Airbnb Management in Brunswick

Short-term rental management across Brunswick, Brunswick East and Brunswick West.

Artist Abodes Management

Why Brunswick Works for Short Stays

Brunswick is one of Melbourne’s liveliest inner north suburbs, built around Sydney Road’s cafes, bars and live music. It sits about 5 km from the CBD, with trams and the Upfield train line making the trip easy. Demand comes from visitors who want a local feel, families visiting the University of Melbourne and the hospitals in nearby Parkville, and guests heading to games and events at Princes Park and in the city.

Brunswick East adds Lygon Street’s restaurants and CERES Community Environment Park, while Brunswick West offers quieter streets and larger homes near Moonee Ponds Creek. We manage across all three, and our Brunswick home is our most reviewed property, rated above 4.9 stars across more than 60 guest reviews.

What earns best in Brunswick

Houses and townhouses with two or more bedrooms do especially well, because Brunswick offers more space than Fitzroy or Collingwood and appeals to families and groups. Period homes with character and a courtyard or garden stand out in search results.

Real Results for Owners

A two-bedroom townhouse we manage in Fitzroy

5.0 stars · 91% of nights booked

“Fantastic, professional and trustworthy property manager who has been managing my property for over a year.”
Fraser P., property owner, Google review

Reasons to Choose Artist Abodes

Around the Corner, Not Across Town

We are based in Fitzroy and close to every home we manage. When something needs sorting, we are there fast, not sending someone from the other side of Melbourne.

Design-Led Homes

Our homes are styled to feel like a gallery, not a hotel. We bring that eye to your property so it photographs beautifully and stands out in search results.

Smart Daily Pricing

We use AI pricing tools to adjust your rates daily based on demand, local events, and seasonality. The goal is simple: the highest possible revenue per night without leaving gaps in your calendar.

4.9 Star Guest Experience

Guests consistently rate our homes 4.9 to 5 stars. Fast replies, easy check-in and personal care lead to better reviews, and better reviews lead to more bookings for you.

Property Care

Your property is professionally deep cleaned after every guest and inspected regularly. If something breaks, we sort it out immediately. We manage linen, supplies, and maintenance so you never have to think about it.

An Extra Booking Channel

As well as Airbnb and Booking.com, your property is listed on our own direct booking website, bringing in guests the big platforms miss. Every direct guest is verified through Truvi.

What's Included

One share of booking revenue. Everything handled for you.

Professional photography, organised with our photographer
Listing setup and optimisation on Airbnb, Booking.com and our own direct booking website
Daily dynamic pricing
Guest messaging and screening, seven days a week
Cleaning coordination, linen and supplies
Maintenance and regular inspections
Owner calendar access, so you can always see what is booked

We also manage in Fitzroy, Collingwood, Fitzroy North, Carlton, Richmond and Melbourne CBD, plus more suburbs across the inner north.

We partner with the top travel platforms, giving you maximum exposure.

Brunswick Owner FAQs

Many of our customers have similar questions before getting started. Let us know if you have any other questions!

Is Brunswick a good suburb for Airbnb?

Yes. Brunswick has a strong local scene, good transport into the city and steady demand from visitors to the University of Melbourne and the Parkville hospitals. Larger homes with outdoor space tend to earn the most.

Do you also manage in Brunswick East and Brunswick West?

Yes. We manage properties across Brunswick, Brunswick East and Brunswick West. Brunswick East suits guests who want Lygon Street on their doorstep, while Brunswick West offers bigger homes and quieter streets.

Which council covers Brunswick, and what rules apply?

Brunswick, Brunswick East and Brunswick West are in Merri-bek City Council. Across Victoria, a 7.5% short stay levy applies to bookings of less than 28 days. Airbnb and other platforms collect it automatically, and for direct bookings it is the owner’s responsibility, which we help you manage. Stays of 28 days or more are not affected.

Can my owners corporation stop short stays in Brunswick?

Since 1 January 2025, Victorian owners corporations can ban stays of less than 28 days by special resolution, which needs 75% support. The ban cannot apply to a lot that is the owner’s or occupier’s principal place of residence. Many Brunswick houses have no owners corporation, but newer apartment buildings along Sydney Road and Lygon Street usually do. We can help you check your building’s rules before you start.

How much do you charge?

Our fee is a share of booking revenue, and it depends on the property. We will give you a clear quote once we have seen it, so there are no surprises.

How do you protect my property?

Every guest is screened before they arrive. For direct bookings through our website, guests are verified through Truvi, and each stay includes short-term rental protection of up to $75,000. For Airbnb bookings, Airbnb’s AirCover for Hosts includes up to USD $3 million in host damage protection and USD $1 million in host liability insurance (terms and exclusions apply). We also inspect the property after every stay.

I’m interested. What are the next steps to list my apartment with Artist Abodes?

1. Please tell us more about your property in the contact form. We can then answer any questions you have and move to the contract signing (we send an email where you can review and sign online).

2. Photoshoot time. Prepare your property for a photoshoot with our photographer.

3. We create an amazing listing online and get started.

Ready to See What Your Property Could Earn?

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