About Us
We’re Local — and We Stay Involved
Truly Local exists for owners who want real, on-the-ground oversight — not remote management.
We live here.
We work here.
We show up when something needs attention.
Seattle-based. King County focused. Personally accountable.
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Meet Taryn — Founder & CEO
Standards, Quality & Operations
Taryn built Truly Local on disciplined hospitality standards shaped by military inspection environments, veterinary surgical settings, restaurant sanitation protocols, and Seattle STR execution.
She does not operate on “good enough.” Every property is approached with precision, structure, and accountability.
At Truly Local, she oversees quality control and operational standards — ensuring every turnover meets a consistent professional benchmark.
When she supports a property, the difference is visible.
Meet Travis — Co-Founder & Director of Property Care
Maintenance and Communications
Seattle-born and raised, Travis understands the neighborhoods, building styles, and environmental factors that impact homes here.
At Truly Local, he oversees property care, maintenance coordination, and on-site setup operations. With a background in hands-on technical work and logistics, Travis brings a preventative, systems-driven approach to property care — identifying small issues before they become expensive problems.
Rooted in Seattle
We built Truly Local as a hands-on, family-operated company.
When you work with us, you work directly with the people responsible for your property — not layers of managers or remote support teams.
We believe short-term rental management should feel steady, structured, and transparent.
How We Think About Your Home
We approach every property the same way we would want our own treated:
• Prevent problems instead of reacting late
• Communicate clearly and honestly
• Protect the long-term condition of your asset
• Deliver a calm, professional guest experience
Professionalism is not optional. We are fully licensed and properly insured — because when someone entrusts us with their home, that responsibility matters.
If you’re looking for consistent, local, accountable management in Seattle — we’d be glad to talk.
