Airbnb co-hosting and property management in Kenya, run like a hospitality business
- A realistic revenue estimate, not guesswork
- A written proposal: package, fees, responsibilities
- Free and no-obligation
Staybite Solutions at a glance
Staybite Solutions is a Kenya-based Airbnb co-hosting and short-term rental management company. We co-host or fully manage your property, including pricing, guest communication, housekeeping, maintenance and monthly owner reporting, in Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru and Mombasa / Diani.
- Where we operate
- Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru, Mombasa and Diani
- What we manage
- Airbnb co-hosting, full management, corporate accommodation, setup and furnishing; consultancy on request
- How we charge
- About 15% (co-host) or 20 to 25% (full management) of booking revenue. Fees agreed in writing. Guests pay you directly, then you pay our fee
- What owners receive
- An itemized monthly statement with revenue, occupancy, average daily rate, fees and net earnings
Last updated September 2026. Call +254 799 112 274 for a free property assessment.
Already hosting? Co-host with Staybite.
You stay in control of your property. We take on the guest-facing work, so your listing is answered fast, your calendar stays tight and every stay runs smoothly.
- Listing setup and optimization
- Guest communication and reservations
- Calendar management
- Check-in and check-out coordination
- Clear monthly statements
One guest stay, fully handled
Here is what happens behind a single booking. Co-Host covers the guest-facing steps, and Full Management adds the property operations.
- 1
Enquiry answered
Guests get a fast, clear reply on your listing.
Co-Host + Full - 2
Booking confirmed
Reservations and your calendar stay in sync.
Co-Host + Full - 3
Check-in coordinated
Arrival details and guest support are arranged.
Co-Host + Full - 4
Stay supported
Questions and issues are handled while guests are in.
Co-Host + Full - 5
Check-out managed
Departure is coordinated and the unit is checked.
Co-Host + Full - 6
Cleaned and inspected
Housekeeping and maintenance get the home guest-ready.
Full Management - 7
Listing improved
Reviews and results guide pricing and positioning changes.
Performance - 8
Statement sent
You see revenue, fees, costs and net earnings.
Co-Host + Full
Owning a Property Isn't the Same as Running a Hospitality Business
The property sits underused.
It's managed inconsistently by a part-time host.
It's handed to a co-host with no performance plan.
Why property owners choose Staybite
Managing it yourself, or a co-host without a performance plan
- Manages guest messages and the calendar
- Static pricing that leaves money on the table
- Inconsistent housekeeping
- Maintenance issues can sit unresolved for days
- Nobody actively working to grow revenue
- Activity reported, not performance
Staybite Solutions
- Local Kenyan operating knowledge: fast decisions, culturally fluent guest service
- Property-performance focus: we measure revenue and profitability, not just bookings
- Multiple revenue streams: higher value per managed property
- Transparent fees: nothing hidden, agreed before you sign
- Standardized SOPs: consistent quality on your 1st or 50th booking
- Owner reporting: your performance is visible, not a mystery
One Partner. The Entire Operating Layer.
Property Performance Management
Hospitality Operations
Property Transformation
Guest Revenue & Ancillary Services
From Property to Performing Asset in 4 Steps
Free Assessment
Setup & Launch
We Run It
You Get Reports
Transparent pricing. No hidden fees.
Staybite Co-Host
Staybite Full Management
Staybite Performance
Staybite Launch
Staybite Portfolio
What we do, and what it costs
Start light with co-hosting or hand it all over with full management. Setup and furnishing are one-time work. Scope and fees are agreed in writing before you sign, and the full comparison sits on the pricing page.
Staybite Co-Host
- Listing creation and optimisation
- Guest messages and reservations
- Calendar and check-in coordination
Best for owners who want the guest-facing basics handled and stay in control.
Start with Co-HostStaybite Full Management
- Everything in Co-Host
- Housekeeping, maintenance and inspections
- Dynamic pricing and monthly owner statements
Best for owners who want it fully handled, hands-off.
