Airbnb Management in Richmond

Short-term rental management next to the MCG and Melbourne Park.

Artist Abodes Management

Why Richmond Works for Short Stays

Richmond sits right next to Melbourne’s sport and entertainment precinct. The MCG, Melbourne Park and AAMI Park are within walking distance, so the AFL season, the cricket, the Australian Open and major concerts bring waves of high-paying demand. Between events, Swan Street, Bridge Road and Victoria Street’s Vietnamese restaurants keep guests coming, and the CBD is a short train or tram ride away.

Richmond is about 10 minutes from our Fitzroy base, so we can look after your property with the same hands-on, local approach as our inner north homes.

What earns best in Richmond

Two to four bedroom houses and townhouses are the stars, because big events bring groups and families who need space and are willing to pay for it. Event dates are priced well in advance, so the right pricing strategy matters as much as the property itself.

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, Brunswick, Fitzroy North, Carlton and Melbourne CBD, plus more suburbs across the inner north.

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

Richmond Owner FAQs

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

Is Richmond a good suburb for Airbnb?

Yes. Being walking distance to the MCG and Melbourne Park gives Richmond some of the strongest event demand in Melbourne, on top of steady demand from its restaurants, shopping and quick access to the CBD.

How do you price for big events in Richmond?

We use dynamic pricing tools that track demand, local events and seasonality, and adjust your rates daily. For major events like the AFL Grand Final or the Australian Open, we set rates and minimum stays well in advance so you capture the peak.

Which council covers Richmond, and what rules apply?

Richmond is in the City of Yarra. 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 Richmond?

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. Richmond has a mix of freestanding houses with no owners corporation and apartment buildings that have one, so check your rules if you own an apartment. 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?

Or call us on (03) 8658 7775