Our Story
We Love What We Do.
That's Why We're Here.
Forteca Estate was built on a simple belief: that a great stay changes a trip, and a great trip changes a person. Since 2019, we've been building a portfolio of vacation properties across Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida that earn that kind of response — every time.
The Beginning
Built from a personal frustration
The founders of Forteca Estate spent years booking vacation getaways for friends and family — and kept running into the same problem. Properties that looked beautiful online arrived with maintenance issues, unclear check-in instructions, and no one to call when something went wrong.
In 2019, they decided to do it right. Starting with a single property, they built every system from scratch: the cleaning protocols, the guest communication workflows, the property inspection checklists. The goal wasn't to become the biggest operator in the vacation rental space. It was to become the best one.
Seven years later, the portfolio has grown to 44 properties — each one selected with the same standards, managed with the same care, and reviewed by guests who return season after season.
What We Stand For
Our Values
Genuine Hospitality
Every detail is considered because every guest matters. We design experiences, not just accommodations.
Uncompromising Standards
Spotless properties, reliable check-ins, honest descriptions. We hold our portfolio to the standard we'd want for ourselves.
Curated Excellence
Not just any property makes it into the Forteca portfolio. We seek out spaces with character, craft, and a point of view.
The Forteca Difference
We're not a platform — we're local operators who know our communities, our neighborhoods, and our guests intimately.
The People Behind the Properties
Meet the Team
A small, dedicated team passionate about hospitality. We know our properties because we manage every detail personally.
Justyna Rzeszuto
Co-Founder & Operations
Oversees property standards, guest experience, and the day-to-day operations that keep every stay seamless.
Lukasz Kownacki
Co-Founder & Growth
Leads acquisitions, partnerships, and the strategic growth of the Forteca portfolio across multiple states.
Eryk Rachwal
Co-Founder & Technology
Builds the systems and technology that power Forteca — from booking platforms to property management tools.
Come see for yourself.
Browse our full portfolio of vacation properties and find the one that's right for your group.