OWNER’S REVIEWS

As an owner I can fully recommend Andrea and her team to manage holiday rentals. Andrea is very reliable and proactive. Communication is always clear and timely.we feel very confident that our property is being well looked after.we truely appreciate and highly recommend anyone who looks for a trustworthy holiday rental agent. Thanks Andrea.

Owner of Hilltop Cottage – 8 April 2026

We really can’t thank Andrea and her team enough! We really needed some help managing our Airbnb. Andrea brings to the table endless experience and a genuine care for her hosts and guests. We are so grateful!

Owner of Kaya Beach House – 9 September 2025

As an owner, I can fully recommend and endorse Holiday Shacks as a premium service provider in the short-term rental category. The team are professional, very responsive and proactive in identifying improvements and issues requiring the immediate attention of guests. We live in Spain and were concerned that communication in a timely would be challenging. Andrea and her team make the process of managing our property completely seamless.

Owner of Palmya Villa – 26 January 2026

We love using Holiday Shacks. Their customer service is excellent, and they respond quickly to any question or enquiry. We highly recommend them.

Owner of Arlo Beach House – 31 March 2025

We previously stayed at Beachside Lane for 2 weeks and had a wonderful experience, the house and location were perfect. We were so impressed that we chose Holiday Shacks to manage our own property. They have done a great job getting it ready and been very responsive and flexible. Rooms: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Location: 5/5

Owner of Gracie on The Beach – 16 April 2025

We recently listed our holiday home in Mount Martha with Holiday Shacks and Andrea and the team have been fantastic to work with over the past month or so. From the beginning their innovative and proactive strategies have made a positive difference with three family bookings already secured in such a short period of time. Holiday Shacks are quick to follow up enquires, negotiate the best deal and are highly professional in tying up any loose ends during the booking confirmation process. Their transparency, reliability and attention to detail approach make communication effortless and ensure that any concerns are addressed promptly. This high level of service and commitment is a testament to their passion for excellence in property management. It is clear that the guests also appreciate their personalised service providing positive feedback on the house and the whole experience of their short-term stay. We would confidentially recommend Holiday Shacks and the team to other holiday house owners seeking to engage a top tier rental management agency on the Mornington Peninsula. Thank you.  

Owner of Mount Martha Coastal Retreat – 23 April 2025

We are property owners and engaged Holiday Shacks as our rental management agent.  Andrea and her team have been incredible to work with. At first we were nervous about renting out our gorgeous brand new coastal home but Andrea guided us through the process easily and instantly made us feel happy and comfortable with our decision to share our home with her clients. I could not recommend the team at Holiday Shacks highly enough. They offer a 5 star service to renters and property owners.

Owner of Observation Villa – 26 December 2022

Andrea and the dedicated team from Holiday Shacks have managed a number of my properties over the years. I can’t speak highly enough of their true professionalism in the industry, ongoing assistance and care they provide for us as owners and our guests. Always available and a pleasure to deal with no matter the situation. Thank you, Holiday Shacks!

Owner of Studio One – 17 December 2024

After having tried many property managers in the past, we were a little reluctant to try another – but Holiday Shacks completely exceeded our expectations.  Never had we experienced such high touch and quality service, where all the small things that matter were added into the experience.  Our property was managed more competently than any others had previously managed to and we were able to completely set and forget the property, knowing that everything was in good hands. Andrea and her team have a wonderful network of support teams in the form of cleaners etc. that always did a wonderful job and the property was regularly rented out at very good rates.  I have no hesitation in recommending Andrea and her team to anyone considering renting their property out for short stay opportunities, as she really cares about the outcomes for clients on both sides of the transaction.

Owner of Diamond Bay Villa – 16 December 2024

Holiday Shacks has managed our property for over five years. They have been highly professional and a pleasure to deal with, from helping us set up our property for rental to managing some early challenges and navigating the difficulties of the pandemic years. Their team is experienced, communicative, very organised and pay close attention to the details so that we can ensure our property is maintained beautifully. We are delighted to work closely and partner with Holiday Shacks.

Owner of Ocean Luxe Retreat – 13 February 2023

Holiday Shacks manage my rental property for short stay rentals. I cannot recommend Andrea and her entire team for all their help and support they have give me. The initial process was handled with such ease and care, nothing was an issue. So professional but still so friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend Holiday Shacks for their 5 star service. They treat our property with such respect and care while trying to accommodate their clients.

Owner of Haven on Marine – 5 February 2023

Andrea and the team at Holiday Shacks have managed the bookings at our Safety Beach property (Serenity on Seaview) for 3 years. The occupancy has continued to improve and our guests always seem to enjoy their stay. The Holiday Shacks team is accessible, with good communications with both us and our guests, when needed.

Owner of Serenity on Seaview – 31 January 2022

Holiday Shacks have managed and coordinated bookings for my Red Hill property for the last 7 years. Whether it’s the Summer period, Easter Holidays, or Long Weekends, they have always made renting easy. The services they provide include cleaning, maintenance, coordination of communication offering sound peace of mind. They provide a professional and efficient service that allows us to consistently rent out our property. I would highly recommend them to rent your property.

Owner of 2 Marma Retreat – 22 January 2022

Our property has been managed by Andrea and the team for over 10 years and they continue to go ‘above and beyond’ for guests and for us. The team is fantastic at juggling all components of the guests’ stay and we greatly appreciate their eye for detail, ensuring our property remains a top rental choice. Their service doesn’t stop at guest visits – we value their support when we need maintenance as their network of contacts are wonderful. We cannot recommend Holiday Shacks highly enough.

Owner of Hamptons Retreat – 6 December 2021

Andrea and her team have been managing my property for over 2 years now. Everyone is extremely friendly & professional. My property is very well looked after and we’ve achieved fantastic growth. I love the personal attention given to each individual guest. Would highly recommend Holiday Shacks!

Owner of Fairway Views – 2 September 2020

I consider myself fortunate to have been associated with Holiday Shacks for a number of years now. I searched for and interviewed several prospective Holiday Letting Management Companies before deciding on Andrea Wilson and her Team at Holiday Shacks to manage my property. I wanted a professional full service Team who in my view would not only remove the uncertainty that is often associated with Holiday Letting but would care equally about the experience for both the Guests and the property Owner .It was important to me to find a Company that was reputable ,responsive to market challenges, reasonably priced ,professional and progressive .Holiday Shacks is such a Company run by Andrea Wilson a woman who is a leader within the Industry and who works tirelessly to improve the standard of the Industry as a whole for all stakeholders. Andrea is dedicated to her business and she and her Team are equally dedicated to ensuring that a Guests holiday experience is memorable for all the right reasons. The Holiday Shacks Team are highly experienced approachable and professional ,they listen to the needs of both Guests and Owners alike. The fact that Holiday Shacks offer an end to end service also appealed to me as it provides Housekeeping,Concierge and offers Guests access to 24/7 assistance during their stay along with help in planning/organising any extra services that Guests might require to help make they stay even more special. Holiday Shacks also offer Owners assistance with Property Maintenance Lawn mowing Property Styling, etc if needed From the moment my property became came one of their properties I knew that I was associated with a Team that would care about my property as much as I do and I have always felt that my property was in good hands I have never felt like just one of many .From a Guests initial enquiry Holiday Shacks work hard to ensure that both the property will meet the Guests needs and that the prospective Guests are well suited for the property.I am appreciative of the pre Guest Entry Condition inspection and the post Guest Exit Condition inspection ,as an Owner it is important to me that my property is handed over to Guests in immaculate condition and equally as important that it be returned in the same condition .I am grateful to Holiday Shacks that the Guest experience matters to them as a frequent traveller myself I too know how important it is to have your expectations matched but how much more memorable it is to have them exceeded and I know Holiday Shacks strives hard to exceed Guests expectations .I would not hesitate in recommending Holiday Shacks highly to either prospective Guests looking for a special holiday experience where all their requirements are listened to and exceeded or to an Owner who wants to engage a Company who will care about their investment/property ,market it appropriately and manage the property well to assist in maximising your return. I respect and appreciate Andrea and her Team at Holiday Shacks for their hard work and dedication in trying to ensure that both Guests and Owners are well looked after.

Owner of Byron by the Beach – 1 August 2020

We undertook a very detailed search to find the best agent for our property. We wanted to find someone who could ensure that our very special holiday house was looked after in every way, marketed in the right way and if problems arose, they could be solved quickly. We are so glad that we found Andrea, who is backed by a quality team who are responsive to all of our needs, however small they might be. Holiday Shacks has provided us with a high quality service and we would strongly recommend them to other holiday house owners in this segment of the market.

Owner of Ocean Luxe Retreat – 15 July 2018

We are delighted we choose Holiday Shacks to manage our Holiday Home. Andrea clearly has significant industry knowledge and has been a terrific in helping us establish our home for holiday rental. Her professionalism and care for her clients is second to none. The team at Holiday Shacks also offer great service and are always willing to assist at short notice and do what is necessary to make the home owner confident and the guest comfortable. We strongly recommend Andrea and her team if you are looking for someone to manage your home as a holiday rental.

