest
“You can tell the owner and manager really take care of this place. The manager is super responsive, extremely professional. It's always nice to see that. I recommend this place without any reservation.”
Hernan
Yorita Manor · Verified guest
“Wooded Wonder was even better than described, nestled into a secluded part of Sister Bay. Tom and his team were incredibly detail oriented in communications, leaving no stone left unturned.”
Adam
Wooded Wonder · Verified guest
“This was our fourth trip to the Smokies, and it was hands down our best stay yet. The home exceeded our expectations in every way, beautifully designed with incredible attention to detail.”
Rebecca
Falcon 9 · Verified guest
“Thomas checked in with us a few times to make sure our stay was going well, and was a great host. We would highly recommend this cabin for large families. We will be back in the future!”
Haley
The Lazy Bee · Verified guest
“The linens and towels were as nice as a 5 star hotel. The kitchen was a breeze to cook in with very nice modern appliances. Thomas was a great host and very responsive.”
Tamara
Goat & Cherry · Verified guest
“I cannot recommend the Lazy Bee enough. It exceeded our expectations in every way. If you're looking for a beautiful place with all the perfect amenities, a super clean environment, and a host who is not only friendly and responsive but also incredibly helpful and accommodating, this is the place.”
Elizabeth
The Lazy Bee · Verified guest
“The host was outstanding and incredibly responsive at all times. When we noticed the heating wasn't fully reaching the lower floor, he immediately provided a technician and a space heater. That level of care and thoughtfulness says everything.”
Rosa
The Lazy Bee · Verified guest
“Thomas's home was 'Picture Perfect.' Everything was spotless. The hot tub and pool were clean, warm and enjoyable. Mr. Thomas was very kind, readily available, and checked in on us during our stay.”
Tracy
Skyburst · Verified guest
“We had a wonderful stay. It is obvious the owner has put much thought and care into this beautiful property and is gracious enough to share with anyone lucky enough to book it.”
Aimee
Yorita Manor · Verified guest
“One of my favorite Airbnbs. The house and yard are bigger than we anticipated. Well furnished. Great kid-friendly features, built-in baby gates, pack and play, fenced yard.”
Donald
Van Laanen · Verified guest
“This home exceeded our expectations in every way. Beautifully designed with incredible attention to detail, and everything from the layout to the amenities was so thoughtfully planned.”
Rebecca
Falcon 9 · Verified guest
“Sitting in the hot tub while it was snowing was magical. The host is super responsive and very accommodating. We will definitely be looking to stay at one of their properties again.”
Justin
Wooded Wonder · Verified guest
“We loved being able to take the kids there and would return! They were very responsive to our questions and within walking distance of downtown but it felt very private and peaceful.”
Erin
Wooded Wonder · Verified guest
“Thomas was an incredible host and went above and beyond for our family. We couldn't have asked for a better cabin or person to work with. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.”
Josh
Liberty Lodge · Verified guest
“The beach was a 2-minute walk, the heated pool was great, and our host was very accessible. Would definitely recommend. Exactly as advertised.”
Deana
The Ona · Verified guest
“Tom was very flexible and responsive, which was very helpful. One of the cleanest Airbnbs we have stayed at. The home looks just like the pictures. Highly recommend.”
Dylan
Goat & Cherry · Verified guest
“My family and I had a wonderful stay at Wooded Wonder! The hosts were proactive in reaching out and responded promptly to all communications. Just a short walk from the marina, beach, and downtown Sister Bay.”
Patrick
Wooded Wonder · Verified guest
“We came to the area in the middle of winter and it was a frozen lake and just beautiful. We even got a glimpse of the northern lights. The manager is super responsive, extremely professional.”
Hernan
Yorita Manor · Verified guest
“Our stay exceeded all expectations, the place was spotless, fully stocked with every amenity, and offered stunning views of the sunrise over the lake. We only wish we could have stayed longer.”
Laurie
Yorita Manor · Verified guest
“Bayside Bear was perfect for us. Well organized and exceptionally clean. The mattresses were actually comfortable. The view is spectacular, and you can open the living room curtains and watch the sunset.”
Erin
Bayside Bear · Verified guest
“This place was something like out of a magazine. Spotless and had everything we needed. My family enjoyed the house so much, there was so much to do. We will be booking here again next year.”
Lauren
Falcon 9 · Verified guest
“Thomas communicated thoroughly and shared lots of helpful information about the house in advance, so our stay was easy peasy start to finish.”
Molly
Goat & Cherry · Verified guest
“We had a fantastic stay at this Airbnb. The listing was exactly as pictured. In fact, the house was even more impressive in person. This was my favorite Airbnb we have ever rented.”
Brianne
Falcon 9 · Verified guest
“Top-notch amenities in a convenient location. We had a minor issue with the kitchen sink and Tom had someone out same-day to fix it. That says everything about how he operates.”
Amy
Jolene · Verified guest
Aggregate of 1,247 verified guest reviews across all platforms · All reviews are verbatim from guests
A family-owned company that takes this seriously.
Getaway & Stay was founded by Tom Ackley after years of managing vacation rentals for his own family and realizing the industry had a hospitality gap: most management companies optimized for volume, not guest experience.
We built the company the other way around. Every home in our portfolio is one we'd be proud to stay in ourselves. Every market has a local team. And every guest gets a direct line to a real person, not a call center.
That approach has compounded into 43 properties, six markets, and a review average that makes our owners proud and keeps guests coming back.
43
Properties managed
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Markets across the U.S.
4.94
Average guest rating
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