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Evolve Vacation Rental

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Evolve Vacation Rental has a rating of 4.3 stars from 895 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Evolve Vacation Rental most frequently mention customer service, rental property, and timely manner. Evolve Vacation Rental ranks 3rd among Vacation Rentals sites.

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 87.2%
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Top Positive Review

“Stay in Juneau”

Vicki L.
8/22/24

Room was great, no problems there. My only complaint is that I tried to contact the owner several times prior to stay to get more detailed info about amenities in the apartment and I never got any response until after our stay was already done:( Otherwise - all good

Top Critical Review

“Not worth it”

Shane R.
9/6/24

The evolve platform is dated as it doesn't allow constant adjustments. Communication with Evolve is terrible. You rarely, if ever, speak with the same support person. I have a private company that charges 15%, which does not include cleaning fee, and the company does everything. Evolve is a joke.

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Thumbnail of user rebeccal1761
Colorado
1 review
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February 11th, 2024
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We rented a place on Dec. 19,2023 but realized we couldn't go up on the dates I chose so canceled on Dec. 20,2023. We looked at the credit card statement on Jan 30.2024 and realized we hadn't received our deposit. It took a few phone calls but eventually, they realized they had not refunded us and did so on Jan 30,2024. If we hadn't checked we would not have received our money back.

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Evolve T. – Evolve Vacation Rental Rep

Hi Rebecca - thank you for taking the time to share about this experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the error and are very glad to hear that our team was able to make this right once you reached out. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have an opportunity to host a future stay of yours.

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Minnesota
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February 10th, 2024
Verified purchase

Second time I have answered. Fix dryer vent put cover on outside outlet down by the stairs. Need instructions on how to work TV.
Would like brach chairs 💺
Overall it was satisfying 😌

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Illinois
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October 12th, 2023

I shared emails and pictures of how bad our stay was paragraphs explaining, and how we had medical bills due to electricity regularly going out on one of their properties. Their "make it right promise" is complete bull! Don't let it fool you. They do not stand behind that and do not care about the people who stay.

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Ashley T. – Evolve Vacation Rental Rep

Hi Lois - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review as well as responding to our request for more information regarding your stay. We are disappointed to hear this was your experience and appreciate the opportunity to look further into your booking. After reviewing your case and all of the submitted evidence and documentation, we see that a 30% refund was offered as a resolution for the impacted night of your stay. We understand this may not have been the resolution you were hoping for, but do feel our team team has done their best to reach a fair and reasonable outcome based off of all of the documentation we received. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations and do appreciate your feedback so that we may share it with our team for further discussion.

Thumbnail of user donaldm2007
Arizona
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April 11th, 2024
Verified purchase

I have been with evolve for 3 years it has been great experience
When I have questions I just call and they always have the answers

Thumbnail of user mimiandbutcholeson
California
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September 13th, 2023

We booked a vacation home rental in Yucca Valley. I did not read the entire pet limit clause carefully, as it stated 4 pets max and we had 5. My mistake. When then trying to request a refund for my stay, which was a week long and cost me $1200, they only agreed to give 25% of the nightly stay. We were there only 15 mins. That's a LARGE amount of money to lose due to an oversight. I will never use Evolve again and would advise anyone to use any other vacation home rental site!

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Due to an oversight of my reading fully the pet limit clause, for a week long reservation of $1200 and only being there 15 mins., I was only given a 25% nightly fee refund. Much too much money to be charged for an oversight.

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North Carolina
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December 1st, 2023
Verified purchase

Evolve booked several tenants that trashed the house, smoked, did not adhere to any house rules, and left front door wide open upon departure. They would not allow any review for this airbnb booking. Also double booked a Thanksgiving day arrival/departure. No one was available for cleaning that day for turning over house. They charged me over $300 to cancel the additional booking.

Reason I chose this business:

I ask myself the same question.

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Thumbnail of user gabbyg51
Texas
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November 26th, 2022

Evolve is a horrible company who does not care about the safety of its residents. We realized that our listing said "no pets" 24 hours before we arrived. We messaged Evolve and let them know if it was going to be an issue we would cancel and find somewhere else. We didn't get a response for 72 hours. When we did get a response they let us know the owner was willing to let us pay a $400 fee, which we paid. Then Evolve called and told us the owner was going to show up and evict us. This is all after we show up to our Airbnb and quickly realize it was complete false advertisement. The floors are seriously dangerous because there are exposed tack strips, nails and staples. There are exposed wires and holes in the walls throughout the property. The dishwasher does not work and that was not disclosed to us at all. I could go on and on for days about how dangerous this property is, but to save you time, DO NOT RENT FROM EVOLVE!

