Airbnb and Short-let management in Swansea
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Airbnb and Short-let management in Swansea
Hassle-free short-let management that optimises your rental income.
Local holiday letting expertise, national know-how
Meet Ainsley & Catherine
At the helm of Pass the Keys® Swansea is Ainsley & Catherine Thomas. Together they own and operate Pass the Keys® in Swansea as well as Carmarthenshire. After running several successful businesses in the area one of which is an award-winning cleaning company the only service we did not offer was marketing and managing our holiday lets. This steered us to research this area which lead us to Pass the Keys and their professional award-winning systems and franchise model.
Book direct with Pass the Keys
We optimise occupancy for our hosts through the main distribution channels, and our own website for guests.
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.
Discover moreWhat 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 We have retained our advantages as a valued partner even though Airbnb has now withdrawn the program (2022).
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 Swansea
Wales’ second largest city, Swansea is rich in a variety of history and 32 miles of stunning coastline right on the doorstep, there’s something for everyone here. There are over 50 natural beaches and coves to be explored – that’s a different beach for every week of the year!
Swansea is an attractive destination for visitors interested to discover its copper-smelting and maritime history and to explore the famous Gower Peninsula (the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). With tourism growing thanks to major investment in the redevelopment of the City Centre and the nearby village of Mumbles, Airbnb hosting is a great alternative to traditional hotels and the demand for Swansea accommodation in this area is far outstripping supply.
Swansea holiday lets offering easy access to the picturesque beaches of Mumbles, Langland and Caswell are always in high demand. Central Swansea is popular with those visiting for work as well as pleasure, with museums, universities, restaurants and bars within walking distance. Various concerts and open-air cinema screenings are held in Singleton Park and Liberty Stadium throughout the year, and fans flock to the latter to see the Swans and the Ospreys play.
Pass the Keys Swansea offers expert holiday let management services to the local area, and it is our mission to ensure our hosts get the optimum ROI on their Swansea property. We take care of pricing, guest communication, cleaning, and key management so that our hosts can sit back and relax. If you have a vacant property in Swansea, then now is the time for you to maximise your rental income via short-letting with our local holiday let agency!
Our holiday cottage company covers the City Centre, Mumbles, and the beaches of the Gower Peninsula and lists your property on 20+ short letting platforms for optimal exposure. As the only end-to-end management company in the UK, and with a national brand behind us, it’s a no brainer! Pass the Keys, we do the rest….
We are Swansea's leading short-term letting agents
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