Owner of Perla Marina – 8 May 2018

We interviewed several prospective agencies before choosing Andrea Wilson and her team. My husband and I are experienced rental property owners. When it comes to property management, one could not improve on the care administered by Holiday Shacks. As one of Andrea’s original clients, I have been delighted with HS. Our home has been managed with incredible attention to detail, and one cannot fault the response when, on a rare occasion, we have needed to bring a matter to their attention. All charges incurred from housekeeping are both reasonable and standard to the industry, as are those of Holiday Shacks. At no time have I found fees to be exorbitant. I do not expect tasks to be executed for next to nothing, I get the standard of care that I pay for. What I have experienced is exemplary management and housekeeping. Housekeeping is headed up by a competent, hardworking and dedicated owner. Their housekeepers keep impeccably clean linen, and take great care with my expensive or fragile pieces. I remain indebted to both Holiday Shacks and Sue Pallot of housekeeping for keeping an alert eye on my beloved holiday home. I have never been charged for guests leaving rubbish behind. I have never experienced surprising behaviour or ridiculous charges. Holiday Shacks commission remains at a flat 20% which is standard on the peninsula. As Andrea’s business grew rapidly over the period of time addressed by the previous review, it would have been easy to see a dilution of our rental income as the new properties competed for our business. However, I made sure that we stepped up to the challenge, reviewing our amenities regularly to ensure we captured the market. With Andrea’s help, we did just that. Our property income has continued to grow. We enjoy many repeat bookings, and I can honestly say we enjoy a stress free administration of this home. Last year Holiday Shacks secured rental income for us that was 30% higher than the preceding year.

Owner of Newhaven – 12 December 2016

We met Andrea Wilson and her team at Holiday Shacks in 2011, when we purchased our property in Mt. Martha and entrusted it into her care, to be part of her holiday rental portfolio. Her professional approach to marketing our property has been extremely impressive! Andrea is constantly updating her strategies on how best to look after the tenants and the owners of the properties that she is managing. Apart from being an amazing business woman, Andrea has the ability to connect with everyone on a very personal level. Our business alliance has grown into a very comfortable” friend” like relationship and we always value the advice and feedback that she gives us. We couldn’t recommend Andrea and her team at Holiday Shacks anymore highly! Thanks Andrea for all your never ending help and guidance!

Owner of Vue De La Mer – 3 November 2015

We wanted Oceania Retreat to be managed professionally and ensure a memorable stay for our guests. We have invested a lot of time and money in the property and wanted to ensure it was with safe hands. Hence we approached Holiday Shacks who have a great reputation on the Mornington Peninsula and we have been more than impressed. Andrea has been lovely and extremely approachable and understanding on all matters from the Owners perspective and has given us comfort that she has our best interest at heart and also ensuring that our guests will enjoy their stay and want to return. We would recommend Holiday Shacks to any Owners want their property investment managed with care and professionalism.’

Owner of Oceania Retreat – 3 November 2015

We are property owners and engaged Holiday Shacks as our rental management agent.  Andrea and her team have been incredible to work with. At first we were nervous about renting out our gorgeous brand new coastal home but Andrea guided us through the process easily and instantly made us feel happy and comfortable with our decision to share our home with her clients. I could not recommend the team at Holiday Shacks highly enough. They offer a 5 star service to renters and property owners.

Owner of Obervation Villa – 1 December 2022

Holiday Shacks manage my rental property for short stay rentals. I cannot recommend Andrea and her entire team for all their help and support they have give me. The initial process was handled with such ease and care, nothing was an issue. So professional but still so friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend Holiday Shacks for their 5 star service. They treat our property with such respect and care while trying to accommodate their clients.

Owner of Haven on Marine – 2 January 2023

Holiday Shacks has managed our property for over five years. They have been highly professional and a pleasure to deal with, from helping us set up our property for rental to managing some early challenges and navigating the difficulties of the pandemic years. Their team is experienced, communicative, very organised and pay close attention to the details so that we can ensure our property is maintained beautifully. We are delighted to work closely and partner with Holiday Shacks

Owner of Ocean Luxe Retreat – 15 February 2023

Holiday Shacks are by far the most professional holiday accommodation company we have dealt with. Their personal service  attention to detail & services are second to none. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to book high end luxury accommodation with an excellent concierge service.

Owner of Bracken Ridge Hideaway – 1 August 2020