About CityNest
Built for travelers and property owners who expect things to work.
Photos are from CityNest apartments portfolio.
About CityNest
CityNest was built for travelers and property owners.
The kind of traveller who expects things to work.
The kind of owner who understands that short-term rentals are not a side hustle — they’re an operation.
We’re a South Africa–based short-term rental and Airbnb management company focused exclusively on apartments in key urban locations. We manage apartments on behalf of owners and investors, and we also operate a growing portfolio of CityNest-owned apartments. That matters because we don’t design systems in theory. We live with them. We refine them. We fix what breaks.
Staying with CityNest is designed to feel effortless. From booking to check-out, the experience is built around clarity, speed, and comfort. Apartments are professionally managed, properly cleaned, thoughtfully set up, and supported by a team that responds. No awkward handovers. No last-minute surprises. No “host went quiet” moments. Just a well-run stay that lets you focus on your trip, not the logistics around it.
Behind the scenes, there’s structure. Pricing is dynamic. Operations are standardised. Cleaning, maintenance, and guest communication follow clear playbooks. We’re slightly obsessive about systems because systems are what turn good intentions into consistent experiences.
For property owners and investors, CityNest exists to remove friction. We handle the daily work, the guest flow, the coordination, and the problem-solving, while keeping a close eye on performance and asset condition. The goal is simple: strong returns, well-maintained apartments, and zero day-to-day involvement.
CityNest operates across South Africa, partnering with people who value professionalism, transparency, and long-term thinking. We’re not trying to be everything to everyone. We’re building a network of well-run apartments, operated properly, for people who appreciate when things just work.
What We Believe In
We believe short-term rentals should be run properly.
Not improvised. Not guessed. Not managed on vibes.
We believe consistency beats luxury. A space that works every time will always outperform a space that only looks good in photos.
We believe systems create freedom. The smoother the operation behind the scenes, the easier the experience feels in front of it.
We believe cleanliness is non-negotiable. It’s not a feature. It’s the baseline.
We believe fast communication is a form of respect — for guests, for owners, for everyone involved.
We believe apartments are assets, not experiments. They deserve care, discipline, and long-term thinking.
We believe ownership changes behaviour. That’s why we manage our own apartments and apply the same standards everywhere.
We believe no surprises is the goal. Good or bad. Clarity builds trust.
And above all, we believe that when things are run well, people feel it — even if they can’t explain why.
That’s the CityNest way.