Keyless Entry for Beach House

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John UnderwoodPro Member
Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
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Beach is irrelevant as long as lock is ok for salty Coastal air.

Short answer is Schlage Encode.

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  • John UnderwoodPro Member
    Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
    3y

    Beach is irrelevant as long as lock is ok for salty Coastal air.

    Short answer is Schlage Encode.

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  • Alex ScattareggiaPro Member
    Investor · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico · Member since 2023 · 150 posts · 139 votes
    3y

    We have used both Schlage and Yale keyless options and liked them both and all of our properties are at beach locations.  Good luck!

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  • Michael BaumPro Member
    Olympia, WA · Member since 2016 · 8k+ posts · 7k+ votes
    3y

    This question is kinda like the new arbitrage question! :)

    @Keith Winkelmann, we use the Schlage Encode as well. We have a lake house and the unit is subjected to all sorts of weather and it has not dropped a beat and still looks new.

    No salt air though. I think it will be fine.

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  • Rachael Shad
    Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2016 · 14 posts · 3 votes
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    @Keith Winkelmann

    We have an Encore Sclange at the beach and had to replace it. We’re in FL and when it’s super hot outside- but cold inside with the AC, condensation builds up in the battery pack and shorts it out. Customer service said it happens and that there’s nothing to be done about it. We have Kwikset now but have issues with it too. Just make sure you have a hidden lockbox key somewhere outside in case the locks stop working.

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  • Trent Reeve
    Atlanta · Member since 2022 · 712 posts · 642 votes
    3y

    schlage encode at our place in Panama city beach. zero issues, same batteries for 9 months. looking remotely, still at 89% charge.

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  • Andrew SteffensBusiness Member
    Tampa, FL · Member since 2022 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    3y

    We use the Schlage encode at our beach locations and they hold up well!

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  • Keith Winkelmann
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    Member since 2022 · 11 posts · 3 votes
    3y

    Thanks everyone! I appreciate the information, Schlage it is.

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  • Heather Green
    Member since 2022 · 9 posts · 3 votes
    3y

    I use Sifely for all of my STR and even put them on my own home, they're cheaper than other brands because they're "newer" but they have 5 entry options (finger print, key, phone, fobs, code) and can lock unlock remotely, I couldn't find that in another lock that was under a certain price point if even then, also timed codes ect up to 250 and can change codes remotely, plus auto locks itself from 5-30 seconds after

    Only con is they don’t integrate with airbnb vrbo yet but I just recently got an email from them that it’s upcoming!

    Possible other con is that it’s not a deadbolt but I find it pretty secure

    Their customer service is actually pretty good, one of my locks broke in early usage and they send me a new one for free without hesitation, it ended up being the door itself needing adjustment not necessarily the lock, I’m in Michigan with hot and humid weather and cold freezing weather and no issues at all since then with any lock

    One last thing/general tip: I keep one door of my rentals with regular locks and on a regular lockbox with back up keys in it, I’ve found it amazing in a pinch when you get that dreaded “my code isn’t working” and can’t get good internet service ect to change it at the time (most of the time it’s user error), also in cold weather states in older homes the locks can adjust and get stuck

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  • Kyle Curtin
    Real Estate Agent · Tewksbury, MA · Member since 2020 · 494 posts · 284 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Keith Winkelmann:

    Hello,

    For those that have STRs near the beach, is there a keyless front door lock system you would recommend? 

    Thank You

    Hey man! I highly recommend the Schlag Encode. It runs about $350 but has a pretty awesome app that gives notifications on if the door is open/closed, you can open/close remotely with a button push, and you can create up to like 100 custom pin codes and change how long certain codes are good for etc. The install was very easy, it is a bit pricey but other than that I love everything about it. The only other thing, it takes 3-4 AA batteries I believe (I forget lol). Not sure how long the batteries usually last but I’m thinking of keeping a secret lockbox hidden somewhere outside with a physical key to that lock in the case that the batteries die and I am offsite etc. I like it man!
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  • Pete AppezzatoPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Destin, FL · Member since 2019 · 49 posts · 18 votes
    3y

    Schlage Encode

    [email protected]212-300-5102
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