Keycafe

Key Exchange

Simplified.

Using your existing keys, remotely manage access to your home.

Locations

Who is using Keycafe?

Vacation Rental Hosts

  • Let guests in from anywhere.
  • Provide a welcoming environment when you can't be there in person.
  • Manage multiple guests and cleaners while you are out of town.

Realtors

  • Forward deploy keys throughout the city near your listings.
  • Manage access to hundreds of keys from a single account.
  • Receive real time SMS updates when keys are accessed.

Busy Urbanites

  • Let in family and friends while you are away.
  • Manage cleaner and contractor access.
  • Save yourself from the occasional lockout.

How It Works

Store your keys at one of our nearby locations.

Remotely assign access

Be notified when your keys are picked up and dropped off.

Learn more

Pricing

Pay as You Go

Great plan for seasonal use

$0.00
Monthly per Key  
  • + $6.95 Per Pickup
  • + $0.50 Per Day Storage
  • Unlimited Dropoffs
  • Real-time Updates
  • 24/7 Support
Most Popular

Basic Key

Best plan for occasional use or backup

$7.95
Monthly per Key (billed annually)
  • + $2.95 Per Pickup
  • Free Storage
  • Unlimited Dropoffs
  • Real-time Updates
  • 24/7 Support

Unlimited Key

Ideal plan for everyday use

$19.95
Monthly per Key (billed annually)
  • Free Pickups
  • Free Storage
  • Unlimited Dropoffs
  • Real-time Updates
  • 24/7 Support

Get Started for Free

Start sharing your first key in minutes, no credit card required.
Decide what plan works for you after your 2 free pickups.

Customer Stories

Airbnb Host

"Our local cafe Nolita Mart is owned by a great family team. When I saw Keycafe I knew it was perfect for our needs in New York letting in friends and Airbnb guests. The service worked flawlessly the first time and makes our property look more professional for our Airbnb guests."

- James, New York
Realtor

"I had a realtor let me know about Keycafe. I researched the service and found that it really works well for showings in condo buildings where lockboxes are not allowed. It's a great service - easy to use and technology friendly."

- Rick, Vancouver
Busy Homeowner

"We heard about Keycafe through a friend who had used the service. It was fantastic!"

- Reuben, Vancouver
Airbnb Host

"I was at Culprit Coffee and when I saw the Keycafe console. Dropping off my keys was easy, and my first guest picked them up with no problem. I really like that people go to Culprit to get their keys, it's a great locally-owned place that has the best coffee in my area. Thanks!"

- Jenn, Vancouver
Airbnb Host

"I''m an engineer and work on out of town projects quite often. Keycafe is an excellent service and has been extremely convenient to use and has eliminated my need for a property manager. It’s really easy to rent out my 1 bedroom loft on Main when I'm away for work, especially now that Keycafe exists!"

- Steven, Vancouver
Airbnb Host

"I found out about Keycafe by visiting Waves Coffeehouse and asking about the console. I use Airbnb quite a bit to travel and host my apartment. The service has been great so far, and my clients have loved it."

- Terence, Vancouver
Busy Homeowner

"The solution is brilliant. So simple yet so innovative."

- Diraj, Vancouver
Busy Homeowner

"I was going away overseas and arranged a cat sitter to take care of my kittens. The last time I tried to exchange my house with the cat nanny it was a nightmare and I missed a ferry ride :(. When I saw Keycafe I knew I had to try it. The process was quick and easy and the staff at Waves were really helpful. When it came time for the key exchange, it was seamless! I would definitely recommend the service to others."

- Kathryn, Vancouver
Property Manager

"The service has been a godsend for me as I try to manage a property from across the continent! I look forward to seeing Keycafe in more cities!"

- Janet, Vancouver
Airbnb Host

"I found Keycafe when I was at Coffeebar having coffee with a friend. I've used the service and have heard great feedback from my guests on the usability."

- Hannah, Vancouver
Airbnb Host

"I had an Airbnb guest unexpectedly book while I was headed out of town. Keycafe saved me from driving 2 hours back into the city just to let the guest in."

- Kathryn, Vancouver
Busy Homeowner

"I couldn't be happier with Keycafe. I even locked myself out once but luckily Keycafe was there to save me. Keycafe is absolutely incredible."

- Stephen, Vancouver
Airbnb Host

"I recently learned about Airbnb and wanted to rent while I was on a trip to Spain, but decided not to due to guest access issues to my apartment. Then I saw the brochure for Keycafe at my local cafe, and it was just what I needed. I received email updates that gave me peace of mind that my guests were checked in."

- Peter, Vancouver
Busy Homeowner

"This year, I was away in Toronto and again needed to let somebody into my apartment to get a file. Using Keycafe I authorized them to pick up my keys from the cafe next door and my problem was solved."

- Philip, Vancouver
Airbnb Host

"We absolutely love Keycafe. It's allowed us to quickly and easily get Airbnb guests into our home. It's been nothing but great to use."

- Gaelle, Vancouver

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