A Mornington Peninsula holiday home that pays for itself, without the hassle

A Mornington Peninsula holiday home sat empty most of the year. See how the owners turned it into a steady income, with their Local Host Glenn handling everything on the ground.

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About the Homeowner

Teresa’s house is a family holiday home on the Mornington Peninsula. The owners were using it around January and here and there through the year, so it sat empty most of the time. A friend had used a management company for her Melbourne apartments and spoke well of it, which prompted some research and led them to Hometime. As accountants, they wanted the numbers to work. As owners, they wanted the house cared for.

The goal: For the house to earn through the year while staying free for their own January stay.

The Challenge

They wanted the house earning without giving up what they valued about owning it.

They faced:

A holiday home sitting empty most of the year
Doubts about other people staying among their own belongings
Worry about mess, wear and tear and maintenance
A choice between two management companies

How Hometime helped

The decision came down to Glenn. He explained the whole process, made it clear what the owners needed to do and left them at ease, enough to choose Hometime over the competitor.

With Glenn as their Local Host, they got:

A simple start: Glenn walked them through the options, including the cost savings on using Hometime's linen rather than buying their own
Advice on presentation: Small changes to make the house more appealing to guests
One point of contact: Glenn looks after guest communication, questions and anything that comes up
Maintenance handled: A cracked shower screen was fixed and covered by Hometime

The Results

Steady bookings: Reviews built momentum after a slow first few weeks, and some months now book out.

Costs covered, with more on top: The income covers land tax and the bills, and the house earns beyond that.

A better-kept house: Cleaning before and after every guest means the place looks better than when the family were the only ones using it.

Whenever I message Glenn, he's straight on to it, within 24 hours, I've already got a response from him. He's been amazing, and he's a real asset to Hometime… he's been my point of call, and I feel very safe with him."

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Ready to enjoy your holiday home?

With Hometime, we'll look after your place while you carry on enjoying it. Two years in, Teresa’s still with Hometime, and the house looks nothing like it did!

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