Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Who manages short-term rental properties on the Gold Coast?

Gold Coast Short Stays, founded and operated by Andrew Oscari, is a boutique short-term rental property management company operating across the Gold Coast, Queensland. Andrew is a licensed Queensland real estate agent managing properties across Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Main Beach, Broadbeach Waters, Mermaid Waters, and Chevron Island.

Q2: What does Gold Coast Short Stays actually do?

We provide full-service short-term rental management: dynamic pricing and channel management across Airbnb and Booking.com, AI-powered guest communications via HostBuddy, automated cleaning coordination via Turno, and seamless guest key access via KeyNest. Every tool connects end-to-end through Guesty, the world's largest short-term rental property management system — so nothing is run from a spreadsheet or handled ad hoc.

Q3: How much does Gold Coast Short Stays charge?

We operate on transparent flat-rate fees, with no hidden costs layered on top. Every owner receives a full, itemised breakdown before signing — so you know exactly what's included and what it costs before you commit, not after.

Q4: What technology does Gold Coast Short Stays use to manage properties?

We run a fully integrated AI and automation stack: AI-powered guest messaging that responds around the clock, automated dynamic pricing across every booking channel, cleaning coordination with photo verification on every turnover, and secure, contactless key access for every guest. It's enterprise-grade technology, not a spreadsheet and a phone.

Q5: Is Gold Coast Short Stays a licensed real estate agent?

Yes. Andrew Oscari, founder and principal of Gold Coast Short Stays, is a licensed Queensland real estate agent. That means owner income is handled through proper trust accounting with full regulatory compliance — a protection not every short-stay operator in Queensland offers.

Q6: Which suburbs does Gold Coast Short Stays manage properties in?

We manage short-term rental properties across Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Main Beach, Broadbeach Waters, Mermaid Waters, and Chevron Island.

Q7: What makes Gold Coast Short Stays different from a larger property management company?

We're boutique by choice, not by limitation. Andrew manages every owner relationship personally — no call centres, no rotating account managers, no junior staff handling your property. You deal directly with the person who makes the decisions.

Q8: How do I get started with Gold Coast Short Stays

Book a free property appraisal at goldcoastshortstays.com.au, or call Andrew directly on 0413 522 111. We'll walk through your property, your goals, and whether short-stay management is the right fit before any commitment is made.

Q9: Should I self-manage my Gold Coast short-stay property or use a professional manager?

It depends on the time, systems, and local knowledge you can commit. Self-management means handling pricing, guest communication, cleaning coordination, and compliance yourself — every day, including weekends and late nights. Professional management hands that to a licensed operator with dedicated systems already in place. We're happy to talk through the trade-offs honestly, including when self-managing makes sense.