Market Note
Coastal WA summer outlook: a more discerning guest.
Demand is normalising after three strong seasons. The owners performing best are investing in presentation and positioning, not discounting.
Spring · 2026
+61 (08) 6383 7432|Perth, Western Australia
Coastal Property Management
Short-Term Rental Management · Western Australia
Premium coastal homes, strategically positioned and professionally managed.
Special Stays manages waterfront and coastal homes across Western Australia — strategic positioning, dynamic pricing, guest verification, sustained quality control and full operational oversight from enquiry to checkout. Everything's handled, so your property performs and you don't have to.
Boutique
A deliberately small, well-run portfolio
Full-service
Operational oversight from enquiry to checkout
Dynamic
Pricing reviewed against live demand
Owner-operated
Since 2018
Premium waterfront homes, professionally managed on the WA coast
A deliberately small portfolio, professionally managed on the Western Australian coast since 2018.
Dynamic pricing
Rates reviewed against live demand
Verified guests
Screening on every booking
Quality assured
Inspected before each arrival
Owner reporting
Clear, regular performance updates
Professionally coordinated housekeeping · Preventative maintenance oversight · Guest communication managed in full
Two doors. One standard.
Whether you own the home or you're staying in it — the same standards apply.
For Owners
Full-Service Management
Full-service management designed to protect your property, position it intelligently and run it professionally — strategic pricing, vetted housekeeping, preventative maintenance oversight and clear owner reporting, end to end.
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For Guests
Find a Special Stay
A small collection of waterfront and coastal homes across Perth, Fremantle, Mandurah & Peel, and Rockingham & Shoalwater.
ContinueThe Approach
Presented to perform. Operationally sound. Commercially informed.
We pair hospitality standards with disciplined operations and commercial intelligence — so every home is consistent, well maintained and professionally positioned to perform, for owners and guests alike.
Operational oversight
Every home is run on clear systems for check-ins, guest verification, quality assurance and maintenance coordination — so issues are caught and resolved before they reach a guest.
Dynamic pricing
Rates are reviewed continuously against live demand, booking pace and seasonal patterns, positioning each home to protect both booking quality and revenue.
Preventative maintenance
Regular inspections and a trusted trades network keep each home in excellent condition — protecting its value and standing over the long term.
Property positioning
Each home is styled, photographed and listed with care, positioned to attract considerate, verified guests at premium rates.
Operational Authority
Operational Authority. Commercial Intelligence.
Beneath every Special Stays home sits a structured operational system — weekly pricing reviews, market positioning, guest verification, preventative maintenance oversight and clear owner reporting.
Effortless to experience. Precise in every detail. Strategically managed to protect both the condition of the home and its long-term earning potential.
Weekly pricing reviews
Rates assessed every week against live demand, booking pace and seasonal patterns — adjusted with commercial judgement, not automated rules.
Considered market positioning
Every home is positioned to attract the right guests at the right value — protecting rate integrity without leaving revenue unrealised.
Professional guest verification
Identity confirmed, history reviewed and trip purpose understood. We accept guests who match the home, not merely fill the calendar.
Structured onboarding
Each home begins with an on-site walk-through, presentation review and operational plan. Nothing goes live before it is properly positioned.
Preventative maintenance oversight
Regular inspections, seasonal servicing and a trusted local trades network keep each home in excellent condition — protecting its value over time.
Documented quality control
Licensed, insured housekeeping working to a documented standard — audited after every turnover. Presentation is never left to chance.
Clear owner reporting
Regular, straightforward updates on occupancy, revenue and guest feedback — the information that keeps you properly informed, without dashboards to decipher.
Professionally coordinated operations
Housekeeping, maintenance and guest communication run through one considered system — managed hands-on in the coastal markets we understand intimately.
Why Special Stays
Premium hospitality, run with commercial discipline.
Most managers list your home. We position it, protect it and run it — with structured systems, intelligent pricing and the kind of operational oversight that preserves both its condition and its earning potential.
Intelligent Pricing
Rates reviewed weekly against live demand, booking pace and seasonal patterns. Not set-and-forget algorithms — judgement-informed adjustments that protect revenue quality and long-term positioning.
Guest Verification
Every booking screened. We verify identity, review history and trip purpose — accepting guests who match the home, not just fill the calendar.
Preventative Oversight
Regular inspections, a trusted trades network and quality assurance before every arrival. Issues are caught early, protecting the asset and the guest experience in equal measure.
Professional Presentation
Each home is styled, photographed and listed with care. We know which details guests photograph, which linens they remember and how to position for premium, considerate bookings.
Owner Visibility
Clear, regular reporting on occupancy, revenue, guest feedback and maintenance. No dashboards to decipher. Straightforward updates that keep you properly informed.
Local Market Expertise
We know the Western Australian coast — its streets, its tradespeople, its booking rhythms. This is not a remote service model. It is hands-on management in the markets we understand.
The People Behind It
Built through hospitality and operational care.
