Our Story

What began as a way to offer quality short-term rentals for travelers in and out of our city quickly became something much bigger. As a young, newly married couple, we dove head-first into what started as a small business idea and discovered a passion for hospitality. In just two years, that passion grew into a full-service property management company—helping other owners create spaces guests love and returns they can count on.

We pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled service to our guests.

Who we are

The husband-and-wife team behind By Design Property Management. When we’re not setting up new rentals or checking in on properties, you’ll probably find us trying out local coffee shops, or spending time with our family.

The same things we value in life—being genuine, communicating clearly, and paying attention to the details—are the same principles we bring to every property we manage.

What Keeps Us Going

We took everything we learned from building and managing our own properties and poured it into By Design Property Management. Having been both travelers and hosts, we understand what creates a truly memorable guest experience—and we deliver that for every property we manage. Our goal is to make hosting stress-free and rewarding for property owners while ensuring guests feel cared for from the moment they book to the day they check out.

Our approach

We believe a short-term rental should be more than just a place to stay—it should be an experience. That’s why we focus on thoughtful design, clear guest communication, and proactive care for every property. Our process ensures each home is not only welcoming but also positioned to perform well in the market.

Why work with us

We’re not just here to keep your property running—we’re here to help it succeed. Whether you’re a seasoned host or a first-time investor, we bring proven systems, local expertise, and a commitment to treating your property like it’s our own. Our goal is simple: maximize your returns while giving you complete peace of mind.

 
Testimonials
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Amanda
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This place felt right at home. I stayed here for about 6 weeks for a work trip and I felt like I never left my home back home. It’s perfect. The outdoors is what really stole my heart- calm, relaxing, beautiful! It was so clean, the office space is just perfect! If you need to a place to stay in Daphne/fairhope/mobile/Spanish fort this is the place you need to stay at. Also the host was amazing! Highly recommend.
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Shanna
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Loved my whole experience .
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Branden
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Nice place and convenient to everything!
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Stephanie
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Only reserved Autumn place for 1 day, really wish we could’ve stayed longer. It was very inviting and functional. Made us feel right at home.
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Joy
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We stayed on Lejay Circle for over a month so we got to know all the ins and outs of the house. It took us almost the entire month to learn the neighborhood because it is so large. The house was beautifully decorated and very clean. If you are staying with more than 2 vehicles it can be tricky at times since the driveway is only a single lane and dark to back out of at night. The backyard seems very private and we were visited by deer often which was fun to watch. However, the neighbor loves to let her dog roam and you will often find the dog and owner in the yard which doesn’t feel very private (on a positive note the dog owner is nice). Communication was always fast and polite. Definitely a great place to stay.
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Tyshika
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Autumn was very polite & responsive. The house was beautiful and spacious! It accommodated us nicely. The beds were so comfy. We had minor hiccups with the cleaning crew. Autumn was very understanding and responded in a timely manner to get everything taken care of. Someone came very quickly to clean and fix everything back up. I appreciated every effort she made to make us comfortable and right at home! Would recommend to someone else, and I would stay again!
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John
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My crew and I were working in the area, after work everything was with in easy access to the home. Also one of the most comfortable places to relax, and very quiet place to unwind. Thanks for a real nice stay, I’ll stay there when I’m in the area. John
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Allison
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Beautifully decorated, extremely comfortable and clean. Would love to stay sometime when we could stay a bit longer.
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Dean
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Beautiful home that was cozy from the first step on the property. Response was quick and friendly. Will definitely revisit and refer this place. Great host!
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Frances
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It was a nice place to stay and we will visit again.