Start with Full ManagementEverything that runs behind the scenes
The work guests never see is what keeps ratings high and owners paid on time.
Estimate what your property could earn
Move the sliders, then send the numbers to our team on WhatsApp for a free assessment.
Your property
Your estimate
a month before running costs
An illustration, not a promise. It excludes platform fees, utilities, one-time setup and tax. Your free assessment gives a property-specific view. We never guarantee income.
See what your property could put in your pocket
Move the sliders to your own nightly rate and occupancy. It is simple arithmetic to help you plan, not a forecast.
Find your fit in 30 seconds
Answer three quick questions and we will point you to the right Staybite package. Then send your answers to our team on WhatsApp.
Know exactly how your property is performing
- Gross booking revenue
- Occupancy rate
- Average daily rate (ADR)
- Staybite fees, itemized
- Maintenance and housekeeping costs
- Net earnings to you
- Guest rating trend
- Short performance commentary
What your monthly statement looks like
Every month you see what happened, line by line. Guests pay you directly, and you pay our agreed fee afterwards.
- Every fee and cost itemized
- Occupancy and average daily rate at a glance
- Guest rating trend, so quality is visible
Book a Staybite consultation on WhatsApp
Not ready for management? Get expert advice on your property first. Choose your topics, pick a time and send the request to our team. We confirm your slot on WhatsApp. Scope and any fee are agreed in writing before we start.
Your booking request 0 selected
Preview the message we will send
Is your property ready for short-stay guests?
Tick what is already true. You will see your readiness score and the best next step, then you can send it to our team on WhatsApp.
Five questions to ask any property manager before you sign
1How do you charge, and will I see it in writing?
2Where does my money sit?
Guests pay you directly. Staybite does not collect, hold or handle booking payments. Once you are paid, you pay our agreed fee, as set out in your written agreement.
3What will I actually see each month?
4Who handles compliance and problems?
5What if it isn't working, or my property doesn't qualify?
Built for Every Kind of Property Owner
- Individual Kenyan property owners
- Diaspora owners who need eyes on the ground
- Real-estate investors and multi-unit landlords
- Developers of furnished and serviced apartments
- Corporate property owners
- Existing Airbnb hosts with underperforming listings
Cluster Operations Across Kenya's Strongest Short-Stay Markets
Managing homes where guests actually want to stay
Local teams mean faster response times and better care. These are some of the areas we manage across our four clusters.
Peace of mind, built into how we operate
Compliance is part of the product
Your money stays with you
Guests pay you directly. Staybite does not collect, hold or handle booking payments. Once you are paid, you pay our agreed fee, as set out in your written agreement.
Built for diaspora owners
Standards we manage to
What Staybite Will Never Do
- Collect or hold your booking payments
- Never sacrifice cleanliness for growth
- Never promise unrealistic income
- Never hide fees
- Never onboard a property that cannot meet basic guest standards
- Never depend on one booking platform
- Never charge a fee that is not agreed in writing
- Never scale a broken process
- Never grow geography faster than operational capacity
- Never leave guest complaints unanswered
- Never measure success by property count alone
Is Airbnb legal in Kenya? What every host needs in place
Short-term letting in Kenya is moving toward formal registration and tax reporting. Getting these four things right early protects your income and your reputation.
Tourism Regulatory Authority
Short-stay operators are expected to register and be licensed under the Tourism Act, with the closest attention on commercial and multi-unit hosts.
County business permit
A single business permit from the county where your property sits, usually renewed every year. Each county runs its own process.
KRA rental income tax
Hold a KRA PIN and file your rental income returns on time. A Kenyan tax adviser can confirm your exact position.
Estate rules and levies
Check your lease or estate rules on short stays, and confirm the current tourism levy position (a 2% levy was reported for 2026).
Turn development value into recurring hospitality revenue
- Pre-launch feasibility input on unit mix and amenities
- Turnkey short-stay setup for delivered units
- Multi-unit management under one operating system
- Property performance audits and investment advisory
- One point of contact across a whole development
Guides for Kenyan property owners
Straight answers to the questions owners ask before they hand over the keys.
