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 years & counting
Where your home is listed
4.9/53626+ reviewsSuperhost
9.1/10670+ reviewsPreferred Partner
4.8/5163+ reviewsConnected partnerProperty specificAggregated host ratings not givenPremier Host
Property specificAggregated host ratings not givenPremier Host
High satisfactionQualitative reviewsOur own direct booking siteProperty specificAggregated host ratings not givenConnected Partner
How it works
From first visit to first guest.
Let us take care of or support you through the process. Just let us know how'd you'd like us to help.
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
We'll publish your home on Airbnb, Booking.com, Google Hotels/Vacation Rentals, VRBO, Bookabach, our own direct booking site: Holiday Nelson, Holiday Houses, local and national tourism sites and a myriad of affiliate sites, all synced to our reservation system to ensure price management and to avoid double booking.
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
106 homes across Nelson‑Tasman. Yours could be next.
Kina RetreatKina Peninsula
SeawatchNelson
Beachfront RetreatTāhunanui Beach area
Tokongawa RetreatKaiteriteri – Mārahau
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
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 that you notify us of any requirements for servicing prior to and after your stay. Note that if you close your property for a long period of time we would ask you to cover our monthly software subscription costs for the period. This means we can continue to advertise and sell dates after the closure and you would retain access to your owner portal.
Do I need to furnish it?
The home needs to be fully equipped to a premium standard. We can give you a checklist and help with the little things, or we can refer you to a reliable service that will take care of this for you.
What can I do to maximise the earning potential of my home?
It all comes down to guest appeal. Enhancing your home’s visual presentation, amenities, and versatility dramatically boosts its competitiveness and nightly rates. High-impact upgrades include photogenic interiors, hot tubs or pools, child/pet-friendly fenced lawns, and flexible sleeping configurations for larger groups. We’ll work with you to identify the highest-ROI improvements for your specific property.
Where will my property be listed?
To maximise exposure and revenue, we'll advertise your property across multiple platforms like Airbnb, Bookbach/Vrbo, Booking.com, Holiday Houses, Google Hotels and many affiliate sites as well as through our own website.
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 and we will factor third party site fees into our pricing so that those fees don't impact you. We can also utilise dynamic pricing software, allowing daily optimisation of rates for your property.
Is there a minimum term?
In most instances, 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! Please note that lead time is important (this is the time available to advertise and take bookings before your home open for guest stays). Ideally we would like to have 3 to 6 months lead time.
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.
Who handles minor repairs and maintenance?
Typically we will handle minor repairs and maintenance in the course of the operation of your home. If anything big comes up, or if you specify that you'd like to take care of these thins, then we'll be in touch with you right away. If we can't get a hold of you we'll make decisions based on best judgement... Our team have been doing this for a long time so please be assured that we'll have your best interest at heart when doing this.
How am I paid?
Monthly, by bank transfer, with a statement. Everything is also visible in the owner portal.
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.

