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Member stays for STR owners
Use your owners’ network for travel, advocacy, and research.
The ASTRO Exchange is the Owners Network for Verified members. Free members can study how it works; Verified members (a $5/year confirmation step, coming soon) host one another using Travelcoin as the internal unit for stays.
How member stays work
Verified members decide how they want to participate, agree on terms, then keep everything logged in ASTRO’s internal ledger. No public calendars, no mystery algorithms.
"01"
Decide how you want to host
Offer gap-filling windows, intentional calendar blocks, or raise your hand when you’re traveling and want ASTRO to help you find member options.
"02"
Agree on terms up front
Use ASTRO’s templates to document nightly value, Travelcoin and cash mix, guest details, and house rules before anyone packs a bag.
"03"
Log it in the shared ledger
After checkout, both parties confirm dates, value, settlement, and a quick condition report. Everything lives in the Verified-only ledger for easy bookkeeping.
Exchange tools at a glance
Everything Verified members need to host or travel with confidence lives inside the member portal—no spreadsheets, no guesswork.
Availability Sync
Upload iCal files or add dates manually; Exchange blocks sync with your PMS without exposing availability to the public web.
Travelcoin stays (Verified)
Verified members use Travelcoin as the internal unit for Owner Network stays. Every stay logs value, cash adjustments, and confirmations inside ASTRO.
Concierge Team
Real owner-operators reviewing every match, agreement, and guest profile before anything is confirmed.
What the Exchange is for
Verified members host and book one another inside ASTRO. Travelcoin is the internal unit for these Owner Network stays so every property values nights the same way.
Washington, DC • Sleeps 4
Advocacy week townhouse
Walk to hearings, regroup with fellow members, and compare notes before you testify. Hosts keep early-week slots open for City Watch alerts.
Milwaukee, WI • Sleeps 5
Research-friendly duplex
Perfect for scouting a new market or shadowing a member who already runs it. Includes ops checklists and vendor intros.
Gulf Coast, FL • Sleeps 7
Family-ready coastal home
Use earned Travelcoin for time off without guessing about quality. Hosts follow the same readiness standards you do.
Exchange participation paths
Opt in the way that serves your business. You always choose the windows, guests, and settlement terms.
On-call
Keep availability passive
Share “maybe” dates with preferred guest profiles. Concierge only pings you when a request fits what you outlined.
Calendar-driven
Publish intentional windows
Ideal for filling shoulder season or covering advocacy travel. ASTRO helps surface members whose needs match yours.
Concierge match
Let ASTRO do the pairing
Share a travel brief and value targets; we present vetted owners with similar standards, amenities, and ledger history.
Standards that protect the network
Owner-led rules keep stays predictable.
Verification, shared agreements, and Travelcoin accounting were all written by STR owners, attorneys, and insurance partners so only real operators use the network.
- Verification covers ownership, permits, and coverage.
- House rules, guest counts, and conditions are documented before the stay.
- Travelcoin ledgering (Verified members only) shows every in/out for easy bookkeeping.
- Concierge escalation exists if someone drifts from the playbook.
Transparency
100%
Rates, guests, and condition photos live in the ledger—no guesswork.
Concierge
Real humans
Owner-operators on call when weather, flights, or guests go sideways.
How Exchange fits the Free → Verified path
Everyone starts free. Verified membership will be $5/year (coming soon) and unlocks the Owners Network, including Travelcoin-powered stays.
Free membership
Free
Learn how Exchange works, receive advocacy briefings, and get notified when verification opens.
- Preview Owner Network standards and agreements.
- Read member stay examples and concierge playbooks.
- Support the advocacy efforts that protect these stays.
Verified — $5/year
$5/year (coming soon)
Verified status lets you host and travel inside ASTRO. Travelcoin is the internal unit we use to value and reconcile those stays.
- List your property for member stays.
- Request advocacy, research, or downtime trips from other owners.
- Use Travelcoin + cash combos with concierge oversight.
Verification is not live yet—join free and we’ll email you the moment it opens.
Choose how you want to participate
Prep your property
Map blackout rules and guest preferences
Plan advocacy-friendly blocks you’ll share once Verified
Assign value using ASTRO’s Travelcoin helper
See how Owner Network stays run
Preview how Travelcoin values nights
Learn how concierge pairing works
Plan the advocacy or research trips you’ll request when Verified
Trust commitments we enforce
Hosts agree to
- Verify ownership, permits, and coverage.
- Publish accurate listings, checklists, and expectations.
- Welcome members with the same standards they follow.
- Honor the written cancellation and remediation clauses.
Guests agree to
- Follow house rules and neighborhood expectations.
- Document arrival/departure with photos.
- Resolve damages promptly via Travelcoin or cash.
- Report wins and issues so the network keeps improving.
Exchange FAQs
Do I have to list my calendar publicly?
No. Only Verified members and concierge see your availability, and you can hide or change dates anytime.
When do I get access to Travelcoin?
Travelcoin launches alongside verification and is only available to Verified members for Owner Network stays.
What if a member cancels last minute?
Exchange agreements include cancellation clauses, and concierge can help backfill dates or restore Travelcoin.
Can Free members still help?
Absolutely. Join free, learn the standards, and keep supporting advocacy so you’re ready to verify.
Want to help shape the Exchange? Early members influence the ledger, agreements, and concierge playbook.