airbnb hosting service
by rest helsinki
airbnb hosting service
by rest helsinki
Attractive listings with high-quality photos & optimized descriptions
photography & listing
booking management
Easy check-in and check-out with special support & luggage storage
All guest communications from first inquiry to post-stay feedback
customer support
Adapted to apartment owners’ need for flexibility
flexible calendar planning
cleaning with care
Property cleaned and maintained to a high standard before and after each guest stay
Cozy feelings through in-house styling & furnishing
furnishing & styling
marketing & promotions
Increased bookings through data-driven marketing & promotions
Dynamically adjusted prices for increased earnings
smart pricing optimization
small fixes & repairs
High uptime by taking care of small fixes directly in-house
Top-to-bottom protection with $3M damage- and $1M liability insurance
insurance & claims
No hidden charges or deductions. Transparent and clear reporting
transparent reporting
reliable transfers
In-time earnings bank transfers once per month
we earn when you earn
no set-up fee
fully commission-based
no running costs
Apartment owners’ expected rental income on open market vs. paid out earnings from rest *
Rest paid out more than 200k EUR to partnering apartment owners in 2022 alone, generating them average monthly earnings above expected open market earnings with seasonal peaks of up to 266% above open market expectations
* averages of seven representative listings in the segment 45m² to 70m² (2022)
competitive edge
leading guest satisfaction *
superhost status for 4+ consecutive years
core operations in-house
growing community of returning guests
Languages
english
suomi
svenska
español
Response rate (airbnb bookings)
100%
Nights booked (2023)
4000+
Guests hosted (2023)
1000+
Response time (airbnb bookings)
within an hour
* among top 5 property managers in Helsinki, source: airdna.co (01/2023)
strategic partnerships
local experience & recommendations
unique discounts and deals
cafes, restaurants, transportation, sightseeing & more
Interested in joining forces? Reach out via info@resthelsinki.fi <3
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If our services sparked your interest, please don’t hesitate to contact us by requesting an offer via the form below
To speed up the process, we kindly ask to include as many available details as possible
We are also happy to reply to any questions or special requests you might have
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During the property assessment, we check the apartment to evaluate if it is adequately equipped and suitable for our short-term rental standard
We also prepare ideas and solutions to increase the apartment’s earnings potential, such as refurnishing or minor uplifts provided by either us or our associates
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If the apartment is suitable for our services, our team will get straight to work
At this point we will have the apartment equipped, styled and professionally photographed to create a stunning listing. Sit back, relax and enjoy your monthly earnings & status updates
FAQs
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Rest Hosting rents out your apartment on behalf of you through short-term accommodation rental solutions promoted via the Rest brand while taking care of the full range of services
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Rest Hosting services include the full package and are designed for a seamless experience for both guests and hosts. Services include listing the property on rental platforms, managing bookings and reservations, managing check-in and check-out, coordinating cleaning and quick maintenance, handling guest communications and payments, and providing responsive and friendly customer support. Rest also handles any issues that may arise during a guest's stay and offers special value-add services such as furnishing and styling
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Rest Hosting is among the five largest Airbnb hosts in Helsinki. Leading customer satisfaction is achieved by designing and keeping key processes in-house to ensure high standards for both guests and hosts. As a result, Rest Hosting is the only major short-term accommodation host in Helsinki that maintained the superhost status four more than four consecutive years, and developed a close relationship with airbnb to attract a wider audience and receive priority support if needed. Further, professional marketing, promotions and partnerships allow Rest Hosting to offer unique services that are unmatched by any other
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First and foremost the apartment is owned by you, which is why no restrictions are set in stone
Yet, existing guest reservations have to be respected, and reserving the apartment for personal use is only possible on available calendar dates that can be communicated with the Rest Team. Generally, we expect owners to communicate personal use of apartments clearly upfront
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Rest Hosting understands the need for flexibility and therefore does not require long-term contract commitments. The contract’s notice period however cannot be less than three months in order to respect guest bookings that were made a few months prior
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Rest Hosting does not charge any running costs to apartment owners and only charges a 30% commission on earnings, after deducting VAT (10 %) and cleaning expenses at a fixed rate. The remaining 70% get paid out to the apartment owners once per month together with transparent earning reports and regular market outlook updates. This commission system aligns the interests of everyone involved and optimizes for higher returns
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After careful consideration and experimentation, Rest Hosting made the strategic decision to only list apartments via airbnb for the given point in time. However, Rest Hosting actively evaluates further listing opportunities to maximize earnings of apartment owners
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Rest Hosting is founded and based in Helsinki and currently only operates in the Helsinki city center. However, expansion plans are in progress and will soon be revealed
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Rest Hosting has an extensive guest experience process in place that is based on years of professional experience in hospitality and tourism. This includes not only careful cleaning and apartment care, but also personal recommendations, excellent, international customer service with fast response times, and a network of partners for unique deals and experiences
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Thanks to the Superhost status and proven customer satisfaction, Rest Hosting has excellent search results visibility on the Airbnb platform. Additionally, Rest Hosting actively manages a range of social media accounts and strives for strategic partnerships in hospitality and tourism marketing to further maximize visibility and bookings
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Rest Hosting loves pets and welcomes them to their apartments, and many pets are accustomed to traveling with their owners and don’t require much additional hospitality. For further ease of mind, Rest Hosting is protected and covered against unexpected costs such as scratches or stains caused by pets. However, the final decision on the pet policy lies at the apartment owner
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Rest Hosting services include aircover’s top-to-bottom protection with guest identity verification, reservation screening, a $3M damage protection including arts & valuable, deep cleaning and pet damage, and a $1M liability insurance
Still have questions?
Send us an email to info@resthelsinki.fi and one of our team members will get back to you in no time!
Loved by guests — Read more reviews here
“I had the best experience from this Superhost. Local tips were fast and highly helpful. I had a feeling that somebody was always accessible at hand during my stay. Upon request an Iron box was purchased”
And loved by apartment owners