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Hostahome

Airbnb management company, UK-wide

Short-let management for landlords who want the income, not the day-to-day.

Hostahome handles pricing, guest communication, cleaning, maintenance coordination and owner reporting, while you retain visibility over your property.

Reception room with marble fireplace inside a Hostahome-managed property in Hertford

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Tell us the postcode or area and we will follow up in person.

Free onboarding for new management clients.

No obligation. Reviewed by a person, not an instant estimate.

The Hostahome operation

The complete short-let operation, run for you.

Eight working parts across three phases. This is the scope of the service — how it unfolds, stage by stage, is below.

Phase 01

Set up and launch

Property preparation

We start with the property itself: layout, condition, presentation and the practical operating fit before any pricing or channel choices.

Listing setup and presentation

Photography plan, copy and channel setup written for the right guest, not the algorithm, so the listing attracts the stays that fit the property.

Onboarding and launch

A clear onboarding path from owner brief through access, house guide and go-live, so nothing is left half done when the first guest books.

Phase 02

Day-to-day operations

Bookings and calendar management

One synced calendar across major channels prevents double bookings. Enquiries, changes and gap fills handled without the inbox landing on the owner.

Guest communication

Enquiries, booking questions, check-in guidance and in-stay support covered 24/7, so guests get answers on time.

Guest screening

Each booking is reviewed against the property and the building's rules before keys are issued, with house rules made clear up front.

Phase 03

Growth and reporting

Performance and pricing

Rates reviewed against seasonality, lead time and local demand, with clear visibility of how the property is performing.

Marketing and distribution

Suitable properties are distributed through Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and other major booking channels, with direct booking also available.

How it unfolds

From first review to a running property.

Five stages, each with a clear end state. Select a stage to see what's in place by the end of it.

Stage 01

Review

We assess the property, the local area, guest suitability, building restrictions and likely demand, so you get an honest view of suitability before either side commits.

Exterior of a Hostahome-managed property in Hertford

Hertford · Property review

What's in place by the end

  • A clear view on suitability before either side commits
  • Local demand and guest-fit indication
  • Building and restriction check

Stage 02

Prepare

Access, photography plan, listing presentation, house guide and the operational setup are put in place so the property is ready to earn.

Bright guest-ready kitchen with fitted cabinetry and a prepared island.

Prepared for guests

What's in place by the end

  • Access and key handling arranged
  • Photography plan and listing presentation
  • House guide written and operational setup complete

Stage 03

Launch

Pricing is set, distribution goes live across approved channels with a synchronised calendar, and direct booking is enabled where suitable.

Exterior of the Hertford property
Living room of the Hertford property
Bedroom of the Hertford property
Garden of the Hertford property
AirbnbBooking.comVrboDirect

Contact sheet · Listing goes live

What's in place by the end

  • Pricing setup
  • Distribution across approved channels
  • Calendar synchronisation
  • Direct booking where suitable

Stage 04

Manage

Guest communication runs 24/7 alongside screening, cleaning and turnovers, and maintenance is coordinated with approved local trades and specialists.

House guide

For guests

  • Check-in and access
  • House rules
  • Appliances and quirks
  • Local contacts

Turnover

Between stays

  • Linen changed
  • Property checked
  • Restocked

Operational material · On-property

What's in place by the end

  • Guest communication, 24/7
  • Screening on every booking
  • Cleaning and turnovers
  • Maintenance coordinated with approved trades

Stage 05

Report

Bookings, calendar and statements are visible in the Owner Portal. Updates come through directly, and significant work is brought to you for approval.

Owner Portal

What owners see

  • BookingsConfirmed stays with dates and guest count.
  • CalendarAvailability across every channel, in one view.
  • StatementsPer-booking income and deductions, itemised.

Owner Portal · Contents

What's in place by the end

  • Bookings, calendar and statements in the Owner Portal
  • Owner updates
  • Clear approval before significant work goes ahead.

The Hostahome standard

Managed like an asset.
Hosted like a home.

Guest-ready open-plan apartment with dining and living areas.

Distribution

One connected calendar. A broader booking market.

Bedroom in a Hostahome-managed property in Hertford.

Listed where the right guests are looking.

Suitable properties are distributed across more than 20 major, specialist and direct booking sources—reaching leisure, corporate, contractor, relocation and premium travel demand.

  • Airbnb
  • Expedia
  • Booking.com
  • Trip.com
  • Google Vacation Rentals
  • Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
  • Tripadvisor

20+ current booking and distribution sources

Distribution is selected for each property — by location, audience and operating model.

Learn how multi-channel distribution works →

The owner promise

The income from your property stays yours, and the property is still yours to use.

We charge a clear, transparent management fee to run the operation. Everything the property earns is yours — you hand over the day-to-day, not the asset.

