Discover its potential as a holiday home, with local management by Swell Stays — from concept and design through to full-time bookings.
That's what similar homes in our portfolio earned in gross booking revenue; not a projection, an actual result. Vista Lane's mix of location and lifestyle appeal puts it in exactly the kind of spot our best-performing homes sit in.
The earlier you loop us in, the smoother the handover from tools-down to first guest. Once your build is complete, your home can be photographed, listed and taking bookings straight away; no gap between move-in-ready and income-ready. We'll show you exactly what a similar home nearby could be worth as a short-stay let.
Fifteen years of managing holiday homes has taught us exactly what guests book again and again — and what sits empty. Bring us your plans early and we'll help you build in the features that turn a nice house into a booked-out one.
Beyond the design of the home itself, we help you with the Shire planning application and your STRA approval; the steps that turn a finished build into a home you can actually take bookings on. We'll guide you through both processes so nothing holds up your first guest.
Guests choose a home from a handful of photos long before they ever walk through the front door, so the way a property is laid out, furnished and finished has a direct bearing on how often it books and what it can charge. Drawing on what we see work across our own portfolio, we'll talk you through the interior design and finish choices that photograph beautifully and hold their appeal, so your home is working for its occupancy from the very first listing.
Durable, easy-clean surfaces protect your presentation standards between guest turnovers, so your home always looks new in photos. Holiday lets see far more traffic than an owner-occupied home — different guests, different habits, week after week — so flooring, benchtops and bathroom finishes need to handle that wear without chipping, staining or dating quickly. Choosing well at the build stage means less time and money spent on repairs and replacements later, and a home that keeps presenting at its best with every changeover.
A short look from our onboarding team at exactly the kind of styling choices covered above; the small calls that make a real difference to how often a home books.
"I did a 4-month comparison of the same property, prior management vs Swell Stays, and Swell Stays exceeded my net income by far."
"Switching to Swell Stays took a load off and gave me the confidence our house was being cared for and guests looked after."
"The whole team are wonderful and diligent — always on top of everything our property needs."
"A well-oiled machine who work collaboratively with owners. Couldn't ask for better management."
"It's not just about money — it's transparency, and the sense you're in partnership together, rather than just making money off owners."
"We've seen a very strong increase in bookings immediately. It's certainly off to a great start."
Tell us a little about your build and we'll be in touch with a free, no-obligation assessment — plus the details on waiving your first year's annual fee.