Short term rentals

Smart locks for fuss-free check-ins.
Zero key handovers.

Automate guest check-in and check-out across your short term and vacation rentals. No front desk, no keys, no WiFi headaches. Retrofit any door in minutes and free up your team to focus on bookings.

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A family arriving at a short term rental home for a keyless self check-inThe igloo Connect dashboard managing self check-in access across short term rental propertiesA family settling into their short term rental stay after a fuss-free check-inA family enjoying their vacation rental booked with keyless guest access
ZERO
Key handovers
No reception, no staff needed on site.
50+
PMS & channel integrations
Airbnb, Hostaway, Guesty, Smoobu and more
24/7
Self check-in for guest
Every property, every arrival, any hour
iglooOS for Short Term Rentals

Retrofit-ready
smart lock stack.

Smart locks
igloo Lockbox smart lock
Lockbox
igloo Keybox 3 smart lock
Keybox 3
igloo Retrofit Lock smart lock
Retrofit Lock
igloo Mortise 2 smart lock
Mortise 2
igloo Lockbox smart lock
Lockbox
igloo Keybox 3 smart lock
Keybox 3
Software
igloohome App · iglooconnect marketplace · API
Integrations
Airbnb · Hostaway · Guesty · Smoobu
How it works

From install to self-serve check-in

One setup, then bookings take care of themselves. No more key handovers or late-night messages.

  1. An operator unlocking an igloo smart padlock on a rental door with the igloohome app
    01

    Install & pair

    Fit the retrofit smart lock in minutes, then pair it through the igloohome app.

  2. The iglooconnect dashboard showing short term rental service providers available to connect
    02

    Connect your stack

    Link via an existing partner like iglooconnect, or use the igloohome API with your own PMS.

  3. A phone on a table showing short term rental listings and reservations
    03

    Map to listings

    Assign each lock to its corresponding property or room listing in one step.

  4. A guest reading the one time PIN for her stay on her phone
    04

    Set the template

    Build your guest message once and drop in the auto-generated PIN variable.

  5. A guest entering a PIN on an igloo lockbox to collect the keys for a self check-in
    05

    PINs on autopilot

    Every booking gets a unique PIN that is valid from check-in to check-out — no manual work.

Integrations

Plugs into your PMS.
Automates every check-in.

  • Pre-built integrations with 500+ PMS and channel partners
  • Guest PINs auto-generated on booking and auto-expire on check-out — no manual messaging
  • Pair your lock and connect your booking platform in minutes
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Airbnb logo
Hostaway logo
Smoobu logo
Avantio logo
Guesty logo
RentalReady logo
Why operators switch

Lower overheads.
More bookings.

Scale your unmanned hospitality and short term rental business without scaling your ops team. Automate the busywork around keys, check-ins and turnovers — so your staff can focus on guest experience and growth.

igloo Keybox 3 units hung on short term rental door knobs for keyless guest check-inAn igloo Lockbox storing the keys to a short term rental propertyAn igloo Retrofit Lock installed on the existing wooden door of a rental property
Durability & reliability

Engineered to outlast any weather, every season.

Short term rentals see thousands of unlocks a year. Every igloo lock is stress-tested and weatherproofed to keep operating — indoors, outdoors, and everywhere in between.

A gloved hand entering a PIN on an igloo Lockbox outdoors, showing its rugged weatherproof buildAn igloo Keybox 3 exposed to rain outdoors, showing its weatherproof durability
100k+
Testing cycles per lock
IP66
Water & dust rating
-20 to 60°C
Operating temperature
24/7
Outdoor deployment ready
100k+
Testing cycles per lock
IP66
Water & dust rating
-20 to 60°C
Operating temperature
24/7
Outdoor deployment ready
igloo Keybox 3

Keybox 3

Weatherproof smart lockbox for secure outdoor key handovers.

igloo Lockbox

Lockbox

Heavy-duty lockbox that stores keys and access cards securely on site.

