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Property management in Villefranche-sur-Mer
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Property management in Villefranche-sur-Mer
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Do you own a property in Villefranche-sur-Mer? You hold something rare: one of Europe's most beautiful bays, a housing supply constrained by geography, regular cruise calls — and therefore some of the most valued nights in the Nice metropolitan area. It is also one of the Riviera's most demanding municipalities on regulation (the change-of-use authorisation is limited to 6 years for secondary residences). Be My Guest — a property management company founded by three short-term rental investors, based 10 minutes away in Nice — handles everything for you: listing, pricing, hospitality, housekeeping and compliance end to end, all-inclusive from 20% of rental income.
≈ 50
properties under management on the Riviera
4.8 / 5
guest rating over the last 5 months
1,500+
cumulative reviews across our properties
≈ €2M
in rental income generated over the last 12 months
Figures as of June 2026, across all properties managed by Be My Guest.
Truly complete rental management: we handle everything. You do nothing.
One formula, from 20% of rental income, no hidden fees: we manage your property in Villefranche-sur-Mer as if it were our own — we have been short-term rental investors ourselves for over 7 years. Your only job: read your reporting and block dates whenever you want to enjoy your home.
Listing & marketing
- ✦Multi-platform listing + direct bookings
- ✦Professional photos included
- ✦Polished multilingual copy
- ✦Dynamic pricing (+20% revenue on average)
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We create and optimise your listing on Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, Google Vacation… plus our own direct booking site with no platform commission — a direct lever on your net income.
A professional photo shoot is included in the formula: the single best-returning investment for your listing's click-through rate and pricing power.
Rates are adjusted daily with professional tools, according to season, events and demand: the difference between average and maximised returns.
Housekeeping & maintenance
- ✦Professional cleaning between every stay
- ✦Hotel-grade linen
- ✦Welcome kit and amenities
- ✦Minor repairs and regular inspections
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Every departure triggers a full professional clean, with hotel linen, amenities and a welcome kit: your property is immaculate for every arrival.
Our teams handle minor repairs, emergency call-outs and regular inspections: your property stays in perfect condition year-round, without you having to travel.
Guest welcome & experience
- ✦Guest screening
- ✦7/7 check-in / check-out
- ✦Assistance throughout the stay
- ✦5-star reviews that lift your listing
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We screen guests, run a personalised or self check-in depending on the property, and stay reachable throughout the stay. This hospitality quality feeds 5-star reviews — which mechanically lift your listing in platform rankings.
Owner peace of mind
- ✦Regulatory compliance end to end
- ✦Clear, regular reporting
- ✦Dedicated contact
- ✦Your dates blocked whenever you wish
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Registration number, change of use, tourist tax: we build and follow every file for a 100% compliant rental, with permanent regulatory monitoring.
You receive clear, regular reporting on bookings and revenue, with a dedicated contact — and you block dates to enjoy your home whenever you like.
Your property everywhere
How much does a holiday rental earn in Villefranche-sur-Mer?
The Villefranche market is more confidential than Nice or Antibes, but its fundamentals are excellent: scarce supply, highly valued bay views and summer nights between €200 and €350 on comparable properties in our portfolio — comfortably outperforming a long-term lease. Our dynamic pricing adds on average +20% revenue versus fixed rates.
| Nightly rate (comparable properties, summer) | ≈ €200 – €350 by view and standing |
| The same property on a long-term lease | ≈ €14,000 – 17,000 / year (median 1-bed rent) |
| Key asset | Scarce supply (constrained geography, preserved village) |
| Demand | Year-round: summer + cruise calls + Nice/Monaco overflow |
| House 6-8 guests, garden/pool (in season) | ≈ €20,000 – 35,000 over the summer — main-residence compatible (120 days) |
| Dynamic pricing uplift | +20% revenue on average vs fixed rates |
Indicative ranges observed on comparable properties in our portfolio (2025-2026) and median market rents excluding charges — no reliable public observatory exists at municipal level. Free personalised estimate.
How much could your property earn?
Free, no-obligation estimate based on comparable properties actually rented.
The short-term rental market in Villefranche-sur-Mer
Villefranche-sur-Mer is in a league of its own: one of Europe's most beautiful bays, regular cruise ship calls, immediate proximity to Nice (10 min) and Monaco (20 min), and a housing supply constrained by geography. The result: high nightly rates, an upmarket international clientele and demand that extends well beyond summer thanks to cruises and regional events.
