Brent Kleinheksel

Brent began work on Lodgix in 2008. Since then, Lodgix has grown to serve 750+ property managers representing over 40,000 vacation rentals. As the vacation rental market continues to grow and evolve, so too does Lodgix. During his 10 year tenure as the owner of a small resort in Holland, Michigan, Brent came to know and respect the many challenges of managing and marketing vacation rentals. This experience directly led to the development and launch of Lodgix.com in 2008. Brent has his MBA from the University of Notre Dame and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters at their home in State Road, North Carolina. He is an avid Notre Dame football fan and loves to work outdoors, fish, play tennis and explore the many small communities in Western North Carolina.

Should You List on Booking.com? A Guide for Vacation Rental Managers

For years, Airbnb and VRBO have dominated the conversation among vacation rental managers in North America. But quietly, Booking.com has become one of the largest sources of short-term rental bookings worldwide — and many U.S.-based managers are starting to take notice. If you’re looking to diversify your booking channels, reduce reliance on two platforms, and […]

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Why Offering Travel Insurance Should Be Standard for Property Managers

Let’s be honest — bookings don’t always go as planned. A guest’s flight gets canceled, a family member gets sick the day before check-in, or a hurricane rolls in and ruins a long-awaited beach week. When that happens, guests start asking for refunds, and property managers are stuck in an awkward spot: either eat the

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New Feature! Payments for Existing Reservations on the Lodgix Admin App

Managing payments just got easier: you can now process Stripe payments for existing reservations directly from the Lodgix Admin App. No more switching to a desktop browser to handle a guest’s card—everything you need is right at your fingertips, wherever you are.  Previously it was only possible to enter payment information for new reservations. Stripe

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Breaking Free from OTA Dependence: Why Direct Bookings Should Be Your North Star

If you’re a short-term rental manager, there’s a pretty good chance that Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com account for the lion’s share of your reservations. And honestly? That makes sense on the surface. These platforms bring you guests on autopilot, handle a lot of the marketing heavy lifting, and offer trust signals that a new property

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New Airbnb Integration Upgrades: Promotions, Door Codes, and Smoother Guest Entry

If you’re managing vacation rentals on Airbnb, you already know that small operational details can make or break your occupancy rate and guest reviews. That’s why we’ve rolled out a set of meaningful improvements to the Lodgix Airbnb integration — focused on helping you drive more bookings through native Airbnb promotions and deliver a smoother

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How AI Is Fueling a New Wave of Phishing Attacks Targeting Vacation Rental Guests

If you manage vacation rentals, you’ve probably noticed that phishing scams aimed at your guests are getting more sophisticated, more convincing, and more frequent. That’s not a coincidence. AI tools have made it dramatically easier for scammers to scrape guest data, mimic your brand voice, and send out polished emails that look like they came

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The Ultimate Traveler’s Guide to Lake Chatuge, Georgia

Tucked into the southern edge of the Appalachian Mountains and straddling the Georgia–North Carolina border, Lake Chatuge is one of the Southeast’s most scenic mountain lakes. With 132 miles of shoreline, crystal-clear water, and the charming town of Young Harris just minutes away, it’s the kind of place that makes you want to extend your

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