Should You Use PriceLabs If You Only Have One Seasonal Property?

If you’re a short-term rental host with a seasonal property, you’ve probably found yourself wondering if dynamic pricing tools like PriceLabs are really worth the investment. After all, if you’re not booking year-round, can a $20/month software really move the needle?

This week on the Hosting Hotline, we’re diving into that exact question from a listener who runs a single seasonal property and wants to know if PriceLabs can help her optimize her bookings.

Our take? Yes—especially for seasonal hosts.

Here’s why: When your calendar only fills up during certain parts of the year, every available night becomes that much more important. You don’t have the luxury of underpriced weekends or last-minute gaps. PriceLabs gives you unbiased, market-informed insights into what other properties are charging, what’s getting booked, and what adjustments you can make in real-time to stay competitive.

Whether it’s adjusting minimum night stays, spotting trends, or capitalizing on local events, dynamic pricing tools help you work smarter—not harder. And when just one extra booking can cover your monthly software cost (and then some), the ROI quickly becomes obvious.

So if you’ve been pricing manually or relying on Airbnb’s Smart Pricing, it might be time to level up with a tool that puts the power back in your hands. And if you’re not ready to commit? Good news—PriceLabs offers a free trial with no credit card required.

Bottom line: don’t leave money on the table. Even for a single seasonal property, the right tools can make a big impact.

This listener question came straight from the comments of one of our YouTube videos—which means we want to hear from you, too! If you’re curious about dynamic pricing, we’ve got a full video that walks you through how to use PriceLabs and why it works.

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PriceLabs – Dynamic pricing tool we personally use and recommend. Offers a free trial (no credit card required).