Our story
Cosi Stay was founded with one goal: to be the Airbnb management agency on Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard that actually treats your property like it's our own. Boutique, personal, and results-driven.
Meet Darren
Darren started Cosi Stay after managing his own Cape Town property and experiencing firsthand how poorly most management companies treated owners — slow communication, opaque reporting, and a clear priority on volume over quality.
He built Cosi Stay to be the company he wished had existed. A deliberately small portfolio. Personal attention on every property. Full transparency, always. And a commission-only model that means Cosi Stay only wins when you win.
Based in Camps Bay, Darren manages every client relationship personally. When you contact Cosi Stay, you reach Darren directly — not a call centre, not an account manager. That's not a policy. It's the whole point.
What drives us
The results
Every claim Cosi Stay makes is verifiable — directly on our Airbnb profile and in the monthly owner statements we share with every client. These are real numbers from our managed portfolio.
Who we work with
You own a premium property in Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay, Sea Point or surrounds. You know it could earn significantly more on Airbnb, but you don't have the time or the appetite to manage guests, cleaning, pricing and maintenance yourself. Cosi Stay handles every aspect so you receive a monthly statement and nothing else to worry about.
You've invested in Cape Town property but live abroad — in the UK, Europe, the US or elsewhere in South Africa. You need a local Cape Town partner you can trust completely to protect your investment, maintain your property to a high standard, and maximise your returns without you needing to be present. Cosi Stay serves as your eyes, ears and hands on the ground.
You've been managing your Airbnb yourself and it's working — but the late-night guest messages, the cleaning coordination, the pricing decisions and the maintenance calls are taking over your life. Owners who switch to Cosi Stay typically earn 30–40% more within their first three months, while reclaiming their time entirely. The commission we charge is recovered in higher revenue, not added to your costs.
"We only take on properties we believe we can genuinely improve. If your property isn't the right fit for what we do, we'll tell you honestly — and point you in the right direction."
— Darren, Founder, Cosi Stay
The service
Cosi Stay handles every single part of the short-term rental process. From the moment you sign with us to the moment your monthly statement arrives, there is nothing you need to manage, coordinate or think about.
Professional photography, SEO-optimised listing copy, simultaneous publishing on Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, and daily dynamic pricing using live Cape Town market data. Your listing is never static — we update pricing every day to capture demand peaks.
Seven-day-a-week guest communication, thorough vetting and screening before every booking, professional check-in and check-out coordination. Every guest interaction handled with the same care we'd give to our own home.
Hotel-standard cleaning after every stay, premium linen management, and a thorough property inspection before each guest arrival. Your property is always presented at its best — because presentation directly drives reviews, and reviews drive bookings.
Trusted local Cape Town contractors for any maintenance issues, proactive property checks, and full transparency through monthly earnings reports and owner statements. You always know exactly how your property is performing.
Owner stories
A select portfolio of trusted owners. 5.0 average across 13 Google reviews and 47 verified Airbnb host reviews.
"Handing over my Bantry Bay apartment felt like a big step, but Cosi Stay made the process completely effortless. My returns are up significantly and every guest has left a five-star review."
"I'm based overseas and Cosi Stay gives me complete peace of mind. The reporting is transparent, communication is excellent, and my Sea Point property has had strong bookings every month without me lifting a finger."
"The team genuinely care about your property. They don't just manage it, they protect it. The quality of guests and level of service is exceptional. I've recommended Cosi Stay to three other Cape Town property owners."
"Since switching to Cosi Stay my occupancy is up and my headaches are gone. They handle absolutely everything. Monthly reports are clear and detailed. Best decision I've made for my Airbnb."
Verify our results on our Airbnb host profile · Read our 13 Google reviews ★ 5.0 →
If you own a premium property on Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard and want a management partner you can actually trust, we'd love to meet you and your property.