Poconos VRO

10/16/2026

Poconos VRO is excited to represent our vacation rental community as a Platinum Sponsor of the Monroe County Bar Association!

We're proud to strengthen our connections within the legal community, build meaningful relationships, and continue advocating for the interests of short-term rental owners throughout the Poconos.

We're showing up, building relationships, and making sure our industry has a seat at the table!

10/12/2026

October is all about working smarter.
Join us for two practical webinars built for STR owners and property managers:

October 20 at 4:00 PM on Zoom
How To Use AI For Guest Marketing with LaSOH
Learn how AI can help you market to guests more effectively and make your follow-up easier.

October 27 at 1:00 PM
From Maintenance Issue to 5-Star Review: How Smarter Property Managers Resolve Problems Faster with Absoutely
See how better systems and faster response can turn guest issues into stronger reviews.

Register Now: https://poconosvro.org/Calendar

10/07/2026

We were excited to see some of our fantastic members at Vacation Rental Management Association - VRMA! Shout out to Wander Home, Andrew Rodriguez (Stay Booked), daughters properties, Petrillo (Pocono Mountain Rentals) Anthony Rallo (Awazing Stays)! I’d love it if you all could share some of your takeaways in the comments!

10/06/2026

We came to Nashville proud to represent the Poconos.
We’re leaving with Advocate of the Year.

Rebecca Gallagher is officially VRMA’s 2026 Advocate of the Year. She has spent the last year showing up for owners, sitting in township meetings, pushing for fair and practical STR policy, building relationships, educating communities and giving the Poconos STR industry a stronger voice.

Congratulations, Rebecca. and congratulations to all of the 2026 Excellence Award winners.

10/01/2026

If you're considering investing in Short Term Rentals, you should attend this FREE Poconos STR Summit. Our very own Mark Shay will be speaking and the Poconos VRO is a sponsor. Sign up today, before the event sells out! https://www.facebook.com/events/2936903686664846/

09/30/2026

Check out this inspirational interview / story of our member, Colleen Coale and her journey from school teacher to property management-maven! Do you have a story worth sharing? Drop us a note in the comments or DM!

➢ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9hSZeHoPAwF2bcEib0RC...

09/29/2026

THREE WEBINARS. THREE WAYS TO RUN A SMARTER STR BUSINESS.
We’ve got a strong lineup coming up for the Poconos VRO community with our partners:

September 30 at 1:00 PM
From Maintenance Issue to 5-Star Review with Absolutely
Learn how smarter property managers are resolving problems faster and turning potential guest headaches into better experiences.

October 1 at 5:00 PM
Asset Protection Q&A with the Co-Founders of Law Guys APS
Bring your questions and learn more about protecting your STR business and assets.

October 20 at 4:00 PM
How To Use AI For Guest Marketing with LaSOH
AI is changing how we market to guests. Learn practical ways to put it to work for your STR.

Poconos VRO members, these educational webinars are included with your membership. Register now: https://poconosvro.org/Calendar

Not a member yet? This is exactly the kind of education and access your membership helps put at your fingertips.

09/28/2026

How good are you at combining "Work" & "Play"?? That's the subject of Rebecca's Monday Musing this week. Check it out & tell us what you think! https://poconosvro.org/Blog/13720840

09/25/2026

THE COUNTDOWN TO APRIL 1 HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED!!

The Poconos STR Conference is back April 1, 2027 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, and we’re excited to officially announce Tony Robinson of The Real Estate Robinsons as our keynote speaker.

And this is just the beginning.

Registration opening soon.
Call for Papers opening soon.
New speakers, sponsors and conference details coming.

Full details start rolling out in our October Newsletter next week.
April 1, 2027. The Poconos STR community gets back in the room.

09/24/2026

Guest damaged your property?
Wondering if your LLC actually protects you?
Concerned about liability, contracts or compliance?
Bring the questions you actually deal with as an STR owner.

Join us October 1 for a LIVE STR Legal Q&A and get practical answers from professionals who work with short-term rental owners.

PLUS: WIN A FREE SHORT-TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT

To be entered:
Submit a question
Register for the webinar
Attend live
Submit your question: [email protected]

Register here: https://poconosvro.org/event-6849411?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=9/24/2026

Can’t attend live? Register anyway. All registrants will receive the recording.