MasterHost has been leading the Airbnb management industry in the Regional District of Nanaimo since 2015. Offering full cycle service from creation of Airbnb listing and calendar management to day-to-day guest communication, property maintenance, emergency response, and keys exchange, we serve clients in Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Lantzville and Gabriola Island.
Your home will be well taken care of by our team of professionals. No matter how many listings you have, one or a dozen, our agents will make sure you get maximum exposure on all popular vacation rental platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and more.
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Forget about the stress of Airbnb property management in Nanaimo and let our team take care of your guests so that you can relax and enjoy your free time while earning more from your investment. Your hassle-free Airbnb management experience in Nanaimo begins with three simple steps:
“Impressive results from Masterhost. Exceptional guest communication that she manages to maintain any time of the day. The quality of her service is reflected in the reviews we get.“
“Ever since we decided to switch to Masterhost our revenue stream has significantly increased. Our agent is always spot on when pricing our home, especially for peak season during summers. We’ll gladly recommend these guys to anyone who is considering hiring an Airbnb property manager in Nanaimo“
It is a known fact that most countries, provinces, cities, and often even strata buildings have special rules and bylaws that directly or indirectly regulate the Airbnb licences in Nanaimo that are required to list on the platform. MasterHost will be your trusted and knowledgeable source of information in this complex process. We will guide you all the way when it comes to working with the municipalities and building stratas ensuring that you meet the Airbnb licensing requirements in Nanaimo.
When it comes to making your listing stand out from the competition, superior Airbnb Interior Design in Nanaimo is among the top priorities. This in turn will allow you to significantly increase guest traffic. It is crucial to understand how your property should be staged in order to highlight the key features. This will affect your bookings and experience of your guests. Let our Airbnb Interior Design partners improve the aesthetics of your property in Nanaimo and increase its value.
The first impression counts the most and that is a fact! Investing in Airbnb Professional Photography in Nanaimo is one of the most important steps you will need to take during the Airbnb rental journey. MasterHost will arrange Airbnb photographers in Nanaimo to make your listing stand out from the rest.
We know the short-term rental and vacation management industry in Nanaimo inside out and over the years we have seen it all. Our goal is to connect you with the most trusted home insurance providers. Only with them you can have peace of mind and be certain that your home and your guests are safe and insured during their stay.
We work hard to stay up to date with Airbnb Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in Nanaimo. With years of experience and constant improvements, we continue getting our clients’ listings in the top Airbnb search results. We use many different strategies and analyze response rates, cancellations, headings and listing content, photos, reviews, and much more.
Because of the nature of our business model and unlike most of the competition our main priority is to achieve highest occupancy rates at the top nightly prices. MasterHost employs many Airbnb Price Optimization tools in Nanaimo and uses Big Data competitive analysis, seasonality, hotel industry, and local events. This allows us to stay ahead of the competition.
The main elements of our Airbnb Booking Management in Nanaimo are calendar management, multi-channel capabilities, guests vetting and communication, instant booking settings, price optimization, and booking confirmation. Most of this work is completed before the guests arrive behind the scene.
We ensure that the most challenging part of Airbnb property management in Nanaimo is handled with ease. If done incorrectly it can easily destroy the guests’ entire experience. Yes, you’ve guessed it – we are talking about Airbnb key exchange management in Nanaimo. We will make sure to provide your guests with seamless 365/24/7 access to your property. No matter what time of the day or night they arrive you can be certain that they will enter your property.
When you sign up with MasterHost it will be our job to prepare a custom Airbnb Guest Book that will be distributed to all future arrivals. The Guest Book will highlight your property listing the most important instructions about the unit, the parking, amenities, emergency contacts, WiFi, house rules, strata bylaws, trendy restaurants, and coffee bars in Nanaimo.
What is Airbnb Concierge Service in Nanaimo? Often overlooked by inexperienced hosts this is a crucial element of our overall Airbnb Management Strategy. It can earn you a significant added cash flow when executed correctly. For example, we can offer your guests services like guided excursions and tours, Airport pick-ups and transfers, booking tickets to local events and shows, reserving space at restaurants and so much more.
We will share our corporate secret with you and let you know the most common reason why hosts fire their Airbnb property managers before switching to MasterHost. Poorly executed Airbnb Cleaning and Laundry get mentioned most often in the negative reviews. We understand that our cleaners’ performance directly impacts the reputation of your listing. That is why we take Airbnb Cleaning in Nanaimo very seriously. We invest in training and building our cleaning team to offer you a 5-star hotel cleaning experience in Nanaimo.
