Property management

Boutique short-stay management, done properly.

For ten years, Blackbird has looked after a small number of homes across Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Central Coast and the Northern Beaches, keeping them beautifully presented, well booked and fully compliant.

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Working with Blackbird

One point of contact, from walkthrough to payout.

Blackbird started with a single holiday home, so we know what it feels like to hand over the keys. We look after every property the way we’d want our own looked after.

It starts with a walkthrough of your home, a plan for how to present it, and everything set up so it’s ready for its first guests. After that, you have one person to call about anything, who already knows your home inside out. No call centres, no handovers, no explaining things twice. Reach us by phone, email, text or WhatsApp, whichever suits you.

Styling and presentation

Ordinary spaces, turned into memorable stays.

We style every home to photograph beautifully and feel special in person, because presentation is what gets a listing noticed and booked.

Styling advice and sourcing, from linen to finishing touches
Professional photography arranged for you
Listing copy that sells the experience, not just the floor plan

Detail and compliance

Careful with the details.

Clear owner agreements, careful records and every NSW short-stay rule handled properly, so you and your property are protected.

Clear written owner agreements
A detailed handover condition report before your first guest
STRA registration, fire safety and strata rules, and the NSW Code of Conduct
The 180-day cap tracked for you, where it applies
Bond recovery and damage claims handled for you

Marketing and pricing

Seen in more places, priced for every night.

Your home is listed on the booking platforms that suit it best, and prices are adjusted to demand so you are not leaving money on the table on busy weekends or sitting empty in quiet weeks.

Listed on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Agoda
Dynamic pricing, visible in your owner portal
Booking process managed from enquiry to check-out
Guest screening and ID verification before every stay

Property management workspace with laptop showing a booking dashboard and calendar for professionally managed holiday rentals

Guest care and upkeep

Five-star stays, every time.

Happy guests leave great reviews, and great reviews bring more bookings. We look after every stay from check-in to check-out, and keep your home guest-ready in between.

Convenient 24-hour check-in
Professional cleaning and quality linen for every stay
24/7 on-call support for guests
Maintenance and repairs managed on your behalf

What owners & guests say

    
 
 
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    Karen De La Piedra 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such a wonderful stay at this beautiful home in Leura for my birthday with my family. From the moment we arrived, we felt so comfortable and welcomed. The house was beautiful, spacious, clean and very well maintained, with everything we needed for a relaxing family getaway.
  
 
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    Noa Rotem 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful time at Villa Catherine.
The house is gorgeous and stylishly designed, in a quiet yet central location.
Very spacious and comfortable - the perfect home away from home.
Would come back in a heartbeat!
  
 
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    Ian Were 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is a lovely small, well-appointed apartment in the centre of Potts Point. It's surrounded by a variety of good eating cafes and restaurants, and close to Kings Cross railway station. When we stayed, it was remarkably quiet for its location. We'd definitely stay there again.
  
 
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    A Leung 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautifully refurbished home- spacious yet cozy & comfortable!
  
 
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    Simone Alexander 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent stay. We loved it. Lovely and quiet and beautiful facilities
  
 
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    Yaz A 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Blackbird Property has been exceptional to work with. The team has gone above and beyond to make managing my property completely seamless, taking care of everything with professionalism, care and attention to detail. Their expertise has not only taken the stress out of managing the property myself, but has also helped maximise its performance and revenue. I couldn't recommend the Blackbird Property team highly enough!
  
 
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    Elliot Reid 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I contacted Jodie on Christmas Day after discovering a blocked drain at our property, and she had a plumber organised and at the house that same day.

Having someone local who is responsive, reliable and able to organise trusted trades at very short notice gave us enormous peace of mind. The level of service went well beyond what we expected, particularly on Christmas Day. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jodie and the Blackbird team.
  
 
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    Kerry Findlow 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We came to Jodie and the Blackbird team at a really stressful time financially and honestly weren’t sure whether we could afford to hold onto the property.

Jodie took over the short-term rental management and managed to generate a level of income we hadn’t thought was possible. The property performed extremely well right up until we ultimately decided to sell.

Looking back, with the benefit of hindsight, we probably could have held onto the property because of the returns Blackbird was achieving for us. At the time, though, selling felt like the safest decision.

Jodie was practical, responsive and genuinely invested in getting the best possible result for us. I’d absolutely recommend Blackbird to any owner trying to make a property work financially before making the decision to sell.
  
 
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    Nick Albrow 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jodie looks after an apartment for us where in the past we’ve had considerable issues with strata, who are opposed to Airbnb in the building. She has skilfully navigated difficult personalities, represented us at strata meetings, and ensured our guests comply with all by-laws.

When issues have arisen with guests breaching rules, such as smoking or parties, Jodie has acted swiftly to resolve the situation and recover costs. Due to our location, this was an ongoing issue with our previous manager, but since Jodie took over, problems are rare and always handled quickly and effectively.

Owner FAQ

Questions owners ask us first.

No. There’s no lock-in management contract. Notice period XXXX

Yes. Block out dates in your owner portal and stay whenever you like.

Fees are agreed individually, based on your property and the level of service you need. After your free income estimate, we’ll send a clear written proposal.

We help you register on the NSW STRA Register, follow the Fair Trading Code of Conduct, meet fire safety and strata requirements, and track the 180-day cap where it applies.

We handle bond recovery and damage claims with the guest and the booking platform. [XXX Add how claims and platform damage protection work.]

Our Partners

Ready to earn more from your property?

Tell us a little about your home and we’ll send a realistic income estimate based on local demand. No obligation, no sales pressure

No lock-in contract
Every dollar in your owner portal

Stay in your home whenever you like
Quarterly photo and video reports

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