Your home, run like a boutique hotel
Full-service short-stay management for Sunshine Coast holiday homes, with one clear fee and a team you can call.
Full service, nothing left to you
We take care of every part of hosting so you earn from your property without the phone calls, cleaner rosters or late-night messages.
Listing & photography
Professional photos, a listing written to sell, set up on every major booking site.
Smart pricing
Nightly rates set by season, school holidays, events and local demand, and reviewed regularly.
Guest care
Every enquiry, booking and message handled for you, with screened guests and clear house rules.
Cleaning & linen
Hotel-standard cleans and fresh linen and towels after every stay, checked against a room-by-room list.
Maintenance & restocking
Inspections after each stay, small fixes sorted fast and guest supplies kept topped up.
Owner reporting
A clear monthly statement, an owner calendar you can check any time and a review with us every quarter.
CasaBode or doing it yourself
Hosting your own holiday home can work, but it quickly becomes a second job. Here's what changes when we look after it for you.
| With CasaBode Stays | Doing it yourself | |
|---|---|---|
| Your time | ✓Fully managed, from first enquiry to check-out | ✕You're on call for every booking, message and problem |
| Pricing | ✓Seasonal rates and minimum stays, reviewed regularly | ✕You set and adjust your own rates |
| Exposure | ✓Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo/Stayz and direct, on one calendar | ✕Usually one platform |
| Guest messages | ✓We handle every enquiry, question and issue | ✕You answer every message yourself |
| Cleaning & linen | ✓Professional cleans and fresh linen after every stay | ✕You find, book and check cleaners |
| Maintenance | ✓An inspection after each stay, with fixes arranged for you | ✕You find and organise trades |
| Setup & compliance | ✓We help you with safety, approvals and insurance | ✕You keep up with the rules on your own |
| Reporting | ✓Monthly statements, an owner calendar and quarterly reviews | ✕Your own spreadsheets and tracking |
| Direct bookings | ✓Also listed on casabodestays.com.au | ✕Only if you build your own website |
| Local support | ✓A local team who knows the coast and your home | ✕You learn as you go |
Live in about three weeks
- A quick chatTell us about your home and your goals. No cost and no obligation.
- Visit & appraisalWe walk through the property and give you a realistic income estimate.
- Agreement & setupWe work through the setup checklist, styling, photos and listings.
- Live in about 21 daysYour home goes live on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo/Stayz and direct.
- Paid every monthStatements and payment by the 5th business day, with quarterly reviews.
Simple, published pricing
One management fee on what your home earns. No monthly admin fee and nothing hidden.
| Item | What you pay |
|---|---|
| Management fee | 18% + GSTof nightly accommodation revenue. Cleaning fees paid by guests are not included in the calculation. |
| Direct bookings | 22% + GSTfor bookings we win directly, with no booking-site commission taken from your rate. |
| Onboarding | $1,000 + GSTone-off, covering the setup visit, photography, listing creation on every channel, pricing setup and your digital guest guide. |
| Monthly admin fee | $0Not charged. |
| Your own stays | No management feeBlock out dates in your owner calendar whenever you like. |
| Cleaning & linen | Paid by guestsCharged to each booking as a cleaning fee and passed to our cleaning team. |
Repairs, replacement items and consumables are charged at cost with receipts, and we'll always check with you before any job over an agreed limit.
What your home needs before it goes live
Keeping guests safe protects you too. We'll help you work through these during setup.
- Smoke alarms
Interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms that meet Queensland requirements. - Pool safety certificate
A current certificate if your property has a pool or spa. - Pest control
A general pest treatment within the last 12 months. - Short-stay insurance
Cover that specifically includes short-term holiday letting. - Approvals & by-laws
Any Sunshine Coast Council approval your property needs, and body corporate by-laws if you're in a complex. - Safety basics
Fire blanket, fire extinguisher and a first-aid kit in the home.
Curious what your home could earn?
Book a free, no-obligation appraisal with Terri-Anne. We'll give you a realistic estimate based on your home, location and season.