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Commission-only. No setup fees. No retainers. No lock-in contracts. You only pay when your property earns.

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The Cosi Stay Fee Structure

Simple, transparent, commission-only pricing.

Most Cape Town Airbnb management companies charge multiple layers of fees — a setup fee to get started, a monthly retainer whether you're booked or empty, and then a commission on top. Cosi Stay does none of that. One number. Commission on what your property earns. Nothing else.

Fee Type Cosi Stay Industry Average
Setup fee R0 R2,000 – R5,000
Monthly retainer R0 R1,500 – R3,000 / month
Commission % of revenue — contact us for your rate 15 – 25%
Lock-in contract None 3 – 12 months typical
Cancellation fee None Common

We keep our commission rate private and tailored to each property. Contact Darren for a proposal — there are no surprises.

Why we don't publish our exact commission: Every property is different. A compact Sea Point apartment and a five-bedroom Clifton villa have very different management requirements. Rather than a one-size-fits-all rate, we provide a tailored proposal after assessing your property. Contact us or WhatsApp Darren directly — you'll have a number within the day.

What's included

Eight services. One commission. Everything covered.

Your Cosi Stay commission covers everything required to run your Cape Town short-term rental professionally — from first photograph to monthly payout. Nothing billed separately.

01
Professional Photography & Listing Creation
High-quality photography that showcases your property at its best. SEO-optimised listing copy written to attract the right guests and rank on Airbnb search — all included, no upfront charge.
02
Dynamic Pricing — Updated Daily
Our pricing engine monitors Cape Town occupancy trends, seasonal demand, local events and competitor rates every day, adjusting your nightly rate to maximise revenue without leaving money on the table.
03
Guest Communication & Screening — 7 Days a Week
Every guest is vetted before confirming. All communication — from first enquiry through check-out — handled promptly and professionally, seven days a week. You're not on call. We are.
04
Hotel-Standard Cleaning & Linen After Every Stay
Your property cleaned to hotel standard after every guest departure. Premium linen supplied and freshly laundered. Quality inspection completed before the next check-in. Welcome amenities restocked.
05
Key Handover & Check-In Management
Seamless check-in — whether in-person or through a managed key system. Guests are welcomed, oriented and supported from the moment they arrive. Every check-in handled without involving you.
06
Maintenance Coordination & Reporting
Issues resolved quickly through our trusted Cape Town contractor network. You're kept informed of anything significant, but we handle the logistics. Properties maintained in guest-ready condition year-round.
07
Multi-Platform Listing — Airbnb, Booking.com & Vrbo
Your property listed and managed across multiple platforms simultaneously — broadening your reach and filling calendar gaps that Airbnb alone can't capture. All platforms managed under one commission.
08
Monthly Earnings Statements
Clear, transparent monthly statements showing your total revenue, our commission deducted, and your net payout. No surprises, no hidden charges. You always know exactly how your property is performing.

Why commission-only matters

The only fee model that truly puts your interests first.

When a management company charges a monthly retainer, they get paid whether your property earns or not. Their income is guaranteed. Yours isn't. That misalignment of incentives is the fundamental problem with retainer-based management.

01
We only earn when you earn
If your property sits empty, we earn nothing. That's not a marketing line — it's the direct financial consequence of commission-only pricing. Our revenue depends entirely on maximising yours.
02
No retainer means no dead cost
Seasonal dips, unexpected vacancies, maintenance periods — you won't be paying a management company R2,000+ per month on top of your mortgage while your property earns nothing. Zero revenue means zero fee.
03
No lock-in means we work for results
Without a long-term contract holding you in place, the only way we keep your business is by performing. That accountability — the freedom for you to leave — is exactly what motivates us to do our best work.

"We only earn when you earn. If your property sits empty, we earn nothing." That's the only fee model that truly aligns our incentives with yours — and it's the foundation of how Cosi Stay operates.

Frequently asked questions

Airbnb management fees — your questions answered.

Everything you need to know about the cost of Airbnb management in Cape Town.

Cosi Stay operates on a commission-only model — no setup fees, no monthly retainers, and no lock-in contracts. You pay a commission on the revenue your property generates, and nothing at all when it isn't earning. The exact commission rate is tailored to your property and provided as part of a free assessment. Contact us or WhatsApp Darren for a personalised proposal — there's no obligation.
No. There are zero setup costs to get your property listed with Cosi Stay. Professional photography, listing creation, multi-platform setup and pricing optimisation are all covered within our commission. You pay nothing until your property starts earning.
You pay nothing. Our commission-only model is straightforward: no revenue means no fee. There are no minimum charges, no monthly management fees, and no retainers to cover during slow periods. Whether your property is vacant for a week or a month, you will not receive a bill from us.
No. Your monthly earnings statement clearly shows your total revenue and our commission deducted — nothing else. There are no administration fees, platform fees, reporting charges, or unexpected costs. The number on your statement is exactly what you receive into your account.
No. Cosi Stay does not require long-term contracts or charge cancellation fees. We believe the only way to earn your continued business is through results — not through contractual obligation. If you're ever unhappy with our management, you're free to leave. That accountability is exactly what keeps us focused on performing for you.
Most Cape Town Airbnb management companies charge a commission of 17–25% of revenue, plus setup fees of R2,000–R5,000 and monthly retainers of R1,500–R3,000. When you add those fixed costs to the commission, the effective cost of management is significantly higher than it appears on paper. Cosi Stay's commission-only model eliminates all those additional costs entirely. Contact us for our competitive rate.
All eight core services are included in our commission: professional photography and listing creation, daily dynamic pricing, 7-day-a-week guest communication and screening, hotel-standard cleaning and linen after every stay, key handover and check-in management, maintenance coordination and reporting, multi-platform listing on Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, and monthly earnings statements. Nothing billed separately.

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We'll assess your property, give you a real earnings projection, and provide a clear commission proposal. Free, no-obligation, no pressure. WhatsApp Darren or book an assessment below.

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