Your home, looked after like ours.
We're the husband-and-wife team behind StayNova. Whether you'd like us to manage your holiday let, or rent your home on a company lease with guaranteed monthly rent, we'll care for it the way we care for our own.
- of hosting guests
- 8 years
- on Airbnb
- Superhost
- average occupancy across our homes in 2026
- 83%
- stays hosted since 2024
- 700+
Keep the income, or hand over the keys.
Full management
You keep your home and its income. We run everything from listings and pricing to guests, cleaning and maintenance, and send you a clear statement every month.
- You stay in control of your dates
- Listed on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and staynova.uk
- From 15% of booking income
Option two
Guaranteed rent
We rent your home on a company lease and pay you a fixed rent every month, whether or not it's booked. No voids, no letting fees, no tenant to manage.
- Fixed rent, paid on the same date every month
- A company lease, not a tenancy
- Returned to you in the same condition
Hosts first, managers second.
Hands-on hosts
We're not a call centre. We style, host and look after our own homes, and yours gets the same attention to detail.
More ways to be booked
Your home appears on the big booking sites and on our own direct-booking website, where guests book without platform fees.
Guests you can trust
Guests who book outside Airbnb complete an online ID check, with a refundable £100 security deposit held for their stay. Airbnb bookings have Airbnb's own guest checks and AirCover protection for hosts.
Homes that feel special
Thoughtful styling, good linen and the little details guests remember. It's how our homes earn their reviews, and their repeat bookings.
Three simple steps.
1
Tell us about your home
Send a few details using the form below. It takes two minutes.
2
Free assessment
We'll talk it through, visit if it's a good fit, and send you a clear proposal.
3
Guest-ready and live
We set everything up, list your home and welcome the first guests.
Choose your level of help.
A percentage of booking income after Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo fees. The cleaning fee is paid by guests and goes on the cleaning, so it isn't included. Software, pricing tools and guest checks are included in every package: no hidden extras.
Essentials
15%
You handle cleaning and upkeep; we handle bookings and guests.
- Listing set-up and copywriting
- Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo
- Smart pricing and calendar management
- Guest messaging, 7 days a week
- Guest ID checks and £100 security deposit (bookings outside Airbnb)
- Compliance reminders (gas, electrical, fire safety, licence)
- Monthly owner statement
- Cleaning and linen, organised and checked
- Restocking guest essentials (at cost)
- Maintenance call-outs coordinated (trades at cost)
- Professional photography
Most popular
Full Management
20%of booking income
£295 set-up
Everything taken care of, from first enquiry to fresh linen.
- Listing set-up and copywriting
- Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo
- Smart pricing and calendar management
- Guest messaging, 7 days a week
- Guest ID checks and £100 security deposit (bookings outside Airbnb)
- Compliance reminders (gas, electrical, fire safety, licence)
- Monthly owner statement
- Cleaning and linen, organised and checked
- Restocking guest essentials (at cost)
- Maintenance call-outs coordinated (trades at cost)
- Listed on staynova.uk for direct bookings
- Professional photography · You pay
Signature
25%
Full management plus styling, photography and regular reviews.
- Listing set-up and copywriting
- Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo
- Smart pricing and calendar management
- Guest messaging, 7 days a week
- Guest ID checks and £100 security deposit (bookings outside Airbnb)
- Compliance reminders (gas, electrical, fire safety, licence)
- Monthly owner statement
- Cleaning and linen, organised and checked
- Restocking guest essentials (at cost)
- Maintenance call-outs coordinated (trades at cost)
- Listed on staynova.uk for direct bookings
- Professional photography
- Interior styling advice and refresh plan
- Quarterly performance review
- A 6-month first agreement, then rolling with 60 days' notice.
- Prefer to commit for 12 months? We'll waive the set-up fee.
- Block dates for your own stays whenever you like. Bookings already taken are always honoured.
- Fees plus VAT where applicable.
Guaranteed rent
A company lease, not a tenancy.
You let your home to StayNova Serviced Living Ltd on a straightforward company lease. That means no tenant referencing, no deposit schemes and no eviction worries: just one reliable business paying your rent on time, every month.
- A fixed monthly rent agreed with you, paid whether or not the home is booked
- Typically 3 to 5 years, with a break clause after 12 months
- No letting fees and no void periods
- Professionally cleaned and cared for, with an inventory at the start and the end
- Returned in the same condition, fair wear and tear excepted
We take care of
- Utilities, broadband and TV licence
- Council tax or business rates
- Cleaning, laundry and guest supplies
- Routine maintenance and minor repairs
- Furnishing and styling
- Contents and public liability insurance
- Short-term let licensing and compliance
You keep
- Buildings insurance (with short-let cover)
- Structural and major repairs, like the roof or replacing the boiler
- Your mortgage
- The annual gas safety certificate
Every home is different. Terms are agreed with you individually and are subject to a suitability check and contract.
What we look for.
The essentials
- Permission to short-let: owned outright, or consent from your lender, freeholder or landlord
- In Scotland, a short-term let licence (and in Edinburgh, usually planning permission for a whole home)
- In good condition, with current gas and electrical safety certificates
- In the Lake District, Edinburgh and the Lothians, or Glasgow and Lanarkshire. Elsewhere in the UK, we'll happily take a look.
What makes a home stand out
- 2–4 bedrooms, sleeping 4–8
- Parking (EV charging is a bonus) and outdoor space
- Close to walks, water, transport or attractions
- Character, and room to be styled
- Potential to welcome dogs
Good to know.
Which option is right for me?
If you'd like to keep the booking income and stay involved, full management suits you best. If you'd rather have a fixed, predictable income with no involvement at all, guaranteed rent is simpler. Not sure? Tell us about your home and we'll recommend one.
Can I still use my home myself?
With full management, yes: block out dates whenever you like. With guaranteed rent, the home is let to us for the agreed term.
What does the set-up fee cover?
Connecting your home to our booking and pricing systems, writing and building your listings, setting up guest check-in and deposits, and a first visit. Signature also includes professional photography. It's waived if you choose a 12-month agreement.
How and when do I get paid?
With full management, you receive a monthly statement showing every booking, our fee and any costs, followed by your payment. With guaranteed rent, your fixed rent arrives on the same date every month.
Do I need a licence or permission?
Usually, yes. Mortgage lenders, freeholders and landlords often need to agree to short lets, and Scotland requires a short-term let licence. We'll talk you through what applies to your home before anything is agreed.
Is there a long contract?
Management starts with a 6-month agreement, then continues with 60 days' notice. Guaranteed rent leases usually run 3 to 5 years, with a break clause after 12 months.
Tell us about your home.
No obligation. We'll come back to you with honest thoughts on which option suits your home best.