Key safe for holiday homes and Airbnb in Switzerland
- Practical key handover for guests and rentals
- Changeable code, no app, no battery and no account
- Suitable for Airbnb, holiday homes and second homes
- Wall-mounted, removable no-drill or permanent no-drill options
Our recommended key safes for holiday homes
For permanent wall mounting, the GE500 Pro is our high-security option. If drilling is not possible or not wanted, the Supra S5 with Velcro combines the exceptional robustness and proven reliability of the S5 with a removable, no-drill Velcro fixing. The Burton KeyGuard with Velcro is our compact budget push-button alternative. For a permanent no-drill installation, choose the Supra S5 with adhesive.
See recommended modelsWhy use a key safe for holiday homes?
Guests do not always arrive at fixed times. A mechanical key safe helps organise arrival, cleaning and maintenance access without needing someone on site for every handover.
Flexible arrival
Guests can reach the key at the agreed time.
Changeable code
Change the code between bookings or when users change.
No electronics
No app, no battery and no online setup.
Rental support
Useful for guests, cleaners, maintenance and family.
Why use a key safe for holiday homes?
Guests do not always arrive at fixed times. A mechanical key safe helps organise arrival, cleaning and maintenance access without needing someone on site for every handover.
Flexible arrival
Guests can reach the key at the agreed time.
Changeable code
Change the code between bookings or when users change.
No electronics
No app, no battery and no online setup.
Rental support
Useful for guests, cleaners, maintenance and family.
Typical uses
- Airbnb: easier access for guests
- Holiday homes: flexible arrival without key handover
- Cleaning: access between stays
- Maintenance: planned service access
Typical uses
- Airbnb: easier access for guests
- Holiday homes: flexible arrival without key handover
- Cleaning: access between stays
- Maintenance: planned service access
A real example from our own holiday rental
We used this system ourselves when renting out a holiday property. On arrival, guests took the key-safe set, opened the property and collected their normal set of keys from inside. They then immediately returned the key-safe set to the safe. This meant that a spare set remained available outside the property throughout the stay.
One evening, guests went to a restaurant and accidentally left their keys there. When they realised, they hurried back to the restaurant, but by then it had closed. We lived in another town, so contacting us late at night or early in the morning would not have solved the immediate problem. Finding an emergency locksmith at midnight would also have been difficult and expensive. Instead, the guests simply opened the key safe, used the emergency set to get back into the property, and collected their normal keys from the restaurant the following morning.
At check-out the routine worked in reverse: the guests left their normal set of keys inside the property, locked the property using the key-safe set and then returned that set to the key safe. The keys were then safely available again for the next guests or for managing the property.
Our tip for holiday rentals: do not use the key safe only for check-in. Keep a separate emergency set in the safe throughout the guest’s stay. A lost or forgotten key can then remain a small inconvenience instead of becoming a late-night lockout.
Other access situations
Do family members or service providers also need access? See our guidance for family access, trades and service providers or key safes inside a postbox.
Choose
The right holiday-home key safe depends on security level, visibility and how often it is used. For rentals, simple operation and reliability matter most.
Robust option for frequent use
For regular rentals, a stronger or well-fixed key safe is usually the better choice.
- Fixed access point
- Simple changeable code
- Good for frequent use
- Suitable for guests and cleaners
Discreet option for apartments
If the key safe should not be visible on the outside wall, a more discreet or protected position may be better.
- Less visible
- Useful for apartments
- Protected position possible
- Good for spare-key access
Choose
The right holiday-home key safe depends on security level, visibility and how often it is used. For rentals, simple operation and reliability matter most.
Robust option for frequent use
For regular rentals, a stronger or well-fixed key safe is usually the better choice.
- Fixed access point
- Simple changeable code
- Good for frequent use
- Suitable for guests and cleaners
Discreet option for apartments
If the key safe should not be visible on the outside wall, a more discreet or protected position may be better.
- Less visible
- Useful for apartments
- Protected position possible
- Good for spare-key access
Managing guest codes
Change the code regularly between bookings and only share it with current guests or authorised people. Avoid obvious codes and always test a new code with the key safe open.
Managing guest codes
Change the code regularly between bookings and only share it with current guests or authorised people. Avoid obvious codes and always test a new code with the key safe open.
Which models are suitable for holiday homes?
