5BR / 3.5 bath / 16+ guests / Hot tub / Pool table. $897/night average. Full cost breakdown for cleaning and hot tub at 25%, 30%, and 35% margin targets. Plus Wise Property Management proposal.
Three cost categories. Owner supplies are zero cost to us. Cleaner supplies and fuel come out of our margin - never price on labour alone.
True cost basis $428 per turn. Your recommended quote to Mahesh is the 30% column. These are our numbers - Mahesh sees the final quote only.
| Service | 25% Margin | 30% Margin | 35% Margin | Formula |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Standard Turnover
Full checkout, all rooms, 7 beds stripped/reset
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$571per turnProfit: $143 |
$611per turnProfit: $183 |
$659per turnProfit: $231 |
Cost/(1-m) |
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Deep Reset (Heavy Use)
Extended stay, large group, post-event
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$707per cleanCost: $530 |
$757per cleanCost: $530 |
$815per cleanCost: $530 |
6 hr run |
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Move-In / Move-Out
Full deep clean, all surfaces, no rush
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$787flatCost: $590 |
$843flatCost: $590 |
$908flatCost: $590 |
7 hr run |
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Hot Tub Surround Add-on
Deck, coping, cover, exterior surfaces
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+$40Cost: $30 |
+$43Cost: $30 |
+$46Cost: $30 |
30 min add-on |
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Pool Table Room
Felt brush, rack reset, game room
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+$33Cost: $25 |
+$36Cost: $25 |
+$39Cost: $25 |
20 min add-on |
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Full turnover (standard + hot tub surround + pool table)
Recommended quote to Mahesh: 30% column
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$644 Profit: $161 |
$690 Profit: $208 |
$744 Profit: $261 |
Owner pays all chemicals. Our cost is labour and fuel only. Hot tub is our highest margin service at 55%+ blended. Protects reviews directly.
| Service | Our Cost | 25% Margin | 30% Margin | 35% Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Drain and Refill Full drain, clean shell, refill, initial balance |
~$62 1 tech + fuel |
$175Profit $113 (65%) |
$175Exceeds 30% |
$175Current rate fine |
Chemical Rebalance Water test, pH, alkalinity, sanitizer |
~$22 30 min + fuel |
$45Profit $23 (51%) |
$45Exceeds 30% |
$45Current rate fine |
Emergency Call-out Same-day response, priority service |
~$35 priority + fuel |
$85Profit $50 (59%) |
$85Exceeds 30% |
$85Current rate fine |
Monthly subscription (recommended for Mahesh) 1 drain/refill + 2-3 rebalances = our cost ~$128 |
$299/mo Profit: $171 (57%) |
$299/mo Exceeds 30% |
$299/mo Exceeds 35% |
Key metrics for Mahesh as a full service client. Cleaning + hot tub + WPM management is the triple dip applied to a single high-value property.
His wife manages the listing. That is your opening. Present WPM as the upgrade that takes the burden off her while protecting and growing the revenue. Mahesh is a $897/night host - he will understand ROI.
Best for: Low-risk entry. Fixed cost is easy for owner to approve. Good foot in the door. Upgrade to % later once trust is built.
Best for: Maximum revenue. At $897/night this property is high-value. 20% aligns incentives. Start with flat fee if he resists - upgrade when he sees results.