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Best Airbnb Management Companies in Knysna, South Africa
Updated October, 2026Based on data from Airbtics, this page lists leading Airbnb management companies ranked by the Host Score, a score out of 100 combining guest reviews, Guest Favorite share, occupancy, and local operating experience. Verified operators with a public website include a link to their full profile.
Companies are ranked by the Host Score, a score out of 100 based on guest satisfaction, occupancy and operating scale.
How the score works
| Factor | Maximum points |
|---|---|
| Guest rating | 30 |
| Guest Favorite share | 30 |
| Occupancy | 30 |
| Operating scale | 10 |
Guest ratings earn 0 points at 4.3 or below, increasing evenly to 30 points at 4.8 or above.
Guest Favorite share and occupancy each earn 0.3 points per percentage point. For example, 75% occupancy earns 22.5 points. The occupancy comparison against the median does not affect the score.
Operating scale
We add together the days each company’s listings were live in this market over the past 12 months, converted to listing-months (days / 30). For example, 10 listings live every day of the past year contribute 120 listing-months.
- Small: fewer than 120 listing-months — 0 points.
- Medium: 120–240 listing-months — 5 points.
- Large: more than 240 listing-months — 10 points.
These labels reflect last-12-month portfolio activity, rather than the company’s age.
How to read the table
- Occupancy and daily rate are listing-weighted averages for the company’s Airbnb listings in this market over the past 12 months.
- Guest Favorites shows the percentage of its listings currently carrying Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge.
- The +/− occupancy figure shows the difference in percentage points from the median occupancy of the companies in this table.
- Rating highlights identify scores of 4.8 or above as standouts and scores below 4.4 as low.
Which listings are included
We include listings in this market that have been listed for more than 90 days and received at least one booking in the past 12 months. These criteria mean our listing counts may differ from those on a company’s Airbnb host profile.
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| Rank | Host Scoreout of 100 | Host | Review Score | Guest Favorites | Occupancyvs median 52% | Average Daily Rate | Number of Listings | Operating scale | Portfolio analytics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 83 | Morné | 5 👑 | 100% | 76% +24 | R3,315 | 6 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #2 | 82 | Mark & Liz | 5 👑 | 100% | 73% +21 | R1,359 | 5 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #3 | 79 | Tori | 4.9 👑 | 100% | 64% +12 | R1,939 | 8 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #4 | 78 | Brenda | 5 👑 | 100% | 60% +8 | R1,525 | 5 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #5 | 76 | Carla | 4.9 👑 | 89% | 64% +12 | R2,835 | 11 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #6 | 72 | Heather | 4.9 👑 | 56% | 49% -3 | R2,089 | 30 | Large | View portfolio → |
| #7 | 70 | Vanessa | 5 👑 | 100% | 35% -17 | R2,138 | 7 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #8 | 69 | Lianne | 4.8 👑 | 67% | 63% +11 | R3,382 | 7 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #9 | 68 | Jenny | 4.9 👑 | 71% | 56% +4 | R1,873 | 7 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #10 | 67 | Kevin | 4.9 👑 | 67% | 56% +4 | R1,989 | 6 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #11 | 64 | Robyn | 4.9 👑 | 44% | 71% +19 | R4,973 | 9 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #12 | 64 | Ellie & Francois | 5 👑 | 50% | 63% +11 | R1,906 | 6 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #13 | 58 | Andre | 4.8 👑 | 45% | 48% -4 | R5,487 | 11 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #14 | 58 | Beautiful Knysna Villas | 4.9 👑 | 50% | 42% -10 | R4,145 | 10 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #15 | 57 | Gael | 5 👑 | 50% | 41% -11 | R4,028 | 11 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #16 | 57 | Steve | 4.8 👑 | 50% | 41% -11 | R2,586 | 5 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #17 | 56 | Hemalee | 5 👑 | 43% | 44% -8 | R3,017 | 7 | Small | View portfolio → |
| #18 | 55 | Amanzi | 5 👑 | 0% | 67% +15 | R3,282 | 15 | Medium | View portfolio → |
| #19 | 54 | Mackenzie Property Management manages holiday rentals and houses in the Knysna Area | 4.7 | 35% | 47% -5 | R2,288 | 21 | Medium | View portfolio → |
| #20 | 53 | Madelize - First Private Stays | 4.8 👑 | 0% | 76% +24 | R1,508 | 5 | Small | View portfolio → |
Data Seen By
Compare all 54 companies with full metrics
Occupancy, daily rate, reviews, and listing-level history for every manager in Knysna in the Airbtics app.
All 54 Airbnb management companies tracked in Knysna
Ranked by Host Score, continuing from the table above.
- #21Tracy
- #22Mariska
- #23Jen
- #24Lezelda
- #25Michelle
- #26Martina
- #27Diane
- #28Nats
- #29Clary
- #30Pierre
- #31Stephen
- #32Elmo
- #33Bratt
- #34Anthony
- #35Gillian
- #36Magru
- #37Green Door Realty
- #38Marr
- #39Knysna Quays Accommodation
- #40Rensia
- #41Ernesto
- #42Susan
- #43Linda
- #44The Bamboo Lodge In Knysna
- #45Thesen Rentals With Magru
- #46Linda
- #47Gail
- #48Marina
- #49Greg
- #50Perch Stays
- #51VIP Knysna
- #52Michelle
- #53Marisa
- #54Laurette
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What does the Airbnb management market in Knysna look like?
This snapshot compares 56 Airbnb management companies managing 595 tracked listings in Knysna. The table above ranks them by the Host Score and compares guest rating, Guest Favorite share, occupancy against the group median, ADR, size, and operating scale. Median market ADR is R1,740, median occupancy, the table benchmark, is 52%, and the top 5 operators manage 29% of tracked listings.
Data note: These figures are estimates based on Airbtics' tracked Airbnb and short-term rental data. Actual occupancy, ADR, and revenue may differ from a company's internal PMS or owner reports. We have refined this methodology over 6 years and use our best effort to keep the data accurate and useful.
How can I correct a result on this page?
If you are an employee of any of the companies on this page and would like to correct the result, please submit the form via this link. We can’t guarantee the timeline, but we do typically update this every quarter.
Who are the best Airbnb management companies in Knysna?
Of the 54 management companies we track in Knysna, Tori leads on Guest Favorites: 100% of its 8 listings carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, against a 8% median across the city. It runs a 4.9 guest rating at 64% occupancy. Guest Favorite share is the clearest single read on consistent guest experience, but the table above lets you weigh it against occupancy, daily rate, and operating scale.Which Airbnb management companies in Knysna have the best guest reviews?
Vanessa (5.0), Morné (5.0) and Mark & Liz (5.0) hold the highest guest ratings among Knysna management companies with at least five active listings. Where ratings tie we rank by the share of listings holding Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Vanessa ranks first because 100% of its listings are Guest Favorites.Which Airbnb management company in Knysna is the best one for me?
It depends on what you are optimising for. Linda is the most established operator in Knysna with 64 listings, and Linda posts the strongest booking performance at 85% occupancy. Morné earns the most per listing at R804,992 a year, VIP Knysna positions highest on nightly rate at R6,532, and Knysna Quays Accommodation has grown its portfolio fastest at +400% year on year. Treat these as starting points rather than a final recommendation: the VRM Index in the table above folds guest reviews, Guest Favorite share, occupancy and operating scale into a single score if you would rather compare on overall strength.
Explore vacation rental manager analytics on Airbtics
You can access detailed analytics on vacation rental managers, including their KPIs and their listings’ historical performance, on the Airbtics platform. Top operators use this data for benchmarking and to stay ahead of the market.
