Hometime has been named Best Property Manager at the 2026 STRive Awards, the leading recognition programme for short-term rental professionals in Australia and New Zealand.
The STRive Short-Term Rental Awards recognise those who have made significant contributions to the industry, setting benchmarks for excellence in the field. The 2026 event brought together the largest gathering of STR professionals in the region, with 250 operators, managers, and industry professionals.
Awardees aren't selected by popular vote. Performance is assessed against industry standards, so winning reflects what's actually happening across a portfolio, measuring guest satisfaction scores, occupancy rates, owner outcomes and the consistency of service.
Daylesford Country Retreats, Hometime’s newest acquisition, also took the best marketing award in this year’s STRive Awards.
At Hometime, we've always believed the best results come from people who genuinely care about what they do. This week, that belief earned us two more awards to add to our shelf:
Hometime-managed short-term rentals consistently achieve above-market occupancy rates, higher returns, and an average 4.8/5 Airbnb rating across more than 1 million nights at our properties. Our on-the-ground Local Hosts, along with our guest experience team, work 24/7 to answer guest queries and resolve any issues, while our revenue and partner success teams work behind the scenes to keep your home as bookable as possible.
"This one belongs to our people — spread across 30+ markets, caring for owners, guests and each other every day. I couldn't be prouder of what the Hometime team has built and what they continue to deliver.", says Billy Crock, CEO and co-founder of Hometime.
Australia's Airbnb rental market has no shortage of property managers. What's harder to find is one that can deliver consistent results at scale, with people who actually know your property.
The STRive Award confirms what Hometime homeowners already experience: consistent, high-quality, and stress-free Airbnb management services that helps them unlock more from their property. With Hometime, you no longer need to do everything yourself; instead, our hands-on Local Hosts, along with responsive dynamic pricing and proactive maintenance, takes care of everything. This results in above-market returns and high occupancy for you, and outstanding experiences for your guests.
Our easy-to-use Owner Portal also gives you real-time access to your property’s performance, bookings, and earnings anytime and anywhere, without having to ask for a report. You can even block out dates for personal use with just a few clicks.
When homeowners switch to Hometime, we often see:
This combination of local market expertise, pricing strategy, and guest experience management produces results that static or self-managed approaches often don't.
Hometime operates in: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Sunshine Coast, and other locations across Australia. Check if we manage homes in your area by scheduling an obligation-free chat:
