Observed Signal · Sep 25, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: Trending Topics (DACH/CEE Innovation & Tech) · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Residence Manager Startup Organizes Shared Vacation Homes
Austrian startup Residence Manager has launched a software platform to manage shared vacation properties, targeting families, inheritance communities, and private owner groups. The tool offers a shared usage calendar, guest management, stay compensation, and cleaning/service task organization. It also includes automatic guest communications, optional integration with Airbnb and Booking.com, and a transparent cost settlement system. The platform emphasizes owner control, allowing properties to remain private or be opened to external guests. Pricing starts at €8.99/month for the Basic package and €16.99/month for Plus, with a 10% transaction fee for external guest payments. The founders, Birgit and Clemens Gruber, aim to reduce organizational friction and increase transparency among co-owners.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Residence Manager is a software platform for organizing shared vacation homes.
- The startup was founded by Birgit Gruber and Clemens Gruber in Lower Austria.
- The platform includes a shared usage calendar, guest management, and service task organization.
- It offers optional calendar integration with Airbnb and Booking.com.
- Pricing starts at €8.99 per month for Basic and €16.99 per month for Plus.
- A 10% transaction fee applies for handling external guest payments.
- The software is available as a web and smartphone application.
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