We set up and manage your entire Airbnb operation in Athens by selecting the best local partners and independently overseeing their work. One trusted person on the ground. No commission. No conflicts of interest.
If you have ever managed an Airbnb in Athens from abroad, you know how it goes. Fast replies at the start, then silence. Vague updates. Numbers that do not add up. People who were not there when the problem started.
Yanis Zisis spent 15 years as an overseas property owner before building the service he could never find. Every property is personally overseen by Yanis. He is the sole keyholder, single point of contact, and the person who coordinates every partner on your behalf.
One person answers your messages. Yanis. Not a call centre, not a rotating team.
Every issue is tracked, documented with photos, and followed up until resolved.
Independent financial cross-checks on every statement your management company sends.
Timestamped photo reports sent directly to you after every inspection.
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Finding an Airbnb management company in Athens is easy. Knowing whether they are actually doing what they say is the hard part. Most overseas owners hand over the keys, hope for the best, and have no way to independently verify anything.
You are choosing a management company from a website and a video call with no way to verify their claims in person.
Their revenue depends on bookings, not on protecting your property. Declining quality with high occupancy is profitable for them.
Your management company is the only source of information about your property. They decide what to tell you and when.
If you want to switch, you start from zero. No records, no tradesperson relationships, no documentation, no leverage.
We do not run your listing ourselves. We find the best management company, cleaners, and maintenance professionals for your property, then set the standards, monitor the work, and hold everyone accountable. A management company works for your guests. We work for you.
Every function handled by the best available specialist, selected and overseen by us on your behalf.
We vet and select the best management company for your property based on location and goals. If they underperform, we manage the switch. You are never locked in.
Professional photography, correct pricing, and optimised visibility across Airbnb, Booking.com, and other platforms through your selected management partner.
Your management company handles guest enquiries, bookings, and check-ins. We independently verify that response times and satisfaction stay high.
Cleaning quality is verified through our own inspections, not through management company self-reporting. If standards slip, you know immediately.
Coordinated through our trusted network of local professionals. Costs verified for fairness. Nothing proceeds without your approval.
Full condition checks covering structure, plumbing, systems, cleanliness, inventory, and common areas. Photo reports sent directly to you via WhatsApp.
We cross-check bookings, occupancy, and payment statements against platform data. If the numbers do not add up, you know immediately.
AADE registration, property registry number, and all short-term rental requirements set up correctly and maintained. Compliance failures can result in significant fines.
We track reviews, response times, and guest satisfaction independently. If performance declines, we flag it early and manage the switch before it costs you revenue.
They optimise your calendar, talk to guests, and collect revenue. They do not walk through your property looking for problems.
They have 90 minutes between guests. They are not checking under sinks, behind appliances, or testing your boiler. They do not have the time, the eye, or the experience.
I personally check for leaks, water damage, mould, pest activity, cleaning standards, wear and tear, electrical faults, and anything that could cost you money or guests. Every visit. Documented with photos. Reported directly to you.
Do not let a high-revenue Airbnb fall apart because nobody is actually looking at the property.
Schedule a Free CallEvery other Airbnb management company in Athens takes a commission on your revenue. We charge a flat fee. That changes every decision they make on your behalf.
Our service is designed for one type of person: someone who owns property in Athens and needs a trusted representative on the ground.
You bought an investment property in Athens and need someone to set up and run the entire rental operation with full accountability.
You own a family property or investment apartment in Athens and need someone on the ground who understands both the Greek market and the overseas owner's perspective.
You know the city and the market, but need reliable local management without the runaround that comes with doing it remotely.
You need professional, compliant, and transparent management from day one. You cannot afford to get this wrong.
You do not need to be in Athens. Everything is set up and managed remotely through one person.
We discuss your property, your goals, and your current situation. We assess what setup would work best and what you can realistically expect.
We vet and select the best management company, cleaners, and maintenance professionals for your property. We handle AADE registration, listing creation, photography, and pricing. You approve everything before it goes live.
Your rental runs with full professional management. We conduct independent inspections, verify financials, monitor reviews, and hold every partner accountable. If anyone underperforms, we replace them.
Regular reports with timestamped photos and financial summaries sent directly to you via WhatsApp. No filters, no middlemen.
Property damage and revenue loss accumulate quietly. Each issue compounds the next. Every problem on this timeline is preventable with regular independent inspections.
Cleaners do not check under cabinets. No inspection protocol. Repair cost if caught now: €80.
Moisture damage and mould forming. Rating drops from 4.8 to 4.6. Revenue drops €200 to €400 per month.
Guest complains about uneven floor. Repair estimate: €2,500 for flooring and cabinet replacement.
No inspection records, no documented visits, no evidence of oversight. Claim reduced or denied.
Schedule a free call to discuss your property and how we can manage your entire rental operation from the ground in Athens.
Independent owner-focused oversight for short-term rentals in Athens.
We manage your entire Airbnb operation, but we do it by selecting and overseeing the best specialist partners for each function: management company, cleaners, maintenance professionals. This means you get best-in-class service at every level, with independent oversight that a single management company can never provide. Think of us as the person who builds, manages, and quality-controls your entire rental team on your behalf.
Membership plans start from €99 per month. This is a flat fee with zero commission on your rental income. Traditional management companies in Athens typically charge 15 to 25 percent of your gross revenue. On a property earning €1,500 per month, that is €225 to €375 in commission alone, and it comes with no independent oversight of your property's condition.
Because management companies focus on bookings, not property condition.
In practice, Airbnb management companies rarely inspect the apartment's actual condition. Cleaners are typically focused on turnover speed and do not report issues, water plants, or flag early signs of damage.
Without independent oversight, small problems often go unnoticed until they become costly.
Issues that don’t affect bookings but affect your property. From personal experience, common issues include unnoticed leaks, humidity and mold, damaged furniture, unreported wear, neglected plants, and maintenance tasks that are delayed or skipped entirely. These issues rarely appear in guest reviews but directly affect the long-term condition of your home.
We provide accountability and follow-through.
We work alongside your existing management company, inspecting the property independently and following up on issues that need attention. Our reports go directly to you, not through the management company.
Many overseas owners assume everything is handled correctly. We help verify that your short-term rental is set up properly, that required registrations are in place, and that income and payments align with what has been agreed.
Yes, through independent checks and coordination.
While we are not accountants, we can help review statements, flag discrepancies, and ensure your management company is paying the correct amounts based on bookings and agreed terms.
Based on rental activity and your preferences.
Inspection frequency is agreed in advance and can be adjusted depending on booking volume, seasonality, or concerns you may have.
Only when agreed in advance.
Post-stay inspections can be scheduled as needed, but are not automatic unless specifically requested.
That works perfectly. We can add an independent oversight layer to your existing setup, conducting property inspections, verifying financial reports, and monitoring standards. If your current management company is performing well, our role is simply to verify and document that. If they are not, you will have the evidence and the support to make a change.
We cover Athens and the wider Attica region, including Kolonaki, Plaka, Monastiraki, Koukaki, Pangrati, Exarcheia, Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Kifisia, Marousi, Psychiko, Ekali, Kallithea, Nea Smyrni, Faliro, Elliniko and Athens Riviera in general. If your property is in the Attica region, we can almost certainly help.
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