We’re making short-term rentals better for everyone
We’re Hometime - Australia’s largest collection of professionally managed holiday homes, handpicked by us and beautifully curated for our guests. We’ve been around since 2016 and we’re proud of everything we’ve achieved thanks to our fantastic teams.
We offer a booking experience that makes lasting memories
Hometime.io delivers a new kind of experience for the Australian short-term rental industry with curated collections of holiday homes for every occasion. Guests receive the best rates for these properties available in every state and we take the guesswork out of finding the perfect place to stay.
At Hometime, we handpick all our homes making sure they meet our industry-leading quality standards. By booking one of these sensational properties directly with us, our guests know they’re supported by the Hometime team throughout their entire stay.
We’ve made a better experience for our communities
We‘re on a mission to make short-term rentals better for everyone. It’s a mission that gives guests the confidence to choose a five-star experience managed by someone who lives, works and supports tourism in the community.
Hometime is better for homeowners who need a trusted partner to manage the end-to-end process when guests stay in their homes. And we bring our communities peace of mind that our short stays are managed locally and professionally.
We support local tourism right across Australia
Our model centres on a network of local hosts operating in key tourism areas right across Australia. We partner with these community operators to deliver highly localised services while professionalising the industry and providing an elevated experience for homeowners and guests.
We make managing short-term rental properties easier by eliminating the need for homeowners to self-manage their holiday homes thanks to our amazing local hosts who have everything taken care of.
Our achievements over the years
We’ve achieved a lot since 2016 when we first began. Here are some of our best highlights demonstrating our continued commitment to growth in the Australian short-term rental industry.
1 million nights sold
We’ve hosted more than 1 million nights across Australia
95% of reviews are 4* or 5*
We're proud that 95% of our Airbnb guest reviews are 4- or 5-star experiences
3,500+ properties
We’ve managed more than 3,500 properties since 2016
4.74 average rating
We’re rated highly across booking channels with an Airbnb average rating of 4.74
30% vs. STRs
We outperform the regular Australian short-term rental market by 30%
40+ markets
We operate in 40 local markets, supported by our brilliant on-the-ground hosts
Get to know Hometime’s leaders
Our Executive Leadership Team draws a wealth of experience from the world of property, travel and hospitality guiding our teams on everything from Marketing to Customer Experience, and People & Culture to Finance. We’re proud to have built our property management system backed by our in-house Product, Engineering and Design team.
Billy Crock
After many years spent working in engineering, project management and commercial operations, Billy founded Hometime with Dave Thompson after the pair had similar experiences renting out their homes while on holiday. Billy is our CEO and his vision, patience and strategic thinking continue to guide Hometime to success. In his spare time, you’ll find Billy kicking back in a 4WD at the dunes with his wife and three young kids helping to inspire their love of adventure and family time as they explore up and down the Queensland coast.
Dave Thompson
After a decade in corporate finance roles, Dave founded Hometime with Billy after they realised the opportunity for better short-term rental management while renting their houses out. Dave is a leading voice supporting Billy, our leadership team and the Board of Directors to accelerate our sustained future ambitions and growth. When he’s not learning about the latest moves in investments, Dave is a keen runner. However, his ideal way to spend his downtime is with his young son and wife on a chilled weekend away with some good coffee.
Alvan Aiau Yong
Alvan is our Chief Operating Officer and leads our operations covering some extensive ground across our 40+ strong network of local hosts and our collections of market-leading operators. He joined Hometime from PayCargo and Airbnb bringing a wealth of experience to his role. Alvan loves to learn and simplify complex problems. When he’s not doing that, he loves anything competitive, especially sports, karaoke and the great outdoors.
Jonathan Donde
Jon has spent more than 15 years in business advisory roles in commercial and professional services in Australia, the UK and Singapore. He quickly became a steadfast leader for all our teams at Hometime - not just Finance. Jon oversees business acquisitions, finance, analytics and business strategy working closely with Billy, Dave and the Board. Based in Sydney, Jon spends his weekends with his wife, daughter and dog often exploring somewhere new on the east coast of NSW.
Maya Wannan
Maya is our Head of People & Culture and the biggest cheerleader of our distributed teams. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources and people capabilities, Maya helps shape our future workforce guiding us on what we need to go beyond anything we’ve achieved before. Maya is the ultimate encourager, nurturer and adviser. When she’s not looking after us, she’s spending time with her family embarking on all the kids’ weekend sports and even the odd trip to Thredbo for some ski action.
Chris Carpio
Chris is our Chief Technology Officer and is based in Manila. He leads our 20+ strong team of product managers, engineers, and product designers. He has an extensive background working with startups and enterprises in Asia Pacific and the US and, thanks to more than 25 years of business experience, Chris lends his voice to our leadership team in a way that goes beyond technology. In his spare time, Chris loves to travel, often discovering the best scuba diving sites in the world.
We’re backed by a leading community of investors
Meet our local Hometime hosts
From the east coast of Australia to the west, we have a fantastic community of local on-the-ground hosts who represent Hometime providing support and guidance to our homeowners and guests. Our local hosts work closely with cleaners, maintenance staff, tradies and suppliers making sure the benefits of partnering with Hometime are felt at home in each community by supporting jobs and the economy.
Proud to partner with
Introducing our Hometime collections
We’re proud of our locally founded ‘Hometime Collections’ showcasing the best short-term rental operators from Far North Queensland, down to Hobart, to southwest WA and the Sunshine Coast.
Welcome Ready
Offering the quintessential Australian holiday, Welcome Ready, located on the Sunshine Coast and led by Melanie Harding and Verena Biggs, pulls out all the stops to make holidaying in this fantastic part of Queensland a laidback dream. Whether you’re looking to stay in the Hinterland or keep it breezy and coastal, Welcome Ready homes are the perfect choice for your next Sunny Coast stay. A collection truly made for all seasons.
The Boutique Collection
Serving luxury homeowners for more than 20 years, The Boutique Collection has cemented its reputation as the market leader in Far North Queensland. Offering fantastic tropical getaways across Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas, it’s a dreamy place to visit with the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep. You’ll wonder what took you so long to be hosted by Kerry-Lort Phillips and her team who will help you make the most of your time away.
Exclusive Escapes
The southwest coast of Western Australia is home to the world’s most spectacular scenery, not to mention our luxurious collection of Exclusive Escapes. Stretching from Busselton to Yallingup, and including the famous Margaret River, there’s a reason guests are booking 12 months out every summer. This premier operator is the best this region has to offer, led by Dane Shardlow and his exceptional team and we know they can’t wait to host you and your guests soon.
Hosting Hobart
Hosting Hobart has been welcoming guests to Tasmania since 2016 and the excellent local team, led by Jo Pemberton, prides itself on delivering the best service to guests. There’s a stay for everyone in Hobart - everything from water views to country retreats and city stays. We know you’ll love it there all year round, so get Tasmania on your getaways list for the year ahead and as they say, ‘come down for some fresh air”.
Recognised for our impact on Australia’s short-term rental industry
Traveller Review Awards 2025
Traveller Review Awards 2024
Tech Fast 50 Finalist
AFR Fast 100
BOSS Best Place to Work
Top Startup Employer
