FAQ

Beachcabins is the first online sharing platform for beach cabins on the Flemish coast.

By applying the principles of the sharing economy and the technology of digital platforms, we make an authentic beach experience more accessible.

We do not have our own cabins: we are a marketplace where our community rents and leases beach cabins.

Together we create value. 🌞

We are starting smart with a controlled go-live in De Panne. 🚀

Later? Hopefully everywhere along the coast — if the municipalities allow us. 🌟

Step by step, we are building a new, shared beach culture.

Beachcabins is the first online sharing platform for beach cabins on the Flemish coast.

By applying the principles of the sharing economy and the technology of digital platforms, we make an authentic beach experience more accessible.

We do not have our own cabins: we are a marketplace where our community rents and leases beach cabins.

Together we create value. 🌞

We are starting smart with a controlled go-live in De Panne. 🚀

Later? Hopefully everywhere along the coast — if the municipalities allow us. 🌟

Step by step, we are building a new, shared beach culture.

• Create an account 📲

• Add a photo and description 📸

• Mention your equipment (e.g. 4 chairs, parasol, windbreak) ☀️

• Determine your rental price and rental period 💶

• (Optional) Request a deposit from the tenant 🔐

Insurance tips:

• Damage caused by the tenant is usually covered by their family insurance (deductible up to €250).

• Fire damage is covered by the landlord’s own fire insurance.

All payments are processed securely and automatically via our partner Stripe.

Fast, transparent and reliable. 🚀
You receive your rental income directly, without paperwork or intermediaries.

No.
As long as you do not offer additional services (such as cleaning, reception or breakfast), you are not subject to VAT.
✅ No VAT on the rental price
✅ No VAT number required

Do I have to declare my income?
Yes.
Rental income must be declared in your annual tax return as “miscellaneous income”.

• No automatic withholding tax.

• Taxed via your ordinary personal income tax.

• You can automatically deduct 50% of costs.

How much do I keep net?
A practical example:
Gross rental (15 days at €70/day): €1,050
Flat-rate cost deduction (50%): -€525
Taxable income: €525
Estimated tax (40%): -€210
Net income: ± €840

What if I only rent out for a few days?
Even then you must officially declare the income, even for small amounts.
In practice, there is a lot of fiscal tolerance for occasional, limited rentals (< €1,000).

Who is responsible for the declaration?
You as the landlord.
Beachcabins only facilitates the platform and does not withhold any taxes.

✨ In summary:

• No VAT obligation

• Declare income as miscellaneous income

• 50% of costs are deductible at a flat rate

• Most of the proceeds remain net for you