Water & dust resistance

IP66-rated durable Zinc Alloy exterior withstands rainfall, dust and harsh outdoor conditions — season after season.

Heavy duty material

Built with impact-resistant materials engineered for the wear and tear of high-turnover short term rentals.

Keypad security lockout

Anti brute-force protection. The keypad automatically disables after several failed attempts to keep intruders out.

Anti-slip secure pocket

Purpose-built secure compartment keeps keys, fobs and access cards safely in place — no accidental drops.

See it in action

See how unmanned short term rental operators automate guest check-in.

Unmanned operations

Guests can seamlessly do self check-ins. Short term rental and boutique hotel operators no longer need full-time staff physically on-site to register guests.

Dedicated account manager

igloo provides 24/7 customer service support and a dedicated account manager for corporate clients.

Weatherproof smart locks

Selected igloo smart locks are IP-rated and weatherproof — built to handle outdoor entrances, gates and shared access points.

From the operators

Short-term rental operators
scaling with igloo.

igloo removed the daily key-handover dance entirely. Guests check themselves in, cleaners get PINs that expire automatically, and I finally stopped getting midnight lockout calls.
Sarah Lim
Owner, 12-unit boutique stay portfolio
We scaled from 30 to 120 units without adding a single front-desk hire. The Airbnb and Guesty integration means every booking gets a unique code — zero manual work.
Daniel Ross
Operations Lead, CityStays
For integration partners

You built the platform.We built the lock.

Access control is the feature gap competitors are rushing to fill. Integrate igloo smart locks into your booking or rental platform and own the entire customer journey — from reservation to facility access. It feels native, not bolted-on.

Build the integration, list it in our Marketplace

Build your integration using our developer-friendly API, list it in our Marketplace, and get it in front of every short term rental operator on the igloo platform. Connect it to your app, integrate it into your smart locks, and automate access control — driving usage and revenue from day one.

Own the complete stack

Booking, payments, and now physical access — it all lives inside your platform. Your customers never need to leave. That's the competitive moat.

Bridge digital & physical

Access control is the feature gap competitors are rushing to fill. Integrate igloo and own the physical side. Together, you close the gap your competitors can't.

igloo API and smart lock integration for short term rental software partners
A short term rental guest relaxing after a keyless self check-in with an igloo smart lock
Get started

Ready to automate
every check-in?

Whether you host 1 property or 1,000 — igloo's smart locks plug into your PMS, work without WiFi, and deploy in minutes across your entire portfolio.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The Deadbolt 2E is the slimmest smart deadbolt for indoor unit doors, the Deadbolt Go adds fingerprint access for premium stays, and the Keybox 3 is ideal for weatherproof key handovers at outdoor or shared entrances. All are retrofit-ready and install in under 15 minutes.

Solo hosts and small operators can run fully automated self check-in using the free igloohome app. By connecting their paired smart igloo locks to an integration partner, they can enable a seamless, hands-off check-in guest experience. This workflow also scales for larger portfolios and property management companies, providing centralized oversight and control across every unit and tenant.

igloo plugs into 500+ partners through our integrations marketplace, including Airbnb, Hostaway, Smoobu, Avantio, Guesty and many more. Guest PINs are auto-generated on every booking and expire on check-out — zero manual messaging.

Yes. Our offline access technology means remote-generated PINs still work even when the property has weak or no WiFi. No cabling, no network setup — critical for vacation homes, rural stays and older buildings.

igloo automates guest credential provisioning, check-ins, cleaner and maintenance access — eliminating the busywork around keys entirely. Operators typically remove full-time on-site staff and free up their teams to focus on hospitality and portfolio growth.

Absolutely. Every lock is stress-tested to over 100,000 cycles and weatherproof options are available for outdoor entrances. Deployed across thousands of short term rentals worldwide, from single Airbnbs to multi-city hospitality operators.