Property Type: designer open-plan studio (54 m² interior + 28 m² terrace) on a private 100 m² fenced plot with palm garden views, silent soundproof windows, 24/7 autonomous solar electricity, and premium workspace
The Situation Before The owner listed the studio casually on one platform, attracted by its unique design and silence, but without any professional presentation. Occupancy sat at 30%. Average monthly net profit was around $430, while the costs of maintaining the high-end solar power system, garden, weekly deep cleaning, and utilities ate up 35% of revenue. The studio's bespoke features — orthopedic mattresses, dishwasher, 55″ QLED Smart TV, acoustic sound system, and a perfectly quiet work setup — remained invisible to high-paying remote workers and couples.
What We Did
Analytics & Dynamic Pricing Analysed the niche market for design-led, workation-ready private studios along Sri Lanka's south coast. Introduced a dynamic pricing model: a week-long stay starts at $500, while the fully immersive monthly (30-night) long-stay rate is set at $1,900. During the peak winter season the monthly rate reaches $3,500. These monthly rates represent gross rental income before operating expenses, not the owner’s net profit.
Professional Marketing A complete artistic photoshoot captured the studio's minimal elegance: sun-drenched terrace, palm-framed garden, the seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and the ultra-functional workspace. Listed on Airbnb, Booking.com, and niche platforms for digital nomads and slow-travel couples. Launched targeted campaigns towards remote workers, writers, and design-conscious travelers from Europe, Australia, and North America.
Service & Cost Optimization Structured the weekly cleaning and garden upkeep into a seamless schedule. Introduced a suite of quiet luxury concierge services: private chef on request, airport transfers, bicycle and scooter rentals, guided turtle watching and jungle walks, and in-studio wellness treatments. This added +13% to average booking value.
Transparent Management The owner receives a full monthly report with every receipt, invoice, and a crystal-clear breakdown of income and expenses. All tax, solar maintenance, and local council requirements are fully handled.
Results of Cooperation Adelia Group now manages every detail: bookings, multilingual guest communication, cleaning and garden staff coordination, and complete financial reporting. The owner has zero operational involvement.
Financial Result Average monthly net profit increased 3.5×. Monthly rental rate (average, 30 nights): $1,900 Monthly rental rate (peak, December–March): $3,500 Owner’s net profit (average): $1,500/month Owner’s net profit (peak, December–March): $2,800/month
“The Palm Studio was my hidden gem — quiet, designed for deep work, and surrounded by palms. But it was an undiscovered gem. Adelia Group gave it the voice it deserved, attracting exactly the kind of guests who stay for weeks and treat it as their sanctuary. The numbers are completely transparent, and I haven't lifted a finger since they took over.” — owner of The Palm Studio.
