Gavin and Rachel’s effortless hosting experience in Melbourne
Melbourne couple was delighted by a completely hands-off experience with Hometime.
About the Homeowners
When Melbourne couple Gavin and Rachel purchased their beautifully styled apartment, they envisioned a short-term rental that would attract guests looking for a clean, inviting stay in one of the city’s most liveable suburbs.
With busy schedules, they knew self-managing an Airbnb wasn’t realistic. They wanted to maximise the property’s earning potential without spending weekends handling guest check-ins, cleaning, and maintenance.
The goal: To generate consistent income through short-term rentals while keeping management completely hands-off.
The Challenge
Before joining Hometime, Gavin and Rachel had experience renting properties long-term, but they quickly realised it wasn’t the right fit. They faced a few key challenges:
- Lack of flexibility: They wanted the freedom to use their property occasionally, which long-term leasing didn’t allow.
- Too time-consuming to self-manage: Handling guest communication, cleaning, and maintenance wasn’t feasible with their busy schedules.
- Need for trusted support: They wanted a management partner who would care for their home and guests as much as they would.
How Hometime helped
Their decision to partner with Hometime quickly proved to be the right one. With local host Yudo leading the way, Hometime made the transition to short-term rental seamless. The couple benefited from:
- Personalised local support: Yudo understood the property, appreciated its unique style, and was proactive in handling issues as they arose.
- Completely hands-off management: From guest bookings to cleaning, maintenance, and even troubleshooting Wi-Fi routers, everything was taken care of.
- Easy onboarding: Gavin works in IT and found the setup process straightforward and intuitive.
Gavin and Rachel have since recommended Hometime to three other homeowners, one of whom switched from a competitor after hearing about their positive experience.
The Results
Don’t worry about the cost. You’re going to get that back in better bookings, more bookings. If you try to manage it yourself, you’ll just put all the work in for nothing.”
Let your home work for you, without the stress
Our team handles everything, bookings, cleaning, maintenance, and guest care, so you can relax and watch your earnings grow.
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