Learn more about how we help property owners earn rewarding rental yields with short-term rentals in Sandy Bay, Tasmania




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Dynamic Pricing for Optimal Returns
Owner dashboard
24/7 Guest Support
Hotel-like amenities
End-to-End Property Management
Multi-Platform Marketing and Listing Optimisation
Australia’s largest professional short-term rental network
Local, certified and licensed
Average increase in net rental income compared to traditional rentals.
Sandy Bay combines a riverside residential setting with meetings, conferences and entertainment at Wrest Point. Guests can add Hobart sightseeing to a function or spend longer enjoying the neighbourhood around other commitments. This blend gives a home opportunities across short event visits and extended stays in Tasmania's capital.
Sandy Bay's 2026 market benchmarks sit at 68% occupancy and around A$269 per night. We help your property express its particular Sandy Bay appeal, showing guests how its strengths complement their visit. MadeComfy guides presentation and thoughtful local recommendations, then connects event dates and longer Hobart stays with responsive pricing and promotion designed to outperform the market benchmarks.

Your property reaches holidaymakers, business travellers and longer-staying guests through leading booking platforms, MadeComfy’s direct booking site and our extensive corporate travel network.
As part of the PRISM Group, a global hospitality business, we combine an extensive international booking network with local expertise. Your MadeComfy team manages listings, pricing and bookings to help turn that reach into rental income throughout the year.
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Our percentage-based management fee is tailored to your property, availability and service needs, and calculated on booking revenue after booking-platform fees. It covers listing optimisation, smart pricing, 24/7 guest support, compliance support, and cleaning and maintenance coordination.
Your personalised quote sets out what’s included, the one-time onboarding fee for property preparation and any separate property costs, so you know what to expect before getting started.
MadeComfy’s portfolio-wide results, reported in September 2026, showed 34% more net rental income on average than long-term rentals over the preceding 12 months. Your personalised forecast compares expected short-term rental income and costs with a long-term lease, based on your property and availability. Individual results vary.
MadeComfy’s team manages your property’s listings, pricing, bookings, 24/7 guest support, cleaning, linen and maintenance coordination. We market your home across leading booking platforms and our corporate travel network. Your owner dashboard keeps bookings, income and property updates in one place, and you can contact our team on 1800 526 133.
We pay your rental earnings monthly by bank transfer to your nominated account. Your owner dashboard brings together bookings, income, financial statements and property updates, with service charges itemised on your statement. You can also compare your property’s performance with the local short-term rental market.
Sandy Bay can suit guests who want a residential Hobart base with access to riverside recreation, including the Long Beach area. A comfortable home or apartment with heating, laundry and parking can be useful for families or longer visits. Distinguish the property's particular part of Sandy Bay, and describe hills, steps and travel into the city accurately.
MadeComfy can guide you through the short-term rental requirements for your Sandy Bay property, including whether visitor-accommodation approval is needed from the City of Hobart or a home-sharing exemption applies. Dedicated holiday accommodation and occasional letting of an occupied home can have different pathways. We'll help you understand which applies to your plans, along with any conditions covering guest numbers, parking and management. Our team can also help you work through strata rules, guest-safety preparations and any effect on council rates, so you can take the next steps with support.
We assess local demand, your availability and any applicable stay limits to recommend a suitable mix of short and medium-term bookings. Our revenue team adjusts pricing and the mix of stays around your property, supported by leading booking platforms and our corporate travel network.
Yes. You can book personal stays through your MadeComfy owner dashboard, subject to existing guest bookings. Reserve the dates you want before they’re booked by guests.
Yes. We can help you plan the move to MadeComfy, with a handover tailored to your current agreement and upcoming bookings. Before you switch, we’ll confirm the arrangements for your listing, existing reservations and property access, so you know what to expect.
We arrange cleaning, fresh linen and towels, and restocking between guest stays. Regular changeover cleans are covered by the guest cleaning fee. Housekeepers complete MadeComfy’s training and certification program, with photographic reporting and quality checks helping keep your property ready for each arrival.
Our team coordinates repairs with trusted trades and keeps you informed through your owner dashboard. Our support team is available 24/7 for urgent property issues and arranges the appropriate response. Repair approval limits are agreed with you in advance, and repair costs are separate from the management fee.
We use guest ID checks and screening, house rules and property inspections to help protect your home. If damage is identified, we document it, keep you informed and coordinate any required repairs within your agreed approval limits. Any claim depends on the relevant booking-platform or insurance terms, so you should maintain insurance suitable for short-term letting.
We assess your property and its rental potential, then an onboarding specialist guides you through property preparation, photography, listing creation and pricing. You can review and approve your listing before it goes live, with launch timing based on your property’s readiness.
Once bookings begin, our team monitors guest feedback and local demand, refining pricing and your listing as the property becomes established.
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