You don't have to choose between doing everything yourself and a standard long let. There are three main ways to run a short let with help. Here's how they compare.
At a glance
| Co-hosting | Full management | Guaranteed rent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who's the host | You | Us, on your behalf | Us, as your tenant |
| Your income | Bookings minus fee and costs | Bookings minus fee and costs | Fixed monthly rent |
| Typical fee | Lower % (part service) | Around 12–25% + VAT | None: the margin is ours |
| Who carries the risk of quiet months | You | You | Us |
| Time needed from you | Some | Very little | None day to day |
| Best for | Hands-on owners | Owners wanting the most income without the work | Owners wanting certainty |
Co-hosting
You stay the main host on your Airbnb account, and a co-host helps with the parts you don't want to do: guest messages, check-in, cleans, reviews and pricing.
Suits you if you live nearby, enjoy some involvement and want to keep costs down. More on our Airbnb co-hosting service.
Full management
We do everything: professional listing and photos, pricing every night, guest vetting and 24/7 messages, cleaning and linen, maintenance, compliance and monthly statements. You get the booking income minus our fee and running costs.
Suits you if you want the highest income from your property but don't have the time. Works for flats, houses, cottages, apartment blocks and hotels. See Airbnb management and what fees are normal.
Guaranteed rent
We rent your property on a fixed agreement and pay you the same amount every month, booked or empty. We take on the furnishing plan, guests, bills and day-to-day running.
Suits you if you value certainty over the highest possible return, or the property is a long way from where you live. Before signing with anyone, run our 10 guaranteed rent checks.
Questions to help you choose
- How much time do I want to spend? Lots → co-hosting. Little → management. None → guaranteed rent.
- Can I handle a quiet month? If not, guaranteed rent.
- Do I want to keep the upside in busy months? Then management or co-hosting.
- Is my property in a strong guest area? Strong demand favours management. Seasonal or rural areas often suit holiday let management with longer-stay guests in winter.
Still not sure? Get a free estimate and we'll show you what each option could look like for your property, anywhere in England or Wales.
Thinking of letting your property short-term?
We manage Airbnb, serviced accommodation and holiday lets across England and Wales, from city flats to countryside cottages and hotels. See what yours could earn.
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules change, so check GOV.UK, GOV.WALES or a qualified adviser before you act.