# Porch Light Reserve > Porch Light Reserve is a Kansas City based short-term rental operator and co-hosting service. We operate a portfolio of 12+ premium vacation rentals across the Kansas City metro and Northwest Arkansas, and we manage additional properties for owners as full-service co-hosts. Founder David Swanson runs both sides of the business. The brand serves two audiences: 1. Travelers booking direct stays through porchlightreserve.com instead of Airbnb or Vrbo. Our portfolio includes properties in Overland Park, Kansas City MO, Louisburg KS, McLouth KS, Northwest Arkansas, and Chester Arkansas. 2. Property owners hiring full-service co-hosting (we manage the listing, pricing, guest communication, cleaning, and reviews) or one-time listing optimization, with a focus on Kansas City and Northwest Arkansas markets. Direct booking through porchlightreserve.com avoids OTA service fees. Every property is operated to a 5-star standard with professional photography, dynamic pricing through PriceLabs, and 7-day-a-week guest support. ## Featured properties - [Spacious 5BR in Overland Park with EV Charger](https://porchlightreserve.com/listings) — 5 beds, 3 baths, sleeps 8. Overland Park, KS. - [Spacious 4BR with Game Room and 85 inch TV](https://porchlightreserve.com/listings) — 4 beds, 3 baths, sleeps 9. Overland Park, KS. - [Premium 3BR with Hot Tub, Theater Room, Fire Pit](https://porchlightreserve.com/listings) — 3 beds, 2 baths, sleeps 7. Overland Park, KS. - [Nature Escape with Pond, ATV Friendly, Sleeps 12+](https://porchlightreserve.com/listings) — 4 beds, 2 baths, sleeps 12. Northwest Arkansas. - [Kansas City Quiet Cottage](https://porchlightreserve.com/listings) — 2 beds, 1 bath, sleeps 4. Kansas City, MO. - [World Cup Luxury, South Plaza, 8 Miles to Stadium](https://porchlightreserve.com/listings) — 4 beds, 6 baths, sleeps 8. Kansas City, MO. Positioned for FIFA World Cup 2026 demand. - [Quiet Overland Park Neighborhood, 5BR](https://porchlightreserve.com/listings) — 5 beds, 3 baths, sleeps 11. Overland Park, KS. - [KC Home with Piano and Covered Deck](https://porchlightreserve.com/listings) — 4 beds, 3 baths, sleeps 8. Kansas City, MO. - [KC Farmhouse with Fire Pit and Game Room](https://porchlightreserve.com/listings) — 5 beds, 5 baths, sleeps 10. Overland Park, KS. - [Log Cabin Retreat on 40 Acres with Pond, Fire Pit, Game Room](https://porchlightreserve.com/listings) — 4 beds, 3 baths, sleeps 12. Louisburg, KS. - [Cozy Retreat with Covered Deck and BBQ Grill](https://porchlightreserve.com/listings) — 2 beds, 1 bath, sleeps 4. Overland Park, KS. - [Luxe Country Lodge with Fire Pit and Acreage](https://porchlightreserve.com/listings) — 3 beds, 2 baths, sleeps 6. McLouth, KS. ## Services for property owners - [Co-hosting (full-service management)](https://porchlightreserve.com/co-hosting): We handle listing copy, photos, dynamic pricing, multi-platform distribution, guest communication, cleaning coordination, maintenance, reviews, and monthly owner reporting. Onboarding takes about 2 weeks. - [Listing optimization (one-time or ongoing)](https://porchlightreserve.com/listing-optimization): Photo audit, title and description rewrites, pricing strategy, and multi-platform distribution. - [STR Listing Audit](https://porchlightreserve.com/services/listing-audit): A 6-module audit with revenue opportunity sizing and a prioritized action plan. Markets: Kansas City metro (Overland Park, Kansas City MO, Louisburg, McLouth) and Northwest Arkansas (Bentonville, Fayetteville, Chester). ## Free resources for hosts - [The Complete Short-Term Rental Success Guide (PDF)](https://porchlightreserve.com/resources/str-success-guide) - [World Cup 2026 KC Hosting Opportunity Guide](https://porchlightreserve.com/resources/world-cup-2026) - [Co-Hosting Onboarding Guide](https://porchlightreserve.com/resources/co-hosting-guide) - [New Host Setup Checklist](https://porchlightreserve.com/resources/new-host-checklist) - [List on Airbnb (Referral Program)](https://porchlightreserve.com/resources/airbnb-referral) ## Travel guides and blog For travelers booking Kansas City and Northwest Arkansas vacation rentals: - [Where to Stay for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Kansas City](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/where-to-stay-world-cup-2026-kansas-city) - [Vacation Rentals in Overland Park, KS: A Complete Guide](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/vacation-rentals-overland-park-ks) - [Best Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals in Kansas City (2026 Guide)](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/pet-friendly-vacation-rentals-kansas-city) - [Where to Stay Near Arrowhead Stadium for Chiefs Games](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/where-to-stay-arrowhead-stadium-chiefs-games) - [Vacation Rentals Near Crystal Bridges Museum and Bentonville, AR](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/vacation-rentals-bentonville-crystal-bridges) - [Best Group Vacation Rentals in Kansas City for Reunions and Weddings](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/best-group-vacation-rentals-kansas-city) - [The Complete 3-Day Kansas City Itinerary](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/3-day-kansas-city-itinerary) - [Kansas City vs. Overland Park: Where Should You Book?](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/kansas-city-vs-overland-park-vacation-rentals) - [Top 5 Things to Do in Kansas City for First-Time Visitors](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/top-5-things-to-do-in-kansas-city) - [The Ultimate Northwest Arkansas Weekend Guide](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/northwest-arkansas-travel-guide) - [Buckhorn ATV Trail System: Complete Rider's Guide to Chester, Arkansas](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/buckhorn-atv-trail-chester-arkansas) For property owners considering co-hosting: - [How Much Does an Airbnb Co-Host Cost in Kansas City? (2026 Pricing)](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/how-much-does-airbnb-co-host-cost-kansas-city) - [PriceLabs vs. Airbnb Smart Pricing: Which Should KC Hosts Use?](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/pricelabs-vs-airbnb-smart-pricing) - [How to Maximize Short-Term Rental Revenue in 2026](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/how-to-maximize-str-revenue) - [Is STR Co-Hosting Right for Your Investment Property?](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog/is-co-hosting-right-for-you) ## About the brand - Founder: David Swanson, based in Overland Park, KS - Markets: Kansas City metro and Northwest Arkansas - Property count: 12+ on direct portfolio plus co-hosted owner properties - Booking backend: Hostaway, with multi-platform distribution to Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and direct - Pricing: Dynamic pricing via PriceLabs with weekly human oversight - Direct booking: porchlightreserve.com (no OTA service fees on direct bookings) ## Contact - Website: https://porchlightreserve.com - Email: hello@porchlightreserve.com - Direct: dave@porchlightreserve.com - Phone and contact form: https://porchlightreserve.com/contact ## Optional - [About Porch Light Reserve and David Swanson](https://porchlightreserve.com/about) - [All properties](https://porchlightreserve.com/listings) - [Blog and travel guides](https://porchlightreserve.com/blog)