Preventative Airbnb property maintenance in Nanaimo remains on the top of the list of all sophisticated Airbnb investors and for a good reason. If you complete them on a regular basis you can prolong the life expectancy of your real estate investment. The last thing you want is a loss of revenue in the middle of your peak season because you have failed to perform routine maintenance of your property in Nanaimo.
Based on the latest short-term rental market statistics Airbnb is the most popular platform in Nanaimo with 92% of the market share. VRBO/HomeAway is standing in second place with a market share of 5%. Booking.com and TripAdvisor have the third largest share of the market at 3%.
MasterHost uses all tools at our disposal to achieve superior results. One of the most important tools is Airbnb management software with multi-channel capabilities and native integrations. With this software at hand, we are able to reach 99% of the entire Nanaimo short-term rental traffic. Achieving maximum occupancy rates throughout the year for your Airbnb property has never been this easy!
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Free Airbnb Photography
Airbnb Licensing Support
Airbnb Insurance Consulting
Airbnb Interior Design
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What Are the Benefits of Working with Masterhost in Nanaimo?
Airbnb homeowners have a lot of responsibilities on their plate: looking for one or several vacation rentals and catering to the needs of guests is a time-grabbing and labor-intensive job. Without high-quality assistance, an Airbnb entrepreneur can easily find themselves drained out of energy and motivation to keep on. Airbnb property management agencies in Nanaimo, such as Masterhost, take the stress and strain out of operating Airbnb homes by taking care of every detail of the business.
We thoroughly look after both your guests and short-stay rental properties for a small fee. The result of our Airbnb management in Nanaimo is happy guests who eagerly leave their five-star reviews, well-cared rental properties that are polished like expensive hotel suites, and higher occupancy rates as your Airbnb property becomes irresistibly attractive when managed by professionals.
From listing management, guest communication and booking management to housekeeping and marketing with every aspect in-between – with us, you never worry about a thing, while enjoying greater returns from your Airbnb investment.
What Does the Airbnb Market Look Like in Nanaimo?
Nanaimo is among the best places to make money through Airbnb in BC, Canada. Called the Harbor City because it stands on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo spoils one with astonishingly beautiful marine and forested mountain landscapes. Families, students, and retirees relocate to this city to live comfortably amid the non-stop onslaught of nature, but travelers also love this area because Nanaimo offers one of the longest shorelines in the nation, and its beaches are world-class.
The Airbnb market is rapidly developing in Nanaimo as the city becomes a popular holiday destination, yet the competition is not that dense so far. There are nearly 500 active Airbnb rentals in Nanaimo, mainly presented by entire homes rather than private rooms. Airbnb rentals are perfectly equipped for short-term stays, offering such amenities as heating, Internet, parking, washer, air-conditioning, and more.
In terms of hospitality, Nanaimo Airbnb overall rating is 4.79, so guests are pretty satisfied with the way they are treated by Airbnb hosts. Airbnb cancellation policy in Nanaimo is primarily flexible and moderate, and homeowners tend to set just a one-night-minimum-stay requirement.
Is Airbnb Profitable in Nanaimo?
A little jewel in Vancouver Island that is washed by the Salish Sea and rimmed by the Coastal Mountains of mainland British Columbia, Nanaimo is a desirable travel destination for people who love thrilling outdoor activities. So, running an Airbnb business cannot a priori be non-profitable in this lovely area. When high season strikes in summer, Airbnb hosts easily earn over $2500 per month, but even during the off-season period in February, Airbnb rentals still allow making up to $1000 monthly. Average daily rates on Airbnb in Nanaimo range from $90 to $150 depending on demand.
How is Airbnb Market Regulated in Nanaimo?
Nanaimo residents are allowed to rent their primary residence for stays of less than 30 consecutive days as a Short-Term Rental (STR). Before listing an STR, homeowners must get a business license. Zoning and Parking Bylaw requirements apply to short-stay rentals, more information on this is available in Nanaimo’s Short-Term Rental Operator’s Guide. As an all-service Airbnb management company in Nanaimo, Masterhost helps all its clients stay compliant with Nanaimo’s Airbnb regulation.
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