Full-service holiday let management in Oban
Better results for your holiday let, without running it yourself.
Too many holiday lets don't reach their full potential
Managing a holiday let isn't just about getting bookings. Your pricing, availability, guest experience, and daily operations all affect performance. And when these aren't managed consistently, it can eat up your time and hold back your results.
Choose the level of support that suits you
Online management
Improve performance & stay involved
We manage the performance side of your property, helping you increase bookings and revenue while you remain involved in day-to-day operations.
Professional listing set-up and optimisation
Property review and performance recommendations
Multi-platform listing across key booking sites
Revenue optimisation and dynamic pricing strategy
Calendar and diary management
Guest check-in, vetting, and communication
Licensing and regulatory support
Property inspections (twice per year)
Guest property guide and local recommendations
Full-service management
Run a higher-performing property, with no day-to-day
We take full responsibility for your day-to-day property management. Everything that affects bookings, standards, and guest experience is handled by our local team, so your property performs properly, without you needing to be involved daily.
Everything in online management, plus:
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Housekeeping and laundry coordination
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Supply replenishment and property readiness
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Ongoing maintenance and issue management
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More frequent property inspections
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365-day local property management
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Full oversight of standards, presentation, and operations
A better performing holiday let, without the time, stress, or guesswork.
More consistent bookings
Your property is positioned, priced, and managed to attract the right guests and maximise occupancy year-round.
Stronger, more reliable income
With dynamic pricing and ongoing optimisation, your property consistently earns more revenue per room.
Less time spent managing everything
No more handling guest messages, coordinating cleans, or fixing issues. We take care of the day-to-day.
Higher standards and better reviews
Consistent presentation and a smooth guest experience lead to stronger reviews and more future bookings.
Clear visibility without day-to-day involvement
With a local team, structured systems, and full oversight, you know your property is in safe hands.
Complete holiday let management, with everything your property needs
Property set-up
Getting your home guest-ready, compliant, and fully prepared to go live.
Listing & marketing
Professionally presented across multiple platforms to attract the right guests.
Guest communications
Handled from enquiry to check-out, with fast, consistent responses.
Pricing optimisation
Dynamic pricing to maximise occupancy and revenue throughout the year.
Booking & calendar management
Everything coordinated across platforms, with no gaps or conflicts.
Housekeeping
Support with coordinating reliable local teams to ensure your property is always guest-ready.
Maintenance & issue management
Proactive oversight and quick resolution when things need attention.
Owner updates & reporting
Clear visibility of performance, without needing to be involved day-to-day.
Local management delivers better results
We’re not a remote management company or a centralised system. With Oban Holiday Lets, you’ll get a dedicated property manager based in Oban who knows the area, understands the market, and is on hand when it matters.
That means faster response times, better coordination with cleaners and trades, and consistent standards across every stay.
Proven results across Oban properties
5★
average owner rating
10+ years
managing holiday lets in Oban
14 minute
average guest response time
+25%
higher occupancy than local market
4,000+
guests managed
Backed up by our clients:
A simple way to get better results for your property.
01. BOOK A CALL
30-minute chat
Tell us about your property, and we’ll give you a clear view of what’s possible for you.
02. FREE SET-UP
2 weeks for set-up
We'll conduct a 150-step property check and professionally list your property across multiple booking platforms.
03. SUCCESS
Increased earnings
Our owners' portal offers a clear view of your income and bookings, keeping you informed of your property's performance.
Still exploring your options?
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to get started but still have questions? Here are our most asked questions, or you can contact us to ask about your situation.
Oban Holiday Lets is a local, specialist holiday let management company focused on Oban and the surrounding area. We combine local knowledge, professional systems, guest communication, dynamic pricing and hands-on property support to help owners run a better-performing holiday let without managing the day-to-day work themselves.
We can support owners with listing creation, photography, pricing, calendar management, guest communication, guest vetting, check-in information, digital guest guides, housekeeping coordination, maintenance support, owner reporting and multi-platform bookings across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and our direct booking website.
