Every home in our portfolio was chosen. That’s why our average occupancy is 75% for our Wow homes against a market average of 35–55%. We are present at every guest arrival, every departure, and every changeover.
We respond within 24 hours. Most applicants hear back sooner.
4.9
Average rating
since 2009
75%
Average occupancy for Wow Homes
vs 35–55% market
65%
Guest Favourites
vs 20% industry
10yr
Average owner
retention
Figures reflect the CapeHolidays managed portfolio average across 2026. Industry comparison figures sourced from [source — Johan to confirm]. Full methodology available on request.
Our commitment
We are not the cheapest
agency in Cape Town.
What you’re paying for is a manager who is physically present when it matters.
We are present at every guest arrival, every departure, and every changeover. That presence is what protects your home — and what earns the reviews that keep it booked.
We meet every guest in person. In exceptional circumstances where a face-to-face check-in isn’t possible, we ensure we connect with guests the following day — no guest goes unmet.
After every stay, we visit your home personally to verify its condition. Your property is never left to chance.
Five-star reviews matter — but never at the expense of the homeowner. When there’s a conflict between a guest’s satisfaction and your home’s integrity, we choose your home.
What we look for in a property
01
The Wow Factor
Views, design, pool, location — something that makes guests reach for their phone. We look for homes that start a conversation.
02
Maintenance Ready
Your home should be genuinely guest-ready — well-maintained, naturally lit, and finished to a standard that earns five stars without apology.
03
4.8+ Potential
We assess whether your property can realistically earn and maintain a 4.8 guest rating. If it can’t, we’ll tell you why.
04
Owner Alignment
We work best with owners who want results without daily involvement. We don’t over-promise to win your business.
What we handle
Everything.
You sleep.
From the first listing photo to the 2AM geyser call. Here’s what’s included.
📸
Listing & Marketing
Professional photography, optimised copy, and algorithmic positioning to keep you in the top 1% of search results.
💰
Dynamic Pricing
AI-driven daily rate adjustments via PriceLabs — tracking demand, events, seasonality and local competition to keep your pricing exactly where it should be.
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Guest Vetting
6-step screening: ID verified, profile image, positive review history, time on platform, house rules agreement, personal introduction.
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In-Person Check-In
We meet every guest in person. In exceptional circumstances where a face-to-face check-in isn’t possible, we ensure we connect with guests the following day — no guest goes unmet.
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Changeover Management
Our managers supervise every clean. We don’t drop a cleaning team and leave — a CapeHolidays manager is present to ensure your home is returned to exactly the standard guests arrived at.
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24/7 Updates
Income, expenses, occupancy, review scores. Clear numbers. No noise. Plus 24/7 dashboard access.
What it costs
Transparent from day one.
Simple fees, explained in full when you enquire. No hidden costs, no surprises.
20%
Success Fee
Our 20% Success Fee covers marketing, vetting, and 24/7 support. We also apply a 1% tech levy to power the PriceLabs AI and Hostaway systems that drive our 75% occupancy. No hidden traps — just results.
+R2,000
Changeover Fee
We charge the guest a fixed from R2,000 fee for cleaning and prep. This is credited to you to cover the professional team that keeps your home 5-star ready.
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Emergency Kitty
We maintain a float for immediate, urgent repairs. No more 2AM calls about broken geysers.
No lock-in. 30-day notice. Cancelanytime.
We earn your business every month. If we don't deliver — fire us. That's how confident we are in our 21% combined fee.
Results from 2009
Numbers that speak for themselves.
One of our Noordhoek beach homes went from R600,000 to R1.8 million in annual revenue under our management.
5-Bedroom Beach Home · Noordhoek
What owners say
In their own words.
No complaints whatsoever over ten years with CapeHolidays. Just consistently impressive income numbers and outstanding service. Pure praise.
Anna · Owner of Three Properties
From our perspective living overseas and relying on you entirely — it is difficult to think of ways for you to improve your service.
Hillary · Foreign Owner
Thank you for swinging into action so quickly. I hope the guests were not greatly inconvenienced and similarly appreciated your speed of response.
Patrick · Foreign Owner, Noordhoek
Who looks after your home
Founder-led.
Always.
Your property is not managed by a call centre or a junior coordinator. These are the people responsible.
Elmarie Horak
Finance & Operations
Johan Horak
Client Relationships
Nandi Horak
Guest Vetting & QA
Aureol Lara
Guest Experience
Is your home a good fit?
Tell us about your property and we’ll give you an honest assessment within 24 hours. No obligation, no pressure.