Mountain, coast, or Keys. Family-run vacation homes you can book directly with us.
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Three homes. One family taking care of every stay.
Every home is booked, cleaned, and looked after by us, so you deal with the owner instead of a call center.
Ski-in, ski-out with big mountain views
A cozy, open-plan condo in Storm Meadows Building B, steps from the slopes. Stone fireplace, a full kitchen, and big windows looking out over the ski runs and town. In summer, the same spot puts you close to trails, the gondola, and downtown.
- Sleeps 5
- Heated pool
- Hot tub
- Gym
- Full kitchen
- Washer & dryer
- Stone fireplace
- Games on site
- Steamboat Ski Resort
- 1 min walk
- Thunderhead Express
- 12 min walk
- Steamboat Gondola
- 15 min walk
- Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)
- 50 min drive
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Brand new, high-end, steps from the village
A gorgeous new three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home with marble countertops and gold fixtures throughout. Cook in a fully stocked kitchen with top-of-the-line Bosch appliances, then head out to the private patio with a wood-burning fireplace and BBQ, or up to the rooftop deck for views across the island. Beaches, bike paths, and Orange Avenue are all close by.
- Sleeps 6
- 3 bedrooms
- 3.5 baths
- Bosch kitchen
- Outdoor fireplace
- Rooftop deck
- BBQ grill
- 1-car garage + alley parking
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Canal front in Venetian Shores. A boater’s paradise.
A waterfront family home built for boating days. Tie up at the private dock, paddle out on the kayaks, then come back to the pool and hot tub. Inside, a modern kitchen with a big island and a dining table that fits everyone.
- Sleeps 10
- Private dock
- Kayaks
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Kitchen island
- Outdoor lounge
- Games on site
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About us
Every trip, the same feeling
We're a family of travelers who turned a motto into a way of hosting.
Where the name comes from
This must be the place
Over the years we've explored Thailand, Japan, Turkey, Croatia, Germany, Switzerland, Mexico, the British and U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, the Bahamas, Hawaii, and many corners of America. Somewhere on every trip, usually watching a sunset or sitting down to a great meal, one of us says it out loud: this must be the place.
The phrase comes from one of our favorite songs, "This Must Be the Place" by Talking Heads, and it became our family motto. For every trip we design our own sticker with the tagline, the destination, and the date. The collection keeps growing, and every one holds a memory.
Where we feel most at home
Our favorite places are our own
As much as we love seeing the world, nothing beats time at our homes in Islamorada, Florida; Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and Coronado, California. Each one sits somewhere that means something to us, and each one feels like home the moment we walk in. Now we want them to feel that way for you, too.
- Islamorada, FL
- Steamboat Springs, CO
- Coronado, CA
A personal touch
You'll be talking with Kelli
When you stay with us, there's no call center. Kelli personally speaks with every guest, schedules every cleaning, handles every special request, answers every question, and shares her favorite local spots for each home. Behind her is a trusted local team in every location that helps care for, clean, and look after each property.
We've been the guest
Our standards are high
We've traveled long distances, booked homes from a handful of online photos, and trusted the internet with our vacations. We know how much is riding on that choice. Our expectations are high, and our goal is simple: to exceed yours.
— Kelli & family
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Questions or longer stays
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Every home can be booked instantly in its section above. For questions, monthly stays, or anything special, write to us and you'll hear back from the owner.
For homeowners
Own a vacation home? We'll care for it like ours.
This Must Be the Place started with our own family homes. We handle the listings, guests, cleanings, and upkeep so your property earns well and stays in great shape.
Talk with us- Listings on Vrbo, Zillow, and direct booking, with one shared calendar
- Guest messages, check-in instructions, and reviews
- Turnover cleanings, restocking, and maintenance
- Monthly owner statements