Great Lake Stays Case Study

How Great Lake Stays Skyrocketed to the Top of Google Without Ads

Client: Vicky Rice, Owner – Great Lake Stays (Taupō, NZ)
Industry: Holiday Home Property Management
Findo Client Since: January 2025

The Challenge

Vicky Rice runs Great Lake Stays, a thriving property management business for holiday homes in Taupō. Despite delivering standout service, her online presence didn’t reflect her reputation. With only 3 Google reviews, limited local visibility, and minimal inbound leads, she’d tried Facebook ads, Google Ads, and community noticeboards — all expensive or time-consuming, with lackluster results.

The Findo Solution

Vicky partnered with Findo to turn her Google Business Profile into a high-performing, lead-generating asset — without the hassle.

What We Did:

• Optimized her Google Business Profile: Fresh content, strategic keywords, and fully completed profile.
• Automated review requests via conversational SMS — customized to sound like Vicky.
• Connected Hostaway (her property management software) to Findo via Zapier for seamless, hands-free review generation.
• Set up AI-powered review replies to maintain her personal touch without the admin burden.
• Delivered visibility tracking and insights via our live dashboard.

The Results (in just 3 months)

Vicky’s Take

“My Google reviews went from 3 to over 100 five star reviews in less than 3 months. The SMS system Dave has created really gets results, my customers love my service and with the help of Findo they were happy to leave reviews. I am now ranking higher and seeing great results.”
— Vicky Rice, Great Lake Stays

The Big Impact

• More Trust: Prospective property owners now see dozens of glowing reviews.
• More Time: Automated reviews + AI replies = less admin and more freedom.
• More Leads: Vicky is nearly at capacity and can now choose the clients she enjoys most.
• More ROI: No ad spend. No time drain. Just results.

What This Means for You

Whether you’re a plumber, chiropractor, beautician, or mortgage broker, the formula is the same:
✅ Get seen.
✅ Get trusted.
✅ Get chosen.

If your business depends on local clients and you’re tired of expensive ads or dead-end posts, Findo can help — just like we helped Vicky.

Ready to Get Found First?

📩 Let’s turn your Google Business Profile into your best salesperson — automatically. Get in touch