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Minnesota
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April 25th, 2024
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Great experience. Helpful instructions were sent ahead of time - thank you!

Thumbnail of user cindyl1233
California
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November 29th, 2023
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Evolve is supportive much more so than other property managers that I have worked with. There is always someone available for my questions and they have been pleasant to work with. I'm probably most grate4ful for the accounting. The updates and constant reminders about guest arrival and departure dates are also very much appreciated.

Reason I chose this business:

I was looking for an affordable manager. I heard that our state will be charging a 15% occupancy tax that's in addition to the transient and business tax we pay now, it is a concern if/when it happens.

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Arizona
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December 6th, 2023
Verified purchase

EVOLVE handles all scheduling and deposits directly to your bank. Would appreciate more advertising.
They send professional photographer to take pictures of your rental inside and out! Very easy and a positive experience.

Very helpful, resolved problem immediately.

Reason I chose this business:

Researched several different options. They offered the most for only ten percent.

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Ashley T. – Evolve Vacation Rental Rep

Hi Connie - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear that you are satisfied with our partnership overall. If there is anything we can do to further improve our partnership, please do not hesitate to connect with our team as we noticed you have shared a 2/5 star rating. For assistance, you may contact us via your owner portal, or by messaging us on any of our social media networks. We look forward to continuing to work towards a mutually successful partnership with you.

Thumbnail of user lizs103
Georgia
4 reviews
9 helpful votes
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October 12th, 2021

I used Evolve to manage my home as a vacation rental. They were very pleasant to talk to but clearly immature, unprofessional & petty. They misinformed me on rules related to cameras then denied they had misinformed me. When I produced the email they told me I should have reminded them (which I had). They took no responsibility. They did not assist when a client disputed her charge for a booking they made & managed. I ended up having to return $1000. When I informed them I was leaving they suddenly changed the rules on submitting claims for damages. They now required my handyman have a website & logo. When I asked to see the policy they told me the decide what they request on a case by case basis.
Childish behavior. I would avoid them at all costs.

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Use another management company

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Thumbnail of user lindap3113
Michigan
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May 7th, 2023

We found evolve to be our trusted go to for vacation rentals. Booking with Evolve is easy, their rentals are top notch. The evolve team is only a phone call away to answer questions and resolve any problems that may arise.

Thumbnail of user viktorias30
New York
6 reviews
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February 1st, 2023

This company does not worth trusting or listing with them! As a homeowner, I listed my house with them and it did not turn into anything good besides uncounted issues from day one. Any time when I needed customer support or had damages on the property from renters it would turn into a disaster. The company is one Big Joke calling itself a Management Company that NEVER has your back in any upcoming dispute over the payment or the damages. Evolve has a limited to None protection policy for Homeowners. They simply collect the highest management fee compared to other platforms and provide the least of protection. Evolve is a company you don't want to list with!

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Thumbnail of user kathyh1661
Georgia
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March 31st, 2024
Verified purchase

I have been with evolve for 6 or 7 years and always been happy with their customer service and they hade kept my cabin rented year round.

Thumbnail of user kerryd244
Wisconsin
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December 2nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Everything has been good. My only issue is I have had several very excellent Guests, we would like to give them excellent reviews. How do we do this?
Also, where can we see the reviews our guests leave for us, and if they do not leave a review, how do we solicit one?

Reason I chose this business:

We decided to give 6-month trial based on Evolve broad market coverage.

Thumbnail of user jessw494
Louisiana
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December 7th, 2023

Totally unprofessional. I booked 2 months in advance and they cancelled my reservation without warning saying that there was a "scheduling conflict." They require full payment up front and the policy is that I wouldn't have gotten a full refund upon cancelling after 48 hours or something of making the reservation, yet they'll will cancel the reservation on me with zero notice and zero consequence. On top of that, they hold on to my $800+ for 30 days interest free while I am left to find a new place for my vacation that I've planned with other family members that have reservations at other places nearby without the benefit of more availability and the lower pricing available when I booked 2 months in advance. Now I am left to find a more expensive place in a location apart from my other family members who have booked other places. Terrible customer service with no regard to their customers and the inconvenience they cause.

