Camps Bay · Airbnb / short-term rental
Camps Bay short-term rental: guest access and energy control
A holiday rental needing key-free arrivals at any hour, aircon that can't be left running, and remote visibility between bookings.
The request
- “Guests arrive at all hours and key handovers are a nightmare for me and the cleaner.”
- “The last guests left every aircon on and the place was freezing and empty when the cleaner walked in.”
- “I want to know the property is secure and not running up a bill between bookings.”
- “It still needs to feel like a luxury stay, not a managed facility.”
How we tackled it
- Installed a smart lock with per-booking access codes for guests, cleaners and maintenance — no keys, no lockboxes.
- Designed arrival and checkout routines: lights and climate welcome a guest on first entry, and everything powers down when the last code expires.
- Added occupancy sensing so aircon only runs when someone is actually home, with a hard cap on target temperature.
- Set up energy monitoring and a guest-only Wi-Fi network, with alerts to the owner and property manager.
- Kept the interface invisible — guests use normal switches and a welcome card; nothing feels like a dashboard.
Delivery model
Full turnkey: design, supply, installation and configuration by Cue Home, coordinated with the property manager. Electrical work by a licensed, registered electrical contractor.
Technology
- Smart lock with per-booking code scheduling
- Occupancy and presence sensing
- Air-conditioning integration with limits
- Energy monitoring and guest Wi-Fi network
- Remote owner dashboard
Automations
- Time-limited access codes generated per booking
- Welcome lighting and comfortable climate on first entry after dark
- Aircon limited to a sensible range and shut down when unoccupied
- Checkout routine switches everything down and confirms the property is secure
Photographs
On site
Outcome
What changed
- Arrivals and departures are completely keyless — the owner hasn't coordinated a handover since launch.
- No aircon left running on an empty property; energy use is visible per booking.
- The owner gets a clean checkout confirmation between every stay.
- Guests arrive to a warm, lit apartment and leave normal reviews about how welcoming it felt.
Licensed
All electrical work by licensed, registered contractors where regulated.
Insured
Cue Home is fully insured for every engagement.
Design-only available
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