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Manage rentals
without the hassle
without the hassle
You stay updated and in control.
Our platform answers your guests, coordinates your cleaner at checkout, and keeps visitors informed about your apartment and Cape Town.
R690 per unit
We started investing in Cape Town short-term rentals and quickly realised that property management agencies were taking between 15 and 20 percent of every booking to coordinate guest messages, call a cleaning service and log a maintenance ticket. Property owners carry all the financial risk of buying and furnishing a unit, and still end up handing a significant slice of the income to someone running a group chat and a spreadsheet. We built KaapLiving because that did not feel right. You own the property. You should keep what it earns.
Everything your property needs. Nothing you have to chase.
Guest messaging, cleaning coordination, maintenance, local Cape Town guidance and by-law tracking. All handled by one platform on a dedicated property management number, in your name.
You stay the host. Nothing goes out that you cannot see, pause or take over.
24/7
Guest messages answered on a dedicated property management number. No night shift required.
0%
Commission on every booking taken through your direct link.
R690
Flat monthly fee per unit. Everything included, no percentage taken.
Guest messaging
Instant WhatsApp replies on a dedicated property management number, 24 hours a day.
Cleaning coordination
Checkout triggers the cleaning service alert and the unit checklist automatically.
Maintenance
Faults reported by guests or cleaners go directly to your contractor.
Cape Town local guide
The platform suggests events, runs, restaurants and things to do near your property — so guests feel looked after, not just housed.
Property knowledge base
You enter your apartment details once. The platform answers guest questions about WiFi, parking, appliances and house rules instantly.
Listing management
Calendar synced across Airbnb, Booking.com and direct via iCal — no double-bookings.
Reporting
Occupancy, revenue, response times and direct booking share in one dashboard.
By-law tracker
Nights tracked against Cape Town's 50% threshold — essential as short-term letting restrictions tighten.
By-law exposure figures are indicative estimates only and do not confirm compliance with City of Cape Town short-term letting regulations.
See how many hours a week you get back
The average Cape Town host spends 8–10 hours a week per property on guest messages, cleaning coordination and check-in admin. KaapLiving brings that to under one hour. Use the calculator to see what your portfolio saves.
Typical host
8–10 hrs
per property, per week
→
With KaapLiving
< 1 hr
per property, per week
Built for Cape Town property owners
Self-managing landlords who want the daily operating work handled without paying a management agency 15 to 20 percent of their income.
One or two units
You host it yourself, and the admin has quietly become a second job.
Owners who stay in control
Every reply and rate change is yours to approve or take over. One tap and the platform hands control back to you.
Portfolios near the threshold
You need the letting percentage watched before it changes your rates bill.
Guest messaging
Every guest answered in seconds
The platform knows your house rules, access codes and check-in instructions. It replies on a dedicated property management WhatsApp number at any hour, in your voice.
Manual override — one tap
Step in at any point. The platform hands control back instantly and pauses automated replies until you are done. You decide when it resumes.
Guest messaging
Dashboard & reporting
Your whole portfolio on one screen
Properties, occupancy, revenue, upcoming arrivals, and every conversation that needs your attention. No spreadsheets.
Accessible from any device. The full picture in under ten seconds.
Cape Town local guide
Your automated concierge knows Cape Town
Guests get personalised recommendations: the Sea Point Promenade sunrise run, the best coffee in De Waterkant, which weekend markets are on and where to watch the sunset from Signal Hill.
Events, restaurants, hikes, beaches — updated and contextual. Guests feel looked after. You do nothing.
Sent to your guest automatically
"Good morning! For your morning run — the Sea Point Promenade is 8 minutes away. This Saturday there's a market at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock (9am–2pm). Signal Hill has a free sunset picnic spot with 180° views — best reached 30 min before sunset."
Restaurants
Weekend markets
Hikes & beaches
Events
Cleaning
Cleaning
The cleaning service is notified at checkout
Checkout triggers the alert and the unit-specific checklist automatically. Linen, restock, and damage photos sent directly to you.
High-alert escalation
If the cleaner does not confirm the job, your device is pinged immediately. No silent failures — the alert stays active until someone responds.
Maintenance
Faults go straight to your maintenance team
A guest reports it or a cleaner flags it. The ticket goes directly to your plumber, electrician or handyman. You see it. It does not sit in your head waiting to be actioned.
Maintenance
Property knowledge base
Property knowledge base
The platform knows your apartment inside out
Tell it once: the WiFi password, where the spare keys are, how the geyser works, which tap has a drip. Guests get exact answers, any time, in seconds.
You update your property knowledge base in your dashboard. It stays current without you lifting a finger at 2am.
Listing management
Calendar sync across every channel
Connect your Airbnb or Booking.com calendar via iCal and your availability stays in sync automatically — no double-bookings, no manual updates.
