Hometime looks after holiday rentals across Melbourne: CBD apartments, bayside houses, family homes in the inner north. That includes listing, photography, pricing, guests, cleaning, linen, maintenance and your monthly report.
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You get a named Local Host in your part of Melbourne, backed by our national revenue team and pricing data from Australia's largest holiday rental portfolio. That means one person to call, with the systems of a company managing thousands of homes behind them.
Running a property yourself can quickly become overwhelming. With Hometime, you get a complete service, not just an extra pair of hands. We take care of the details so you can enjoy a reliable income without the hassle.
Our professional cleaners reset every property to Hometime’s gold standard, ensuring a fresh, five-star welcome every time.
We fix issues fast and prevent future problems, protecting your property’s long-term value.
Local hosts respond quickly and warmly to guest messages, with communication ratings 10% higher than Airbnb’s benchmark.
We combine advanced market tools with live data to to capture demand beyond Airbnb’s Smart Pricing.
Professional styling, photography, and copywriting keep your property competitive year-round.
Track earnings, bookings, and performance at any time, with direct access to your local host.
Our local teams cover these top-performing regions:
Docklands, Southbank, Carlton, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Richmond, Prahran, and more
St Kilda, Port Melbourne, Albert Park, Brighton, Sandringham, Mordialloc, Mornington Peninsula, Great Ocean Road, and more
North Melbourne, Brunswick, Northcote, Fairfield, Yarraville, Footscray, and more
Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, Box Hill, Glen Waverley, and more
Geelong, Surf Coast and Blue Mountains (limited coverage)
Melbourne attracts steady visitor numbers year-round thanks to its reputation as a cultural capital. The city draws huge crowds from key events like the Australian Open, the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, and AFL Grand Final.
See our Melbourne results for yourself.
Hometime’s Management has increased revenues generated by my properties 40% with a couple of years. My nominated Hometime Partners show a continuous active interest in Management of the properties and attain impressive reviews from guests.
Since joining Hometime in 2024, this Prahan unit has outperformed similar short-term rentals in the market by 26% in total earnings.
Since joining Hometime in 2024, this Brunswick East unit has outperformed similar short-term rentals in the market by 29%.
Earnings in Melbourne depend on various factors, from location to property size, interior styling, and amenities, as well as seasonality and the city’s busy calendar of cultural, sporting, and business events. Occupancy and nightly rates are shaped by the listing quality, guest reviews, and the host’s responsiveness. Hometime’s revenue experts combine live market insights with extensive internal data to optimise pricing and maximise returns year-round.
Yes, short-term rentals are legal in Melbourne. Hosts must comply with local council rules, body corporate regulations, and Victoria’s short-stay levy, where you may have to pay a small fee for accepted bookings of less than 28 days. From 1 January 2025, owner corporations can ban the use of lots within their developments for short term rentals. Always check your property’s council and strata requirements before listing.
In Melbourne, bookings peak during summer for the Australian Open and Formula 1, and again in spring for the AFL Grand Final and major concerts. Year-round cultural festivals and events also sustain strong demand, driving occupancy to 71% in the 2025 financial year and cementing Melbourne as a leading short-term rental hub.
Get your accurate earnings estimate to find out how much you could make.
