Your home, earning more, without you doing the work.
Holiday Nelson manages premium holiday homes from Delaware Bay to Mārahau. We handle guests, cleaning, pricing and maintenance; you get a monthly statement and the house when you want it.
- Guest reviews
- Thousands of reviews
- Average rating
- 4.9
- Years hosting
- 18
Where your home is listed
How it works
From first visit to first guest.
Owners keep their home for their own use; block the dates in the portal. Contracts run month to month after the first season. Ask us anything on +64 3 548 5822.
01
Assessment
We visit, walk through the home and tell you plainly what it could earn and what to change first. No charge.
02
Set-up
Professional photography, a furnishing and safety checklist, house manual, smart-lock or key safe, and pricing strategy.
03
Listing
Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Bookabach, HolidayHouses and our own direct site, all synced through one calendar so double bookings can’t happen.
04
Hosting
Every enquiry and guest message answered 8am–8pm, 7 days. Meet-and-greet options. Reviews managed.
05
Housekeeping
Cleaning, linen, restocking and inspections. Maintenance arranged and big-ticket items approved by you.
06
Reporting
A monthly statement and the owner portal, where you can see bookings, block dates for your own use, and download statements.
Homes we look after
107 homes across Nelson‑Tasman. Yours could be next.
Kina RetreatKina Peninsula
SeawatchNelson
Beachfront RetreatTāhunanui Beach area
Kaiteri Sands RetreatKaiteriteri – Mārahau
Bach7 by the SeaKaiteriteri – Mārahau
Penthouse 37Nelson Waterfront
Modern Mapua Holiday HomeMāpua
AporoNelson
Aqua Heights StudioNelson
AquavistaNelson Waterfront
Bangalow BachNelson
Black Barn EscapeNelson
Brookville CottageNelson City Centre
Bay DreamerNelson
Bridge St. Apartment 1Nelson City Centre
Bridge St. Apartment 2Nelson City Centre
Your income
Clear numbers, paid monthly.
Guests pay the nightly rate plus a cleaning fee and GST. Platforms take their commission from bookings made through them; direct bookings on our site carry no platform fee, which is why we work hard to earn them.
Our management fee is a percentage of the accommodation revenue, agreed up front. Maintenance is quoted and approved by you before any work happens.
Each month you receive a statement showing every booking, GST remitted to Inland Revenue, fees, and the amount paid to your account. The same figures live in the owner portal.
Can I still use my home?
Yes. Block the dates you want in the owner portal, as far ahead as you like. We only ask for notice so bookings aren’t taken over them.
Who sets the nightly rate?
We do, using seasonal demand, events and comparable homes, and we review it with you. You can set a floor price.
What about damage?
Damage is rare, and most guests quickly take responsibility. If an issue does arise and isn't resolved directly, we handle the claim process for you whenever responsibility is clear. Protection: We hold card authorisations or security deposits for most bookings, and in some cases qualify for platform cover policies. Insurance: Having the right insurance in place is of course critical and we provide guidance on short-term rental insurance in our enquiry pack.
Do I need to furnish it?
The home needs to be fully equipped to a premium standard. We can give you a checklist and can arrange the gaps.
How am I paid?
Monthly, by bank transfer, with a statement. Everything is also visible in the owner portal.
Is there a minimum term?
We require a minimum of 3 months' availability for short-term hosting. If you're looking for a long-term partnership (12+ months or indefinitely), you'll also qualify for lower management commission rates! Standard policy applies if you decide to end your listing early: any bookings already confirmed within your original availability period must be honoured.
Tell us about your home
We'll reach out to discuss how listing and management works and we'll be happy to assist with an appraisal of your home. Our initial consultation is offered free of charge and without obligation.