ORION STAYS
Airbnb Management in Dundee, Scotland
Dundee has reinvented itself around its waterfront, and V&A Dundee has put the city on the map for design-minded visitors. Orion Short Stays manages Airbnb properties across the city for landlords who want a steady, well-run rental without handling check-ins, cleaners and guest messages themselves. Our own office is on Castle Street in the city centre, so Dundee is home ground for us.
Free Property Analysis
SERVICE OVERVIEW
Our Airbnb Management service for Dundee properties starts with a walkthrough of your home and ends with a live, bookable listing. We write and optimise the listing, set nightly rates against university terms, events and seasons, answer every guest message, and arrange cleaning and linen between stays. You receive monthly reporting, so you can see how the property is performing without chasing anyone.
WHAT IS MANAGED
Each booking is handled from enquiry to check-out. That covers a professional photo shoot, listing copy, calendar syncing across Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO, pricing reviews, guest screening, digital welcome guides, 24/7 AI-assisted guest support, fixed-rate changeover cleans, smoke detector and safety checks, restocking of essentials, and coordination of any repair that comes up during a stay.
WHY CHOOSE US
Orion brings around 30 years of combined short-term rental experience from its founders, together with a focus on direct bookings. Your listing appears on the major platforms, but we also work to build repeat and direct business so you keep more of what you earn. Our fees are published openly: a one-off setup fee from £500 + VAT depending on property size, then 15% + VAT commission, so we earn more only when you do.
LOCATION DEMAND
Visitors to V&A Dundee, RRS Discovery at Discovery Point and the McManus keep the waterfront and city centre busy outside the summer peak. The University of Dundee and Abertay University bring parents, visiting academics and graduation weeks, while Ninewells Hospital draws medical professionals and families needing a short stay nearby. The rail station, Dundee Airport and road links to Perth, Edinburgh and Aberdeen make the city an easy base for business and leisure guests alike.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AIRBNB MANAGEMENT WITH ORION SHORT STAYS
How soon can my Dundee property go live?
Typically within a couple of weeks of the walkthrough, once the deep clean, photography and licence paperwork are in place. Licensing timescales are set by the council, so we start that early.
What happens if something goes wrong during a stay?
Guests contact our team first, day or night. We arrange the repair through a trusted contractor or your preferred tradesperson, and keep you updated throughout.
Who stays in Dundee short lets?
A broad mix of guests: design and culture visitors drawn by the V&A, university families, medical staff and relatives linked to Ninewells, and business travellers working in the city.
Do I need a licence to let my Dundee property short term?
Yes. Every short-term let in Scotland needs a licence from the local council, which for Dundee is Dundee City Council. We advise on the application and the safety requirements during onboarding.
How much does Orion charge to manage a Dundee Airbnb?
Orion's current terms are a one-off setup fee of £500 + VAT, depending on property size, followed by 15% + VAT commission on bookings. We confirm the figures for your Dundee property at the initial walkthrough.
