Home, while away

Your home. Turning holidays into opportunities

Earn while you are away, with complete peace of mind. We care for your home and your guests, so you are free to enjoy what comes next. Whether you are travelling or have a second home, Kayora unlocks the value of your time away. We find responsible guests and handle every detail so your holiday can feel lighter, last longer, or help fund the next one. And when it's time to come home, your house is ready for you,  just as you left it.

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How it works

Tell us your travel plans

You're always in control. Simply let us know when your home is available, when you'd like it back and  what matters most to you about your home.

We take care of the rest

We market your home, manage bookings and guests, coordinate cleaning, any required maintenance and regularly inspect your property

You earn while away

Your home generates income. Whether it funds a home upgrade, your next adventure or a destination you've always wanted to discover, we make it all more attainable.

And when you return... 

Your  linen is clean, the shutters are open, the air is fresh,  your favourite things are back in their place.  You are home!

What we take care of

Everything your home and guests need

HOME & GUEST MANAGEMENT

From photography, compliance and guest sourcing to inventory management, property preparation, houekeeping and guest support, we manage every aspect of your home and guest stays while you're away giving you complete peace of mind wherever you are in the world

Home, plant & pet care

Trusted care for the living details that make your house feel like home.  Property Oversight:  regular checks and local presence. Maintenance: coordinating trusted local professionals when needed.

Cleaning & organisation

We carefully pack your personal items of value, so your belongings are always protected. We organise your home with thoughtful attention to every detail, and provide professional cleaning services preparing it for incoming tenants.  You're always informed without having to manage the details. 

Our homes

Every home is different

We look after properties with character, personality and a sense of place — each one cared for as if it were our own.

A home is more than a property. It’s somewhere you return to.

We look after every home with the same care, attention and local presence we would want for our own.

Tell us about your home
A sunset dinner on the terrace as the owner returns home

A simple business model

What we charge

We only succeed when you do. Our service fee covers guest sourcing, communication, property oversight, and the day-to-day work of every stay.  Our service fee starts from 20% of the rental revenue, depending on your property and the level of services required.

from 20%

SHARE OF RENTAL REVENUE

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Home Watch

Not renting? We can still look after your home

If your house is going to be empty for a while, we can keep an eye on it for you and carry out regular property checks and reports back with photographs and recommendations.

From as little as €85/month, we help prevent mould, leaks and unexpected breakdowns while your home sits empty.

You're away. We're here.

Security
Plumbing
Electricity
Mold
Appliances
Windows
Pool
Garden
Cleaning
Laundry
Pet Care
Plant Care
Subscription

From €85 / month

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Discover Kayora

Home, While Away is one part of what we do. Kayora brings together property care, hospitality, design, curated art and local knowledge to look after distinctive homes in Ericeira and beyond.

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