OurSharedPlace

About OurSharedPlace

Imagine transforming the chaos of co-owning a vacation home into a seamless, joyful partnership. OurSharedPlace is the definitive digital hub designed to empower families and friends who share a property. It replaces the frustrating juggle of spreadsheets, scattered group texts, and lost email threads with one beautifully organized, shared space. This platform is built for those who own a lakeside cabin, a beach house, or a ski chalet together and believe their time should be spent making memories, not managing logistics. OurSharedPlace delivers on the promise of simplified ownership by centralizing every essential tool. From coordinating fair schedules and tracking shared finances to preserving your property's unique story and knowledge, it turns potential points of conflict into pillars of collaboration. It's more than software; it's the foundation for harmony, ensuring every co-owner feels informed, empowered, and excited about their shared investment. Start reclaiming your time and strengthening your bonds, turning the dream of shared ownership into a beautifully managed reality.

Features of OurSharedPlace

Intelligent Shared Calendar

Take the stress out of scheduling with an intuitive, color-coded calendar designed for fairness and clarity. Set approval rules, member quotas, and usage policies to ensure equitable access for all owners. Prevent double-bookings by syncing your calendar with major rental platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, as well as personal calendars like Google and Apple, creating a single source of truth for everyone's plans.

Centralized Financial Tracking

Eliminate expense confusion and streamline shared finances. Easily log property-related expenses, track rental income, and see who has paid and who owes what at a glance. The platform provides automatic settlement suggestions to minimize complicated transactions, and features a one-click annual reset to keep your financial records clean and organized for every new season.

Unified Knowledge & Document Hub

Preserve your property's vital information and collective wisdom in one secure, accessible location. Store everything from Wi-Fi passwords and appliance manuals to contractor contacts and warranty documents. Use the private blog and photo gallery to share check-in notes, local recommendations, maintenance how-tos, and family traditions, ensuring every visit is smooth and special.

Collaborative Communication Tools

Foster clear and organized communication with built-in tools that replace chaotic group chats. Create threaded discussions on the message board for focused conversations about maintenance, improvements, or trip planning. React with emojis and receive email notifications to stay perfectly in sync, ensuring no important update or question ever gets lost in the shuffle.

Use Cases of OurSharedPlace

Managing a Multi-Family Vacation Home

For several families jointly owning a property, OurSharedPlace is the command center for harmony. It effortlessly coordinates school holiday bookings, manages shared costs for a new roof or pool cleaning, and stores essential information so every family, from the newest in-laws to the original owners, can enjoy a seamless, conflict-free stay.

Operating a Co-Owned Rental Property

When co-owners rent out their property to generate income, OurSharedPlace prevents costly double-bookings by syncing the shared calendar with Airbnb and VRBO. It also simplifies financial management by tracking rental income distribution and shared expenses, ensuring transparent and fair accounting for all investment partners.

Preserving Family Legacy and Traditions

For families passing down a cherished cabin or cottage, the platform becomes a living archive. It captures checklists from Grandma, the best fishing spot from Uncle Joe, and photos from decades of summers. This centralizes the home's unique story and operational knowledge, preserving its heart and soul for future generations.

Coordinating a Friends' Investment Property

A group of friends investing in a ski chalet can use OurSharedPlace to establish clear rules, fairly allocate prime winter weeks, and collaboratively manage maintenance tasks through the shared to-do list. It keeps the business side organized so the group can focus on enjoying the rewards of their shared adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my property information secure and private?

Absolutely. Security and privacy are foundational. Your OurSharedPlace property hub is a private, invitation-only space. We employ role-based permissions, so you control exactly what each member (like admins, regular members, or guests) can see and do. Your data is protected and never shared with unauthorized parties.

How does the calendar sync prevent double-bookings?

OurSharedPlace generates a secure, unique iCal link for your property's master calendar. You can paste this link into Airbnb, VRBO, and your personal calendar apps. The platforms automatically import this feed, updating every few hours. When a co-owner books a date internally, it instantly blocks that date on your synced rental calendars, and vice-versa, creating an impenetrable defense against scheduling conflicts.

Can we try it before committing?

Yes! We offer a full-featured, 14-day free trial with no credit card required. This gives you and your co-owners ample time to create your property hub, invite members, and experience firsthand how OurSharedPlace transforms your coordination. You can explore every feature risk-free before any annual subscription begins.

What if we only use it for family and don't rent our property?

That's perfectly fine. OurSharedPlace is designed first and foremost for co-owner coordination. The calendar sync with rental platforms is a completely optional feature. Most tools—like the shared calendar, financial tracker, document storage, and message board—are exclusively for streamlining internal management and enhancing your shared ownership experience.