For Fickling & Company Vacation Rentals, managing the turn days of nearly 100 homes across Florida's Panhandle meant the usual cycle: manual kitting, inventory headaches, and last-minute supply runs. Then they discovered sojo.
Since March 2023, we've helped automate their amenities and streamline operations—saving their team 10+ hours each week and leveling up the experience for guests and owners alike.
When Your PMS Talks, We Deliver
Here's what made it click fast: Fickling runs on Barefoot as their PMS. We connected to their reservation calendars in a few clicks and handled the rest.
One of the biggest unlocks? sojo integrates directly with their existing PMS. Our amenity automation platform plays nice with your existing tech. No retraining, rewiring, or rethinking your ops.
What we see: Your upcoming reservation details.
What you get: Curated amenity shipments that arrive exactly when you need them.
No spreadsheets, guesswork, or last-minute errands. Just a smarter, smoother way to stay stocked. The result: less manual work, fewer errors, smoother turn days.
Now, it just comes shipped by house and date—you couldn’t ask for a better product or company. sojo really has made turn days suck less, just like they said.
Bonus: We integrate with plenty of other PMS platforms, too. Check out our full list.
Huge Time Savings. Less Turn Day Chaos.
Before partnering with us, the Fickling team spent hours each week bagging amenities, tracking inventory, and coordinating supply orders.
When they automated their amenity program, sojo eliminated the guesswork and gave their team real time back.
Proof Is in the Numbers
- Reduced housekeeping labor from 3 people to 2
- Saved 8+ hours per week on kitting and inventory
- Gave Kim 2–3 hours back each week to focus on higher-value work
What’s in their sojo setup?
- Bathroom: PRO+ Full & Half Bath Kits
- Kitchen: LUX Kitchen Kits
- Essentials: Toilet Paper + Paper Towels
- Custom-branded kits to match Fickling's polished guest experience
A Smarter First Impression For Fickling Guests and Owners
When it comes to standing out, details matter. Fickling's guests notice the sleek, custom-branded amenities, and they remember them long after checkout too. Some even call after their stay to ask where they can buy the shampoo.
And owners? They're all in.
Here's why it works:
- Owners see the sleek, hotel-quality kits as a true value-add.
- Custom-branded packaging creates consistency across every home.
- Guests love the elevated "starter set." No rushing to the store for last-minute basics.
But the impact doesn't stop there. sojo has become a key selling point in Fickling's owner onboarding process. In markets where competitors also use sojo, higher-end amenities are no longer a nice-to-have—they're expected. And new property owners? They're often blown away by the professional presentation.
When I meet with new owners, I bring a sample of our sojo amenities so they can see and feel the quality. It’s a small touch that makes a big impact.
Smarter operations. Happier teams. Better stays.
For Kim and her team, we're a strategic partner. From eliminating supply headaches to sealing the deal with new owners, we've helped Fickling & Company elevate every part of their business.
The results speak for themselves:
- Streamlined labor and fewer manual tasks
- 8+ hours saved each week on kitting and inventory
- Consistent, hotel-quality amenities across every home
- Happier guests and impressed owners
- A stronger brand that stands out in a competitive market
Let’s Turn Your Turn Days Around
If you're tired of tracking inventory, kitting supplies, and scrambling on turn days, let us do the heavy lifting. Make life easier, and request your free sample now.
Vacation Rental Housekeeping Automation FAQ
What is vacation rental housekeeping automation?
Vacation rental housekeeping automation uses software and supplier integrations to eliminate manual tasks like inventory tracking, amenity kitting, and supply ordering. With sojo, amenities arrive pre-kitted and timed to each reservation—so housekeeping teams can focus on cleaning.
How much time can amenity automation save property managers?
Results vary by portfolio size. Fickling & Company saved 8+ hours per week on kitting and inventory after switching to sojo—plus reduced their housekeeping labor from 3 people to 2.
Does sojo integrate with property management software?
Yes. sojo integrates with popular PMS platforms including Barefoot, Escapia, and others. The integration pulls reservation data automatically so amenities ship without manual input.
How do branded amenities help with owner acquisition?
Custom-branded amenities create a professional, hotel-quality presentation that impresses prospective owners during onboarding. Many property managers use sojo sample kits as a selling point when signing new properties.
What amenities does sojo provide for vacation rentals?
sojo offers bathroom kits (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion), kitchen essentials (dish soap, sponges, trash bags), paper goods (toilet paper, paper towels), and custom-branded packaging to match your brand.