Up to date — June 2026
Airbnb and short-term rental rules in Villefranche-sur-Mer
Villefranche-sur-Mer applies one of the Riviera's most restrictive regulations for secondary residences — and this is exactly where we make the difference: Be My Guest supports you end to end, from the change-of-use file to the tourist tax, with permanent monitoring of municipal decisions. You have no paperwork to do.
- ✦Registration number mandatory before any rental (national online registration mandatory by 20 May 2026).
- ✦Main residence: rentals capped at 120 days per year (national cap).
- ✦Secondary residence: change-of-use authorisation from the city is mandatory.
- ✦Local specificity: the change-of-use authorisation is time-limited (6 years, non-renewable under the current municipal decision) — a decisive parameter for your investment strategy.
- ✦Tourist tax must be collected and remitted on every night.
The Le Meur law allows municipalities to tighten these rules further; we verify the up-to-date position before every listing.
How our Airbnb management works in Villefranche-sur-Mer
- 1
Free estimate
we assess your property's rental potential on real comparables
- 2
Preparation & photos
light staging, equipment, professional photo shoot
- 3
Going live
optimised multi-platform listings + direct booking
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Optimised income
dynamic pricing, attentive welcome, 5-star reviews
Why Be My Guest?
Because we are owner-investors before being managers: over 7 years of short-term rental experience on the French Riviera, a local team that knows Villefranche-sur-Mer street by street, a transparent formula from 20% all-inclusive, and a direct booking platform that removes platform commissions on part of your reservations.
In Villefranche, our command of the change-of-use file (limited to 6 years here) and our immediate proximity — the team is 10 minutes away — make all the difference in such a specific market.
Owners who trust us with their properties
« Efficacité irréprochable ! J'ai confié mon appartement à BMG et je m'en réjouis. Simple, efficace et sympathique. Combo parfait pour être serein. »
« Je recommande fortement cette conciergerie qui gère depuis + de 2 ans maintenant plusieurs de mes biens. Très réactif en cas de problème, appartement bien entretenu et voyageurs ravis ! »
« Excellent service, équipe réactive, bonne communication, les cleanings sont soignés et on est toujours au courant des arrivées et départs. Je recommande ! »
How much could your property earn?
Free, no-obligation estimate based on comparable properties actually rented.
The Villefranche-sur-Mer neighbourhoods we cover
Old town
Colourful lanes, the Rue Obscure, pastel façades: maximum short-stay charm. Characterful smaller units are booked months ahead for summer.
Port de la Darse
The village feel around the port and its restaurants: prized in summer and during cruise calls. A location that earns outstanding 'authenticity' reviews.
Bayfront / Marinières
The iconic bay view — one of the Riviera's most photographed. These are the commune's most valued nights, with a strong premium for sea-view terraces.
The Corniches (Low & Middle)
Sea-view villas and apartments on the hillside: premium international guests, longer stays, high tickets. Car access and parking are the details to get right.
Col de Villefranche
Quiet hillside residential: the right compromise to reach both Nice (10 min) and Monaco (20 min). Steady demand, notably for mid-length stays.
Frequently asked questions — property management in Villefranche-sur-Mer
Can I rent out a secondary residence short-term in Villefranche-sur-Mer?
Yes, but under strict conditions: the municipality requires a change-of-use authorisation, and it is time-limited (6 years, non-renewable under the current decision). It is one of the most restrictive rules on the Riviera — have your situation validated before investing; we handle the application.
How much can a property earn in Villefranche-sur-Mer?
There are no robust public statistics at municipal level, but the fundamentals are excellent: scarce supply, highly valued bay views and some of the most expensive summer nights in the Nice area. We provide a free personalised estimate based on comparable properties actually rented in our portfolio.
Do cruise ship calls matter for my rental?
Yes: Villefranche's bay regularly hosts cruise ships, generating international exposure and pre/post-cruise demand (short stays, foreign guests). Combined with the proximity of Nice and Monaco, this demand stretches the season well beyond summer.
Do I need a registration number in Villefranche-sur-Mer?
Yes, as everywhere in the metropolitan area: a registration number is mandatory before letting and must appear on all your listings. The national online registration service becomes mandatory by 20 May 2026. Be My Guest handles the process for you.
What does Be My Guest charge in Villefranche-sur-Mer?
Our turnkey management starts from 20% of rental income, all-inclusive: listing, professional photos, dynamic pricing, guest welcome, hotel-grade cleaning and linen, maintenance and regulatory compliance — including change-of-use follow-up. Our team is based in Nice, 10 minutes away.