Managing a short-term rental is a full-time job. It doesn't have to be yours.
Between guest messages, pricing updates, changeover coordination, maintenance issues and review management — running an Airbnb properly takes more time and energy than most property owners expect.
Whether you live interstate, overseas, or simply don't want to deal with the day-to-day — we take it completely off your plate.
Hands-on management, not just coordination
We handle the full short-term rental cycle — scheduling cleans, coordinating trades, managing linen and restocking. Because we run the cleaning ourselves, there's no middleman and no dropped balls between stays.
Everything. From listing to handover.
📋 Setup & Initial Optimisation
We assess your property, give you an honest income estimate, set up your listing with professional photography and optimised pricing from day one.
💰 Revenue Management
Dynamic pricing that adjusts based on season, local events and market trends — keeping your occupancy high and your nightly rate strong.
💬 Guest Communication
Every message, every inquiry, every review — handled. We manage the full guest journey so you never have to.
🧹 Cleaning & Turnovers
We don't subcontract the cleaning — we do it ourselves, to the same standard we've built our reputation on.
🔧 Maintenance & Support
When something needs fixing, we deal with it. We have a trusted local network of tradespeople and coordinate repairs quickly.
📊 Reporting & Transparency
Clear monthly reports covering occupancy, revenue and maintenance activity.
Simple, transparent pricing.
No upfront costs. No lock-in contracts. You only pay when your property earns.
Cleaning billed separately per changeover at our standard rate.
✅ Included in the 20%
- Revenue management and dynamic pricing
- Guest communication (pre, during and post-stay)
- Check-in / check-out coordination
- Maintenance coordination
- Monthly reporting
➕ Billed separately
- Cleaning per changeover (transparent pricing)
- Maintenance / repair work (at cost)
- Optional setup fee (photography, listing creation)
What property owners say
"I handed my Byron Bay property over to Saltwater six months ago. Occupancy is up, reviews are consistently 5 stars and I've had zero stressful guest messages."— David R., Property investor, Sydney
"They manage everything. I get a monthly report and a bank transfer. That's it. Exactly what I was looking for."— Claire M., Property owner, Melbourne
Frequently asked questions
What percentage do you charge?
20% of gross revenue. Cleaning is billed separately per changeover at a fixed rate.
Is there a lock-in contract?
We work on a straightforward agreement with reasonable notice periods — no long lock-ins.
Can I still use the property myself?
Absolutely — just let us know your preferred dates and we'll block them in the calendar.
What platforms do you list on?
Primarily Airbnb and Stayz. We can discuss additional platforms based on your property type.
Do you manage properties outside Byron Bay?
We primarily operate across Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Ballina and Northern Rivers. Get in touch to confirm your area.
Get a free property assessment
Book a free, no-obligation assessment. We'll give you an honest income estimate.
Prefer to talk?
📧 saltwatercleaningservice@gmail.com
⭐ 5.0
40+ Google reviews across Byron Bay and Northern Rivers.