We've developed a powerful Airbnb management software that puts your home at the centre of our system. Focused on short-term rentals, our platform provides a complete view of your property's performance. Easily monitor earnings, track occupancy rates, and view overall ratings. Our Airbnb management service integrates key aspects, offering tailored solutions for managing short-term rentals effectively.
Cape Town, with its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, is a prime location for short-term rentals. Properties in the city can generate an estimated annual income of R274,276, with an average daily rate of R1,165 and a 72% occupancy rate. Its strong tourism market offers excellent earning potential for Airbnb hosts. Let our professional management services take care of every detail, ensuring your property thrives in Cape Town’s competitive market.
Winston brings extensive expertise in enterprise software sales with Oracle and SAP, coupled with an entrepreneurial background as MD of a Uniglobe Travel franchise. Having visited over 50 countries, he deeply understands diverse markets and cultures, making him well-suited for the short-term rental industry. His customer-centric approach and skills in communication, negotiation, and technology align perfectly with Houst's vision.
Excited to enhance the hosting experience for Houst's clients in Cape Town, Winston is ready to leverage his leadership and customer experience insights. His global perspective and dedication to superior service make him a valuable addition to the Houst team, poised to drive success in the short-term rental market.
Get a free estimate, then book a call to discuss your potential. Happy? We'll take it from there.
It all stats with a call. Check we’re a good fit, find out more about how we’ll tailor out letting strategy to you and if happy - we’ll onboard your property, take professional photos and create your platform listings.
Once you’re ready to start hosting, we’ll vet your guests and check them in. From hotel-quality linen to 5-star property cleans, we’ll take care of everything to make sure they leave you glowing reviews.
Our dashboard lets you see all your income and bookings at a glance, and we'll forward your earnings straight to your nominated bank account as soon as we receive them. It's time to take your property to the next level!
Whether you're just getting started with short-let hosting or joining for the long term, there’s a plan just for you.
For unlimited flexibility – use your property whenever you need to.
For full-time hosts – the best plan if your property is available all-year-round.
Add on: Furniture rental (variable rate)
We provide guests with the check-in details via the platform, email and SMS leading up to the check-in. In the unlikely event that the guest has trouble getting into the home, we have guest services available 24/7 to help talk them through it.
In order to ensure we provide consistent information to your guests, we ask that all communication goes through Houst. Your listing is hosted on Houst’s Airbnb account and our 24/7 guest experience team is available to respond to any and all guest queries via message or phone call. If you ever want to relay a specific message to one of your guests, please let us know and we’ll get in touch with them on your behalf.
As a general rule, we aim to respond to guests within 1 hour during business hours. This can be slightly delayed in the morning as we deal with enquiries received during the previous night. We also have on-call team members to help with any urgent guest matters outside of normal hours.
15% (plus VAT/GST) of your total income goes to Airbnb. We charge our management fee (plus VAT/GST) on your gross platform earnings. This includes the booked nights and the cleaning fee.
Our team will provide you with a property essentials checklist during the onboarding process which includes an initial stock of cleaning supplies and essentials for guests such as toilet paper, bin liners and toiletries. Our cleaning team will replenish these essentials as needed and items will be charged back at cost.
The guest covers the cost of the cleaning fee (which includes laundry) when making a reservation at your property. The cleaning fee is passed through to our suppliers (cleaners and laundry companies).
We can have your property up and running in under a week. The amount of time it takes to list your property will depend on how quickly you can provide us with key information. If you’re committed to the process, it’ll take no time at all.
There are three key steps to our guest vetting process. Firstly, we always use official ID verification software to check that your guests are genuine. If the booking is taken through Airbnb, this is done through Airbnb’s own verification process. If the booking is through another platform, we use a third-party verification platform - giving you peace of mind (and more bookings!) when listing on multiple platforms. Secondly, we use an application programming interface when taking payments from guests, allowing us to automatically identify any fraudulent activity. And lastly, our expert team is trained in identifying potential red flags. Our pros manually cross-reference guest details to triple-check a potential guest is genuine before accepting a booking.
"I have a philosophy in life called keep it simple. I don't live to work, I work to live. This is the first time I've leased this property on Airbnb. A house allows me to have vision of all the revenue and all the expenses associated with the apartment. They work as a well-oiled machine. They strive very hard to keep both myself and the tenants happy."
"Honestly, if I didn't have Houst, I don't think I'd have this house anymore. With Houst's help, I can focus on my busy life while they manage my Airbnb listing. Guests call this place the 'magic cottage', and Houst makes it possible to share its special charm without any stress."
"Houst has been a game-changer for us, enabling my husband and I to expand our property portfolio effortlessly. Their personalised service lets us be hands-off yet fully in control, making property management seamless while we pursue our careers as musicians."
"Houst has been a game-changer for my Airbnb rentals, significantly boosting my income. Their user-friendly platform and comprehensive management services, covering everything from cleaning to guest interactions, make property management stress-free."
"Finding Houst has been like a godsend for my Airbnb venture. It's made the entire process really easy, from the onboarding to managing guests. Their seamless service has enabled me to host successfully without needing to invest my limited time. If it weren't for Houst, I wouldn't be hosting on Airbnb."
"I have a philosophy in life called keep it simple. I don't live to work, I work to live. This is the first time I've leased this property on Airbnb. A house allows me to have vision of all the revenue and all the expenses associated with the apartment. They work as a well-oiled machine. They strive very hard to keep both myself and the tenants happy."
"Honestly, if I didn't have Houst, I don't think I'd have this house anymore. With Houst's help, I can focus on my busy life while they manage my Airbnb listing. Guests call this place the 'magic cottage', and Houst makes it possible to share its special charm without any stress."
"I have a philosophy in life called keep it simple. I don't live to work, I work to live. This is the first time I've leased this property on Airbnb. A house allows me to have vision of all the revenue and all the expenses associated with the apartment. They work as a well-oiled machine. They strive very hard to keep both myself and the tenants happy."
"Honestly, if I didn't have Houst, I don't think I'd have this house anymore. With Houst's help, I can focus on my busy life while they manage my Airbnb listing. Guests call this place the 'magic cottage', and Houst makes it possible to share its special charm without any stress."