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Short let managers in Edinburgh

VRM Atlas lists 7 short let managers serving Edinburgh, United Kingdom, based in places such as City of Edinburgh and West Lothian.

Of the 7 managers that publish a portfolio size, the typical one looks after 12 homes (average 21 homes).

Short let management is also called Airbnb management, short-term let management or holiday let management.

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Market data

The holiday rental market in Edinburgh

Data as of Oct 2026

Active listings
6,800
Average nightly rate
£240
Occupancy
59%
Managers on Atlas
7
Occupancy by monthSep 2026: 66%
Occupancy by month
Oct 202568%
Nov 202559%
Dec 202558%
Jan 202637%
Feb 202644%
Mar 202649%
Apr 202660%
May 202669%
Jun 202668%
Jul 202666%
Aug 202670%
Sep 202666%
Average nightly rate by monthSep 2026: £255
Average nightly rate by month
Oct 2025£215
Nov 2025£200
Dec 2025£220
Jan 2026£190
Feb 2026£180
Mar 2026£190
Apr 2026£205
May 2026£245
Jun 2026£260
Jul 2026£280
Aug 2026£340
Sep 2026£255

Seasonality in EdinburghSeasonal

Peak: August (70%, £340) · Quietest: January (37%, £190)

  1. Oct: 68%
  2. Nov: 59%
  3. Dec: 58%
  4. Jan: 37%
  5. Feb: 44%
  6. Mar: 49%
  7. Apr: 60%
  8. May: 69%
  9. Jun: 68%
  10. Jul: 66%
  11. Aug: 70%
  12. Sep: 66%

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  • Typical nightly rate and occupancy: the middle half of homes, the top quarter, the top 10%
  • Rates and occupancy by area in Edinburgh, ranked by what a night earns
  • How many homes are professionally managed, and what that means for you
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Market data, Oct 2026. Active short-term rental listings; occupancy and nightly rate are averages over the 12 months to Sep 2026 for City of Edinburgh and Edinburgh, in GBP. Aggregates only.

12
Typical portfolio (homes)
21
Average portfolio (homes)
7
On the map

7 short let managers in Edinburgh

Ordered by profile evidence, never payment. How ranking works

  1. City of Edinburgh

    Evergreen Property

    90 homes

  2. City of Edinburgh

    Eleven Stafford Street

    15 homes

  3. Edinburgh

    Cozy With Character

    14 homes

  4. City of Edinburgh

    Amazing Apartments

    6 homes

  5. Edinburgh

    Brae Lodge

    4 homes

  6. City of Edinburgh

    Princes Street Hostel

    12 homes

  7. West Lothian

    Ap Apartment

    3 homes

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Before you choose

How to choose a short let manager in Edinburgh

  1. Check what is included

    Ask for a written list: listing and photos, pricing, guest messages, cleaning and laundry, maintenance, owner statements. Extras such as linen, consumables or repairs are often charged on top.

  2. Compare like-for-like fees

    Get the fee model in writing (a percentage of booking revenue, a fixed fee, or both) and ask what it is a percentage of: gross bookings, or revenue after platform fees and cleaning.

  3. Ask about local rules

    A good manager in Edinburgh knows the local registration, safety and licensing rules and can tell you what applies to your property.

  4. Look at portfolio size and focus

    A manager with a handful of homes may give you more attention; a larger one may have more staff and marketing reach. Ask how many homes each property manager looks after.

  5. Read reviews and check credentials

    Look for owner reviews, not just guest reviews, and a claimed or verified profile. Ask for references from owners with similar homes.

  6. Read the contract

    Check the minimum term, notice period, who owns the listing and reviews if you leave, and how and when you are paid.

Fees

What short let managers in Edinburgh charge

Percentage of revenue
The most common model: the manager keeps a share of each booking's revenue. Full-service management costs more than marketing or booking-only help.
Fixed fee
A flat monthly or per-booking fee, sometimes used for guest-communication-only or co-hosting services.
Fixed fee plus a percentage
A lower percentage with a fixed set-up or monthly fee on top.

General guide, not data from the managers listed here: few have published their fees on VRM Atlas yet. Ask each manager for a written quote.

Owner questions

Short let managers in Edinburgh: questions owners ask

How many short let managers are there in Edinburgh?

VRM Atlas lists 7 short let managers serving Edinburgh (October 2026), including companies based in City of Edinburgh and West Lothian. The list is ordered by profile evidence (completeness, owner reviews, verification and responsiveness), never by payment.

How much do short let managers in Edinburgh charge?

Most charge a percentage of booking revenue, a fixed fee, or a mix of both, and the rate depends on what is included (cleaning, linen, maintenance, pricing and marketing). Few managers in Edinburgh have published their fees on VRM Atlas yet, so ask for written quotes: you can request up to five at once, free.

How many homes does a typical short let manager in Edinburgh look after?

Of the 7 managers that publish a portfolio size on VRM Atlas, the median looks after 12 homes and the average 21 homes.

What does a short let manager do?

A full-service manager markets the property on booking sites and its own website, sets prices, handles guest messages and check-in, arranges cleaning, laundry and maintenance, and sends the owner regular statements. Some offer only part of this (for example guest communication or co-hosting). This is also called Airbnb management, short-term let management or holiday let management.

How do I choose a short let manager in Edinburgh?

Compare what is included, the fee model and what it is charged on, local knowledge of Edinburgh's rules, portfolio size, owner reviews and the contract terms (minimum term, notice, who keeps the listing). Shortlist three to five and ask each for a written quote.

Which booking software do short let managers in Edinburgh use?

The booking software most often detected on these managers' public websites is Beds24 (57%) and Tokeet (43%). Detected on public websites, not market share.

Do managers pay to be listed or ranked on VRM Atlas?

No. Every public manager is listed for free and the order is based on profile evidence only. Paid placement, where it exists, is a separate slot labelled "Sponsored" and never changes the order.

Can I get quotes from several short let managers in Edinburgh?

Yes. Describe your property once and choose up to five managers to ask for a quote. It's free for owners, and managers reply to you directly.