The GE500 Pro is the best choice for frequent rental use and higher security. The Supra S5 + Velcro is reliable for guest access. The Burton KeyGuard + Velcro is our compact budget option with simple push-button operation and removable Velcro fixing. The Supra S5 + adhesive is useful for a more discreet installation.
GE500 Pro
Wall mounted · high security · Holiday home
Supra S5 + Velcro
Robust · Velcro · removable · Guest access
Burton KeyGuard + Velcro
Budget · Push buttons · Velcro
Supra S5 + adhesive
Permanent · No drilling · S5 reliability
Compare holiday-home key safes
GE500 Pro key safe for holiday homes
The Supra GE 500 Pro is our high-security mechanical key safe for situations where protection of the stored keys is the priority. It is particularly well suited to homes, apartment buildings, businesses, home care, property management and other regularly used shared-access locations.
Its reinforced zinc-alloy construction, attack-resistant design and fully mechanical push-button locking system make it a distinctly security-focused alternative to standard key safes. The GE 500 Pro is independently tested to LPCB LPS 1175 Issue 8 A5 and has Secured by Design – Police Preferred status in the UK. There are no batteries, no app and no electronics, while the code can be changed whenever authorised users change.
The protective cover helps shield the mechanism from weather and dirt. We recommend the GE 500 Pro when high security, resistance to attack and exceptionally robust construction matter more than price or compact size.
- High-security mechanical key safe for demanding shared access
- Independently tested to LPCB LPS 1175 Issue 8 A5
- Secured by Design – Police Preferred status in the UK
- Reinforced, heavy-duty zinc-alloy construction
- Fully mechanical push-button lock – no batteries or electronics
- Code can be changed whenever authorised users change
- Capacity for up to 5 standard keys or access cards
- Protective cover helps shield the mechanism from weather and dirt
- Operating range from approx. -32 °C to +68 °C
- Secure wall-mounted installation
- External dimensions: 149 × 81 × 63 mm
- Internal dimensions: 81 × 50 × 22 mm
- Weight: 1.88 kg
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The Supra GE 500 Pro is our high-security mechanical key safe for situations where protection of the stored keys is the priority. It is particularly well suited to homes, apartment buildings, businesses, home care, property management and other regularly used shared-access locations.
Its reinforced zinc-alloy construction, attack-resistant design and fully mechanical push-button locking system make it a distinctly security-focused alternative to standard key safes. The GE 500 Pro is independently tested to LPCB LPS 1175 Issue 8 A5 and has Secured by Design – Police Preferred status in the UK. There are no batteries, no app and no electronics, while the code can be changed whenever authorised users change.
The protective cover helps shield the mechanism from weather and dirt. We recommend the GE 500 Pro when high security, resistance to attack and exceptionally robust construction matter more than price or compact size.
- High-security mechanical key safe for demanding shared access
- Independently tested to LPCB LPS 1175 Issue 8 A5
- Secured by Design – Police Preferred status in the UK
- Reinforced, heavy-duty zinc-alloy construction
- Fully mechanical push-button lock – no batteries or electronics
- Code can be changed whenever authorised users change
- Capacity for up to 5 standard keys or access cards
- Protective cover helps shield the mechanism from weather and dirt
- Operating range from approx. -32 °C to +68 °C
- Secure wall-mounted installation
- External dimensions: 149 × 81 × 63 mm
- Internal dimensions: 81 × 50 × 22 mm
- Weight: 1.88 kg
Supra S5 + Velcro
This version combines the Supra S5, one of our most robust and proven reliable mechanical key safes, with a heavy-duty Velcro fixing. It can be installed discreetly inside a post box, parcel compartment or other protected location without drilling.
The 10-button mechanical system needs no batteries, electronics or app. It is simple to operate, proven over many years of use, and the code can be changed whenever authorised users change.
The Velcro fixing makes the installation removable and reversible. The safe can be taken away later if it is no longer required, making this particularly useful where a permanent fixing is undesirable.
- Supra S5: exceptionally robust with proven long-term reliability
- Heavy-duty Velcro fixing approximately 9.5 cm
- Drill-free, removable and reversible installation
- 10-button mechanical code with no batteries or electronics
- Code can be changed whenever authorised users change
- External: 108 × 58 × 51 mm
- