Updated : Sep 29, 2025
Customer type: Property Manager
Property type: Short-Term Rental
Region: Europe
Products: Dynamic Pricing
Number of units: 15
PMS: Lodgify
Executive Summary
Mayte König, owner of Lunas Appartements in Germany’s Ruhr region, upgraded from manual rental management to a fully automated setup with PriceLabs and Lodgify. Managing 15 urban apartments, she now relies on PriceLabs for automated pricing for short-term rentals and on Lodgify as her vacation rental software to streamline bookings, guest communication, and payments — resulting in higher occupancy, better rates, and more time to focus on the guest experience.
From Long-Term Rentals to Short-Term Success
Mayte König’s journey into the short-term rental world was a thoughtful evolution. Based in the Ruhr region of Germany, with properties in Essen and Mülheim an der Ruhr, Mayte began her career in long-term property development. But as she watched the demand and flexibility of short-term rentals — especially among business travelers, expats, and families — she saw an opportunity.
Today, she manages 15 modern, fully-equipped urban apartments, offering premium mid- and short-term stays that strike the perfect balance between comfort and convenience. But with scale comes complexity — and Mayte quickly realized that managing pricing, bookings, and calendars across platforms manually wasn’t sustainable.
Before Automation: Manual Work and Missed Opportunities
“Before using PriceLabs and Lodgify, I was managing pricing and bookings manually across various platforms. It was time-consuming and prone to errors.”
Like many hosts who grow beyond just one or two properties, Mayte found herself tangled in spreadsheets, inconsistent pricing, and calendar conflicts. Keeping up with market changes, seasonal shifts, and platform updates left little time for enhancing the guest experience.
Discovering PriceLabs and Lodgify: A Game-Changing Integration
Through recommendations from fellow hosts, Mayte discovered a smarter way forward.
“What convinced me was the ability to integrate both platforms seamlessly. The setup was straightforward and intuitive, which made the onboarding process very smooth.”
With Lodgify, she gained a central hub for managing all her bookings, guest messages, and payments. PriceLabs transformed how she handled pricing — automating the most tedious part of her operations.
Letting PriceLabs Do the Heavy Lifting
“PriceLabs has become an essential tool for my business because it allows me to automate and optimize my pricing based on real-time market data.”
Whether it’s a spike in demand during trade fairs in Essen or an off-season weekend, PriceLabs delivers automated pricing for short-term rentals, adjusting prices accordingly — without Mayte needing to intervene.
She especially values the flexibility and transparency the platform provides. With custom rules, last-minute discounting, and gap-filling logic, Mayte can fine-tune her strategy — or just let the system run.
“It takes care of itself. That means I can focus on my guests and the overall business.”
Lodgify: Streamlining the Daily Hustle
On the operations side, Lodgify keeps things organized and scalable. From one dashboard, Mayte can manage availability, guest information, and even take direct bookings through her branded website.
“The channel management works reliably and saves me a lot of operational time.”
Combined with PriceLabs’ automation, this setup lets her run a 15-property business with confidence — and without needing a large team.
Real Results, More Freedom
Since adopting PriceLabs and Lodgify, Mayte has seen a clear increase in both occupancy and average nightly rates. But more than the numbers, it’s the freedom and clarity she values.
“The combination of automated pricing and centralized booking management has helped me scale and professionalize my operations significantly.”
Mayte’s Advice to Other Hosts and Property Managers
“Take full advantage of automation – it truly pays off. A solid tech setup gives you the freedom to focus on what really matters: your guests.”
Once in a while, review and adjust your strategy if you have to. But with the right tools doing the heavy lifting, you’ll finally have the time to do that.
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