All booking activity feeds into one dashboard so you see the complete picture in one place.
Calendar sync
Airbnb
iCal sync live
Booking.com
iCal sync live
Direct booking link
Your own URL
Full channel API
Coming soon
Paste your Airbnb or Booking.com iCal export link — your calendar syncs hourly. Full two-way channel manager integration is on the roadmap.
Why hosts switch
Short-term rentals take more time than most hosts expect.
1 in 3
hosts have lost bookings due to staffing issues
A third of STR hosts and managers have lost bookings because they couldn't handle the staffing and coordination demands of running a short-term rental.
Hospitable research, Dec 2025 ↗
8–10 hrs
per week, per property
The average host spends 8–10 hours a week per property on guest messages, coordination and admin. KaapLiving brings that to under one hour.
72%
cite cleaning & turnovers
Nearly three in four hosts say cleaning coordination and turnovers are the most time-consuming part of running a short-term rental.
Simple, flat-fee pricing
One flat rate per unit. Cancel anytime, no lock-in contracts. First month free — only 3 spots remaining.
1–2 unitsFlat rate
R690 / unit / mo
Everything included. Unlimited WhatsApp guest messages.
BEST SELLING
3–4 unitsSave 16%
R579 / unit / mo
For 3–4 unit portfolios. All features included.
5+ unitsSave 30%
R483 / unit / mo
Portfolio rate. Includes portfolio reporting.
Airbnb & Booking.com AI replies
Add-on
Kaap auto-replies to guest enquiries on Airbnb and Booking.com via Hospitable. Requires a Hospitable account (they have a free tier).
+R200 /mo
Flat fee per account
Book your free onboarding call
After signing up, book a free 15-minute call with Taku. He'll walk you through your WhatsApp number, how to add your properties, and how Kaap handles your guests from day one.
What owners say
From Cape Town hosts who run short-term rentals on the platform today.
Guest messages were taking an hour out of my day, every single day. KaapLiving handles all of that now. I get notified when something genuinely needs me and nothing else. Guests are actually getting faster responses than when I was doing it myself.
Every checkout used to mean a chain of messages between me, the cleaner and the incoming guest trying to coordinate timing. The platform does that automatically now. The cleaner gets the alert, sends photos, and the next guest gets their check-in details without me touching anything.
Guests near Camps Bay expect a lot, and they expect it quickly. Before KaapLiving, a slow reply at 11pm would cost me a booking. Now every message gets a response in seconds and I can see the whole conversation and step in whenever I want to.
Common questions
›What does KaapLiving actually do?
KaapLiving is a software platform that handles the daily operations of your short-term rental. It answers guest messages on a dedicated property management WhatsApp number, notifies your cleaning service at checkout, routes maintenance reports to your contractor, guides guests on local Cape Town activities, and shows you everything in one dashboard. You remain the owner and host. The platform works for you in the background.
›Does it reply as me?
Yes. Messages go out on a dedicated property management WhatsApp number in your name. Guests do not know the replies are automated unless you tell them. You can take over any conversation instantly — one tap and automated replies pause until you hand control back.
›Which channels does it cover?
Calendar sync with Airbnb and Booking.com is live via iCal — paste your export link and your availability syncs hourly. Direct bookings via your own link are also supported. Full two-way channel manager integration (listings, pricing, photos) is on the roadmap. All booking activity feeds into one dashboard.
›How does the by-law tracker work?
The platform counts the nights let per unit against the Cape Town 50% short-term letting threshold. When your exposure climbs, you see it. The figures are indicative estimates to keep you aware. Your accountant or rates advisor confirms your formal classification.
›Do I keep my Airbnb listings?
Yes. Your listings remain yours and you manage them directly in Airbnb and Booking.com. KaapLiving connects to your existing calendar feeds and works alongside your accounts. You are never locked in.
›How long does setup take?
Most properties are live within 48 hours. You provide the property details, access instructions and cleaning contact. We handle the rest.
›What is the fee?
R690 per unit per month for WhatsApp AI guest messaging. Flat rate — no commission, no lock-in. Add Airbnb & Booking.com auto-replies via Hospitable for +R200/month flat. Cancel anytime.
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Registered as KaapLiving (Pty) Ltd · Cape Town, South Africa · ECT Act 25 of 2002, section 43 disclosure. Personal information is processed under POPIA 4 of 2013; Information Officer: taku@tango-cap.com.
Subscription payments are processed by PayFast; KaapLiving does not store card details. KaapLiving provides software tools only — it is not a letting or estate agent, is not registered with the PPRA, and does not give legal or tax advice. By-law exposure figures are indicative estimates and do not confirm compliance with City of Cape Town short-term letting by-laws or rates classification.
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