Airbnb Management in Carlton

Short-term rental management across Carlton and Carlton North.

Artist Abodes Management

Why Carlton Works for Short Stays

Carlton has some of the most reliable short stay demand in Melbourne. The University of Melbourne and RMIT bring visiting academics, students’ families and conference guests, the Parkville hospital precinct brings patients’ families and medical visitors, and Lygon Street, the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum attract tourists all year. The CBD is within walking distance.

Carlton North adds quiet, tree-lined streets of Victorian terraces around Rathdowne Street’s village shops and Princes Park, which suits families and longer stays. Both suburbs are a few minutes from our Fitzroy base.

What earns best in Carlton

Terraces and two to three bedroom apartments do well with families and visiting professionals. Because Carlton draws hospital and university visitors, stays of a few weeks are common, which can lift occupancy outside peak tourist season. Studios and one bedroom apartments compete with student and hotel accommodation, so we price them carefully.

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, Richmond and Melbourne CBD, plus more suburbs across the inner north.

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

Carlton Owner FAQs

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

Is Carlton a good suburb for Airbnb?

Yes. Carlton benefits from year-round demand from the universities, the Parkville hospitals, Lygon Street and the Royal Exhibition Building, plus easy walking access to the CBD.

Do you also manage in Carlton North?

Yes. We manage across Carlton and Carlton North. Carlton North’s terraces around Rathdowne Street and Princes Park are especially popular with families and longer stay guests.

Which council covers Carlton, and what rules apply?

Carlton is in the City of Melbourne, and Carlton North is split between the City of Melbourne and 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 Carlton?

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. Carlton has many apartment buildings with owners corporations, so check your rules early. Most Carlton North terraces sit on their own title. 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