Verified Portfolio Results: Owner Case Studies
At Cosy Stays, we believe in data, transparent reporting, and verified results—not just marketing claims. The case studies below represent real properties across Sydney, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast managed directly by our team.
• Propertyl bed, I bath apartment, Surry Hills NSW
• BaselineLong-term residential lease
• ComparisonFirst 12 months with Cosy Stays
Surry Hills 1-bedroom apartment
Inner-city Sydney
- Average Daily Rate (ADR): $195
- Booked Revenue: $59,787 Gross
- Guest Rating: 4.92/5
Actions Taken by Cosy Stays
Coordinated professional styling upgrades, deployed multi-channel syndication (Airbnb, VRBO, corporate networks), and applied dynamic pricing surges during the Sydney Mardi Gras and major ICC conventions.
Owner Quotation:
Cosy Stays unlocked the true value of my apartment. I’m making over 40% more than my previous long-term lease, and the property is kept in absolute display-home condition. Michael V.
CASE 02
Darlinghurst 3-Bedroom Victorian Terrace
Premium Lifestyle Sydney
- Average Daily Rate (ADR): $420
- Booked Revenue: $60,400 (6-month period)
- Guest Rating: Increased to 4.96/5
Actions Taken by Cosy Stays
Installed Minut noise monitors to prevent unauthorized gatherings, upgraded to commercial 5-star hotel linen, and introduced algorithmic pricing mapped to the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Allianz Stadium event calendar.
Owner Quotation:
I finally have my weekends back. I used to dread the Airbnb app pinging on a Friday night. Now, Cosy Stays handles the guests, the cleaners, and the noise monitoring. Complete peace of mind. Sarah & Tom H.
• Property3 bed Victorian terrace, Darlinghurst NSW
• Baseline6 months self-managed by the owner
• ComparisonFirst 6 months with Cosy Stays
- Property Type & Suburb: 2-Bedroom Executive Apartment, Pyrmont, NSW.
- Baseline Period: 12 months with a “discount” flat-fee management agency (Stagnant $220 ADR).
- Comparison Period: 90-day post-switch period with Cosy Stays.
CASE 03
Sydney CBD Waterfront / Convention Hub
Pyrmont City Apartment
- Occupancy: 88%
- Average Daily Rate (ADR): $345 (A 56% increase)
- Guest Rating: 4.89/5
Actions Taken by Cosy Stays
Complete the listing rewrite to target high-paying corporate delegates attending the International Convention Centre (ICC). Conducted a professional photography overhaul and implemented strict 1-night gap-filling rules.
Owner Quotation:
Revenue jumped almost immediately after the switch. My previous manager just set a flat rate and forgot about it. Cosy Stays actually yields the rates daily based on what’s happening at the convention centre. David C.
CASE 04
Coastal Peak / Off-Peak Tourism
Gold Coast Holiday Apartment
- Occupancy: 81%
- verage Daily Rate (ADR): $385 average (Peaking over $650 during events)
- Guest Rating: 4.94/5
Actions Taken by Cosy Stays
Expanded distribution to VRBO/Stayz and Booking.com to capture international tourists. Applied aggressive peak pricing during the Magic Millions Carnival and school holidays. Implemented a proactive salt-air maintenance protocol to prevent balcony and AC degradation.
Owner Quotation:
The surge pricing they achieve during school holidays covers my mortgage for the entire quarter. And when I want to use the apartment for my own family holidays, I just block the calendar on the portal for free. Joanne S.
- Property Type & Suburb: High-Floor 2-Bedroom Holiday Apartment, Broadbeach, QLD.
- Baseline Period: Prior 12-month cycle using a single-channel (Airbnb-only) static pricing model.
- Comparison Period: 12-month peak and off-peak cycle with Cosy Stays.
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