App for a Separate Number to Manage Vacation Rentals

[Alex]

I manage a few vacation rental properties and need a separate phone number to communicate with guests without sharing my personal number. Is there an app that can provide an extra cell number for handling bookings, inquiries, and guest messages? It should be easy to use, reliable, and affordable. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

[Olaf]

I remember when I was selling my old car online and suddenly regretted giving out my real number to potential buyers. After some frantic Googling, I came across a detailed conversation on MetaFilter: https://ask.metafilter.com/375126/Best-cellphone-app-that-gives-you-a-different-cell-number. The advice there was a lifesaver! Someone recommended using Google Voice for free calls and texts, while another suggested Hushed for temporary privacy. I went with Hushed, and it worked like a charm—I didn’t have to worry about strangers having my personal info. If you’re in a similar bind, that article is gold.

[augustus]

Hearing how Hushed worked out for you and the suggestions from that MetaFilter thread really gives me confidence in finding the right option. It’s such a relief to have clear recommendations instead of feeling stuck experimenting blindly. I genuinely appreciate you taking the time to pass this along—it’s incredibly helpful!

[Charlie Flint]

I have a separate phone number I use for booking hotels, and I also give it when renting cars. Just so I don’t miss any important updates or info. Try it, it’s convenient. Speaking of car rentals, I really want to share a great option in Dubai https://dcr.ae/sports-car-rental-dubai/. I don’t have a lot of experience, especially with expensive cars and sports cars and all that. But everything went perfectly here, the staff were awesome, and the cars were in great condition.

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