See what your Cairns property could earn — with a full breakdown across three management options. Takes 2 minutes.
Your Property
Basic details so we can tailor the numbers.
Find 3 Similar Airbnb Listings
Used as your market reference — shown in your quote.
Step 2 — Start Here
We've built your search based on your property details. Click the button below — Airbnb opens in a new tab. Pick 3 listings that look like yours, copy each URL and paste it below.
👆 Click here to open Airbnb Search 2-bed entire homes in Cairns CityOpens in a new tab · Come back here when you've found 3 listings
How to find the prices
Find a listing — same bedrooms, similar area, 4.5+ stars, 10+ reviews
Copy the listing URL and paste it below
Open their calendar. Tap one open night in each of these months and write the price in the box:
Comparable 1 — Airbnb URL
Nightly rate from their calendar:
Comparable 2 — Airbnb URL
Nightly rate from their calendar:
Comparable 3 — Airbnb URL
Nightly rate from their calendar:
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Headline numbers
Average used:
Based on 80% occupancy
Before fees and turnover costs
Target scenario annualised
Comparable evidence
Pricing benchmarked against similar properties in your area to ensure the estimate reflects realistic local conditions.
Your three paths
Same property, same market — three very different levels of involvement and income outcome. Operational costs (cleaning, linen, amenities) apply under all options and are your responsibility.
Full management — detailed breakdown
Line-by-line monthly cost breakdown under full management. Platform fees 15.5%, management fee 18% of net revenue (after platform fees), plus housekeeping, linen and amenities per turnover.
Scenario 1
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Scenario 2
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Annual owner net
Important notes on these estimates
What's included
End-to-end management with dynamic pricing, guest communication, in-house housekeeping, linen hire and ongoing performance review.
Includes professional housekeeping, linen hire and guest amenities for your property.
Toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, dishwasher tablets, laundry powder, dishwashing liquid, chux cloths, bin bags, Devondale milk, assorted teas, coffee pods and standard guest essentials. Custom packs or owner-supplied stock can be arranged.
Getting started
Whether you choose full management, the remote plan or self-hosting, getting your listing set up properly is the single biggest factor in early performance.
Important — read before booking
Your property needs to be completely ready before setup begins — fully furnished, photographed and access arranged. There is no flexibility on this. When I start, I start without delay.
Airbnb · Booking.com · Google Vacation Rentals · VRBO · Direct booking site. One-time fee. All platforms, all set up once.
Get My Listing Set Up →$549 inc GST
A custom digital guest guide with local recommendations, upsell integrations and check-in flow. Particularly useful for self-hosting owners to earn additional income from every stay.
Get the Guest Guide →Click below to read the management terms and see the Required Setup & Stock section — exactly what your property needs before going live. It's not a commitment: nothing is binding until the Form 6 is signed later. Your details carry through automatically, and the full flow takes about 15–20 minutes.
Owner Terms
Review what's included, your responsibilities, and tick acknowledgements.
Property Onboarding
Property details, access, inventory, utilities, pricing floor, joint owners.
Form 6 e-sign
Ian prepares your Form 6 (Appointment of Agent) and sends it via DocHub for signing.
Subject to property inspection & suitability assessment
This estimate is based on information provided. Final management commencement and Form 6 appointment remain subject to property inspection by The Guest Man.
Accepting this quote isn't legally binding — the binding step is signing the Form 6.
Book a quick call — we'll confirm your setup, pricing strategy and onboarding timeline. No pressure, no commitment.