St. George – November 04, 2026 -- Ember Stays posted 72% estimated occupancy, 16 percentage points above the St. George market median of 56%, as it ranked first among 28 vacation rental operators in Airbtics' October 2026 VRM Index with a score of 83 out of 100.
Airbtics index weighs ratings, occupancy and scale
The short-term rental analytics platform scores operators on a 100-point scale. The index combines guest ratings, Airbnb Guest Favorite recognition, occupancy and operating scale.
Ember Stays' tracked Airbnb listings carried a 4.9 average guest rating, and 71% of them held Guest Favorite status.
Manager Review ranking in June also placed Ember Stays first
The Airbtics result follows a June 2026 ranking by Manager Review, which named Ember Stays the top vacation rental property manager in St. George. That ranking drew on aggregated Airbnb guest reviews and gave Ember Stays a 4.96 average rating, the highest among the companies evaluated.
Manager Review looked at guest satisfaction only. Airbtics adds occupancy and operating scale to the review data.
Ember caps Home Manager workload at 15 homes
Ember Stays manages a portfolio of luxury vacation homes in Southern Utah resort communities. Each dedicated Home Manager handles no more than 15 homes, a structure the company ties to property care, guest communication and maintenance. Homeowners also receive marketing, revenue management and property oversight.
Receiving recognition from two independent organizations in one year is "incredibly meaningful," said Kurt Avarell, Chief Executive Officer at Ember.