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Ashley T. – Evolve Vacation Rental Rep

Hi Jess - we appreciate you taking the time to leave us your feedback and are very sorry to learn of the cancellation you have experienced. We want to emphasize that we do our very best to avoid cancellations although there are unfortunately circumstances outside of our control at times. Additionally, we want to clarify that we do have policies in place that require our team to collect cancellation fees from homeowners for cancellations that could have been avoidable in order to further our efforts to keep this from happening when possible. As mentioned in our exchange on Facebook, we'd be happy to look further into your booking and discuss the matter further. Please feel free to share your booking ID with us in our message thread there and we will get back to you once we have a bit more information.

Thumbnail of user mimid57
Hawaii
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December 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

We had a great time gathering with family for Thanksgiving in this beautiful home. The view of the misty lake in the mornings set the tone for a peaceful and relaxing time! I highly recommend this location and will definitely stay here again next time we are in town.

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California
2 reviews
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November 26th, 2023
Verified purchase

Every employee knows how the entire company works they know the answers to your questions and get the right person without calling back or dropping the call while transferring. Highly trained good people and they continue to help grow our business every month.

Reason I chose this business:

They stayed with me every step of the way getting me up and running their photographer was awesome and the pics were excellent. Their guidance was always kind fun and helpful I enjoyed working with both the employees that helped me from day one!

Thumbnail of user annr1044
Texas
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December 1st, 2023
Verified purchase

We had a guest who trashed our Airbnb and is now claiming fraud. Because of the damages we had to take property off the calendar - possible loss of income. Very frustrated with Evolve because we are being bounced around from person to person. We would like one contact person to help resolve this case.

Very frustrating! Being passed around to different people.

Reason I chose this business:

Low rate and the onboarding reps are definitely very good with hooking you to sign up. We received so many phone calls asking how they could assist us. After they get you signed up, not much assistance at all. We haven't received one phone call to help us.

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Thumbnail of user gregh96
North Carolina
4 reviews
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July 7th, 2022

I can't believe the negative reviews I have read. We had been going to the North Carolina area for 5 years and renting properties not managed by Evolve. They were okay, but some smelled and some had personal stuff I did not want to see. When we decided to use Evolve, they gave us a checklist of things we had to do before they would even consider managing our property, Top on the list was cleanliness! We have had great success so far with Evolve and I have recommended the company to anyone who has asked about it.

Tip for consumers:
If you want a clean rental, use Evolve managed properties.

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Thumbnail of user aarons1336
California
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November 28th, 2023
Verified purchase

Evolve has a very simple platform to access and manage your rentals. Their team over communicates and they are excellent to work with. While you cannot prevent challenges with your guests, Evolve makes the process easy.

My questions and concerns are always handled with the utmost care.

Reason I chose this business:

Great communication when I was interviewing management companies.

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Thumbnail of user ralphw402
Tennessee
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December 30th, 2023

I booked 7 days in Tampa at one of their rentals. I paid and it went through. Two days later Envolve canceled our stay with no reason. Envolve also kept processing fees that should not be kept since they canceled, they shouldn't take any of my money... I think I'm going to take them to court to get back my fees. I'm really disappointed in this company..

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Envolve company stole over 300 dollars in fees from me, they canceled my vacation rental home 2 days after I paid for it. Then envole decides to take all the processing fees and taxes out of my account even though they canceled my vacation home for no reason .....

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Thumbnail of user melanieb875
Washington
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November 24th, 2023
Verified purchase

Evolve needs to communicate better if a guest is staying that did not book. In my case I was trying to communicate with the guests and found out I was sending messages to the person who booked and never answered my text. I was not notified by Evolve that the guests were someone else. Also, it is Evolve's responsibility to notify me with the correct guest name and phone number, this did not happen.

Reason I chose this business:

I ask myself this question all the time. I'm becoming not so happy with Evolve.

Thumbnail of user momd17
New York
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February 20th, 2024

Before dealing with this company Evolve. Look at the BBB reports on how poorly Evolve is evaluated throughout the country. You will be very thankful to understand why not to do business with them.

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Evolve T. – Evolve Vacation Rental Rep

Hi there - we're very sorry to hear of the impact feedback from other Evolve guests and owners has had on your experience and are happy to answer any questions or chat through any concerns you may have at any time!

Thumbnail of user dirkd72
New York
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February 2nd, 2024
Verified purchase

My crew was working at the nearby Dollar Tree warehouse. So having the comforts of home always make it easier, and we thank you letting us use it. No complaints, it was an enjoyable stay.

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