Airbnb, short-let & property management
Cova Stays handles pricing, bookings, guest communication, cleaning, maintenance and performance — giving landlords a professional, hands-off solution.
Operator-led
From setup to every stay
About Cova Stays
Cova Stays was created to give owners a clear, capable alternative to managing short-lets themselves — with the systems, standards and attention needed to run each property properly.
Kyle Maclachlan
Founder with practical experience across serviced accommodation, property onboarding, revenue optimisation, guest operations, systems and landlord reporting.
The operational reality
Strong performance requires constant decisions and dependable execution. The work continues between every booking, every evening and every weekend.
You own the property. We run the operation.
Our services
A complete operating service designed to launch, manage and optimise your property.
A straightforward route for suitable properties where predictability and low involvement matter most.
Three operating pillars
Every property we run moves through the same three pillars — launch, revenue and operations.
Preparing the property so it performs from the first booking.
Active pricing and distribution across every relevant channel.
The day-to-day work that protects your asset and your reviews.
How it works
We assess the property, location, condition and potential.
We recommend the most suitable route and prepare everything required.
We manage the property, bookings and day-to-day operation.
You receive clear reporting and regular performance updates.
The opportunity
Managed short-let can offer more active pricing and flexibility, but returns depend on the property, location and demand.
| Comparison | Traditional Let | Managed Short-Let |
|---|---|---|
| Income potential | Typically fixed | Variable; can be higher |
| Pricing | Set periodically | Actively adjusted |
| Property inspections | Periodic | Frequent operational oversight |
| Flexibility | Longer tenancy terms | More flexible availability |
| Booking channels | Single tenancy | Multi-platform distribution |
| Management | Tenancy management | Full guest and property operation |
Short-let income is not guaranteed. Suitability and outcomes vary by property and market conditions.
Who we work with
Why Cova Stays
The people responsible for your results stay close to your property, guests and numbers.
National capability, local attention
Whether you own one apartment, an existing listing or a multi-unit development, we bring the same disciplined onboarding, guest care, property oversight and owner reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Every property is different. We assess location, condition, bedroom count, local demand and comparable performance to provide a realistic projection — never a blanket promise.
Our full-service route covers pricing, listings, bookings, guest communication, cleaning and linen coordination, maintenance coordination, reviews and owner reporting.
We distribute suitable properties across leading channels including Airbnb and Booking.com, with a strategy tailored to the property and market.
Fees depend on the property, service route and operational requirements. We set out every cost clearly after the initial assessment.
Cleaning is generally charged to the guest through the booking platform. We explain any property-specific arrangements before launch.
Yes. We coordinate maintenance, keep you informed and seek approval for non-urgent owner costs in line with the agreed process.
Yes. We can help coordinate furnishing, photography, listing creation, operational setup and launch.
No. Suitability depends on location, regulation, building terms, demand and owner goals. If the numbers or fit are not right, we will say so.
Yes, for selected properties that meet our criteria. Terms and availability are confirmed after assessment.
Timing depends on readiness, furnishing, photography and compliance. A launch-ready property can move quickly once onboarding is complete.
Yes. We can review an existing operation, identify improvements and manage the transition with minimal disruption.
Yes. We support individual landlords, portfolio owners, developers and block owners with consistent systems and consolidated reporting.
Contact
Tell us about your property and what you want to achieve. We will explain the routes that may fit — and be honest if they do not.
Phone
+44 7506 247011
Email
info@covastays.com
Your property, professionally managed
Receive a realistic, no-obligation property assessment based on your property, location, condition and likely demand.
