Design-driven strategist and 5-Star Host’r Coach, Catherine DeGeorge, helps short-term rental hosts stand out, attract their ideal guests, and build reliable direct booking businesses. With a rare combination of expertise in interior design, hospitality, real estate, marketing, website development, and app creation, she brings a holistic perspective to the short-term rental industry that few can match.

Catherine is the author of The 5-Star Host, the founder of the 5-Star Host’r Movement, and the creator of EasyBookSTR — a powerful booking engine designed to help hosts break free from reliance on third-party platforms like Airbnb. She has spent years turning overwhelmed hosts into confident, high-performing 5-star brands by combining practical design strategies, clear systems, and intuitive instincts that technology alone can’t replicate.

Her approach is rooted in real-world results: from transforming interiors into guest-magnet spaces, to crafting websites that convert, to implementing tools and workflows that streamline day-to-day operations. Whether a host is just starting out or looking to elevate an existing property, Catherine’s guidance empowers them to create unforgettable guest experiences, earn glowing reviews, and maximize revenue — all while reclaiming time, control, and confidence.