We work with well-presented properties in and around Oban that are suitable for short-term letting and can meet guest expectations, licensing requirements, safety standards and operational needs. This may include town-centre flats, larger family homes, coastal properties, rural retreats and distinctive stays, provided the property is commercially viable and practical to manage
Suitability depends on location, access, layout, presentation, parking, guest demand, housekeeping logistics, maintenance requirements and the likely income versus running costs. We will give you an honest view before taking a property on, including any improvements we think are needed before launch.
Yes. Scotland’s short-term let licensing scheme is mandatory for short-term let accommodation, and a licence is required regardless of whether the accommodation is let for one night or several months. For properties in Oban and the surrounding area, this is handled through Argyll and Bute Council. We can help guide owners through the process and explain what is usually required. (Scottish Government)
Yes. We can guide you through the short-term let licence process, help identify the information and documents usually needed, and make sure the property is being prepared with licensing requirements in mind. The licence itself remains the owner’s legal responsibility.
Requirements vary by property, but owners should expect to provide relevant safety documentation such as fire safety information, electrical checks, gas safety documentation where applicable, PAT testing where required, floor plans, insurance details and any other information requested by the council or required for safe operation.
Owners should have suitable holiday let insurance in place, including appropriate buildings, contents and public liability cover. Standard residential or landlord insurance may not be suitable for short-term holiday letting, so it is important to confirm with your insurer that the policy reflects how the property is being used.
Holiday let owners should take their own tax advice before starting. The previous Furnished Holiday Let tax regime has now ended, so owners should not rely on historic FHL tax advantages. However, self-catering properties in Scotland may still fall within non-domestic rates where they meet the relevant criteria, including being available to let for at least 140 nights and actually let for at least 70 nights in the financial year. We can provide booking information to support your records, but tax and rates advice should come from your accountant or the relevant authority. (GOV.UK)
If the property is already licensed, well-presented and guest-ready, setup can often be completed within a few weeks. If a new short-term let licence is still required, the timescale can be longer and will depend on the council process, documentation, property readiness and any work needed before launch
Yes. We allow owners up to three months’ personal use per year. We recommend planning owner stays carefully, especially during peak periods, so the property can still achieve strong annual performance.
We market suitable properties across major booking channels such as Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, as well as our own direct booking website. We manage calendars centrally to reduce the risk of double bookings and keep availability accurate across platforms.
We use dynamic pricing tools alongside local market knowledge and regular manual review. Pricing is adjusted around seasonality, demand, local events, booking pace, competitor activity, property quality and availability gaps, with the aim of balancing occupancy, nightly rate and overall revenue.
Yes. We handle guest communication before, during and after stays, including booking queries, check-in information, house guidance, local recommendations and issue resolution. Our aim is to give guests fast, clear and professional support while protecting owners from the day-to-day demands of hosting.
Yes, within the limits of each booking platform. We review bookings, use platform tools where available, and apply additional checks for direct bookings where appropriate. The aim is to reduce risk while keeping the booking process smooth for genuine guests.
For managed properties, we coordinate housekeeping and laundry through trusted local teams. We also help organise property presentation, guest supplies and changeover standards so the property is ready for each arrival.
We help coordinate maintenance issues using trusted local trades where available. For urgent guest-facing issues, we aim to respond quickly and find a practical solution. Larger repairs, owner approvals and property-specific costs remain the owner’s responsibility.
We help gather evidence, communicate with the guest or platform, and submit claims where appropriate. Airbnb bookings may benefit from Airbnb’s AirCover host damage protection, while Booking.com works differently through damage policy options and does not provide the same type of host cover. Owners should always maintain suitable holiday let insurance and should not rely solely on platform protection. (Airbnb)
Owner payments are made monthly. We reconcile bookings, platform payments, fees and relevant property costs, then provide a monthly owner statement showing income, deductions and the net amount due.