Source: https://www.sparklingstays.com.au/blog/airbnb-management-perth-riverside-property [The local journal](https://www.sparklingstays.com.au/blog) Owner guides / Riverside owner guide # A practical hosting plan for a Perth riverside property A property-level checklist for owners around the Swan and Canning rivers: access, outdoor spaces, guest information and a manageable handover. SS By the Sparkling Stays teamPublished 6 November 2026 · 3 min read Copy link AI-generated editorial illustration. This is not a Sparkling Stays listing or a photograph of a Perth property. ImageGen / supplied image library In this guide At a glance - Describe what guests can actually reach from your address. - Include balconies, outdoor furniture and access in the operating plan. - Compare the management scope against the work your property needs. ## Start with the address, rather than the view A property near the river needs more than a scenic description. Write down how guests enter, where they can park, how they reach the nearest public foreshore access and what is practical to do on foot. A photograph of water should not imply private access, an uninterrupted view or a shorter walk than the address actually offers. Perth’s riverside areas are a priority for Sparkling Stays. Whether your property is in Waterford, Salter Point, East Perth, Burswood or another surrounding area, the useful starting point is the home itself: its layout, access arrangements and the responsibilities you want to hand over. ## Give outdoor spaces their own checklist If a balcony, courtyard or outdoor dining area is part of the listing, include it in the handover standard. Agree which surfaces and furnishings are checked during a turnover, where cushions are stored and who reports damage or items needing attention. Explain boundaries clearly. A nearby public reserve is different from a private garden, and shared building facilities may have their own access conditions. Keep guest instructions consistent with the property and building rules. - List outdoor areas included in cleaning. - Record the agreed setup for furniture and supplied items. - Give guests clear instructions for shared entrances and facilities. ## Offer a small, useful local guide Choose a few suggestions guests can understand without a long itinerary. Include a public riverside walk, a place to pick up groceries and a straightforward option for a meal. Check the actual route from the property before recommending it. The official Swan Canning Riverpark information is a starting point for researching public foreshore areas. Check current access notices and conditions before sharing a route. A local guide should help guests make a choice, without promising access or facilities you have not checked. ## Separate the listing promise from the management scope Write down what needs to happen between stays: messages, cleaning, linen, replenishment, outdoor checks and maintenance exceptions. Then decide what you will do yourself and what you want the manager or co-host to handle. Ask how spending approvals, owner-use dates and unresolved issues are dealt with. Sparkling Stays sets out the agreed commercial arrangements in a contract. Use that document to confirm the scope and costs for your property, rather than assuming every task is included. ## Resolve the property requirements before launch Use the WA Government’s current short-term rental accommodation information and the relevant local government to check the registration and planning requirements for your address. A management enquiry does not establish that a property is approved for a particular use. Send the address, existing listing if available, owner-use plans and your main operational concerns with your enquiry. Those details are more useful for an initial conversation than a general request for a suburb-wide revenue estimate. ## Useful sources Use the original source for current platform information. Property-specific arrangements need their own checks. - [DBCA: Swan Canning Riverpark ↗](https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/park/swan-canning-riverpark) - [WA Government: short-term rental accommodation ↗](https://www.wa.gov.au/government/document-collections/short-term-rental-accommodation) SS ## The Sparkling Stays team Property management and turnover support across Western Australia. Our journal brings together practical owner guides and carefully sourced local planning ideas. [Meet the team ](https://www.sparklingstays.com.au/about-us) Make your next step clearer ## Let’s talk about your property. Share your address, property type and the support you need. 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