Is Airbnb legal in Kenya?
A host checklist covering TRA, county permits and KRA.
Read the guideHow much does it cost to furnish an Airbnb?
Budget ranges for studios, 1 and 2 bedroom units.
Read the guideAirbnb income in Nairobi
What drives occupancy and nightly rates by neighbourhood.
Read the guideManaging a Kenyan property from abroad
A practical guide for diaspora owners.
Read the guideEverything around your property, in one place
Staybite runs stays, food, events and tickets with the same standards as your property.
On YouTube
Watch our work on rooms
Fresh from the Staybite YouTube channel. Tap a video to watch it here.
Rooms and setup
- See room makeovers on video
- Fixed-price launch kits
- Ask the price on WhatsApp
Stayed or celebrated with Staybite? Tell Kenya about it.
Your Google review helps the next guest or owner trust us, and it helps us get better. It takes one minute and you do not need to be signed in to anything but Google.
Your review, your words
- We ask everyone, never only happy guests
- We reply to every review
- Issues? Message us and we fix them
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Staybite Co-Host covers your listing, guest communication, calendar and check-in/checkout coordination for about 15% of booking revenue. If you also want housekeeping, maintenance, pricing and reporting handled, Staybite Full Management goes further.
Co-hosting handles the guest-facing work: listing, messages, calendar and check-in coordination, at about 15% of booking revenue. Full management adds housekeeping, maintenance, pricing and reporting end-to-end, at about 20 to 25%.
No. Guests pay you directly, so your money stays with you. Once you are paid, you pay Staybite the fee agreed in your written management agreement.
Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru, and Mombasa/Diani, expanding cluster by cluster.
Fees are typically a percentage of booking revenue depending on package, or a one-time project fee for setup-only work. See the Pricing page for full detail.
Yes — Staybite regularly takes over underperforming existing listings and repositions them.
No — Staybite offers a separate Property Setup & Furnishing service for owners starting from an empty or under-furnished unit.
No. We never promise unrealistic income — earnings depend on location, seasonality and property type. The free assessment gives you a realistic estimate, and every fee is agreed in writing before you sign.
No. You remain the owner. Terms, including when your approval is required for repairs, are set out in your written management agreement and agreed before you sign.
You receive an itemized monthly statement covering booking revenue, occupancy, average daily rate, Staybite fees, costs, net earnings and guest rating trend, plus periodic performance reviews.
Staybite lists across major short-stay platforms plus a direct-booking channel, reducing dependence on any single platform.
We review the county, tourism, tax, safety and accommodation requirements that apply to your property before onboarding, and refer complex legal or tax matters to qualified Kenyan professionals.
Short-term accommodation operators are expected to register with the Tourism Regulatory Authority, hold a county single business permit and declare rental income to KRA. Requirements vary by county and change, so we review what applies to your property before onboarding and refer legal or tax questions to qualified Kenyan professionals.
Yes. Local supervision plus itemized monthly statements mean distance is not a barrier, and diaspora owners are a core part of who we serve.
Yes. You can book a consultation on listing and pricing, setup and furnishing, compliance, performance audits, investment fit or host coaching, without signing up for management. Scope and any fee are agreed in writing before we start.
Use the booking builder on our home page: choose your topics, format, preferred day and time, then send the request to our team on WhatsApp. We confirm your slot there.
Can't find your answer? Browse all FAQs, contact us or email info@staybite.co.ke.
Which side are you on?
Pick the path that fits and we shape the next step around it. Two clear options, one simple request, a written reply.
Tell us about Staybite
Answer a few quick questions and your request goes to the Staybite team on WhatsApp with every detail and a reference code, so nothing gets lost.
Your request is ready
Press send to finish.
Keep this reference:
- We review your brief, a real person reads every request.
- You receive options and a clear price in writing.
- You approve, then we deliver and keep you updated.
Let's Find Out What Your Property Could Earn
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