Our Story
We Didn't Just Start a Management Company. We Moved Here.
STAY49 exists because we believe Point Roberts is one of the Pacific Northwest's greatest hidden gems — and it deserves to thrive.
Why Point Roberts
How We Got Here
We've lived in some incredible places. Munich. New York City. Denver. We've experienced world-class hospitality, built careers in technology and marketing, and seen firsthand what happens when smart operations meet genuine passion for a place.
Then we found Point Roberts.
A tiny American peninsula surrounded by water on three sides, accessible by land only through Canada. Stunning beaches. Bald eagles overhead. A pace of life that feels like stepping back in time — about 35 minutes from one of North America's most vibrant cities.
But we also saw something that bothered us. Homes sitting empty for months. A tourism economy that had thinned out. A community with incredible potential that wasn't being realized. Too many vacation homes serving as expensive storage units, and too few visitors discovering what makes this place special.
We didn't see a problem — we saw an opportunity. For homeowners, for visitors, and for Point Roberts itself.
STAY49 was born from a simple conviction: if we bring modern hospitality operations to Point Roberts, we can help owners earn meaningful income from their properties while bringing new visitors, new energy, and new economic life to a community we genuinely love.
Every booking isn't just revenue for an owner. It's someone discovering Point Roberts for the first time. A family from Vancouver spending a weekend at Lighthouse Marine Park. A couple from Seattle finding their new favorite escape. That matters to us — because this place matters to us.
The Location
A Peninsula Like No Other
Point Roberts sits at the 49th parallel — a small piece of America accessible by land only through Canada. About 35 minutes from Vancouver, yet a world apart.
The Name
Why "STAY49"?
Point Roberts sits at the 49th parallel — the invisible line that makes this community so unique. "STAY" is what we help guests do, and what we hope they'll want to do again. STAY49 is our love letter to the border, the place, and the people who make it home.
What We Believe
The Principles Behind Everything We Do
Community First
We're not just managing properties — we're helping revitalize a community we chose to call home. Every booking brings a new visitor to Point Roberts.
Modern Operations
Big-city operational thinking in a small-town market. Smart locks, dynamic pricing, automated communication — no guesswork, fewer mistakes.
Radical Transparency
No hidden fees. No vague reports. You see exactly what we see — every dollar in, every dollar out, every month.
Every Home Matters
We treat your property the way we'd want ours treated. That's not a tagline — it's the reason we only take on homes we can genuinely care for.
Team
The People Behind STAY49
Tahzjuan
Partnerships & Community
Tahzjuan is the connective tissue between STAY49, the realtor community, and Point Roberts itself. She builds the relationships that make everything work — agent partnerships, local vendor networks, and community trust. Her energy and genuine care for people is why owners and agents alike want to work with us.
Leanne
Local Coordination & Community
Born and raised in Point Roberts, Leanne knows this community like no one else. She coordinates on-the-ground operations, serves as a trusted local guide for guests, and manages day-to-day communication with owners and vendors. Her deep roots here make her an invaluable bridge between STAY49 and the people who call Point Roberts home.
Sheena
Operations & Quality Control
Based between Delta, BC and Point Roberts, Sheena oversees operations management and quality control across all STAY49 properties. She ensures every turnover meets our standards, manages vendor relationships, and keeps the machine running smoothly. Her cross-border perspective is a perfect fit for our unique market.
Alexander
Technology & Strategy
Alexander spent years in Munich, New York, and Denver building technology and marketing systems for fast-growing companies. When he discovered Point Roberts, he saw a market where modern operations could make a real difference. He architects the tech, pricing, and marketing engine behind STAY49.
Bigger Picture
This Is About More Than Property Management
Point Roberts has around 1,300 year-round residents, but thousands of homes. When those homes sit empty, the local economy feels it — fewer customers at the grocery store, fewer visitors at the marina, fewer reasons for businesses to stay open.
When those homes welcome guests, the whole community benefits. Visitors eat at local restaurants, shop at local stores, and fall in love with a place most people don't even know exists. Some of them come back every year. Some of them buy homes of their own.
We started STAY49 because we want to be part of that flywheel. Better-managed properties → happier guests → more return visitors → a stronger community. That's the vision, and we're in it for the long haul.
We'd Love to Meet You
Whether you own a home here or you're thinking about it — let's talk about what's possible.