The People Behind the Properties

Just a couple of crazy beach lovers on a mission to redefine the gold standard in vacation rental management through an unmatched owner & guest experience.

Our Story

Cody & Madison Ball

Cody and Madison founded Ball BNB in 2023 with a shared passion for real estate, entrepreneurship, and hospitality. As Owner & CEO, Cody leads the company's strategy, revenue management, financial planning, and communication with new and existing property owners. His background in sales, marketing, and business operations helps drive growth and maximize owner returns. As Co-Owner, Madison manages key behind-the-scenes functions, including bookkeeping and hospitality consulting. Together, they're focused on delivering better returns for owners and exceptional experiences for guests.

Our Values

Who We Are

At Ball BNB, we're redefining the gold standard for vacation rental management—delivering better performance for owners and unforgettable experiences for guests. We lead with integrity, positivity, and clear communication while constantly challenging ourselves to innovate and improve. We believe in unreasonable hospitality, bold ideas, and taking ownership when things get tough. No excuses. No passing the buck. Just a resourceful team that finds a way, gets things done, and never settles for "good enough."

The Team

Our Leadership

Founder & CEO

Cody Ball

Cody leads the company's vision and growth through strategic leadership, revenue management, financial planning, and strong relationships with new and existing property owners.

Co-Founder & Chief Administrative Officer

Madison Ball

From owner statements to hospitality consulting, Madison is Ball BNB's ultimate utility player. Madison's primary role is ensuring our books & administrative tasks are in order but everyone knows her real job is being the sounding board and voice of reason for all of Cody's crazy ideas!

Director of Marketing & Operations

Kristin Walters

Kristin leads Ball BNB's marketing and brand strategy, boots-on-the-ground operations, and owner communication and experience, ensuring our brand, properties, and owner relationships consistently reflect the Ball BNB standard.

Senior Operations Manager

Barbie Hicks

Barbie leads Ball BNB’s local operations team in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, ensuring our properties, guests, owners, and field teams receive an exceptional level of service. She oversees property inspections, maintenance, vendor coordination, guest communication, and owner relationships while maintaining our standards for quality and responsiveness.

Local Operations Manager

Blaise Ball

Blaise assists Kristin & Barbie in overseeing BallBNB’s day-to-day operations and ensuring our team delivers a consistently high standard of service. She plays a key role in owner communication, property inspections, guest communications, staff scheduling, and vendor coordination while keeping the operations team organized, responsive, and aligned to our standards.

What We Do

The Ball BNB Difference

Boutique Property Management

We handle listing optimization, pricing strategy, and guest communication so you don't have to.

Industry leading revenue generation
5 star guest communication and support
Passive owner experience

Elevated Owner Support

From onboarding to performance reports, we keep you informed and your investment on track.

Owner onboarding and communication
Performance reporting and analytics
Strategic guidance and planning

Design & Hospitality

We curate properties and guest experiences that reflect our passion for clean living and hospitality.

Property design and amenities
Personalized guest experiences
Attention to detail throughout

Airbnb Superhost and Vrbo Premier Host

Ball BNB consistently remain as Superhosts on Airbnb and Premier Host status on Vrbo, the top tier each platform awards. Being an Airbnb Superhost and Vrbo Premier Host means we’ve earned the trust of the platforms—and, more importantly, the guests who book with us. For guests, it’s a sign of proven hospitality, reliable communication, and consistently great stays. For owners, it means your property is managed by a team with a demonstrated track record of delivering the kind of experiences that drive 5-star reviews, repeat bookings, and long-term revenue.