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RivieraHost/Full-Service Management
For property owners · Swiss Riviera

Full-service Airbnb
management in Montreux.

We handle listings, pricing, cleaning, guest support and compliance across Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO and our own direct-booking platform. You keep full ownership and control — we take 20% of what you earn.

20% flat commission · No setup fees · 1-year contract, then 30 days’ notice
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Who chooses full-service management

Full-service management suits owners who want to capture the full upside of the Swiss short-term rental market — in Montreux and beyond, including demand spikes like the Jazz Festival — without doing the work themselves. It's the right fit if you're comfortable with income that varies month to month in exchange for a materially higher yearly total, whether you're renting out a second home, an inherited apartment, or a property you've decided not to self-manage after weighing the hidden costs of self-managing. If instead you want a single fixed monthly figure with zero variability, our guaranteed rent model is usually the better fit — see the comparison below. And if short-term letting is not authorised for your building at all — the condominium's règlement or the commune's change-of-use permit — the apartment can still earn on a long-term lease.

Choose your model

Full-service management vs. guaranteed rent

Both models are fully hands-off for you. The difference is income maximisation versus income predictability.

Full-Service Management
20% flat commission, higher average returns
  • ✓Higher average annual income — full Jazz Festival premium captured (3–5× base rate)
  • ✓Dynamic pricing maximises every season
  • ✓Listed across Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO and our own direct platform
  • ✓No setup fees, no photography fees, no monthly retainer
  • —Income varies month to month with occupancy and seasonality
Guaranteed Rent
Fixed monthly income, zero occupancy risk
  • ✓Fixed monthly transfer, regardless of occupancy
  • ✓Zero income risk — full in January, full in July
  • —Returns 15–25% less than full-service management over a full year

Not sure which model fits you? Talk to us — we'll run the numbers for your specific property. See also our Montreux Airbnb income guide.

What's included

Everything, for 20% of what you earn

✓Full listing creation & optimisation
✓Professional photography
✓Dynamic pricing & channel management
✓24/7 guest communication
✓Professional cleaning, linen & consumables
✓Monthly performance reports
✓Tourist tax (taxe de séjour) collection & remittance
✓Registration & compliance handling
How it works

Up and running in 7 days

1
Free property assessment
We visit your apartment, review your existing listings, and provide a detailed revenue projection — at no cost and with no obligation.
2
Setup & optimisation
We photograph your property, create or optimise all listings, configure dynamic pricing, and sync your calendar across every platform.
3
We manage everything
Listings across Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO and our own direct-booking platform. We handle every guest, every cleaning, and every issue.
4
Collect your income
Monthly reports and the host payout minus 20% and the cleaning fee. The guest-paid cleaning fee is part of the commission base, then goes to RivieraHost for the clean. No setup fees, 1-year contract, then 30 days’ notice.
Owner questions

Common questions about full-service management

What does full-service Airbnb management include in Montreux?
Everything: listing creation and optimisation across Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO and our own direct-booking platform; professional photography; dynamic pricing and channel management; 24/7 guest communication and check-in/check-out; professional cleaning, linen and consumables between every stay; and monthly performance reports. You receive the host payout minus the 20% commission and the cleaning fee. The guest-paid cleaning fee is part of the commission base, then goes to RivieraHost to cover the clean between stays.
How much does full-service management cost?
20% flat commission of the host payout (after platform fees, cleaning and city tax included) — Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, and direct bookings included. The guest-paid exit-cleaning fee is part of the 20% base, then goes to RivieraHost for the clean. No setup fees, no photography fees, no monthly retainer. You only pay when your apartment earns.
How is full-service management different from guaranteed rent?
With full-service (commission-based) management, your income varies with occupancy and seasonality but averages 30–40% higher than guaranteed rent over a full year, since you capture premium pricing during events like the Jazz Festival. With guaranteed rent, we pay you a fixed monthly amount regardless of bookings — zero income risk, but a lower average annual total.
How long does onboarding take?
Seven days from signing to your first live listing. We start with a free property assessment and revenue projection, then handle photography, listing setup, dynamic pricing configuration, and calendar sync across every platform before your apartment goes live.
How long is the full-service management contract?
The contract runs for one year; after that, either side can end it with 30 days’ notice. You can also switch to our guaranteed rent model at renewal if you decide you prefer fixed income over maximised returns.
Do you handle Swiss short-term rental compliance and tourist tax?
Yes. The taxe de séjour is collected from guests at booking and remitted to the relevant commune on your behalf, and we handle registration and change-of-use compliance for licensed short-term rental apartments in Montreux, Vevey, Clarens and Villeneuve.
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Also available: Guaranteed rent · Long-term lease · Montreux · Vevey · Clarens · Villeneuve

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