Delaware Beaches · Sussex County Coast

Professionally Managed.
Owner Operated. Detail Obsessed.

We own rentals here, and we're the ones who answer the phone.
No disconnected third parties.

Owner program launches early 2027 · Now accepting early-access owners

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6FRB-owned homes managed
6 yrsHosting experience
Dec 20267th property goes live
Early 2027Owner program launch

Who we are

Rich & Fil — the F and R in FRB

FRB started in 2016 as (F)il and (R)ich (B)rewing. The beer was an experiment; the name stuck, and in 2020 it grew into FRB Rentals, our Airbnb and short-term rental business.

Rich has spent 30+ years solving business problems with people, process, tools and automation — and he's been coming to Rehoboth Beach every summer since he was six. Fil (Filomena Rauso) is a REALTOR® with CG REALTY LLC and a serious cook with an Italian flair, which is why every FRB rental has a kitchen you can actually cook in.

And Bear and Tulip, our rescue Shepherd/Hound and Bernedoodle, are why we make as many of our rentals dog-friendly as we can.

Amazing guest experiences, on-season and off, with a "like home" feel — while maximizing our clients' rental income.
Rich and Fil, owners of FRB Rentals Bear and Tulip, the FRB dogs, asleep on the couch
Filomena RausoREALTOR®(484) 800-5537frauso@frbhomes.com
CG REALTY LLCReal estate brokerage(610) 566-5182info@campbellgerrard.com116 W Baltimore Ave, Media, PA

Which kind of owner are you?

We manage for all three. Knowing which one you are shapes your pricing, your calendar and how often you use the place.

It's a business

  • Maximize profit, on-season and off
  • Short-term on-season, mid-term off-season
  • Repeat guests and direct bookings

We want to use it on-season

  • Your own use comes first
  • You're involved in how it's outfitted
  • We rent around your dates

Offset the cost

  • Rent hard on-season to cover the property
  • A "free" vacation place you use off-season
  • Hands-off — we get it done

Whichever owner you are, we'll build the plan around your goals.

Tell us about your property

You set the rules. We do the work.

Data-driven pricing, vetted vendors with backups, and a checklist for everything. Here's what that looks like on the calendar.

Guest messaging from booking through check-out
Cleaners scheduled — and verified they showed up on time
A to-do list built for every booking
Anything found at cleaning gets handled
Minimum-stay rules tuned to the calendar
Dynamic rate review to maximize the next 45 days
Financial statements
QA walk-through of the property (on-season)
HOA communication, if you want help
Mail checked at the unit, if needed
Consumables refilled, kitted and distributed
Listings and guidebook reviewed across every channel
Seasonal rates and availability updated
Contractor rates negotiated
After prime season: regroup, refresh, repair
Before prime season: full prep
Emergency repairs coordinated
Marketing blasts to past guests

The system behind it

Software doing the busywork

Hostfully runs reservations, messaging and guidebooks. Pricing adjusts daily in real time. Cleaner scheduling and supply ordering are automated.

A smart home we can see from anywhere

Unique door codes per guest, a thermostat that can't be left blasting, water and smoke sensors, a doorbell camera, and remote power resets when the internet hiccups.

Backups for the backups

Pre-negotiated cleaning, HVAC and handyman vendors, with alternates — so one no-show is never a crisis.

What we run for your property

We don't just list your home and hope. FRB Rentals runs the same system we use on our own properties: monitoring the house, managing the calendar, answering guests quickly, protecting your reviews, and keeping you informed about how your home is doing.

Live home monitoring

  • Smart-home sensors watch for leaks and low batteries
  • Device health checks so locks and sensors stay online
  • Clear status visibility between stays, not just during them

Calendar & guest pipeline

  • Bookings and owner blocks kept accurate in one calendar
  • Quick, friendly replies to guest inquiries
  • Follow-ups reviewed and approved before they send, so leads don't go cold

Filling empty nights

  • We spot gap nights between bookings early
  • Open dates promoted to turn them into paid stays

Responsive inbox & leads

  • Owner and guest emails captured and answered promptly
  • Nothing falls through the cracks between platforms

Listing quality & reviews

  • Thoughtful responses to Airbnb and Vrbo reviews, as appropriate
  • Ongoing listing fixes: photos, wording, amenities
  • Guest-reported issues tracked until resolved

Direct booking visibility

  • Your home listed on frbrentals.com, so guests can book direct
  • Traffic and conversion insight for frbrentals.com
  • We learn what brings guests to book direct, and do more of it

Market research behind every listing

  • Local demand, comparable homes and seasonal trends inform how your listing is positioned and described, so decisions rest on data, not guesswork

Now accepting early-access owners

Property management for owners

For six years we've managed our own homes to one standard. In early 2027 we open that same FRB standard to a small group of outside owners.

Join early access to reserve a spot and help shape the program.

Join early access

A trusted cleaning partner, built in

  • Eyes and ears on every single turnover
  • Linens laundered off-site, not in the home
  • Consumables checked and restocked each stay
  • Property issues documented in real time

Don't lose your summer profits off-season

Each property is set up to attract different guests at different times of year, and repeat guests who book direct.

On-season

Families who cook to save money. Groups who need fast, reliable internet.

Shoulder season

Weekend getaways ("bring your clothes, we have the rest"), weddings and tournaments.