How the property is looked after

  • Guests are vetted before they book.

    Guests are screened and ID-checked before a booking is confirmed.

  • The property is checked between stays.

    Issues are spotted and documented between guests, not left to drift.

  • Work is coordinated for you.

    Maintenance is coordinated with trusted contractors.

Your own suitable property insurance remains important.

What you can see

Live bookings, the calendar, blocked dates and statements stay visible in the Owner Portal.

What stays in your control

Block dates for personal stays, and approve significant work before it proceeds.

Access your owner portal

Reputation

Owners keep telling us the same thing.

Two independent public proof sources — Google reviews and Airbnb reviews — plus owner feedback in their own words.

Google
4.9

on Google

Read our reviews on Google
Airbnb
300+

Airbnb reviews

Across managed listings. Individual property scores live on each listing.

Google and Airbnb figures are reported separately and are not combined or averaged. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Google review
Working with Hostahome has been genuinely hands-off. From onboarding to day-to-day management, everything has been handled professionally. Communication is quick, and they've been proactive in dealing with any issues that come up.

Aaron L.

Manchester property owner

Owner review, shared with permission

Google review
“Hostahome have been managing my property since Christmas and I'm really glad I chose them. Adam and the team have made the whole process easy — from getting the property listed to handling guests, bookings, cleaning and any issues.”

Dr Hannah N.

London property owner

Google review
“I've been working with Hostahome to manage my property and it's been a great experience. They're professional, proactive, and keep me fully updated without me having to chase anything.”

Lareena

Manchester property owner

The team behind the reviews

Guest care · Cleaning and turnovers · Maintenance coordination · Owner account and reporting

Simple, transparent pricing

One clear management fee.
The whole operation handled.

Your management fee covers pricing, distribution, guest communication, cleaning coordination, maintenance coordination and owner reporting.

Free onboarding for new management clients. No VAT added.

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Interior of a Hostahome-managed property.

Where we operate

UK-wide management for suitable properties.

Well-presented properties in areas with steady business, leisure or contractor demand tend to work best. If we do not cover your area yet, the review will say so.

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The Palace of Westminster and Big Ben above the Thames and Westminster Bridge at golden hour.

Airbnb management

London

Manchester's Deansgate towers rising behind red-brick warehouses and a railway viaduct at dusk.

Airbnb management

Manchester

Short-let management in Birmingham

Airbnb management

Birmingham

Leeds waterfront: brick warehouses and modern apartments beside the river at sunset.

Airbnb management

Leeds

Edinburgh Castle on the hill above Georgian tenement rooftops and chimneys.

Airbnb management

Edinburgh

Bristol's Cliftonwood pastel terraces on the hillside above the harbour at golden hour.

Airbnb management

Bristol

Liverpool's Royal Liver Building and waterfront apartments beside the dock at sunset.

Airbnb management

Liverpool

St Albans Cathedral rising above Hertfordshire rooftops and mature trees at golden hour.

Airbnb management

Hertfordshire

Nationwide

View all locations

See every area Hostahome currently covers — with more added as demand and standards align.

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Landlord questions

Useful to know before you ask.

Do you manage Airbnb properties for landlords?

Yes. Hostahome manages Airbnb, short-let and serviced accommodation properties for landlords who want a professional, hands-off operating partner.

What does Hostahome handle?

Listing setup, pricing strategy, guest messaging, check-in guidance, cleaning coordination, maintenance coordination, review management and owner reporting.

Do you add VAT?

No. Hostahome is not VAT registered, so the fee we quote is the fee you pay. Many managers add 20% VAT on top of their headline rate, which quietly makes them more expensive than they look.

What's the difference between Airbnb, short-let and serviced accommodation management?

They overlap heavily. Airbnb and short-let management cover furnished homes let to leisure and business guests on a nightly basis. Serviced accommodation is the same operation tuned for corporate travellers, contractors, relocating professionals and extended-stay guests, with pricing and minimum stays set for longer, business-led bookings. We run all three.

Can you review my property before I commit?

Yes. Start with a property review. We look at the location, layout, likely guest demand and the practical operating approach before either side commits.

Which booking platforms do you list on?

Suitable properties are distributed through Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and other major booking channels, with direct booking also available.

How do I know if short-let management is right for my property?

Well-presented properties in areas with steady business, leisure or contractor demand tend to work best. We will be straight with you in the review if a different approach fits better.

Request a free property review

Start with a proper review of your property.

Tell us about the property and local area. A member of the Hostahome team reviews suitability and follows up personally. No obligation.

Reviewed by a person, not an instant estimate.

01

About you

We'll send your review here.

So we can reach you to talk it through.

02

About the property

Even just the area helps us assess demand.

Current situation
03

About the request

Access, parking, recent works, or your goals.

Free · No obligation · Reviewed by our team