Barefoot Technologies Blog- Vacation Rental Industry News

Improve Guest Experience, Strengthen Operations, and Increase Visibility Across Your Portfolio

At Barefoot Technologies, our focus has always been helping vacation rental managers run stronger, more accountable businesses. From full and true trust accounting to flexible, customizable operations, Barefoot serves as the foundation for how our clients manage and grow their portfolios.

Book Direct Day Is Coming: Put Your Direct Channel to Work 

OTAs Fill Nights. Direct Bookings Build Businesses. 

If you want more control over revenue, guest relationships, and brand loyalty- February 4 matters. 

Leading the Way: The Origins and Ongoing Impact of VRPOMe in Maine 

In 2013, a small but determined group of Maine vacation rental professionals came together with one mission: to protect the future of vacation rentals in their state. What began as a grassroots response to a proposed piece of legislation has evolved into a respected organization that advocates, educates, and unites the industry — the Vacation Rental Professionals of Maine (VRPOMe, Inc.). 

Barefoot Technologies, a leading provider of short-term, mid- and long rental management software with full trust accounting, today announced a new partnership with Clearview Merchant Services, a payment processing company focused on transparency, simplicity, and real savings. 

Solutions Engineer – Job Description 

How a Consultative Approach Sets You Up for Long-Term Success
Why Having a True Partner Matters in Property Management Software

When it comes to choosing a property management system (PMS), many companies focus on features, pricing, or integrations. But one of the most important factors for long-term success is often overlooked: a consultative approach.

Bear Country’s Success with Barefoot’s Referral Agent Network

Driving International Bookings and Partner Satisfaction

Overview 

Bear Country, a leader in luxury short-term accommodations, was looking for a way to manage high volumes of wholesale bookings—especially from international travel partners operating across time zones. Traditional communication methods had
become unsustainable, and the company needed a more efficient, scalable way to work with global agents.