"For me, professionalizing the business meant being transparent with owners and having every process under control. Avantio gave us the tools to do things right—efficiently and responsibly."
Juan Cubo – Founder of Cubo’s Holiday Homes
Key takeaways
- Properties Managed 50 → 400+
- Occupancy Increase +42% YoY
- Revenue Growth +38% YoY
- Direct Bookings 27% of total
- Automated Tasks 232,000 (47 weeks saved since 2017)
Juan Cubo, CEO of Cubo’s Holiday Homes, started his journey with a single rural house back in 2005.
Today, Cubo’s Holiday Homes manages more than 400 villas, apartments, and rural properties across Andalucía. Their success is the result of continuous professionalization, a data-driven approach to pricing, and a clear focus on improving both guest and owner experience through technology.
Meet Cubos Holiday Homes
The challenge: Managing growth with limited resources
By 2017, with 50 properties under management, growth was becoming harder to sustain. Administrative tasks consumed entire days, and each new booking added complexity. Rates were adjusted manually, invoices were generated in spreadsheets, and calendar sync errors were an everyday risk.
“I was managing everything with Excel and emails—it took too much time. Once I started with Avantio, everything was central and in one place.”
Juan Cubo – Founder of Cubo’s Holiday Homes
What wasn’t working
- Manual processes across Excel
- Limited scalability with outdated systems
- Heavy reliance on Booking.com, with limited direct bookings
- No easy way to manage multiple portals and pricing strategies
The solution: Avantio’s all-in-one software
Juan implemented Avantio’s all-in-one platform, uniting every part of his business into one efficient ecosystem that replaced a patchwork of disconnected tools. The team could now manage everything—from booking to accounting—without leaving a single dashboard.
“Avantio became our key partner. Automation and centralization made everything simpler and more efficient.”
Juan Cubo – Founder of Cubo’s Holiday Homes
Avantio replaced multiple tools with:
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Channel Manager: Connected 19 portals automatically, eliminating overbookings and syncing calendars in real time.
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Revenue Management: Dynamic pricing tools optimized rates daily based on demand, occupancy, and seasonality.
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Avantio Website: A professional, mobile-optimized site that generated 27% of bookings directly from guests.
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Harmony Automation: Streamlined guest communication, confirmations, and payment reminders automatically.
The power of automation: 232,000 tasks done for you
Since 2017, Juan’s team has automated over 232,000 tasks using Avantio Harmony—saving the equivalent of 47 weeks of manual work. What used to take days of repetitive labor now happens automatically in the background.
“Automation was a game-changer. It let us focus on growth instead of day-to-day tasks.”
Juan Cubo – Founder of Cubo’s Holiday Homes
Managing complexity: 400+ properties, one system
Each of Cubo’s 400+ properties has its own owner, target market, and pricing strategy. Maintaining consistent quality and profitability across such a large portfolio required structure and precision—something Avantio’s Revenue Management provided perfectly.
“With Avantio, we can manage 400 properties and their pricing strategies with minimal resources.”
Juan Cubo – Founder of Cubo’s Holiday Homes
Avantio’s impact:
- Dynamic pricing tools directly integrated.
- Centralized owner reports and statements.
- Consistent revenue optimization across channels.
Compliance: The foundation of professionalization
Managing hundreds of vacation homes across Andalucía means keeping up with evolving tourism laws and reporting obligations. For Juan, professionalization didn’t stop at better tools—it meant building a business that operates with full transparency and compliance.
“Professionalization is also about doing things right—being transparent with owners, guests, and authorities alike,”
Juan Cubo – Founder of Cubo’s Holiday Homes
Avantio’s platform supports Spanish agencies with built-in compliance tools that simplify every step of the process:
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Guest registration exports ready for submission to the Guardia Civil and other regional authorities.
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Automated invoicing and tax reports aligned with Spanish fiscal standards (AEAT).
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Owner settlements and payment breakdowns formatted for audits and monthly statements.
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Preparation for the upcoming national registry and digital portal (Real Decreto 1312/2024, VUD).
Leadership beyond the business
As President of AVVAPro (Andalucía Vacation Rental Association), Juan now helps guide the professionalization of the entire regional market. His journey with Avantio has made him a reference point for agencies looking to adopt technology and comply with evolving regulations.
“The future of vacation rentals is professionalization. Those who don’t adapt will fall behind. Choosing the right partners is essential—like we did with Avantio.”
Juan Cubo – Founder of Cubo’s Holiday Homes
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What made Cubo’s Holiday Homes choose Avantio?
Scalability and automation. He needed a system that centralized operations and simplified growth while offering advanced tools for pricing, accounting, and reporting.
How does Avantio support large portfolios like Cubo’s Holiday Homes?
By combining a PMS + Channel Manager + Website + Automation, Avantio unifies every process—from rates and bookings to owner payments—under one central platform
How does Avantio help property managers stay compliant in Spain?
Avantio includes compliance tools built specifically for the Spanish market. Property managers can automatically export guest registrations to regional authorities, generate AEAT-compliant invoices and tax reports, and create transparent owner statements that meet fiscal regulations.
It’s also prepared for upcoming national requirements such as the Registro Único de Arrendamientos and Ventanilla Única Digital (VUD) under Royal Decree 1312/2024—helping agencies like Cubo’s Holiday Homes stay one step ahead of regulatory change.
