Short-term or long-term rental ?
In brief : short-term rental typically generates 50 to 300% more income than long-term letting and lets you keep personal use of your property — at the cost of significantly more intensive management. Entrusted to a property management service, it combines the best of both worlds : high yield and zero effort. Long-term rental remains simpler but less profitable and less flexible.
You own a property and are torn between long-term letting and turning it into a holiday rental ? Here is an honest, criterion-by-criterion comparison.
The comparison, point by point
| Criterion | Short-term (with Heiwa) | Long-term |
|---|---|---|
| Yield | High (+50 to 300%) | Moderate and fixed |
| Flexibility of use | You block your own dates | Property unavailable |
| Management burden | None (fully delegated) | Low |
| Property upkeep | Checked after every stay | Annual visibility only |
| Risk of non-payment | Near zero (paid in advance) | Possible |
| Seasonality | Varies by location | Steady income |
| Time to launch | ~2 weeks | Immediate |
Who is short-term rental ideal for ?
- You own a second home that you use only part of the time.
- Your property is in a tourist area (mountain, lake, city).
- You want the best possible return without managing day-to-day operations yourself.
The decisive factor : management
The only real drawback of short-term rental — the management burden — disappears the moment it is handed over to a property management service. Heiwa takes care of everything (listings, guests 24/7, cleaning, dynamic pricing), and you earn a higher income without spending a single minute on it.
The right question is not "short-term or long-term?" but "how much am I leaving on the table by not trying short-term rental?"