We are Melbourne and the Surf Coast’s best and most-trusted short-term rental property management company with proven results. We take care of your home, the guest, and your investment. We value the importance of your privacy, the safety of your property, and professional service. Our management practices enable you to relax, whilst we save you money and increase your financial return. Our company is a terrific team of international and local management professionals that are dedicated to growing your fortune in a sustainable and socially responsible way.
Tourism within Australia is already recovering from the Covid pandemic restrictions, and so are short-term rental bookings. People are keen to escape their Covid hideaways and we are seeing an increase in vacation rental bookings that are strong in numbers. This positive news is likely to keep getting better. In Melbourne, we have seen an increase in bookings that surpasses the number of reservations this time last year. Short-term rental data has also shown a 30 percentage points increase in domestic bookings compared to last year.
Our team will manage your property so you can relax and enjoy the income. Melbourne Stays provides exceptional, full service property management services to give you peace of mind and guests the best possible stay. You earn a passive income, whilst we provide five-star full service property management services.
Our mission is to maximise your financial return in a safe manner that is social responsible and sustainable. Melbourne Stays implements dedicated personal dynamic pricing methods to maximise your investment. Ten percent of all Melbourne Stays profits are donated to local and international charities helping children in Australia and overseas. We pride ourselves on sharing with you a personal, safe, and professional experience whilst delivering reliable and profitable services.
We take the hassle out of managing your investment so you can enjoy the profit through our rental and Airbnb co-hosting experience.
We have an established and experienced team of cleaners, handy people, and advisors ready to help build your investment. We manage professional cleaning after every stay, as well as repairs, maintenance, and post-stay property inspections, ensuring property is returned to its perfect state.
With our local expertise, we will develop a professional listing for marketing purposes, optimise current listings, identifying the highest price point, take professional photos, and promote the property on selected rental sites and social media outlets to increase occupancy rates and your profit.
We know Melbourne and the Surf Coast. We are Melbourne and the Surf Coast. No one knows the property market better than Melbourne Stays.
Sofia Sandahl, Founder
Covid-19 has certainly had a big impact on the travel industry but the good news is that short-term rentals are poised to prosper long-term thanks to our privacy, small scale, and control, compared to traditional hotels. Hotel and hostel operators were the first to suffer when people stopped travelling, and whilst the impact on short-term rentals has been significant, we have not has as steep a decline.
We know that post-Covid, business and vacation travellers will want something different. Out is cheaper, faster, and larger. In is slower, local, and private. Out are international chains, mass produced, and cookie-cutter accommodation. In is personal, clean, and locally owned. It is also clear that in the post-Covid world, professional businesses that manage short term rental properties for property owners will have a distinct advantage when the market reopens. Only professional property management companies will have the technology, automation, distribution, and revenue management experience and approach to succeed.
Melbourne Stays recognises that international mobility is compromised for the foreseeable future. Domestic tourism is likely to recover first and our marketing strategies ensure that our property owners and partners will benefit as soon as domestic travel begins. The uncertainty around when borders will be open and challenging travel procedures will inspire travellers to seek out places to visit that are in close proximity to where they live – often somewhere easy to drive to.
Ensuring the cleanliness of your property is one of our highest priorities. Property owners regularly comment that their homes are cleaner when they return than when they left. Our team of professional cleaners works to the highest standards. All of our properties are cleaned and disinfected according to CDC and WHO guidelines. Our cleaners undergo rigorous training on proper and safe cleaning techniques, property security, and communications. All of our expert cleaners understand how to safely and effectively use our eco-friendly cleaning and disinfection products, how to remove rubbish safely, and ensure your property remains in first-class condition. Similarly, all of our linen is professionally laundered in between guests.
Travel trends are changing daily as the world navigates through the Covid-19 crisis, especially within the short-term rental industry. Melbourne Stays have been monitoring markets impacted by Covid-19 and we focus on key indicators to identify important trends ahead of time. While there is still uncertainty regarding recovery, Melbourne Stays have plans in place based on actionable revenue management strategies to ensure our properties are ready and already positioned for the recovery.
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We list your apartment on Airbnb, Booking.com and Homeway and rent it out for you, so you’ll make more money than you could on the longterm rental market, without the hassle. We organise the bookings, check in guests and professionally clean once the guests leave.
There are a lot of factors that contribute to having a successful income from the short-term rental industry. Melbourne Stays, in partnership with SwedBNB Property Management are experienced at ensuring that property owners have a hassle free and profitable experience, during high and low seasons. Read some of our trips on how to manage a successful short-term rental property.