Off-season

Remote workers, anniversary trips, and people traveling with dogs — the beach and boardwalk welcome them off-season.

Mid-term stays

Traveling nurses and people relocating or building a home here, typically 1–4 months.

A real example: we added a desk, monitor, docking station and printer to our first unit and featured it in the photos. Within a week, an attorney booked seven nights to get out of DC — and said the workspace was why she picked us.

Stocked like no one else

We've been told we're crazy for offering as much as we do. That's the point — it's what turns a first stay into a repeat booking and a five-star review.

Drawers of kitchen utensils in an FRB rental Coffee station with Keurig, drip maker, spices and oils Tea box with a wide variety of teas Nightstand with USB charger, wireless charger and smart speaker

Kitchen

Spices and oils, full bakeware, place settings for twice the max guests, blender, wine glasses.

Coffee & tea

Keurig, drip and French press, coffee for the first days, and a big variety of teas.

Bath & personal

Shampoo, conditioner, spare toothbrushes, Q-tips, makeup remover pads, hair dryers.

Comfort

White linens for max occupancy, bath and beach towels, beach chairs, iron and board.

Tech

Smart TVs, fast Wi-Fi, USB and Qi chargers throughout, and a real workspace.

For the dog

A dog bed, bowls and welcome treats. Medium breeds, up to two.

Guests name us personally

Airbnb Superhost and Vrbo Premier Host. That kind of loyalty is what repeat bookings are built on, and it's what we'd bring to your property.

"Fil and Rich are extremely detail oriented and communicative!"
Kim S. · Woodland Bayside Cottage
"I've been staying at this location for years, and it has always been so cozy and welcoming."
Kinyati H. · FRB Rentals
"The house was exactly as pictured — clean, spacious, beautiful, and quiet."
Betty T. · Woodland Bayside Cottage
"Rich and Fil were incredibly helpful and communicative."
Alexander A. · Bethpage Golf Getaway
"This property is both well equipped and well situated within the Lewes/Rehoboth area."
David S. · Bethpage Golf Getaway
"The house we rented in Lewes, DE from FRB Rentals was just perfect for our family."
Gail G. · Woodland Bayside Cottage

Want guests talking about your property like this?

See if we're a fit

Most managers make you give up your listing. We don't.

Your listings stay yours

Your Airbnb and Vrbo accounts stay in your name. We connect them to our system, so you keep the listing, the reviews and the ratings you've earned instead of starting over at zero.

Your money comes to you

Airbnb and Vrbo pay you directly. Direct bookings run through a Stripe account in your name, with our share split out automatically. We never hold your rental funds.

No lock-in

Either side can end it with 30 days' written notice. No penalties. You leave with your listings, guest history, photos, records and access codes. We plan to earn the renewal.

Switching from another manager? Existing reservations are honored at the rate the guest booked, imported into our system, and upcoming guests are handed over cleanly.

Simple, transparent pricing

18%of rental revenue
  • $0 markup on cleaning
  • $0 markup on routine maintenance
  • $0 monthly technology fee
  • $0 reservation or messaging fees
  • $0 owner-stay fee

Rental revenue = nightly rates plus rental-related guest fees (pet fees, approved early/late check-in). It excludes cleaning fees, taxes, deposits, damage reimbursements, owner stays, and guest-side platform fees.

Want to see what it looks like for a property like yours? We'll walk you through a full-year example (bookings by season, our fee, typical maintenance, and what lands with you) when we talk. Tell us about your property to get started.

Getting started

Technology package

About $1,200 one time for the smart lock, sensors, thermostat, doorbell and network gear — less if you already have some of it. It stays with your property.

Outfitting

Linens, kitchen, TVs, desk and beach gear to the FRB standard. Assessed at the walk-through. Anything you already own that meets the standard counts.

On us

FRB-branded touches like the game table, wine rack and beach bags — plus the property management system, guidebooks, automation and website.

Ready to see your own numbers? We'll walk you through a full-year projection for your property.

Get my property reviewed

FRB probably isn't for everyone

We'd rather tell you now. Until the owner program launches in early 2027, we're taking on only a handful of early-access owners, and only properties that can meet the FRB Rentals standard from day one.

We're a great fit if you…

  • Want to maximize income across the whole year, not just July
  • Are happy to stock the place generously — our level of "crazy"
  • Will approve a pricing strategy that sometimes takes a lower nightly rate for a longer stay
  • Want us to apply what we've learned across our portfolio day to day
  • Will invest in the technology that makes remote management work

You'll need

  • Homeowner's insurance that covers rentals, plus an umbrella policy
  • An HOA that allows short-term rentals, with its rules known up front
  • A property in the Delaware beach area we serve
  • Willingness to fix what the walk-through finds before launch

How we get started

  1. Tell us about your propertyA short form, a few minutes. We'll tell you honestly if it's a fit.
  2. Walk-throughWe see the property and list anything to fix, install or add.
  3. Agree & signWe review your current management agreement and agree on terms.
  4. PrepAutomation installed, photos refreshed, guidebook built.
  5. Go liveYour listings are connected and existing guests are handed over.

Let's see if your property is a fit

Our owner program launches in early 2027, and we're accepting a small group of early-access owners now. Answer a few quick questions about your property and goals. It only takes a few minutes, and we will follow up with you personally.

Start the owner questionnaire