Airbnb & Alojamento Local management · Lisbon only · Since 2016
A premium home deserves premium management. We are a family team that ran our own Lisbon rentals before managing anyone else's. You earn more. We handle pricing, guests, cleaning, maintenance and compliance.
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managing homes in Lisbon, starting with our own
peak season occupancy for our top performing homes
booking conversion from fast replies to guest enquiries
reply time for owners and guests, every day of the week
In short
LD Ninja Stays is a Lisbon property management company that runs short-term and mid-term rentals for homeowners. We manage Airbnb and Alojamento Local (AL) apartments end to end. That covers dynamic pricing, listings on Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, Marriott Homes & Villas and our direct site stayinlisbon.pt, guest communication, cleaning, maintenance and legal compliance.
We are a family business founded in 2016 and we only work in Lisbon. Owners get a real-time dashboard, a monthly statement and a local team that answers within the hour.
Full-service management
One team covers the whole value chain, from daily operations to refurbishment and interior redesign. You approve the big decisions. We do the rest.
Global distribution
We list your home on every major booking platform and on exclusive travel networks. Leisure, corporate and luxury travellers see it at the same time. That lifts occupancy and nightly rates and keeps revenue steady all year.
We also promote homes through social media and our direct booking site, stayinlisbon.pt. Direct guests pay no platform fees and come back.
Only around 300 premium Lisbon homes qualify. Your listing reaches millions of high-net-worth Marriott Bonvoy members.
Airbnb · Booking.com · Expedia · Agoda
Blueground · TravelStaytion · Hopper · MisterB&B
stayinlisbon.pt, our own guest brand
Our story
We founded LD Ninja Stays in 2016 as a family business, managing our own Lisbon apartments. Every recommendation we make has been tested on our own homes first. That owner mindset grew into a boutique Lisbon partner. Unlike national agencies, we work only in Lisbon.
Deep insight into how Lisbon demand moves by season and district.
A dedicated local team that acts the same day.
Long-standing ties with Lisbon suppliers and trades.
A personal approach that earns five-star reviews.
Our mission is to combine local mastery with operational efficiency, to grow your income while keeping your property in mint condition.
How it works
We visit, project revenue and agree terms.
Professional photos and listings live on every channel.
Dynamic pricing switches on and guests start booking.
Monthly statements and continuous tuning.
Switching manager
Our managed handover protects your bookings, your reviews and your revenue from day one.
We guarantee no disruption to your current and future bookings during the transition.
We speak to you and your outgoing manager.
Listings move across every platform, reviews intact.
Calendar sync and dynamic pricing set up on day one.
Ranking and booking performance protected and improved.
Every upcoming guest is contacted and looked after.
Smart locks, compliance and housekeeping in place.
Guest reviews
Five-star reviews push listings up the rankings. Here is what guests wrote after staying in homes we manage.
"The perfect Lisbon apartment for families with kids. Spacious, beautiful, and fully equipped for toddlers. The concierge experiences were incredible."
"Excellent location in the heart of old Lisbon. João organized a birthday cake for our son, a truly memorable experience."
"João and Christina were always responsive, friendly, and proactive in making sure our family had everything we needed."
Reviews from Airbnb, Booking.com and direct guests. More on stayinlisbon.pt.
FAQ
Anything else, ask us directly. We usually reply within the hour.
Reviewed by João Botelho, founder · Updated September 2026
Full-service managers in Lisbon usually charge a percentage of rental revenue. Our fee depends on the property, its location and the level of service it needs. You receive a free revenue projection and a clear proposal before signing, so you see the numbers first.
Yes. Short stays in Portugal need an AL registration, third-party liability insurance and specific safety equipment. Some Lisbon parishes restrict new AL licences. If your home has no licence, we can let it on mid-term contracts of 30 days or more instead.
Central Lisbon only, including Chiado, Baixa, Alfama, Mouraria, Príncipe Real, Cais do Sodré, Avenidas Novas and Saldanha. Staying local is how we respond fast.
Yes. We coordinate with your outgoing manager, move your listings and reviews, and contact every upcoming guest. Existing and future bookings are not disrupted.
Payouts are made at the beginning of each month. Each one comes with a statement showing every booking, cost and your net income. You also have live access to the owner dashboard.
Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia and Agoda, premium networks such as Marriott Bonvoy Homes & Villas, corporate channels such as Blueground and TravelStaytion, and our direct site stayinlisbon.pt.
Yes. LD Ninja Stays holds a real estate mediation licence. We advise investors on which homes perform as rentals and can manage them after purchase.
Yes. You can use your property as set out in your management agreement. Block the dates in your owner dashboard and we plan around your stays.
Free property audit
Book a free, no-obligation audit. You get three things.
A forecast based on current Lisbon market data and your property.
An honest view of your home's market position and the budget needed to raise the nightly rate.
First recommendations to raise guest appeal and income.
