Airbnb and Short-let management in York
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Airbnb and Short-let management in York
Hassle-free short-let management that optimises your rental income.
Why let Pass the Keys manage your Airbnb?
Short Letting made easy!

Complete management
We make Airbnb hosting hassle-free by managing guest communication, check-in, cleaning, laundry and more.
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Magic host portal
We upload photos after every clean, so you always know the condition of your Airbnb.

Maximum occupancy
We use a proprietary dynamic pricing strategy to maximise your rental income by filling any open dates or late cancellations.

Guest screening
We thoroughly vet guests prior to accepting bookings to ensure the security of your Airbnb property.
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24/7 Guest support
Our dedicated guest support team is available 24/7 to deal with any urgent guest queries.

Listing Management
Professional photos, up-to-the-minute pricing, and your listing advertised on 20 different platforms including Airbnb and Booking.com.
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Meet Sam Marsh
Hi, I'm Sam, City Manager of Pass the Keys® in York. With a passion for property and service-led delivery, I am proud to manage a diverse portfolio of properties all over York. I have a thorough knowledge of the local property sector and how to make your property thrive in this magnificent city. I have lived in York for 10 years and have a wealth of knowledge of what this beautiful city has to offer.
Book direct with Pass the Keys
We optimise occupancy for our hosts through the main distribution channels, and our own website for guests.
What Airbnb management services does Pass the Keys provide?
We can provide you with a number of services in relation to your property, including the following (all services to be confirmed by local account manager):
What is a professional Airbnb co-host?
Due to the size of our property portfolio and the consistent quality of our service, Pass the Keys® was invited to become an official Airbnb co-host in 2018. This exclusive status provided Pass the Keys with a key account manager and direct integration with their systems so that we could dynamically update pricing, report on guest behavior and other key metrics. We have retained our advantages as a valued partner even though Airbnb has now withdrawn the program (2022).

Access our magic Client Portal
View all the relevant info on your host account 24/7. It is quick and easy to use and available on all platforms..

View all upcoming guest bookings at a glance. Book personal stays in your short let property through our calendar by simply blocking the dates.

Track the rental income for your property for any given month and monitor occupancy rates and average daily rates.

View key information about bookings and occupancy. View the service log to see the photos after each clean and guarantee piece of mind that your property is in safe hands.

Read the wonderful reviews your guests leave for your property. See each one as it comes in and your average rating.
Airbnb Management Service in York
The historical significance and sheer beauty of York are what make it such a fantastic city for Airbnb hosting. As one of the most visited cities in the UK, York welcomes over 10 million tourists annually. With high demand for holiday lets year-round, York is the perfect destination to rent out your property in the short-term let market.
Pass the Keys offers expert Airbnb management services in York and can help you optimize your property pricing strategy and the occupancy rate for any new or existing York lettings you may have. Our York Airbnb agency provides hosts with an end-to-end holiday let management service, from guest screening to booking management, check-in and providing Airbnb cleaning services. We are unlike any other York letting agents! A place of extraordinary culture and history and home to the York Viking Festival, Food and Drink Festival and numerous music events, York continues to see an increasing trend in short-term letting.
York flourishes with domestic and international visitors looking to explore its famous historic landmarks throughout the year. The demand for high-quality short-stay accommodation in York continues to grow and far exceeds the current supply. In addition to York’s renowned landmarks, the city is very fortunate to have schools, two universities, businesses and hospitals attracting guests all year round.
Acomb, South Bank and Heworth are all in high demand. Properties in Clifton are particularly well suited to NHS workers due to its proximity to the hospital. Bootham and York City Centre continue to offer the convenience of being central as well as magnificent views of York Minster. Not only is Pass the Keys a national company with years of experience in the short-let market, but their York team are also locally based and knows the city inside out. We optimise your listing with professional photography as well as advertising the property on popular short term letting sites such as Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO and Pass The Keys’ own direct booking platform.
Our dynamic pricing software ensures you get the optimum rate for your property. We manage the entire booking process so you don’t have to, from enquiries, guest screening, cleaning, maintenance, check-in and check-out and 24/7 guest support. We remove the hassle of holiday let management, allowing you to sit back and benefit from the short-let market in York.
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