Features
Everything your second home needs
Built for families and friends who share a vacation home — not vacation rentals. 40+ features designed to make visits easier for everyone.
Guest Experience
Everything guests need to feel at home
Welcome guides, local tips, checklists, and walkthroughs — beautifully organized and easy to share.
One link. Everything guests need.
Welcome Guide & Guest Portal
A beautiful, shareable guide that brings together house instructions, WiFi and access codes, room-by-room walkthroughs, local favorites, and house rules — all in one place. Works on any device, no app or account required.
- Single shareable link — no app download needed
- Room-by-room walkthrough with photos and tips
- WiFi, door codes, and appliance instructions
- Upload existing manuals to get started in minutes
Your recommendations, not the internet's
Local Favorites
Curate your personal guide to the best spots near your property. Restaurants, hikes, beaches, shops — all the local knowledge you would share in person.
- Organize by category (food, outdoors, shopping, etc.)
- Add your personal notes and tips
- Guests can discover and suggest new places
- Map integration for easy navigation
Smooth handoffs, every time
Arrival & Departure Checklists
Guided step-by-step checklists for arriving and departing. Guests know exactly what to do, and you know the place is always left ready for the next visit.
- Step-by-step arrival flow with key info
- Departure checklist to keep the place ready
- Customizable per property
- Track completion in real time
Arrival & Departure Checklists
Property Operations
Keep your home running without the stress
Tasks, cleaning, supplies, calendar, and documents — everything to keep your property in great shape.
Nothing falls through the cracks
Task & Maintenance Management
Create tasks, assign them to team members, set priorities and deadlines. Track progress with checklists and get notified when work is complete.
- Create and assign tasks to team members
- Set priorities, deadlines, and categories
- Completion checklists for complex tasks
- Activity history for accountability
Spotless for every arrival
Cleaning Schedules & Checklists
Coordinate cleaning between visits with dedicated schedules and room-by-room checklists. Your cleaners know exactly what needs to be done.
- Room-by-room cleaning checklists
- Assign cleaners to specific visits
- Track completion in real time
- Automatic scheduling based on reservations
Never run out of the essentials
Supplies & Inventory
Track pantry items, toiletries, and household supplies. Shopping lists update in real time so everyone knows what to grab.
- Track stock levels for all essentials
- Real-time shopping lists
- See supply status before your visit
- Categorized by room or type
Know who's coming and when
Calendar & Reservations
Visual calendar with all reservations. Avoid double-bookings, see upcoming arrivals, and coordinate cleaning schedules around visits.
- Visual calendar view
- Request visits or block dates
- Upcoming arrivals at a glance
- Coordinates with cleaning schedules
Important files, always accessible
Document Management
Upload and organize appliance manuals, HOA rules, insurance docs, and more. Quick Capture for snapping documents on the go.
- Upload existing house manuals, PDFs, and shared docs
- Quick Capture for snapping documents from your phone
- Categorized, searchable, and always accessible
- Jumpstart your setup with what you already have
Document Management
Guests always know which day
Waste & Trash Schedule
Trash, recycling, compost — guests know which bin goes out on which day without asking. Property-specific schedules.
- Day-by-day waste collection schedule
- Recycling and compost info
- Visible in the guest guide
- Easy to update seasonally
Waste & Trash Schedule
Team & Communication
Everyone has the right access
Six distinct roles from owner to guest — each person sees exactly what they need.
The right access for everyone
Team Management & Roles
Six distinct roles — Owner, Manager, Cleaner, Service Provider, Family & Friends, and Guest. Each role sees exactly what they need and nothing they don't.
- Six permission levels for every scenario
- Invite team members via email
- Manage access from one screen
- Role-based views across the entire app
Team Management & Roles
Stay in the loop
Notifications & Inbox
Get notified when guests arrive, tasks are completed, supplies are running low, or someone posts to the guestbook. All messages in one inbox.
- Configurable notification preferences
- Email and in-app notifications
- Centralized inbox for all messages
- Activity feed for property events
Notifications & Inbox
Financial & Admin
Split costs, track expenses, stay organized
Shared finances, a central dashboard, and a directory for local contacts.
Everyone knows who owes what
Expense Tracking & Splitting
Track shared expenses — repairs, supplies, improvements. Split costs between family members and settle up easily. No more spreadsheets.
- Log expenses with receipts and notes
- Split costs between any members
- Settlement tracking
- Export for tax or record-keeping
Expense Tracking & Splitting
Everything at a glance
Dashboard / Mission Control
One screen to see upcoming visits, open tasks, supply status, recent activity, and anything that needs your attention.
- Upcoming reservations and arrivals
- Open tasks and maintenance items
- Supply alerts and status
- Recent activity across the property
Dashboard / Mission Control
Local numbers at your fingertips
Contacts Directory
Keep a directory of local contacts — plumber, electrician, property manager, HOA. Everyone on the team can find who to call.
- Organized by category
- Accessible to the whole team
- Add notes and availability
- Quick-dial from the app
Contacts Directory
Already have a house manual?
Bring what you already have. Upload your existing PDFs, shared docs, photo instructions, or notes — PorchLite organizes everything into a beautiful guide so you can get set up in minutes, not hours.
Ask Your House
“How do I work the grill?” “Where's the nearest grocery store?” An intelligent assistant that knows your place and can help guests anytime — day or night.
- Answers questions from your instructions & local favorites
- Available 24/7 for your guests
- Reduces "how do I..." phone calls
- AI Polish — refine your instructions with one click
AI Assistant
Available Everywhere
Web app and native iOS
Full-featured web dashboard for managing your property. Native iOS app for on-the-go access. Guests access everything through a simple link — no app download required.
Web App
Works on any browser. Full dashboard for managing your property.
iOS App
Native app on the App Store. Manage your home on the go.
Guests
No account needed. Guests access everything via a simple link.
And Much More
All the little details that make a big difference
Shared Guestbook
A digital scrapbook with photos, notes, and stories that grows with every visit.
Property Profile
Showcase your home with photos, highlights, and a description guests will love.
Native iOS App
A full-featured iPhone app for managing your property on the go — not just a web wrapper.
Offline Access
Key information available offline — perfect for remote properties with spotty internet.
Smart Alerts
Get notified when supplies run low, tasks are completed, or guests arrive.
Secure by Default
End-to-end encryption, role-based access, and no data shared with third parties.