The Kosta Coast Vacations Team with Mitchell Dean Realty is dedicated to helping people generate their own income with vacation home management and introducing travelers to these destinations through blogging and photography.




Managing vacation homes came as a bit of an AHA! Moment while I was vacationing back in 2019. As an airline employee and travel blogger, I have done a bit of traveling while staying in Airbnb’s and loving the added value that the platform has given me on my adventures. I loved the personal feeling of knowing “a friend” in a new place and my hosts have been nothing but amazing to me. Whether it was showing me around town, giving me National Park passes to explore the area or just offering me some morning coffee – It felt good to know I was in a safe place with good people who were willing to share some local treasures with me.That’s always been the part of Airbnb that I love and the reason why I continue to use the platform – worldwide!
I had been in real estate for some years and I have always sort of hated it – it wasn’t my passion. While sitting in my Airbnb in Hawaii, I thought – I should manage vacation homes and that’s pretty much how it started. I had a friend that had a duplex in Treasure Island, FL and she said hey – manage my home for Airbnb. I did, I fell in love with it and during the 2020 covid lockdown I decided to expand and start an actual business. I love helping people explore the area.I love adding a fun travel feature to my homes with a hand made guide book. I love interacting with other travelers and I can talk travel all day!! I like to provide local itineraries on my site to give my guests the best experience when exploring the area while enjoying my space. I don’t enjoy traditional real estate as much – but I am always excited to help those find the perfect income producing vacation home! If it has anything to do with vacationing and having a good time – count me IN!
Looking forward to hosting you!

I founded KostaCoast Vacations with a simple idea — that every home has a story to tell and every guest deserves a stay worth remembering. What started as a love for coastal design and hospitality has grown into a full-service property management company helping homeowners earn more while their guests experience the best of Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Based in St. Petersburg, I oversee each property with a personal touch — from the styling and marketing to the guest experience and upkeep. My goal is to make ownership effortless, travel inspiring, and every detail feel a little more special.

My love for travel is what started it all. I’ve always been drawn to new places — cozy hideaways, coastal views, and the feeling of arriving somewhere that instantly feels like home. That passion led me to create KostaCoast Vacations, where I could blend my background in real estate and design with the kind of personal hospitality I value most as a traveler.
I want my guests to experience the best of Florida — not just a place to stay, but a local connection. Whether it’s recommending the perfect brunch spot in St. Pete or helping families find their favorite beach, I take pride in sharing this beautiful area with others.
For homeowners, I bring the same care and creativity to every property I manage, making sure it performs well while still feeling special. To me, this business isn’t just about bookings — it’s about creating moments that feel like home, wherever you are.
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