Professional Airbnb management Sunshine Coast

A holiday home should work around your life. We manage pricing, bookings, guest support and property care on the Sunshine Coast, while you keep track of income and reserve time for your own stays.

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Everything you expect from an Airbnb Manager and more

  • 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

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Australia’s largest professional short-term rental network

100%

Local, certified and licensed

34%

Higher net rental income on average across our portfolio versus long-term rentals. Reported September 2026 for the preceding 12 months; individual results vary.

Kayle Goldring

Commercial Lead

“Our local team supports you through every step of managing your short-term rental, from preparing your property to looking after each guest.”

Partnering with our local team

Our team brings over 10 years of short-term rental management experience to your Sunshine Coast property. Local knowledge matters here: a Mooloolaba apartment, a Caloundra family home and a Noosa retreat need different preparation and guest information. We plan around the dates you make available, the home’s practical strengths and the requirements of its council area. Local property care is backed by our pricing, marketing and guest-support teams, with clear updates through your owner dashboard.

Local knowledge, suburb by suburb

A beach address is only part of the story. The layout, parking, outlook and route to the water all shape a stay. Here’s how we approach the coast’s different neighbourhoods.

Mooloolaba

Caloundra

Coolum Beach

Noosa

Maroochydore

What’s included, and what does it cost?

We handle the work behind each stay: preparing and marketing your property, setting rates, managing bookings and guest support, and coordinating cleaning, linen and maintenance. Your owner dashboard keeps income, reservations and property updates in one place.

Management fees vary based on service level and property. Your personalised quote confirms the rate, GST treatment, onboarding fee and any separate property costs. We assess your available dates and expected expenses so you can compare the net outcome with a long-term lease.

Furnished property interior

How we find guests for your property

We market your property on leading booking platforms, MadeComfy’s direct booking site and through our corporate travel network. On the Sunshine Coast, that can connect suitable homes with family holidaymakers, couples, business travellers and guests staying while they relocate.

Your available dates, location and amenities shape the mix of stays we pursue. We manage rates and minimum stays together, reviewing booking patterns rather than relying on school holidays alone.

Can your property be used for short stays?

Start by identifying the property’s council area. In the Sunshine Coast Council area, short-term accommodation may need a development permit; check the property’s existing approvals and proposed use with Council or a qualified planner. Sunshine Coast planning guidance explains the starting point.

Noosa Shire has a separate process. Unless exempt, short-stay letting needs local-law approval with annual renewal, as well as lawful planning rights. Check Noosa’s short-stay requirements for approval, local-contact and operating conditions.

What to check before welcoming guests

  • The correct council area, lawful use, development conditions and any separate local-law approval or renewal.
  • For Noosa properties, the required local contact, complaint response and guest conduct arrangements.
  • Applicable scheme by-laws, building access, fire and smoke-alarm requirements, and pool safety.
  • Insurance for short-term letting, any rates changes and the cost of meeting the property’s requirements.

Our team helps coordinate the checks and preparation needed before launch, with clear house rules and a plan for ongoing property care. Council and relevant specialists confirm the approvals and requirements that apply.

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From property setup to ongoing care

Explore the work involved in getting your property ready, caring for guests and reviewing its rental performance. Each service below explains the process in more detail.

Sunshine Coast property owner FAQs

Fees, earnings and service

How much does Airbnb management on the Sunshine Coast cost?

Management fees vary based on service level and property. The service covers listing optimisation, smart pricing, 24/7 guest support, compliance support, and cleaning and maintenance coordination.

Your personalised quote sets out your rate, GST treatment, 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.

How do you compare holiday letting with a long-term lease?

We forecast the dates your home will actually be available, allowing for personal stays, seasonal demand, booking-platform and management fees, and separate operating costs. A Noosa holiday home and a Maroochydore apartment may have different booking patterns. We compare the expected net outcome with a long-term lease over the same period, so peak holiday rates are not mistaken for an annual result. Income and occupancy are not guaranteed.

Can you manage an apartment in a holiday complex?

We assess the individual apartment, its permitted use and any existing letting agreement. Reception, parking, pools and other amenities may be managed separately from your apartment, so we confirm exactly what independently managed guests can access. The listing and arrival instructions explain those arrangements before guests travel.

When do I get paid, and how can I track my income?

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.

Your property and local rental rules

Is my Sunshine Coast property suitable?

We assess whole homes and apartments against location, condition, layout, available dates and permitted use. Parking, cooling, laundry and outdoor living space often matter to coastal stays; hillside homes also need clear information about steps and access. We discuss any furnishing, safety or maintenance work and the expected preparation costs before you commit.

Are the rules different in Noosa?

Yes. Noosa Shire is separate from Sunshine Coast Council. Unless exempt, Noosa short-stay properties need local-law approval renewed annually, alongside lawful planning rights. Conditions cover matters such as a local contact and guest behaviour. Elsewhere on the Sunshine Coast, check the property’s approvals and proposed use with Sunshine Coast Council. We help organise the checks; the relevant council or planning specialist confirms what applies.

How do you plan around school holidays and quieter months?

We review demand around school holidays, weekends and local events, then adjust rates and minimum stays to the home’s booking pattern. Outside those dates, suitable properties may appeal to work trips, relocations and longer family visits. We also consider how changeover costs affect the net value of shorter bookings, rather than chasing occupancy at any price.

Can I still use my holiday home myself?

Yes. Reserve personal stays through your MadeComfy owner dashboard, subject to existing guest bookings. Set aside the dates you want early, especially school holidays and family breaks, so we can plan guest availability around them.

A holiday home needs to work for you as well as your guests. We include your reserved dates in the income forecast and plan around the remaining availability, rather than assuming the property will be available all year.

Can I move from another manager without losing bookings?

We plan the handover around your current agreement, notice period, future reservations, keys and listing arrangements. Existing bookings cannot always be transferred between accounts or platforms. We confirm what can carry across, and when new bookings can start, before agreeing a transition date. For holiday complexes, we also check any on-site letting and facility-access arrangements.

Property care and getting started

Who handles cleaning and linen, and who pays?

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.

Who handles repairs and emergencies?

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.

How do you protect the home and respect neighbours?

Guest screening, identity checks and clear house rules help set expectations. We explain permitted guest numbers, parking, rubbish and quiet hours, including any conditions attached to the property’s approval. If a problem or damage is reported, we document it, keep you informed and arrange the appropriate response within agreed limits. Platform claims and insurance remain subject to their terms.

What happens before my property goes live?

We first assess the property, its rental potential and the requirements that need to be addressed. An onboarding specialist then coordinates preparation, photography, listing creation and pricing. You can review and approve the listing before launch. Timing depends on the home’s readiness, any required approvals and the handover arrangements. Once bookings begin, we use guest feedback and booking performance to refine the listing and rates.

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