Owning a short-term rental can be exciting – extra income, great guests, and the flexibility to use your property when you want. But as your calendar fills and guest expectations rise, managing your Airbnb / holiday rental yourself can quickly become a full-time job.

So how do you know when it’s time to bring in a professional short-term rental management company?

1. You’re Constantly on Call

Late-night texts about Wi-Fi passwords, emergency calls about radiators that aren’t heating up, back-and-forth messages with potential guests. If managing your listing is eating into your personal time or other commitments, it’s a sign your time is too valuable to spend troubleshooting.

A management company takes over guest communication, maintenance coordination, and 24/7 support—so you don’t have to.

2. Your Property Isn’t Reaching Its Earning Potential

Are your bookings inconsistent? Do you feel like you’re charging too little—or maybe too much? Pricing a short-term rental is a science. A management company uses dynamic pricing tools, market data, and local insights to make sure your property stays competitive and profitable all year round.

3. Cleaning and Changeovers Are Slipping Through the Cracks

Quick and flawless changeovers are essential to keeping 5-star reviews coming. If you’re struggling to coordinate reliable cleaners, stock essentials, or handle last-minute changeovers, your guest experience could suffer.

A management company uses vetted and reliable cleaners, detailed checklists and has systems in place to ensure every guest walks into a spotless, fully-stocked space.

4. You Own Multiple Properties—or Want to Grow

Scaling your short-term rental property portfolio is exciting… but it also multiplies your responsibilities. If you’re juggling bookings across multiple listings, things can quickly get chaotic.

Hiring a management company allows you to grow your business without growing your stress.

5. You’re Not There (or Don’t Want to Be)

Managing a property remotely can be tricky—especially when unexpected issues pop up. Whether you live elsewhere or just don’t want to be on-site, a local management company is your eyes, ears, and hands. They handle everything from facilitating check-ins to compliance, giving you peace of mind.

The goal of investing in a short-term rental property is to generate income—not burn out. If you’re seeing any of these signs, it might be time to step back and let a professional team handle the details.

Ready to hand over the keys (and the stress)? Let’s talk. We handle everything—so you can sit back and enjoy the return.