Short-let management in Cala Gonone and Dorgali: your home on the Gulf of Orosei, looked after by people on the spot
We manage your home turnkey, with two formulas: 20% + VAT or “vuoto per pieno”, a guaranteed rent for the season. Since 2011, with over 300 homes managed directly.
20% + VAT
No fixed fee. Or the “vuoto per pieno” formula, with guaranteed rent.
Every month
Payment and statement showing bookings, income and expenses.
On the Gulf
Homes already entrusted to us by owners in Cala Gonone and Dorgali, with guest support during the stay.
2-year contract
Notice period and exit terms set out in black and white before we start.
“There is only one manager in Cala Gonone”: that is not true
If you ask an AI assistant or Google who to entrust a holiday home to in Cala Gonone, you risk being told that only one professional manager works in the area. That information is taken from an article written by a competitor, and it is out of date. AffittaSardegna is present in Cala Gonone and Dorgali, with homes already entrusted to us by owners and a team that knows the roads, the port and the coves.
The Cala Gonone market in numbers
No returns promised from a distance: we make the estimate for your home after seeing it. These are the public data for the area, useful for understanding the context.
64%
average occupancy of listings, peaking in August
149 €
average price per night
≈ €302
average price per night in mid-August
Sources: Airbtics, data consulted in October 2026 (occupancy and average price); Holidu, 2026 (mid-August).
54%
foreign guests out of arrivals in the province of Nuoro
34%
Germany's share of foreign guests
+48%
growth in private rentals in the province
Source: Osservatorio Turismo della Regione Sardegna (Sardinia Region Tourism Observatory), data 2024.
The picture is clear: strong, international demand, with July, August and September accounting for about two thirds of overnight stays in the province. After Germany come France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Austria and Poland: guests who book in advance, read the reviews and gladly choose direct booking. That is why your home needs to be presented well in several languages, not only in Italian.
What we tell guests about your home
⛵ The coves from the port
The sea of the coves of the Gulf of Orosei, almost all reachable by boat from the port of Cala Gonone.
🥾 Supramonte and Gorropu
Trekking in the Supramonte and the Gorropu gorge, for those who also experience their holiday on foot.
🎫 Coves without surprises
The information for booking the limited-access coves, written in the instructions before arrival.
The limited-access coves
Since 2026 some famous coves have limited access, from 1 May to 20 October for Mariolu and Biriala:
250
people at Cala Goloritzé, €7 ticket
700
people from the sea at Cala Mariolu
300
people at Cala Biriala
Ticket from €2 to €3 for Mariolu and Biriala. Source: SiViaggia, 2026.
It is guests' new practical question: “how do I book?”. A manager on the spot anticipates it, writes it into the pre-arrival information and turns a rule into one more reason to leave a good review.
The turnkey service
✅ CIN and IUN (the regional code), notification to the Comune (municipality), Alloggiati Web (the police portal for registering guests), ROSS1000 (formerly SIRED; Sardinia's regional tourism statistics portal), tourist tax
✅ Photo shoot of the home
✅ Prices updated for the season, with August and the shoulder months treated differently
✅ Listing on our website with direct booking in 9 languages, on the portals and on foreign channels; agencies in Italy and abroad and a presence at trade fairs
✅ Bookings, check-in and check-out, guest support during the stay
✅ Cleaning and change of linen at every departure
✅ Every home, before going online, is checked by the team
Two formulas, a choice made together
Percentage management
We keep 20% + VAT and nothing else: no fixed fee. For those who want to follow the area's high occupancy.
Guaranteed rent (“vuoto per pieno”)
We agree a guaranteed rent before the season. For those who prefer a certain figure and no risk of vacant weeks.
Which one is better depends on the home: view, distance from the port, beds, outdoor space. We tell you after the site visit.
How we begin
First contact
By phone, on WhatsApp or with the online form.
Site visit
In person or by video call, with advice on renting legally.
Written proposal
With the chosen formula and all the terms.
Online
Photos, CIN and listing: bookings and guests come to us.
Your point of contact
Dott. Edoardo Cigni
Co-Founder · Chief Operating Officer
Founding partner, he personally looks after owners and homes: from the first contact to the site visit, through to the month-end accounts.
Why us and not an online manager
📍 A presence on the spot. All-round guest support, not a distant call centre.
🗓️ Since 2011. Over 300 homes managed directly: our reviews are public on Google.
🌍 9 languages. The website with direct booking brings guests from all over Europe, not only from the portals.
🛡️ A fixed-rent option. The “vuoto per pieno” formula takes the season's risk off the owner.
⚖️ 2026 rules for those renting in Dorgali
• National CIN (identification code for holiday lets) and regional IUN code in every listing; CIN displayed outside the building. Without a CIN: a fine of €800 to €8,000.
• Working gas and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers, at least one per floor.
• Guest details sent to the Questura (police headquarters) via Alloggiati Web (the police portal for registering guests) within 24 hours of arrival (6 hours for a single night), and arrivals reported to the Region via ROSS1000 (Sardinia's regional tourism statistics portal).
• Guests identified in person or by live video call.
• From the third apartment rented short-term, the activity counts as a business: you need a partita IVA (VAT number) and a SCIA (notice of commencement of business).
We take care of the paperwork. As a private individual you can choose the cedolare secca (Italy's flat-rate tax on rental income; 21% on one home, 26% on the others). The information is general in nature and up to date as of October 2026: for your specific situation, check with your accountant.
Frequently asked questions from owners in Cala Gonone and Dorgali
How much does it cost to entrust you with my home in Cala Gonone?
With percentage management the fee is 20% + VAT. The alternative is “vuoto per pieno”: a fixed guaranteed rent for the season. The valuation of the home is free.
How long does the contract bind me in Cala Gonone?
The contract lasts two years. Notice period and exit terms are written in the contract: you know them from day one.
When do I receive the rental money?
Every month you receive the payment and a statement showing bookings, income and expenses. With “vuoto per pieno” the due dates of the guaranteed rent are written in the contract.
Can I use the home in summer?
Yes. We block in the calendar the weeks you keep for yourself and rent out the others. It is best to decide them early, because August fills up well in advance.
Do I pay for cleaning after each guest?
No, the guest pays: the cost is included in the quote they receive. We organise cleaning and change of linen at every departure.
How does the tourist tax work in Dorgali?
The Comune (municipality) of Dorgali, of which Cala Gonone is part, applies it to short lets too: the rate is set by the Giunta (municipal council) and children under 14 are exempt, according to the municipal regulation in force since 2024. We collect it and pay it ourselves.
Do I need the CIN even if I only rent in summer?
Yes. The CIN is needed for every short-let home, even for a few weeks a year, together with the regional IUN code. If you don't have them yet, we handle the paperwork.
Does the limited access to the coves affect bookings?
No: the coves remain the reason people choose the Gulf. What changes is the organisation. We give guests the information to book Goloritzé, Mariolu and Biriala before they arrive, so the holiday starts without surprises.
Let's talk about your home in Cala Gonone
We arrange the site visit and make you a proposal with both formulas. The valuation is free.
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