Why work with us

For property owners and real estate agents

List a standout Melbourne apartment with Stellar Stays.

We manage a small, carefully presented collection of premium Melbourne apartments. Our focus is simple: protect the property, elevate the listing, attract better guests, and build a short-stay asset that feels polished from first click to checkout.

Why work with us

We do not take every property. That is the point.

Selective onboarding

Stellar Stays is not a volume operator. We review the apartment, building, location, furnishing level, guest appeal and owner expectations before taking anything on.

Premium listing presentation

We position each accepted apartment as part of a curated Melbourne stay collection, using strong imagery, clear copy, review proof and a polished guest journey.

Guest experience management

We care about the details guests notice: check-in clarity, fast communication, cleanliness, amenities, styling, maintenance follow-up and review quality.

Referral-friendly for agents

Agents can refer suitable owners who want short-stay upside while keeping the property professionally presented and protected.

For apartments with a reason to be chosen.

The best properties are not just available. They have a reason guests remember them: views, interiors, balcony spaces, building amenities, walkability, or a layout that suits families and longer stays.

  • CBD, Southbank, Carlton and inner-Melbourne locations
  • Strong views, styling, amenities or guest appeal
  • Well-furnished, guest-ready or upgrade-ready apartments
  • Owners who care about presentation and asset condition
Our portfolio

Real Stellar Stays apartments we already manage.

These are not stock photos or generic examples. They are our own Melbourne listings, showing the kind of views, interiors and guest-ready presentation we look for.

Views Beyond Immagination, Hoff Boulevard

Southbank

Views Beyond Immagination, Hoff Boulevard

18 Hoff Boulevard, Southbank

Chic NYC Style Balcony, Southbank

Southbank

Chic NYC Style Balcony, Southbank

1 Balston Street, Southbank

Level 50 Panoramic Central CBD Views, A'Beckett St

Melbourne CBD

Level 50 Panoramic Central CBD Views, A'Beckett St

157 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne CBD

The Prime CBD, 180° Panoramic, Uno Tower

Melbourne CBD

The Prime CBD, 180° Panoramic, Uno Tower

119 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne CBD

Breathtaking Spacious Views, Queens Tower

Melbourne CBD

Breathtaking Spacious Views, Queens Tower

370 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne CBD

Unique Indoor Balcony Spacious Retreat, Carlton

Carlton

Unique Indoor Balcony Spacious Retreat, Carlton

160 Victoria Street, Carlton

What we handle

More than a listing upload.

Good short-stay management is operational. The listing has to look right, price correctly, clean consistently, communicate clearly and protect the owner’s asset.

Listing setup

Guest-facing copy, photo selection, positioning, amenities, house rules and property-specific selling points.

Guest communication

Pre-arrival instructions, check-in support, during-stay questions, issue handling and review follow-up.

Presentation standards

Cleaner coordination, linen, consumables, restocking, damage checks and maintenance escalation when needed.

Revenue focus

Pricing attention around demand, lead time, occupancy, events and the property’s role in the broader portfolio.

Commercial options

Two ways owners and agents can work with us.

Some owners want a hands-off lease solution. Others want to keep revenue upside while handing day-to-day operations to a specialist short-stay team.

Rental-based management

For owners or agents who want long-term lease certainty without the day-to-day pressure. Stellar Stays can take suitable leases off their hands, handle the guest operation, pay for furniture setup where agreed, and coordinate maintenance work so the owner has a cleaner, lower-friction pathway.

Revenue-share management

For owners who prefer to keep income upside. Stellar Stays can manage the apartment for a 15–25% share of revenue, depending on the property, scope, setup requirements and operating responsibilities.

Furniture & setup support

For the right apartment, we can help fund or coordinate furniture, styling, guest-ready essentials, photography preparation and launch requirements so the property reaches the brand standard before going live.

Agent referral pathway

Agents can introduce suitable owners for either model. We review the property, explain the most appropriate structure and keep the process professional, clear and brand-safe.

The process

How listing with us works.

A clear, staged pathway from first property referral to a live Stellar Stays apartment. We also agree the commercial model early: rental-based management for a lower-friction lease solution, or revenue-share management where Stellar Stays takes 15–25% of revenue depending on scope.

1

Day 1

Property enquiry

Send the address, photos, bedroom count, building amenities, current furnishing level and owner goals. We do an initial fit check before moving further.

2

Days 1–3

Review & shortlist

We assess guest appeal, location, access, likely demand, presentation gaps and whether the apartment suits the Stellar Stays standard.

3

Days 3–7

Choose the management model

We work out whether the property suits a rental-based structure, where we take the lease burden and handle setup/operations, or a revenue-share model at 15–25% of revenue.

4

Week 1–2

Setup, furniture & photography

The apartment is prepared for guests. For the right rental-based arrangement, Stellar Stays can pay for or coordinate furniture, guest-ready essentials and maintenance work before photography.

5

Week 2

Launch listing

We publish the listing, check the guest journey, set launch pricing, connect cleaning workflows and make sure enquiries can be handled cleanly.

6

First 30 days

Optimise & refine

We watch bookings, guest questions, cleaning feedback, reviews and pricing signals, then refine the listing and operations after real guest data comes in.

What makes a good fit

The right property should feel special before the guest even arrives.

We are most interested in apartments with strong photography potential, practical guest layouts, reliable building access, quality furnishings, nearby demand drivers and owners who want the apartment looked after properly.

Strong candidates

City views, balconies, pools, gyms, parking, workspaces, family-ready layouts, premium buildings, easy transport and walkable food/entertainment.

May need upgrades first

Properties with weak furniture, tired linen, poor styling, limited kitchen setup, unclear access or maintenance issues may need improvements before launch.

Not usually suitable

Generic apartments with no guest appeal, difficult access, poor building rules, unreliable owners, or properties where presentation cannot be kept consistent.

Have a property that fits?

Email the address, bedroom count, building amenities, current furnishing level, photos if available, and the owner’s goals. If it fits the Stellar Stays standard, we will start the management conversation.

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