Most owners get an instant estimate in under a minute. Want a spot-on DIY quote? You can refine it with real Airbnb comparables — optional, never required.
Your Property
Basic details so we can tailor the numbers.
Step 1b · required
All four are required. They move the nightly rate more than bedrooms or suburb do — so we won’t show you a figure until we know them. A number produced without them understates most properties.
Within a 10 minute walk of the beach, Esplanade or marina?
Built or fully renovated in the last 5 years?
Pool on the property or in the complex?
Water view — ocean, lagoon or marina — from the living area or deck?
Unanswered — we’ll assume a typical property.
You can always refine later — start with Instant if you just want the numbers.
DIY Detailed Quote (optional)
Add 3 similar Airbnb listings for a comparable-verified estimate — or skip and use Instant anytime.
DIY Path — Find Comparables
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
Priced on your answers
Average used:
Based on 75% 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.
Full management — detailed breakdown
Line-by-line monthly cost breakdown under full management, side by side. Platform fees 15.5%, management fee 18% of gross booking income after cleaning and linen are deducted, plus housekeeping, linen and amenities per turnover. We target 75% occupancy year-round via dynamic pricing. Cairns is seasonal — the wet season runs November to March and is genuinely quieter, and the 75% figure is an annual average that already carries those months, not a dry-season number.
What we aim for
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Your two paths
Same property, same market — two very different levels of involvement and income outcome. Operational costs (cleaning, linen, amenities) apply under all options and are your responsibility.
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 →Free with Full Management
Otherwise $549 inc GST
A custom digital guest guide with local recommendations, upsell integrations and check-in flow. Included free with every Full Management plan. Available as a paid add-on for remote and self-hosting owners.
See the Guest Guide →Included in every management plan
Beyond pricing and turnovers, this is what your guests actually experience while they stay — and what keeps reviews high.
Guest Area
Every guest gets a mobile-friendly digital guide with check-in steps, Wi-Fi details, house rules and local recommendations — cutting down late-night messages and lifting reviews.
See the Guest Guide SystemGuest Area
Fixed-price airport transfers and reef/rainforest tour bookings we offer directly to your guests — another touchpoint that makes the stay feel fully looked after, start to finish.
See the Shuttle ServiceClick 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.
Email or call — we'll confirm your setup, pricing strategy and onboarding timeline. No pressure, no commitment.