Selling every night better
- Property positioning
- Listing creation and optimisation
- Pricing strategy
- Calendar and channel distribution (Airbnb, Booking.com and others)
Full-service holiday rental management · Algarve
Your income. Our management.
Full service. Total transparency. Booking revenue goes straight into your account and we take care of everything else: listings, pricing, guests, cleaning and maintenance.
25%full management, on accommodation revenue
100%of booking revenue paid straight into your account
€0cleaning cost to you – the guest pays it
2payments at the end of the month. Nothing else.
Total transparency
Booking money goes straight to you
Profitability without losing control.
Step 1Booking confirmed
Step 2Booking platform
Step 3Owner's account
- Booking platforms are set up with the owner's bank details.
- Universe Holidays never receives or holds booking money.
- Bookings, calendar and figures always available in the owner app.
Real transparency: the money never sits with us.
At the end of the month, just two payments
1Universe Holidays management
25% of accommodation revenue + VAT at the applicable rate.
25% of accommodation revenue + VAT at the applicable rate.
2Cleaning, laundry and bed linen
Invoiced at month-end and covered by the cleaning fee the guest pays. Bed linen is supplied by the cleaning company.
Invoiced at month-end and covered by the cleaning fee the guest pays. Bed linen is supplied by the cleaning company.
Services
End-to-end full management
Three fronts, one team. Your property. Our management.
Looking after every arrival
- Pre-booking and arrival
- Organised self check-in
- Support during the stay
- After check-out and reviews
A home that is always ready
- Cleaning, laundry and bed linen
- Turnovers between bookings
- Property checks
- Maintenance and owner updates
Professional listing
The first booking starts with the photos
- Professional photography and drone, where applicable
- A strategic cover photo
- Titles and descriptions written to convert
- Highlighting what justifies a higher price
Better presentation → more demand → every night sold better.
Dynamic pricing
The right price at the right time
The nightly rate is adjusted continuously to:
- season and demand
- occupancy and booking pace
- lead time and length of stay
- local events and day of the week
- competitor prices
Adjust. Measure. Adjust again.
Occupancy is a metric. Profitability is the result.
Calculator
How a month of operation works
Choose the property type, adjust the figures and see what you keep.
Property type
Airbnb, Booking.com and others, around 15%. Direct bookings: 0%.
Show figures
Your month
Accommodation revenue–
Platform commission–
Universe Holidays commission (25%)–
Cleaning, laundry and bed linenIncluded in the booking price
Total to the owner–
YouUniverse HolidaysPlatforms
VAT is added to the management commission at the applicable rate. Platform commission is indicative and varies by channel. Figures are before income tax.
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Guest experience
A well-managed stay protects your income
Before
Quick replies and clear information.
Arrival
Simple instructions and self check-in.
Stay
Support and quick issue resolution.
Check-out
A simple, organised departure.
After
Follow-up and a review request.
Why 5 stars matter
- They build trust and improve conversion
- They reduce price sensitivity
- They give you an edge over the competition
How we work for 5 stars
- Consistent preparation
- Fast, professional communication
- Problems solved immediately
- Attention to detail
- A review request after the stay
Owner control
Clear information, no surprises
A simple monthly report turns operations into control. And you can open the owner app whenever you want to see the information.
Bookings and nights
Booking channel
Revenue received
Cleaning and laundry
Management commission
Relevant incidents
Extraordinary expenses
Amounts payable
You know what you received, what was done, what you owe and why.
My propertiesCalendar
Revenue
Reports
Owner app, always available.
Bookings, calendar, revenue and reports on your phone or computer, any time.
Bookings, calendar, revenue and reports on your phone or computer, any time.
No need to wait for month-end or to ask us.
Our properties
Homes already working with us
Getting started
From property to first booking
01Visit and valuation
An assessment of the property and its potential.
02Preparation
Recommendations, positioning and operating standards.
03Set-up
Listings, pricing, channels, calendar, payments and messaging.
04Launch
Bookings open and full management begins.
Guaranteed rent
Would you prefer a fixed rent, guaranteed every month?
We lease your property on a long-term contract (5 to 10 years) and run it ourselves as a holiday rental. You receive the same amount every month, with your property cared for to the Universe standard.
Talk about guaranteed rent
Holidays
See available homes
Your Algarve holiday, with no queues and no waiting.
Homes prepared with care, quality bed linen and self check-in whenever suits you.
LagosPortimãoAlvorCarvoeiroArmação de PêraAlbufeiraVilamouraQuarteiraFaroOlhãoTavira
Self check-inArrive whenever suits you.
Best direct priceNo platform fees.
Always reachableWe're here throughout your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
How much does management cost?
25% of accommodation revenue, plus VAT at the applicable rate. It covers full management: sales, guests and operations.
How do I receive the booking money?
Straight into your account. Booking platforms are set up with your bank details and Universe Holidays never receives or holds booking money.
What do I pay at the end of the month?
Just two things: the management commission and the cleaning, laundry and bed linen service, which is covered by the cleaning fee the guest pays.
Do I need to buy bed linen and towels?
No. They are supplied by the cleaning company. You don't buy, store or manage any stock.
Which costs remain the owner's?
A valid AL (holiday rental) registration, water, electricity and internet, licences and tax obligations, mandatory insurance, condominium fees, utensils and consumables, maintenance and external works. The property must be furnished, equipped and insured.
What if there is an extraordinary expense?
We send it to you for approval before going ahead, except in urgent situations where action is needed to protect people, guests or the property.
What information do I receive?
A full monthly report, plus access to the owner app whenever you want to see bookings, calendar and figures.
Free valuation
Your property can earn more without taking up your time.
Shall we value your property?
- Emailinfo@universeholidays.pt
- Websiteuniverseholidays.pt
- AreaThe whole Algarve
Your income. Our management.