South Island short-term rental support.
MAKE MORE OF YOUR HOME.
Kristopher and Robert help with photography, listings, guest communication and cleaning coordination so hosting takes less of your day.
Local
South Island support
Personal
Founder-led service
Thoughtful
Property presentation
Meet Kris and Rob
Your local hosting partners
Meet Kris and Rob
Your local hosting partners
What We Offer
A welcoming home. A more manageable hosting day.
There’s more to hosting than putting a property online. Good photos, useful guest information and well-organised turnovers all need attention. We help bring those details together, with a service plan that fits your home and how you want to use it.
Hosting support
From listing setup and pricing recommendations to guest questions, arrival instructions and check-out follow-up, we help with the everyday work of hosting. You stay involved in the decisions that matter, with our responsibilities agreed from the start.
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Hosting support
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Photography and listings
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Turnover coordination
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Hosting support
Hosting support
From listing setup and pricing recommendations to guest questions, arrival instructions and check-out follow-up, we help with the everyday work of hosting. You stay involved in the decisions that matter, with our responsibilities agreed from the start.
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Photography and listings
Photography and listings
Give guests a feel for your home before they arrive. We combine property photography with clear, considered listing copy, highlighting the spaces, amenities and details that make your place worth a visit. The aim is a compelling first impression that reflects the real stay.
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Turnover coordination
Turnover coordination
We coordinate third-party cleaners between stays and review turnover photos and recorded checks. From supplies that need topping up to an issue that needs attention, there’s a process for reporting it and coordinating the next step.
01
Hosting support
Hosting support
From listing setup and pricing recommendations to guest questions, arrival instructions and check-out follow-up, we help with the everyday work of hosting. You stay involved in the decisions that matter, with our responsibilities agreed from the start.
02
Photography and listings
Photography and listings
Give guests a feel for your home before they arrive. We combine property photography with clear, considered listing copy, highlighting the spaces, amenities and details that make your place worth a visit. The aim is a compelling first impression that reflects the real stay.
03
Turnover coordination
Turnover coordination
We coordinate third-party cleaners between stays and review turnover photos and recorded checks. From supplies that need topping up to an issue that needs attention, there’s a process for reporting it and coordinating the next step.
Why Choose Rest Coast
Local people. Practical help. A home that feels like yours.
Show your home well
Thoughtful photography, clear listing copy and accurate amenity details give guests a useful first look at your home. We help present what makes it special.
Show your home well
Thoughtful photography, clear listing copy and accurate amenity details give guests a useful first look at your home. We help present what makes it special.
Show your home well
Thoughtful photography, clear listing copy and accurate amenity details give guests a useful first look at your home. We help present what makes it special.
Make room for your own stays
Tell us the dates you want to keep for yourself. We help plan availability around your own stays and existing guest commitments, so personal use is part of the conversation from the start.
Make room for your own stays
Tell us the dates you want to keep for yourself. We help plan availability around your own stays and existing guest commitments, so personal use is part of the conversation from the start.
Make room for your own stays
Tell us the dates you want to keep for yourself. We help plan availability around your own stays and existing guest commitments, so personal use is part of the conversation from the start.
Less day-to-day hosting admin
Guest enquiries, arrival information, routine stay questions and check-out follow-up can fill a day. We help take those tasks off your list, within the support plan agreed for your home.
Less day-to-day hosting admin
Guest enquiries, arrival information, routine stay questions and check-out follow-up can fill a day. We help take those tasks off your list, within the support plan agreed for your home.
Less day-to-day hosting admin
Guest enquiries, arrival information, routine stay questions and check-out follow-up can fill a day. We help take those tasks off your list, within the support plan agreed for your home.
Know the plan before you start
Your proposal sets out the hosting fee, launch work, property costs and who handles what. We’ll talk through the details with you before you decide to go ahead.
Know the plan before you start
Your proposal sets out the hosting fee, launch work, property costs and who handles what. We’ll talk through the details with you before you decide to go ahead.
Know the plan before you start
Your proposal sets out the hosting fee, launch work, property costs and who handles what. We’ll talk through the details with you before you decide to go ahead.
