Our Team

Melissa Estrada is the owner of Salty Stays Vacations and the driving force behind exceptional stays and smooth, stress-free property operations. With more than 20 years of leadership and management experience—and over 7½ years of hands-on Airbnb hosting and short-term rental management—Melissa brings the perfect blend of professionalism, organization, and hospitality know-how to every property she manages.

Melissa has personally managed multiple Airbnb properties and a local major short-term vacation rental company, giving her real-world insight into what it takes to keep guests happy, owners profitable, and properties running flawlessly. From pricing strategy and turnovers to communication, reviews, and problem-solving, she understands the short-term rental business from the inside out.

Her background as a senior team leader in large-scale operations means she excels at coordinating people, schedules, and details. Melissa has successfully led large, multi-team operations, managed complex staffing schedules, and overseen inventory and transitions across multiple departments—consistently delivering top-tier results and earning repeated recognition for performance, leadership, and operational excellence.

Known for her people-centered leadership style and commitment to quality, Melissa is passionate about creating memorable stays while protecting each owner’s investment. She believes great property management is equal parts strategy, communication, and care—and she brings all three with energy, precision, and a smile.

With Melissa at the helm, your property isn’t just managed—it’s elevated!

Scott Estrada is the owner of Salty Stays Vacations and the kind of leader you want watching over your property. With over 30 years of experience in construction, facilities maintenance, and project management—and a 26-year career as a U.S. Air Force veteran—Scott has built a reputation for protecting assets, solving problems, and delivering results in high-pressure, no-fail environments.

Before launching Salty Stays Vacations, Scott managed and inspected large-scale construction and facility projects across the U.S. and overseas, leading teams of up to 90 people and overseeing everything from routine maintenance to major capital improvements. His background in hospitality project management means he understands what guests expect—and what owners need to stay profitable.

Scott also brings over four years of hands-on Airbnb hosting experience, giving him real-world insight into short-term rentals, guest satisfaction, pricing, turnovers, and five-star reviews. As the owner of his own handyman company and a certified locksmith, he doesn’t just manage properties—he understands them down to the last hinge, lock, and light switch.

At the core of Scott’s approach is simple: treat every property like it’s his own. From proactive maintenance and fast response times to clear communication and decisive leadership, Scott is committed to helping owners protect their investment while delivering unforgettable stays for every guest.

Midwest-raised, Florida-based, and detail-obsessed in the best way. I graduated from Southern Illinois University and am currently continuing my education at the University of Central Florida to keep my skills sharp and up to date.

Driven, hardworking, and resilient, I’ve built my career through consistency, determination, and a commitment to doing things the right way—no shortcuts. With 10+ years in accounting, I know how to keep finances accurate, organized, and running smoothly. I also bring two years of experience in the hospitality industry, so I understand people just as well as I understand numbers.

I’m known for catching the details others miss and delivering work that’s reliable, efficient, and done right.

But more than anything, I’m a wife to the best man and a mom to three amazing daughters—and that’s my favorite role by far. My family is at the center of everything I do, and they’re the reason I value hard work, integrity, and showing up for others every single day.

I’ve lived in Florida for four years, which has strengthened my ability to adapt, solve problems, and keep moving forward no matter what comes my way.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me with my family, traveling, enjoying time with our three dogs, exploring new places, or at a theme park—most likely somewhere in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.