Blue Ridge Property Management with a Local Touch
Meet the Founder
Alex Kotzen founded Carolina Hosting with a simple belief — short-term rental management should be personal, accountable, and performance-driven.
With a background as a First Team All-SEC and professional athlete, as well as a four-year collegiate team captain, Alex approaches every property with discipline, urgency, and attention to detail. What started as managing a focused number of homes has evolved into a high-performing portfolio built on one principle: treat every home like it is your own investment.
Unlike large management companies that scale at the expense of quality, Alex intentionally keeps Carolina Hosting selective — ensuring every property receives hands-on oversight, continuous optimization, and direct communication.
Our services
Full-Service Property Management
Full-Service Property Management
Guest Communication
Dynamic Pricing Implementation
Revenue Optimization
Cleaning & Maintenance Coordination
Why Choose Us
Blue Ridge Experts Who Treat Your Property Like Our Own
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can my property earn in the Blue Ridge Mountains?
Earnings vary based on location, size, and amenities, but most homes fall within a wide performance range depending on how they’re positioned. Seasonality plays a major role, with peak demand in summer, fall foliage, and holidays. Our focus is maximizing both nightly rate and occupancy through strategic pricing, positioning, and continuous optimization.
Do you work with homes in Boone, Banner Elk, and surrounding areas?
Yes — we work throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains, including Boone, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, and surrounding areas. Our local focus allows us to position each home to compete at a higher level within its specific market.
How are you different from larger management companies?
We operate with a smaller, more focused portfolio — which means more attention, faster communication, and better results. Every home is actively managed, continuously optimized, and never treated like just another listing.
Do you provide cleaning and maintenance?
Yes — we work with consistent, high-quality teams that are directly managed and communicated with by us, ensuring reliability, accountability, and a consistently high standard for every stay.
How quickly can you get my home live?
We move quickly. Most homes can be fully onboarded and live within a few weeks, depending on readiness. Our streamlined process allows us to launch efficiently while ensuring everything is properly set up for strong performance from day one.
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