Case study
A cottage in Rokytno: before and after a management change
Rokytno · Rokytnice nad Jizerou · Czech Krkonoše Mountains
What could a switch from self-management to our full management service look like? Using this cottage example in Rokytno, We compare two illustrative full-year scenarios.
What changes in this scenario
- Property presentation
- Owner-taken photos and a short listing are replaced with professional photography and detailed descriptions of the amenities and surroundings.
- Pricing and availability
- Previously, there were two fixed rates: one for peak season and one for the off-season. After the management change, prices adjust continuously to specific dates, stay length and demand. Booking platform calendars are synchronised.
- Daily operations
- We take over guest communication, contactless arrivals, cleaning and cottage preparation. The owner no longer needs to answer evening enquiries, send arrival instructions or arrange cleaning and linen changes between stays.
- Less work for the owner
- There is no need to keep checking calendars, handle late arrivals or travel to the cottage for routine operations. We coordinate cleaning, restocking, preparing the stove for lighting, snow clearance and minor maintenance within the agreed plan. We agree larger repairs and related costs with the owner in advance. Instead of organising daily tasks, the owner receives a monthly report and can block dates for personal stays.
Illustrative annual comparison
+55% annual revenue in this model
| Metric | Before: self-managed | After: Carefree plan |
|---|---|---|
| Booked nights per year | 120 | 165 |
| Average nightly rate | €128 | €144 |
| Annual accommodation revenue | €15,360 | €23,760 |
| Management commission | €0 | €5,940 |
| After management commission* | €15,360 | €17,820 |
Indicative conversion: EUR 1 = CZK 25, as in the calculator. Amounts are rounded to whole euros. This is not a live exchange rate.
* This is not net profit. In the self-managed scenario, cleaning and laundry costs have not been deducted; the owner arranges these independently. In the Carefree plan, cleaning and laundry are included in the service covered by the commission. Neither scenario accounts for utilities, maintenance, platform fees or taxes. The managed scenario assumes a 25% revenue commission; the self-managed scenario has no management commission. Both scenarios cover a full year, not verified before-and-after periods.