Retreat Vacation Rentals

Cleaning Cost Calculator

Estimate what a turnover actually costs.

Built for Host Success Blueprint students. Plug in the property details and get a cleaning cost range, time estimate, and a recommended guest fee — based on real BC market rates.

Property basics

Core property details that drive cleaning time.

Range: 200 – 10,000 sq ft

Location & logistics

Where the property sits — affects rates and travel.

BC region examples

Large cities
Vancouver, Victoria
Burnaby, Surrey
Small cities
Kelowna, Nanaimo
Whistler, Kamloops
Rural / remote
Tofino, Sun Peaks
Gulf Islands, Kaslo

Location rate impact

Rural / remote5% lower rates
Small cities / townsBaseline rates
Large cities / urban15% higher rates

Amenities & special features

Features that add cleaning time and complexity.

Adds ~20 min for pool towels and basic checks.

Adds ~20 min for hot tub towels and maintenance.

Adds ~15 min for additional specialized cleaning.

Amenity time additions

Swimming poolNot selected
Hot tubNot selected
Other amenitiesNot selected
Total additional time+0 minutes

Common high-maintenance features

Outdoor
  • • Large decks / patios
  • • Multiple outdoor seating areas
  • • Fire pits
Interior
  • • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • • Multiple fireplaces
  • • Specialty appliances

Cleaning requirements

Set your hourly rate and note any special requirements.

$40 / hour
Intermediate
$30 (entry-level)$40 (market avg)$50 (premium)

BC market rate guide

Inexperienced cleaners$30 – $35 / hr
Intermediate cleaners$35 – $40 / hr
Experienced cleaners$40 – $50 / hr

Included in the hourly rate

All cleaning supplies and products
Garbage removal and disposal
Standard cleaning equipment

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