If a second job feels like too much but you need extra income, a 2-week summer vacation is your chance
Many office workers think about side income or a second job, but spending evenings and energy on it is hard.
So when you plan this summer’s vacation, ask yourself one question.
“I’ll be away for 2 weeks anyway—can my place earn money while I’m gone?”
The time you’re away is a ready-made chance to earn extra income.
If you rent your home as a short-term stay during that period, you can cover your trip and even earn a nice bonus.
Summer is the peak season for short-term rentals—workations, month-long stays, and long business trips—so you can usually charge much higher rates.
How much can short-term rental income really bring in while you’re not working?
Estimated short-term rental earnings by area, based on plott LIFE direct listings.
Area | Weekly rent | Estimated extra income (2 weeks) |
|---|
Seoul Gangnam·Seocho | ₩700,000~ | ₩1,400,000~ |
Busan Seomyeon·Haeundae | ₩240,000–₩250,000 | ₩480,000–₩500,000 |
Sokcho Lighthouse Beach | ₩230,000~ | ₩460,000~ |
Yangyang | ₩270,000~ | ₩540,000~ |
Jeju Yeondong | ₩350,000~ | ₩700,000~ |
Source: plott LIFE official site (as of July 2026; actual booking prices may vary.)
Renting a Gangnam studio while you’re away for 2 weeks can add over ₩1,400,000 to your bank.
If you live in high-demand summer spots like Sokcho, Busan, or Jeju, seasonal premiums make your earnings even larger.
4 easy steps to set up a short-term rental for busy workers — a weekend is enough
Even with work and vacation prep, you can set things up in one weekend.
① Check your home first
Guests should be able to move in right away.
Check the AC, fridge, washer, and Wi‑Fi, and do a quick clean before you leave.
② Store valuables and personal items
Put important papers, valuables, and off-season clothes in a locked closet or cabinet.
If you have lots of stuff, pack it in boxes and leave them at your parents’ place or a self-storage unit for a short time.
③ Automate check-in instructions
You don’t want to be contacted while on vacation. Leave a note with the door‑lock code, Wi‑Fi, and trash-sorting instructions in the home and include details in the listing and chat.
If you set up the 33m2 app’s auto-message feature, you won’t need to handle guest messages yourself.
Source: 33m2 official website (2026)
④ Block your calendar for your return
Close your calendar for the day you come back.
Allow 1–2 extra days before your return for cleaning and unpacking.
Summer peak-season premium — raise rates to increase your extra income
If you live in areas with high summer demand like Sokcho, Gangneung, Busan, Yeosu, or Jeju, consider short-term rentals.
This is a prime opportunity to multiply your rental income.
During summer, you can usually raise rates about 10–20% above normal and still stay fully booked. You should take advantage of that.
But watch out for fees. 33m2 charges a 3.3% host fee based on the rent.
If you increase a room from ₩1,000,000 to ₩1,200,000, the platform’s fee rises from ₩33,000 to ₩39,600 accordingly.
plott LIFE currently charges ₩0 host fee.
Because there’s no fee on higher summer rates, you keep the full extra income.
Real take-home earnings comparison for short-term rentals
Item | 33m2 | plott LIFE |
|---|
Host fee | 3.3% | currently ₩0 ※ |
Net income on ₩1,000,000 rent | ₩967,000 | ₩1,000,000 (all yours) |
Net income on ₩1,200,000 rent | ₩1,160,000 | ₩1,200,000 (all yours) |
Listing fee | None | None |
※ plott LIFE host fee ₩0 is current as of now. It may change—check the official site before signing.
Source: 33m2 & plott LIFE official websites (2026 data)
FAQ — Top questions from worker-hosts
Q. Can I really rent only for my exact vacation dates (2 weeks)?
A. Yes. Both 33m2 and plott LIFE offer calendar features that let you open bookings only on the dates you choose.
Just open the calendar for the exact 2 weeks of your vacation.
Q. I’ll be abroad and unreachable—what if guests ask questions?
A. Set up automated messages in advance.
Register answers for common guest questions—Wi‑Fi, codes, trash—so the app sends replies automatically. Your vacation won’t be interrupted.
Source: 33m2 official website (2026)
Q. Can I list my room on both platforms?
A. Yes. Both platforms have no listing cost.
List on both, accept the first booking, then close the other calendar.
With plott LIFE’s ₩0 fee, bookings there usually give you better take-home income.
This summer, start a short-term rental that earns money while you relax.
List your room on plott LIFE now to maximize extra income with a ₩0 host fee.
plott LIFE — a short-term rental platform optimized for office workers’ extra income
₩0 host fee (current) · simple contracts · platform support for damage claims · no listing fee
