From just another LISTING → to an irresistible DESTINATION.

We help vacation rentals stand out online with scroll-stopping visuals, strategic branding & a powerful social media presence that drives bookings.

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Transforming

SHORT-TERM RENTALS

into irresistible destinations.

About Journey Media Consulting

We’re Nikki & Aleks - sisters, short-term rental owners, and marketing experts passionate about helping hosts elevate their property’s online presence.

Here’s what we know → your Airbnb listing is not enough anymore. Guests aren’t just booking a place to sleep - they’re booking an experience. And in today’s market, social media is where that experience begins.

With over 1 billion active Instagram users and travelers spending hours researching before they book, social media is now one of the most powerful tools for attracting and converting your ideal guests.

It gives you control of your narrative beyond the Airbnb algorithm.
It helps you build trust before a guest ever steps foot on your property.
It opens the door to direct bookings so you can keep more profit in your pocket.

We combine scroll-stopping visuals, intentional branding, and strategic social media marketing to tell the full story of your stay - from the property itself to the surrounding location and unique guest experience.

Our done-for-you approach helps you:
✔ Stand out in a saturated market
✔ Fill your calendar with the right guests
✔ Create a lasting brand that keeps people coming back year after year

Because when you market your vacation rental like a brand, you don’t just get bookings… you create a destination people can’t stop talking about.

OUR SIGNATURE PACKAGES

SOCIAL MEDIA LAUNCH

Your complete, done-for-you launch package.
From branding → to property shoot → to an optimized, fully built Instagram profile.

Perfect for owners who want to:

Establish a strong online presence fast
Have a large bank of ready-to-use marketing material
Make influencer collaborations, giveaways & ads more effective
Lay the groundwork for direct bookings

Includes: full branding, content shoot, social media launch, bio optimization, highlights, captions, done-for-you posts & more!

BRANDING

An intentional brand strategy that positions your property as premium and memorable.

We cover:

Name development
Logo design & variations
Mood board & typography
Ideal guest research
Brand Reference Guide for consistent marketing

Your brand becomes the foundation for higher nightly rates, better guest recognition, and long-term success.

CONTENT CREATION

A professional content bank designed to showcase your property across Airbnb, social media, and direct booking platforms.

We capture:

High-quality photography
Vertical video for social media
Drone footage
Lifestyle shots
Staged scenes

You’ll walk away with 6+ months of versatile content tailored to your property’s unique features and guest experience - ready to fuel all your marketing needs.

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Why Choose Journey Media?

✔ We’re short-term rental & business owners ourselves - we get it.
✔ Boutique service - we only take on select projects for personalized attention.
✔ SEO-driven strategies to get you discovered by your ideal guests.
✔ Proven track record - our clients see more bookings, stronger brands, and increased guest engagement.

PAST PROJECTS

CASA DE ORO

Tucson, Arizona

LONE STAR LUXE

San Antonio, Texas

PALMA BLEU

Marco Island, Florida

THE TIDE HOUSE

Hilton Head, South Carolina

"Wow!!!! Just wow!!! I have no words to describe how much I love these photos. It’s been such a pleasure working with you both and I will absolutely be contacting you again when I get another project up and running. I have no doubt these pictures are going to get clicks and bookings! You really took the theme and ran with it! I LOVE the lifestyle photos. I love everything about them. I am simply blown away!"

The Wildhaven, Broken Bow OK

CHILLIWACK LAKE TREE HOUSE

Chilliwack, BC

NIXON CABIN

Chilliwack, BC

BLACK COTTAGE

Bowen Island, BC

BOHO HOUSE

Bowen Island, BC

"I hired Journey Media to capture my property and I was blown away with the quality and tone of the assets I got back. Beautiful drone shots, gorgeous lifestyle photography with amazing colour grading, tons of my video content for my feed for months and more. Overall I think what I liked best was they translated the essence and magic of my property that is hard to capture, and I'm beyond stoked with the package I received."

Boho House, Bowen Island BC

MEET ALEKS

Aleks is the creative force behind branding, photography, & visual storytelling at Journey Media Consulting. As a professional photographer and practicing real estate agent, she brings a rare blend of artistic vision and industry expertise to every project.

Specializing in cinematic photography, Aleks has spent years perfecting the art of immersive storytelling. Her keen eye for detail and deep understanding of composition, lighting, and emotion ensure that every property isn’t just seen - it’s felt.

Through compelling visuals & strategic branding, Aleks helps short-term rental owners transform their listings into aspirational escapes, capturing attention and creating an emotional connection with potential guests.

MEET NIKKI

Nikki is our social media strategist with a decade of experience in content creation, branding, & digital marketing.

As a successful online business owner and short-term rental owner herself, Nikki understands the intricacies of the market and the importance of creating content that not only captivates but drives tangible results - more bookings and increased revenue.

She specializes in helping property owners craft online presences that foster authentic connections while standing out in a competitive market. Her past corporate experience in sales reporting & analytics gives her a data-driven approach to social media, ensuring every strategy is both impactful & measurable.

Ready to Elevate Your Property?

Let’s create visuals, branding, and a social media presence that inspires guests to book your property.