Care between stays
Turnover photos and recorded checks help us follow up on reported issues and coordinate next steps with you. We can also discuss any separate property visits or maintenance support your home needs.
Care between stays
Turnover photos and recorded checks help us follow up on reported issues and coordinate next steps with you. We can also discuss any separate property visits or maintenance support your home needs.
Care between stays
Turnover photos and recorded checks help us follow up on reported issues and coordinate next steps with you. We can also discuss any separate property visits or maintenance support your home needs.
A clearer view of hosting
Monthly owner statements bring booking income and agreed costs together, so you can follow how hosting is going. Platform payouts follow the platform’s payment schedule.
A clearer view of hosting
Monthly owner statements bring booking income and agreed costs together, so you can follow how hosting is going. Platform payouts follow the platform’s payment schedule.
A clearer view of hosting
Monthly owner statements bring booking income and agreed costs together, so you can follow how hosting is going. Platform payouts follow the platform’s payment schedule.
Who We Are
Meet your local hosting partners.
We’re Kris and Rob, the founders of Rest Coast. Vancouver Island is home for us, and we help local homeowners with the work behind sharing theirs. Our approach brings property presentation, guest communication and practical hosting support together.
Gertie, our Chief Morale Officer, and Emmett, our Head of Security, round out the team. Their qualifications? Being very good dogs.
Personal
Guest support
Monthly
Owner statements
Local
South Island focus
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Very good dogs
Our Vision
Thoughtful hosting that works well for homeowners, guests and the neighbourhoods we call home.
Our Vision
Thoughtful hosting that works well for homeowners, guests and the neighbourhoods we call home.
Our Vision
Thoughtful hosting that works well for homeowners, guests and the neighbourhoods we call home.
Our Mission
To make hosting easier to navigate through strong property presentation, helpful guest communication and practical local support.
Our Mission
To make hosting easier to navigate through strong property presentation, helpful guest communication and practical local support.
Our Mission
To make hosting easier to navigate through strong property presentation, helpful guest communication and practical local support.
Good questions
Thinking about hosting?
Who handles the cleaning and turnovers?
We coordinate third-party cleaners between guest stays and review turnover photos and recorded checks. If cleaning falls short of the agreed standard, we follow up with the cleaner. The cleaning arrangement and any owner-paid costs are set out in your proposal.
Do I need to provide my own photos?
Photography and listing preparation can be part of your launch plan. We’ll look at what you already have and agree what your property needs. Photos and descriptions should show the home accurately, while bringing its best features into focus.
Can I still use my home for myself or my family?
Yes. Let us know which unbooked dates you want to keep for personal use, and we’ll plan availability around them. Existing reservations and any cancellation terms still need to be respected, so it helps to plan your stays ahead.
How do BC’s short-term rental rules affect my home?
It depends on the property and its location. Provincial registration and principal-residence requirements may apply, alongside local bylaws, licensing requirements and any strata restrictions. Tell us where your property is and how you plan to use it. Eligibility needs to be confirmed before hosting begins, with advice from the relevant authority or a qualified professional where needed.
How do you help care for my property?
Cleaning coordination, turnover photos and recorded condition and supply checks help us follow up on reported issues between stays. We can discuss additional property visits or maintenance coordination if your home needs them. Those services and costs are agreed separately where applicable.
How do you handle routine maintenance or repairs?
We can coordinate work with your preferred contractors or help source a suitable local provider. Repair approvals, spending limits and any separate coordination fees are set out in your agreement. Major work and licensed trades remain subject to your direction and the contractor’s responsibilities.
Do I lose control over property decisions?
You stay involved in decisions about pricing, availability, house rules and major repairs. We bring recommendations and practical support, with responsibilities and approval arrangements set out in your agreement. Existing bookings and operating commitments need to be considered when plans change.
What support do guests receive during their stay?
We help with guest enquiries, pre-arrival information, check-in instructions, routine stay questions and check-out follow-up. Support arrangements and urgent-issue contacts are agreed before hosting begins. Our service does not include on-call maintenance emergency cover.
How do you reduce the risk of disruptive stays?
