Airbnb and Short-let management in East Shropshire & Stafford
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Airbnb and Short-let management in East Shropshire & Stafford
Hassle-free short-let management that optimises your rental income.
Why let Pass the Keys manage your holiday home?
Short Letting made easy!

Complete management
We make holiday letting hassle-free by managing guest communication, check-in, cleaning, laundry and more.
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Maximum occupancy
We use a proprietary dynamic pricing strategy to maximise your income by filling any open dates or late cancellations.

Guest screening
We thoroughly vet guests prior to accepting bookings to ensure the security of your holiday home.
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24/7 Guest support
Our dedicated guest support team is available 24/7 to deal with any urgent guest queries.

Listing Management
Professional photos, up-to-the-minute pricing, and your listing advertised on 20 different platforms including Airbnb and Booking.com.
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Meet Suzanne
Hi, I am Suzanne, owner of Pass the Keys, East Shropshire and Stafford. Having lived here all my life, I have a true passion for my local area. Being widely known for its world UNESCO site (The Ironbridge Gorge), The Wrekin AONB, and the large concentration of English Heritage and National Trust sites, it is a beacon of history. Having worked in hospitality, property development, and management over many years, my belief in excellent customer service and attention to detail gives me the tools to provide a successful experience for hosts and guests alike.
Book direct with Pass the Keys
We optimise occupancy for our hosts through the main distribution channels, and our own website for guests.
What Airbnb management services does Pass the Keys provide?
We can provide you with a number of services in relation to your property, including the following (all services to be confirmed by local account manager):
What is a professional Airbnb co-host?
Due to the size of our property portfolio and the consistent quality of our service, Pass the Keys® was invited to become an official Airbnb co-host in 2018. This exclusive status provided Pass the Keys with a key account manager and direct integration with their systems so that we could dynamically update pricing, report on guest behavior and other key metrics. We have retained our advantages as a valued partner even though Airbnb has now withdrawn the program (2022).
Access our magic host portal

Book personal stays in your holiday home through our calendar by simply blocking the dates. View upcoming guest bookings at a glance.

View the service log to see photos uploaded by the cleaner after each changeover. Have peace of mind that your holiday home is in excellent condition.

Read the wonderful reviews your guests leave for your holiday let property. See each one as it comes in and your average rating.

Track the rental income for your holiday home for any given month and monitor occupancy rates and average daily rates.
Track your performance with a personalised dashboard
We provide you with a dashboard that tracks rental revenues, bookings and reviews. We also give you the ability to set your availability easily online and give you a peace of mind.
Manage Availability
Avoid inconvenience by only booking days you're free
Monitor Revenues
Track how much you've made in a given month
Track Bookings
Track how many bookings you've gotten in a certain month
Read Reviews
Read the wonderful reviews your guest leaves for your building.

Holiday letting agents in East Shropshire & Stafford
East Shropshire and Stafford is located in the heart of England’s beautiful countryside and attracts tourists and business travellers all year round.
In the centre, is the bustling new Town of Telford with attractions such as an undercover shopping centre holding over 160 Stores, cafes, bars and restaurants. Southwater leisure plaza is a great area with restaurants, cinemas, an ice rink and ten pin bowling alley as well as Flip Out, Putt Putt Noodle and Inflatanation - Plenty to do for all members of the family it’s no wonder tourists are looking for short-let accommodation.
Also, the Telford international centre where many Exhibitions, conferences and gala dinners are held increases the demand for short stays. This is all set right next to a 62-hectare Local Nature Reserve and Park area voted UK’s best park in 2015. Including a Wonderland Fairytale-themed attraction, Ponds and Nature/Heritage trails.
Widely known as the birthplace of industry, Telford is known for its world UNESCO site (The Ironbridge Gorge) and its 10 museums, The Wrekin AONB and many visitor attractions such as Hoo Zoo and dinosaur world and with so much heritage in the area from stately homes like the Shugborough Estate in Stafford and Weston Park in Shifnal along with 11 English Heritage sites dotted around the Shropshire and Staffordshire countryside there are so many places for tourists to visit which makes East Shropshire and Stafford a great place to short-let your property.
Cannock Chase, Staffordshire is one of England's finest landscapes, well known for its scenery, wildlife and rich history with lots of fun and adventure at Go Ape! Jump aboard the award-winning heritage railway on one of the vintage steam trains through the English countryside on the Severn Valley railway in Bridgnorth. There are also numerous restaurants to suit the individual taste, from intimate independent eateries to well-known places such as Miller and Carter, TGI Fridays and Wagamamas.
With direct links to Wolverhmpton, Birmingham and London, East Shrophire and Stafford is a great cost effective option for guests to visit the major cities it makes great business sense for homeowners and landlords to short-let their property here. The demand for holiday cottages, serviced accommodation and short-let properties in East Shropshire and Stafford is all year round, with tourist hotspots, Christmas markets and the multiple business parks that attract business travellers. Of course, there are more popular areas like Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, Shifnal, Newport and Market Drayton and the surrounding cosy hamlets but the busy town centres of Stafford, Bridgnorth and Telford centre attract all types of visitors.
Pass the Keys East Shropshire and Stafford are your locally based company, with a wealth of knowledge of the area and experience in high end to end short let property management. We will optimise your listings on sites like Airbnb and Booking.com with professional photography and get you the best rates with our dynamic pricing software. Once your guests are ready to book we will manage the entire experience from check in to check out providing 24 hour guest support, guest vetting and cleaning. Pass the Keys are the only complete management service in our area.
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