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Airbnb & Short-Let Management

The Home of High 
Performing Short-lets.

Fully managed Airbnb & short-let service across the UK. Earn 40-80% more than traditional rent, hands-free, from just 12% + VAT.

Trusted by leading booking platforms including Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo
5/5 on Google·1,000+ Airbnb reviews

Who we are

We're Truestays - your property, fully managed.

We're a full-service Airbnb and short-let management company looking after properties across the UK. From listing and pricing to guest communication, cleaning, and compliance - we handle every detail so you earn more, stress less, and never lift a finger.

20,000+

Stays managed

5/5

On Google

16+

UK cities

What is short-let management?

We run your Airbnb,
so you don't have to.

Short-let management is the fully-managed alternative to a traditional tenancy. We list, price, vet, communicate, clean and maintain your property - then pay you after every booking. You keep ownership and control; we run the whole operation.

Running
Listed on 16+ platforms
Dynamic nightly pricing
Every guest vetted
24/7 guest communication
Cleaning & maintenance
You're paid per booking

The smart alternative

Why short-lets outperform
long-term rentals.

The numbers don't lie. Short-let management consistently outperforms AST tenancies on every metric that matters.

Higher Income

Earn 40-80% more than a traditional long-term tenancy. Short-let pricing flexes with demand, events, and seasons so your property always earns its full potential.

Total Flexibility

Block dates whenever you need your property back. Unlike an AST, you stay in control whether it's a week, a month, or longer.

Consistent Cash Flow

Guests pay upfront, every booking. No rent arrears, no chasing payments, no late deposits. Just clean, predictable income hitting your account.

Better Property Standards

Regular professional cleaning and inspections keep your property in pristine condition, often better maintained than under a long-term tenancy.

No Bad Tenants

Every guest is vetted, ID-verified, and reviewed. No problem tenants, no eviction process, no legal headaches. Just well-screened visitors.

Completely Hands-Free

We handle everything from listing and pricing to guest comms, check-in, and housekeeping. You earn without lifting a finger.

New listings

Fresh stays,
recently launched.

Browse our newest short-lets live across the UK. Every property is professionally managed, photographed and set up to perform from day one.

New ListingNorthern Quarter Loft

Northern Quarter Loft

Manchester

£120 / night 2
New ListingStylish Greengate Apartment

Stylish Greengate Apartment

Manchester

£145 / night 4

Full Airbnb Management

We look after the entire short-let operation.

From listing creation and cleaning to emergencies and payouts - we handle everything so you don't have to.

Property Management

We handle all cleaning, linen, and maintenance. Your property is always guest-ready without you lifting a finger.

Next cleanToday 11am
Linen refresh11:00
Deep clean13:30
Inspection15:00
Guest checking in

Listings & Pricing

We create professional listings and update pricing every hour so your property always earns its maximum.

Tonight's rate
£189
↑ 12%

Guest Communication

We manage all guest messages 24/7, handle check-in, and chase reviews. Every guest experience, handled.

Guest thread
When's check-in?
From 3pm — we'll send your code!
Replied in 2 min

Screening & Security

We ID-verify every guest, issue agreements and hold deposits. Your property is protected at every booking.

Guest screeningCleared
ID verified
Agreement signed
Deposit held
No prior incidents

Bookings & Payments

We sync your calendar across all platforms and pay you directly per booking. No chasing, no delays.

This week5/7 booked
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Performance Reporting

Live owner dashboard and monthly reports. You always know how your property is performing.

Monthly revenue↑ 18%
£4,820this month
FebMarAprMayJunJul

Marketing & Platforms

We list on 16+ platforms and run a direct booking engine, reducing commission and filling your calendar.

Bookings by source
100%
Airbnb42%
Direct31%
Booking.com18%
Other9%

Multi-platform listing

Listed on 16+ platforms.
Synced in real time.

Every major booking site, synced to one central hub. Our direct booking engine generates over 40% of bookings – cutting booking platform commission that goes straight back to you.

Booking platforms including Airbnb, Tripadvisor, Booking.com, VRBO, Plum Guide and more

Getting Started

From sign-up to live in 7 days

We take care of everything from start to finish. You don't need to lift a finger.

Today

Free valuation, we do all the research

Tell us about your property and we'll come back with a detailed income estimate. No commitment, no guesswork, we do all the analysis for you.

Days 3-5

We set everything up for you

Our team arranges professional photography, writes your listing, handles all compliance checks and gets your property looking its best. You don't need to do a thing.

Day 7

We go live on 16+ platforms

We publish your listing on Airbnb, Booking.com and 14 other platforms, activate dynamic pricing and start accepting bookings, entirely managed by us.

First booking

Your first payout lands

You get paid within 48 hours of your first check-in. We handle the guests, the reviews and everything in between. You just watch the income arrive.

Takes 2 mins · We handle the rest

Simple pricing

From 12% + VAT.
Includes the whole operation.

One fee covers everything - multi-platform listings, dynamic pricing, 24/7 guest communication, housekeeping, maintenance coordination, owner reporting and compliance. No setup fees, no monthly retainer. We're paid per booking, so we only earn when you do.

See full pricing
The Truestays team managing short-let properties

TRUSTED BY GUESTS AND LANDLORDS

We've got the reviews.

5/5 on Google
·1,000+ Airbnb reviews

"Moved abroad for work and didn't want the hassle of letting. Truestays handles everything and I'm making way more than my old AST rent."

Cara M - Truestays landlord review

Cara M

Landlord

Landlord

"Used to get £950 a month on a long-term let. Now averaging over £2k on Airbnb. Best decision I made."

Michael T - Truestays landlord review

Michael T

Landlord

Landlord

"Had a small issue with the heating and they sorted it out same day. Great communication throughout our stay."

Rachel N - Truestays guest review

Rachel N

Guest

Guest

"Place was exactly as pictured. Self check-in worked perfectly and the flat was spotless. Would definitely stay again."

James R - Truestays guest review

James R

Guest · Manchester

Guest

"Lovely apartment in a great spot. Really clean and the local guide they sent was super helpful for finding restaurants."

Emma L - Truestays guest review

Emma L

Guest

Guest

"Honestly wasn't sure about short-lets but the income difference is massive. No more rent arrears worries either."

Tom H - Truestays landlord review

Tom H

Landlord

Landlord

"Was sceptical at first but they proved themselves quickly. My income's up about 40% and I don't lift a finger."

Sarah K - Truestays landlord review

Sarah K

Landlord, Portfolio owner

Landlord

"They got me listed within a week and the bookings started coming straight away. Proper professional team."

David P - Truestays landlord review

David P

Landlord

Landlord

Our Locations

Where we operate

From Manchester to London, we manage properties across the UK's most profitable short-let markets.

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