Build First. Scale Second. Inside Lavie Maison’s Growth with Hostaway.

At a glance

• Company: Lavie Maison

• Director: Jacques Lavie

• Founded: 2020

• Portfolio: 62 short- and mid-term rental properties in France

• Key destinations: Paris, Nice, and Bordeaux

• Business model: Manages properties exclusively owned by its director and a small group of investors, rather than third-party owners

• Started with Hostaway: Nearly 2 years

• Key result: Centralized bookings, calendars, and guest messages onto a single dashboard, supporting continued growth with new apartment and hotel projects planned for mid-2026

• Website: fr.lavie.maison

In just a few years, Lavie Maison has gone from a lean real estate operation to a multi-city short- and mid-term rental business managing 62 properties across Paris, Nice, and Bordeaux.

Founded in 2020, the company runs on a tight model: it exclusively manages properties owned by its director, Jacques Lavie, and a close group of investors. That structure gives Lavie Maison something many fast-growing operators struggle to maintain: operational speed, visibility, and decision-making without second-guessing.

But growth still demands a foundation. And that’s where things had to change.

The Growing Pains: When “Scrappy” Stops Scaling

Early on, guest communication and day-to-day coordination were handled manually by a small team. It worked, until it didn’t.

As listings increased, so did the operational load. The team needed a way to centralize bookings, reduce errors, and reclaim time without adding headcount.

They realized they needed one tool to organize operations, manage reservations, and help the business grow over time.

The Shift: Choosing a PMS That Could Keep Up

Word kept coming back to the same name, Hostaway. After listening to operators they trusted, Lavie Maison decided to use Hostaway.

We looked at several solutions, but Hostaway quickly stood out for its reputation and feature depth. The value for money and completeness made the decision easy. — Jacques Lavie

With a quick onboarding and short learning curve, Hostaway became the core operating system within weeks and remains central nearly two years later.

What Changed: One Dashboard, Fewer Decisions

Today, Hostaway supports almost every part of their operations, including:

• Centralized guest communication across Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo

• Real-time calendar synchronization and internal notes

• Stay details, payments, and reservation status are all easy to find.

The biggest benefit has been clear visibility.

They no longer need to switch between platforms. All dates, revenue, and guest details are in one place, reducing errors and speeding up decision-making.

A PMS like Hostaway quickly becomes a strategic tool. It supports decision-making, team coordination, and service quality, even during rapid growth. — Jacques Lavie

Before Hostaway vs After Hostaway

The Takeaway: Structure Early, Scale Smarter

Lavie Maison’s story shows that having structure early makes it easier to handle growth later.

A PMS tool is the foundation. When bookings, calendars, and guest messages are all in one place, growth feels more organized and less rushed.

That foundation is already showing results.

With new apartment and hotel projects planned for mid-2026, Lavie Maison is not struggling to keep up. Their systems are ready, visibility is clear, and the team is growing while keeping control, speed, and service quality.

Company details

• Name: Lavie Maison

• Website: fr.lavie.maison

• Primary markets: Paris, Nice, and Bordeaux, France

• Contact: Jacques Lavie, Director

FAQs

Why did Lavie Maison move from manual operations to a dedicated PMS? 

As Lavie Maison's short- and mid-term listings grew across France, a small team was handling guest communication and day-to-day coordination by hand, and the operational load grew faster than the team could manage without adding headcount. Lavie Maison needed a single vacation rental management system to centralize and organize operations, manage reservations, and reclaim time to grow the property management business.

Why did Lavie Maison choose Hostaway? 

Lavie Maison evaluated several platforms, but Hostaway stood out on reputation and feature depth after recommendations from operators Lavie Maison trusted. Director Jacques Lavie has said the value for money and completeness made the decision easy.

What channels does Lavie Maison manage through Hostaway? 

Lavie Maison manages its bookings across Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo through Hostaway, removing the need to check each channel separately.

What results has Lavie Maison seen since implementing Hostaway? 

Since implementing Hostaway nearly two years ago, Lavie Maison has scaled to 62 short- and mid-term rental properties across Paris, Nice, and Bordeaux, with clearer visibility across reservations, guest details, and revenue that has reduced errors and sped up decision-making.

What makes Lavie Maison's ownership model different from typical property management companies? 

Unlike many vacation rental operators, Lavie Maison exclusively manages properties owned by its own director, Jacques Lavie, and a small group of investors, rather than managing on behalf of third-party owners. This structure gives Lavie Maison operational speed and decision-making without needing external owner approval at every step.

What's next for Lavie Maison? 

Lavie Maison has new apartment and hotel projects planned for mid-2026, and with Hostaway already centralizing bookings, calendars, and guest messages, Lavie Maison's team is positioned to keep growing without sacrificing service quality or control.