Special Stays has been managing premium coastal homes across Perth, Fremantle, Mandurah & Peel, and Rockingham & Shoalwater since 2018. It is led by Samantha and Steve — hands-on operators, an Airbnb Community Leader among them, whose background in hospitality, teaching and professional communication shapes how the business runs: clear systems, considered guest interactions and genuine operational thoroughness.
This is not a remote platform or a scaling startup. It is hands-on, owner-operated hospitality — Samantha and Steve are personally involved in how each home is positioned and run — built on local knowledge, long-term market familiarity and the disciplined care that exceptional waterfront homes deserve.
Since 2018
Managing premium coastal homes on the WA coast
Airbnb Community Leader
Recognised hospitality operator
Perth to Mandurah
Deep expertise across coastal Western Australia
Systems-led approach
Clear processes, considered communication
Performance & Positioning
Intelligent pricing, thoughtful positioning.
We approach revenue with the same care we apply to hospitality — balancing rate integrity with booking quality, and thinking in seasons rather than weekends. The goal is sustainable performance, not short-term occupancy.
Weekly pricing review
Rates are assessed every week against live demand, booking pace and seasonal patterns. Adjustments are made with commercial judgement, not automated rules — protecting both revenue quality and long-term positioning.
Booking window intelligence
We understand how far in advance guests book coastal WA properties at different price points and pace the calendar accordingly. This protects rate integrity without leaving money on the table.
Premium guest positioning
Each home is positioned to attract considerate, verified guests at rates that reflect its quality. We prioritise guest fit over fill rate, because the right guest protects the home and its review trajectory.
Rate and occupancy balance
Sustainable performance requires balancing occupancy with average daily rate. We avoid the discounting race that undermines long-term standing, choosing instead to protect the home's premium position.
Seasonal demand awareness
Western Australian coastal demand has clear seasonal rhythms. We plan pricing and positioning around these patterns in advance, not in reaction to them — smoothing performance across the year.
Long-term strategy
We think in years, not months. Every pricing decision considers its effect on the home's standing, guest quality and future booking potential. Quick wins are less important than sustained, reputable performance.
Where We Manage Homes
The Western Australian coastline.
A focused footprint along the Perth and Western Australian coast, where we know the streets, the tradespeople and the rhythm of the market.
For Owners
Your home, professionally represented.
We handle the day-to-day so you don't have to. Your home is managed with structured systems, operational oversight and commercial judgement — protecting its condition and standing while supporting strong, sustainable returns.
- Structured onboarding and presentation review
- Dynamic pricing, reviewed against live demand
- Guest verification on every booking
- Preventative maintenance and vetted housekeeping
- Quality assurance before each arrival
- Transparent owner reporting and oversight
The Owner Experience
Structured, transparent, genuinely easy.
From the first conversation to every booking that follows, your home is managed with clear systems, thoughtful coordination and the kind of operational care that lets you step back with confidence.
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A considered onboarding
We begin with an on-site walk-through, a presentation review and a clear operational plan. No rushed listings. Your home is positioned properly before it ever goes live.
02
Thoughtful oversight
Every check-in, departure and stay is coordinated through structured systems. Housekeeping, maintenance and guest communication are handled centrally — so nothing relies on memory or chance.
03
Clear, regular communication
You receive straightforward updates on occupancy, revenue and guest feedback. When something needs your attention, we reach out directly. No dashboards to check, no surprises to discover.
04
Preventative care
Regular inspections, quality assurance before each arrival and a trusted network of local tradespeople keep your home in excellent condition. Issues are caught early — before they become problems.
05
Calm problem management
When something unexpected happens, we handle it. Guest issues, maintenance needs and operational adjustments are resolved promptly and professionally, with clear communication to you at every step.
For Guests
Arrive comfortably. Stay exceptionally.
Every Special Stays home is professionally presented and managed to consistent hospitality standards — quality linen, considered detail, seamless check-in and a calm, well-run stay by the water you can rely on.
In Owners' Words
Quiet confidence, year after year.
“We were tired of properties that felt managed. Special Stays made ours feel cared for. Bookings went up, but the difference we felt was calm.”
Helena & Mark
Owners · Cottesloe
“Their styling brief reshaped how guests photograph the home. It now markets itself. The team is considered, capable and genuinely professional.”
Daniel Whittaker
Owner · Fremantle
“Six years with three other managers. One year with Special Stays. I won't be looking again.”
Susanne L.
Owner · Mandurah Canals
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A measured look at the channels that actually move the needle for waterfront homes in WA, with real numbers.
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Begin
If your home deserves more than a listing, we should talk.
A 30-minute conversation. No obligation. We'll review your home, your goals and its booking potential — and show you exactly how we'd manage and position it.
What to expect
- An on-site walk-through, at your pace
- A dynamic pricing & revenue outlook
- A property positioning & presentation review
- An honest assessment of booking performance
- A clear view of our operational systems & reporting