Pass the Keys

Pass the Keys

Full-service short-term rental management service

Overview

Pass the Keys provides full-service property management for short-term rentals. It handles everything from listing creation and pricing optimization to 24/7 guest support, cleaning, and maintenance, enabling property owners to maximize rental income with less hands-on work. The product works by using technology to manage listings, optimize rates, coordinate guest communications, and arrange on-the-ground services, offering a seamless experience for hosts and guests. It differentiates itself from competitors by offering an end-to-end, tech-enabled management solution that scales across multiple properties and supports owners with 24/7 operations. The company’s goal is to simplify short-term rental management for property owners and grow its service footprint, helping hosts earn more with less effort.

About Pass the Keys

Simplify's Rating
Why Pass the Keys is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Real Estate

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$4.4M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Forest of Dean launches show continued geographic expansion.
  • Stasher partnership on 29 June 2026 strengthens guest experience and referral-driven bookings.
  • 2026 compliance complexity favors managers who handle registration, safety paperwork, and platform enforcement.

What critics are saying

  • England's 2026 registration scheme and London's 90-night cap slash noncompliant inventory fast.
  • Houst, GuestReady, and City Relay undercut fees with stronger tech and direct management.
  • FHL tax abolition since April 2025 removed a major owner incentive, pressuring demand.

What makes Pass the Keys unique

  • Franchise network delivers local operators, national brand, and on-the-ground execution across 60+ towns.
  • Pass the Keys runs end-to-end short-let management: pricing, guest support, cleaning, compliance.
  • Quality guarantee waives fees after subpar reviews, aligning incentives tightly with owner outcomes.

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Funding

Total Funding

$4.3M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

1%
Stasher
Jun 29th, 2026
Stasher partners with Pass the Keys: seamless luggage storage for short-let guests.

Stasher partners with Pass the Keys: seamless luggage storage for short-let guests. 29 June 2026 Table of contents Stasher is excited to announce a new partnership between Stasher and Pass the Keys, the UK's leading professional short-let property management company bringing its luggage storage network directly to their guests across the UK and beyond. Whether guests are arriving before check-in or killing time after check-out, Stasher makes it easy to drop the bags and get exploring. Who are Pass the Keys? Founded in 2015, Pass the Keys is the UK's leading full-service short-let property management company. They manage over 2,000 properties across 65+ locations, handling everything from listing and pricing to guest communication and housekeeping - so property owners don't have to. With a 4.8 on Trustpilot (9,000+ reviews) and 4.9 on Google Reviews, their reputation for quality speaks for itself. What do Pass the Keys Offer? Pass the Keys provides a complete, end-to-end management service for short-let properties. Their hosts get access to a suite of tools designed to maximise the performance of their property with zero hassle: * Listing & distribution across 20+ platforms including Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo * Dynamic pricing technology that automatically adjusts rates based on demand, seasonality, and local events * 24/7 guest support from enquiry through to check-out * Professional cleaning & quality checks with mandatory post-clean photo verification before every guest arrives * The Host Portal - a real-time dashboard showing bookings, earnings, reviews, and cleaning logs in one place And uniquely, Pass the Keys backs all of this with a quality guarantee: if a guest leaves a review below 4 stars on Airbnb or below 7 on Booking.com, they waive their management fee for that stay. What Stasher guests can expect. Drop bags before check-in. Arrived in the city a few hours early? Book a nearby Stasher location, drop off your luggage, and head straight out to explore - no waiting around. Free up check-out day. Late flight or a few hours to fill before your train? Store your bags with Stasher and spend the rest of your time eating, sightseeing, or shopping - hands-free. Storage near where you need it. Stasher has thousands of verified storage points in hotels, shops, and local businesses, located close to city centres, transport hubs, and popular neighbourhoods. Simple to book. Find a location, book online in minutes, drop off your bags, and collect whenever you're ready. No faff, no queues. How does Stasher work? Using Stasher is simple: * Find a storage spot near you and reserve your space instantly. * Head over and drop off your bags. * Get out and enjoy the city, hands-free. * Pick everything up when you're good to go. The process is designed to be quick, convenient, and traveller-friendly. Are you a short-term rental manager? If you manage short-let or vacation rental properties, partnering with Stasher is one of the easiest ways to elevate your guest experience. Getting set up takes 1 minute - sign up here, add your Stasher referral link to your guest welcome information, and your guests instantly have access to thousands of secure storage locations nearby. No extra work on your end, zero costs to you, and a noticeably better experience for the people staying in your properties. A natural fit. Both Stasher and Pass the Keys are built around the same goal: making travel feel effortless. Pass the Keys take care of the property experience from first inquiry to final check-out. Stasher take care of the moments in between. Together, Stasher is helping guests arrive lighter, explore more, and leave without the stress of luggage slowing them down. Store your luggage with Stasher Need to put your bags down? Stasher has the luggage storage point you need before your Airbnb or hotel booking. The same goes for train and plane layovers! Margarida Rios Stasher launched a new App!!! Luggage storage everywhere with the Stasher App

Pass the Keys
May 25th, 2022
Pass The Keys recognized as Best Drive to Market Operator at Shortyz Awards on Jan 1st 22'.

Held annually, the Shortyz Awards celebrates businesses that have made a real difference in the short-term... Pass The Keys is delighted to announce that Pass the Keys has been crowned Best Drive to Market Operator at this year’s prestigious Shortyz Awards.

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