What will you learn in this article?
In this article, you'll learn what Wheelhouse is, how it integrates with Avantio, and how it can help you optimize your portfolio's revenue through automated pricing, market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and advanced Revenue Management tools.
About Wheelhouse
Wheelhouse is a Revenue Management platform (RMS) designed for the vacation rental, mid-stay, and property management sectors.
Unlike traditional dynamic pricing tools, Wheelhouse combines data-driven automation with strategic control, allowing managers to apply custom rules alongside smart, market-based recommendations.
The platform is designed for both individual managers and operators with large property portfolios.
Benefits
Wheelhouse helps managers make more informed pricing decisions by combining automation, analytics, and operational control.
Main benefits include:
Automated pricing based on real-time market data.
Ability to combine manual rules with smart automation.
Competitive benchmarking using custom comparison sets (CompSets).
Advanced portfolio performance analytics.
Visual reports designed to improve communication with owners.
Automatic price sync with Avantio and connected channels.
Greater transparency for owners thanks to integration with the Avantio Owners Area.
When should you use Wheelhouse?
Wheelhouse can be a good option if you want to:
Automate your pricing strategy.
Improve the performance of a vacation rental portfolio.
Compare your properties with specific competitors in your market.
Reduce manual work related to rate management.
Gain visibility into key Revenue Management metrics.
Manage multiple properties with differentiated strategies.
It's especially useful for companies operating in several markets or managing different types of assets with specific pricing needs.
Before you start
Before activating the integration, you must have an active Wheelhouse account.
It's recommended to review your rate setup and property structure in Avantio beforehand to ensure proper synchronization.
Integration between Wheelhouse and Avantio
The integration between Wheelhouse and Avantio allows both platforms to work in sync.
Thanks to this connection:
Wheelhouse receives the necessary data to analyze property performance.
Price updates are automatically synced with Avantio.
Avantio distributes the new prices to connected channels.
Owners can view updated metrics from the Avantio Owners Area.
How Wheelhouse works
Wheelhouse receives information from connected properties.
The platform analyzes market data, booking behavior, and historical performance.
The Revenue engine generates price recommendations.
Managers can review or supplement these recommendations with custom rules.
Prices are synced with Avantio.
Avantio distributes updates to connected channels.
Expected outcome
Once the integration is set up:
Properties will be connected to Wheelhouse.
Prices can be optimized through automation and market analysis.
Rate updates will be automatically synced with Avantio.
Owners will have greater visibility into the performance of their assets.
Revenue teams will be able to manage large portfolios more efficiently.
Main modules of Wheelhouse
Dynamic Pricing Engine
Dynamic pricing engine that lets you choose between three main approaches:
Recommended (balanced)
Aggressive (revenue-focused)
Conservative (occupancy-focused)
One of its standout features is the ability to combine data-driven automation with custom rules set by the manager.
Dynamic Sets & Navigator
Allows you to create custom competitive sets (CompSets) using multiple filters related to location, features, and market.
Its goal is to provide competitive context for more accurate pricing decisions.
Performance Analytics
Analytics tool that lets you study portfolio performance with different levels of segmentation.
Among other features, it allows you to:
Identify unbooked nights.
Analyze booking trends.
Compare year-over-year results.
Evaluate specific segments of the portfolio.
Reporting & Snapshots
Reporting system designed to share information with internal teams and owners.
Lets you generate visual reports that help explain pricing decisions with objective data.
Key features
Flexible pricing strategies
Combines automation and manual control within a single strategy.
Competitive benchmarking
Lets you compare properties with custom market sets.
Advanced Revenue analytics
Makes it easy to analyze trends, performance, and optimization opportunities.
Owner reports
Helps improve transparency and communication with owners through data-driven reports.
Scalability for large portfolios
Lets you apply differentiated strategies for different types of properties within a single portfolio.
Recommended next steps
After connecting Wheelhouse with Avantio:
Set up the pricing strategy that best fits your business.
Define custom rules when needed.
Create relevant competitive sets for each market.
Regularly review performance analytics.
Use reports to share results with owners and internal teams.
Global coverage and languages
Markets
Wheelhouse operates in over 1,500 markets across more than 100 countries.
Available languages
English
Spanish
French
Portuguese
Limitations and considerations
Wheelhouse provides data-driven recommendations and automation, but does not guarantee specific revenue or occupancy results.
Results will depend on factors such as:
Applied configuration.
Quality of available data.
Local competition.
Market demand.
Each company's business strategy.
Avantio does not intervene in the Revenue Management algorithms or calculations performed by Wheelhouse.
Best practices
Regularly review your configured automated strategies.
Use relevant competitive sets for each market.
Combine automation with business rules when needed.
Regularly analyze performance reports.
Share reports with owners to improve transparency and strategic alignment.
Additional resources
Help Center:
http://help.usewheelhouse.com
Educational blog:
http://usewheelhouse.com/blog
Market reports:
http://usewheelhouse.com/market-reports
Revenue Management Guide:
https://usewheelhouse.com/research/education-active-rm-course-page
Wheelhouse support
For questions about setup, Revenue Management, or how the platform works, you can use the resources and documentation available in the Wheelhouse Help Center.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of platform is Wheelhouse?
What kind of platform is Wheelhouse?
Wheelhouse is a Revenue Management platform designed for vacation rentals, mid-stay, and property management.
Does Wheelhouse only offer dynamic pricing?
Does Wheelhouse only offer dynamic pricing?
No. In addition to the pricing engine, it includes competitive benchmarking, performance analytics, and advanced reporting.
Can I combine automation with custom rules?
Can I combine automation with custom rules?
Yes. Wheelhouse lets you combine manager-defined rules with recommendations based on market data.
How are prices synced with Avantio?
How are prices synced with Avantio?
Updates made in Wheelhouse are automatically sent to Avantio, which then distributes them to connected channels.
Can owners view performance information?
Can owners view performance information?
Yes. The integration allows relevant metrics and information to be displayed within the Avantio Owners Area.
Does Avantio participate in Revenue calculations or pricing recommendations?
Does Avantio participate in Revenue calculations or pricing recommendations?
No. Algorithms, calculations, and recommendations are managed exclusively by Wheelhouse.
In how many markets does Wheelhouse operate?
In how many markets does Wheelhouse operate?
According to information provided by Wheelhouse, the platform operates in over 1,500 markets across more than 100 countries.