Clear house rules, agreed booking settings and guest communication help set expectations. We use the guest information and tools available through the booking platform when handling booking requests. These measures cannot guarantee guest behaviour or prevent every incident.
How do I track how my property is performing?
You receive monthly owner statements covering booking income and agreed costs. We can talk through the figures with you and provide a year-end summary on request. The payout arrangement is set out in your agreement; payment timing follows the booking platform’s rules.
What happens if a guest causes damage?
We help document reported damage and assist with eligible platform claims. Platform protection has conditions, exclusions and claim deadlines; Airbnb’s Host Damage Protection is not insurance. Your insurer can confirm the cover you need for short-term hosting, and reimbursement is never guaranteed.
What is included, and how are your fees set?
We start with your property, your plans and the support you need. Your written proposal sets out the services, hosting fee, any launch work, separate property costs and agreement terms. Send us a few details about your home and we’ll talk through whether Rest Coast is a good fit.
Who handles the cleaning and turnovers?
We coordinate third-party cleaners between guest stays and review turnover photos and recorded checks. If cleaning falls short of the agreed standard, we follow up with the cleaner. The cleaning arrangement and any owner-paid costs are set out in your proposal.
Do I need to provide my own photos?
Photography and listing preparation can be part of your launch plan. We’ll look at what you already have and agree what your property needs. Photos and descriptions should show the home accurately, while bringing its best features into focus.
Can I still use my home for myself or my family?
Yes. Let us know which unbooked dates you want to keep for personal use, and we’ll plan availability around them. Existing reservations and any cancellation terms still need to be respected, so it helps to plan your stays ahead.
How do BC’s short-term rental rules affect my home?
It depends on the property and its location. Provincial registration and principal-residence requirements may apply, alongside local bylaws, licensing requirements and any strata restrictions. Tell us where your property is and how you plan to use it. Eligibility needs to be confirmed before hosting begins, with advice from the relevant authority or a qualified professional where needed.
How do you help care for my property?
Cleaning coordination, turnover photos and recorded condition and supply checks help us follow up on reported issues between stays. We can discuss additional property visits or maintenance coordination if your home needs them. Those services and costs are agreed separately where applicable.
How do you handle routine maintenance or repairs?
We can coordinate work with your preferred contractors or help source a suitable local provider. Repair approvals, spending limits and any separate coordination fees are set out in your agreement. Major work and licensed trades remain subject to your direction and the contractor’s responsibilities.
Do I lose control over property decisions?
You stay involved in decisions about pricing, availability, house rules and major repairs. We bring recommendations and practical support, with responsibilities and approval arrangements set out in your agreement. Existing bookings and operating commitments need to be considered when plans change.
What support do guests receive during their stay?
We help with guest enquiries, pre-arrival information, check-in instructions, routine stay questions and check-out follow-up. Support arrangements and urgent-issue contacts are agreed before hosting begins. Our service does not include on-call maintenance emergency cover.
How do you reduce the risk of disruptive stays?
Clear house rules, agreed booking settings and guest communication help set expectations. We use the guest information and tools available through the booking platform when handling booking requests. These measures cannot guarantee guest behaviour or prevent every incident.
How do I track how my property is performing?
You receive monthly owner statements covering booking income and agreed costs. We can talk through the figures with you and provide a year-end summary on request. The payout arrangement is set out in your agreement; payment timing follows the booking platform’s rules.
What happens if a guest causes damage?
We help document reported damage and assist with eligible platform claims. Platform protection has conditions, exclusions and claim deadlines; Airbnb’s Host Damage Protection is not insurance. Your insurer can confirm the cover you need for short-term hosting, and reimbursement is never guaranteed.
What is included, and how are your fees set?
We start with your property, your plans and the support you need. Your written proposal sets out the services, hosting fee, any launch work, separate property costs and agreement terms. Send us a few details about your home and we’ll talk through whether Rest Coast is a good fit.
Let’s talk
Tell us about your property.
Already hosting, planning a launch or just weighing it up? Tell us where your home is, what you have in mind and where you’d like some help. Kris and Rob can talk you through the next step.
