Merritt

Merit Badge provides short-term rental management for property owners across Upstate New York, serving the Finger Lakes, Lake George, Saratoga Springs, Hudson Valley, and Catskills. The company aims to help owners earn more from vacation rentals while reducing the time and stress of hosting.

Its services include full-service management, revenue management, listing optimization, and dynamic pricing. For full-service clients, Merit Badge coordinates professional cleaning and maintenance, provides 24/7 guest support, manages onboarding, and supplies monthly and year-end reports. Owners with multiple properties can request portfolio management, including a multi-property dashboard, custom reporting, and tax preparation support. Merit Badge also offers design and renovation services, including virtual design, sourcing, furniture setup, and staging.

Pricing options include a monthly revenue-management plan, full-service management priced as a share of gross booking revenue plus a technology fee, and custom portfolio pricing. The company advertises free furniture damage protection of more than $2,000 and a 90-day money-back guarantee. Property owners can request a revenue estimate or renovation consultation to explore their options.