About Us
Apricate is Latin for "to bask in the sun." It's the feeling we create for every guest, and the standard we hold for every owner who trusts us with their property.
Who We Are
The People Behind Apricate
Joel Schafer
Founder & Lead Host
Originally from Michigan, Joel's passion for golf brought him to Arizona in 1998. After a career in the golf business and now retired from the PGA of America as a life member, he brings twenty years of hospitality expertise to every property. As an Airbnb Superhost and VRBO Premier Host, Joel leads Apricate Rentals across the Phoenix market and the White Mountains, including Show Low, Pinetop, and Lakeside.
Joel Schafer
Founder & Lead Host
Originally from Michigan, Joel's passion for golf brought him to Arizona in 1998. After a career in the golf business and now retired from the PGA of America as a life member, he brings twenty years of hospitality expertise to every property. As an Airbnb Superhost and VRBO Premier Host, Joel leads Apricate Rentals across the Phoenix market and the White Mountains, including Show Low, Pinetop, and Lakeside.
What We Do
Full-Service, Start to Finish
We market every property on our Direct Booking Website alongside Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, Google Vacations, and Tripadvisor, for maximum exposure and the best possible returns.
Why Apricate
Local expertise across Arizona markets
Superhost and Premier Host standards
Maximum exposure on six platforms
Guest-first, five-star hospitality
