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You can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
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FIND OUT MOREYou can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
Professional Airbnb management, short-term rental management and holiday let management in Bristol. Houst handles listing setup, professional photography, dynamic pricing, guest communication and cleaning. Get a free estimate today.
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List your Bristol property on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Google Travel from a single dashboard. Multi-platform exposure matters in Bristol, where the guest mix spans corporate visitors from Channel 4, Airbus and the city's digital and creative sector, domestic city-breakers, international tourists and visiting academic families. Houst's real-time calendar sync and dynamic channel management keep every booking platform live and coordinated, maximising both occupancy and average daily rate year-round.
A well-run two-bedroom in Bristol typically earns around £35,002 per year, based on an average daily rate of £137 and 70% occupancy. Performance is strongest in the City Centre and Harbourside, where occupancy consistently reaches 75% and ADR rises to £204 in premium waterfront and city-core locations.
Bristol's short-let market benefits from one of the most diverse demand profiles of any UK city outside London. The city's strong tech and creative economy, anchored by Channel 4's regional headquarters, Airbus, Rolls-Royce and a significant digital media sector, generates reliable weekday corporate demand year-round. At weekends, Bristol draws a consistent flow of domestic city-break visitors and international tourists, drawn by the Clifton Suspension Bridge, SS Great Britain, Harbourside waterfront, Bristol Cathedral and St Nicholas Market.
The arts and culture calendar adds meaningful occupancy lifts throughout the year. The Bristol Old Vic, Tobacco Factory and Arnolfini arts centre bring event-driven bookings across all seasons. Peak weeks are particularly significant: the Bristol Balloon Fiesta in August is one of the largest free events in the UK and reliably fills the city, while Harbourside festivals across summer consistently push occupancy and ADR well above seasonal averages. Ashton Court Festival and the wider Bristol summer events calendar add further demand spikes in July and August that a well-calibrated pricing strategy can capture.
The team is professional, responsive, and truly understands what it takes to manage short-term rentals effectively.
I’ve been incredibly lucky with Alex Taylor: professional, friendly, and always helpful. He’s handled everything brilliantly - I’d give him 6 stars if I could.
For the past year, my Houst contact has been incredibly helpful - coordinating repairs, upgrades, and even being on-site when needed. Super reliable and accommodating.
The staff is available 24/7. Messages sent are replied to very quickly. The information about the properties is detailed and clear. Everything goes very smoothly.
The house is well maintained and clean, the dashboard provides up to date and historical information & the guests are taken care of.
I have had a brilliant experience renting my property through Houst. Everyone has been very hands on and contactable which has really put me at ease.
Get a free estimate, book a 15-minute call, then go live. We handle listings, photos, pricing and guest support.
Houst's fee structure is straightforward and performance-based. The full-time managed service costs 14% of confirmed booking revenue, covering professional photography, listing optimisation across Airbnb and all major partner platforms, dynamic pricing calibrated to Bristol's event calendar, 24/7 guest communication, cleaning coordination and a dedicated owner dashboard.
For Bristol hosts who want to retain some involvement, the part-time option is 20% of confirmed booking revenue, with Houst managing platforms and guests while you handle selected hosting tasks. There are no setup fees, no monthly retainers and no long-term contracts. You pay only when your Bristol property earns.
Airbnb agency and holiday let management fees in Bristol are competitive at 14%. Most Bristol hosts see meaningful revenue uplift within the first month, as professional photography, multi-platform distribution and event-calibrated dynamic pricing position their listing ahead of self-managed competitors across Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo.
Before you list, check the local rules. In Bristol, short-term letting of a whole property may require a change of use to Class C5 under planning rules if you intend to let the property for more than 90 nights per year. Bristol City Council enforces this requirement. Houst guides every host through the compliance checklist before going live.
See our Bristol Airbnb planning rules for the full breakdown.
Waterfront flat in Harbourside or a Georgian gem in Clifton. We’ll handle everything: marketing, pricing, guest support, cleaning and 24/7 oversight. Enjoy truly stress-free hosting in Bristol.
Celestin is a dedicated property manager with a proven track record in Bristol’s short-term rental market. Known for his hands-on approach and results-driven mindset, he takes the hassle out of hosting so property owners can enjoy reliable, passive income.
From crafting high-performing listings to applying dynamic pricing strategies, Celestin consistently boosts occupancy rates and maximises revenue across every property he manages. His focus on five-star guest experiences translates into glowing reviews and strong repeat bookings, adding long-term value to each home.
With Celestin as your partner, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your property is in expert hands, managed with care, professionalism, and a deep understanding of the local market.
Celestin is a dedicated property manager with a proven track record in Bristol’s short-term rental market. Known for his hands-on approach and results-driven mindset, he takes the hassle out of hosting so property owners can enjoy reliable, passive income.
From crafting high-performing listings to applying dynamic pricing strategies, Celestin consistently boosts occupancy rates and maximises revenue across every property he manages. His focus on five-star guest experiences translates into glowing reviews and strong repeat bookings, adding long-term value to each home.
With Celestin as your partner, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your property is in expert hands, managed with care, professionalism, and a deep understanding of the local market.
With a background in IT automation and a lifelong immersion in property, Oliver Ward runs a streamlined, data-led short-let operation serving Bristol and Cambridge. He pairs smart pricing and workflow automation with an obsessive approach to quality, so hosts see stronger ROI while guests enjoy five-star stays. Working in partnership with his mother, Tracy, Oliver blends modern systems with practical, local know-how. Tracy’s on-the-ground experience and landlord empathy complement Oliver’s forward-thinking style, creating a hands-free service that’s rigorous, responsive, and profit-focused.
Known for automating pricing, messaging, and turnovers, and for implementing smart-home and maintenance workflows that minimise downtime. Oliver also prioritises a review-first guest experience with clear SLAs, while keeping owners fully informed through transparent reporting. Oliver’s goal is simple: make short-term letting easy and consistently profitable for every host, without the day-to-day hassle.
See how much more you could earn in Bristol. Our pricing engine, multi-platform distribution and hands-on operations typically deliver up to 56% more revenue than long-lets for comparable homes. Get your estimate in minutes.
We are the world's largest Airbnb management company specialising in short-term lets. We were founded in 2015 and are now present in 29 cities around the world, from Bristol to Brisbane. Whether you’re a seasoned host or just starting out, with Houst you can make the most of every guest stay.
