Our Story
HostOften was founded in Halifax with a simple goal: help property owners earn more, without the stress.
Since 2017, we’ve managed short-term, executive, and long-term rentals across Nova Scotia. As one of the first property managers in the province to specialize in vacation rentals, we’ve seen it all and bring years of hands-on experience to every property we manage.
10 years
owning, operating and managing Nova Scotia’s leading rental properties
$20M in revenue
generated by HostOften across the listings we manage
60+ owners
served, and hundreds in the property owner community we’ve built
Meet the Team
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Sid Kosatsky
FOUNDER
Firefighter turned real estate investor, Sid built HostOften after seeing how hard it was to own and manage his properties solo. Now, he’s focused on how strong management and long-term thinking can support sustainable housing initiatives.
When he’s not renovating a property of his own, you’ll find him wrestling or eating at a diner. -
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Jasmine Smikle
GROWTH & CLIENT MANAGEMENT
Jasmine spent a decade in hospitality and tech, where she focused on growth, systems, and client management. At HostOften, she blends people skills with data-driven thinking to help properties perform at their best.
She has 20 MLS tabs and 20 recipes open on her laptop at all times. -
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Chrise Zimri
OPERATIONS
Chrise runs day-to-day operations with a calm, solutions-first mindset and a gift for real-time problem solving. He is exceptional at guest communication and treats every guest like they’re staying in his own home.
Between juggling operations at HostOften, he’s working out or keeping up with his three sons. -
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Jess Duck
STAGING & INTERIOR DESIGN
Jess is a creator at heart with a strong eye for design and detail. She leads staging and setup across our portfolio, focusing on creating spaces that photograph beautifully, feel welcoming to guests, and book solid.
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Spencer Reynolds
MARKETING
Spencer started his career in restaurants and has since led marketing teams in Halifax and Toronto. He supports HostOften with all things marketing, helping our listings stand out and attract the right guests.He’s into crosswords, cocktails, and finding the right words for the job.
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Our Vendors
HOSTOFTEN TEAM
Behind our core team is a trusted network of cleaners, technicians, and local trades we work with regularly to keep properties running smoothly.
