The Source · Killington, the Beast of the East
Five short reads that answer the questions new Killington hosts most often ask in their first week.
killingtontown.com · Zoning office
The town's own page on STR registration: the GovOS portal link, occupancy caps (2 per bedroom + 2), renewal window (annual, Nov 1 to Oct 31), and the zoning admin contact line. Bookmark it on day one.
tax.vermont.gov
The state's own guide to the Meals & Rooms tax, the 3% surcharge added Aug 2024, the 6% sales tax on cleaning fees, and the registration process for off-platform direct bookings. The single most-bookmarked page in any VT operator's browser.
Rabbu · free tier
ADR runs ~$691 against a Vermont average of ~$452. Occupancy ~49%. February revenue ~$7,087, May ~$1,147 (a 6:1 spread). The 'what can I actually earn here?' answer with real public comps.
MSK Attorneys
Vermont-licensed attorneys breaking down state STR law in plain English: registration, taxes, zoning preemption, the surcharge layer. The piece to forward to a partner, an owner, or a CPA who's never run a VT STR.
vtstra.org
The advocacy org tracking every active and pending STR bill in Montpelier. Bookmark it for the legislative season (January through May), so you find out about new regulation from the source rather than from a Facebook group.
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General Manager · Ohana Vacations Vermont
Vermont hospitality is rooted in experience: mountain mornings, muddy trails, ski weekends, and the kind of places people return to year after year. Jenna leads Ohana Vacations in Vermont, where she works closely with homeowners, guests, and local teams to create stays that feel both elevated and deeply connected to the Green Mountains.
The regular newsletter
Five headlines, one pro tip, dream-weaving, and a press-play pick. ~5-minute read.
Issue 005 · Friday, May 29, 2026
Plus: the Tuesday vendor text that drops same-day no-shows from 1-in-6 to 1-in-30.
Issue 004 · Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Plus: the morning-of-arrival text that drops check-in fire drills from 1-in-3 to 1-in-12.
Issue 003 · Monday, May 11, 2026
Plus: the night-before-checkout note that pulls 4-star reviews back to 5.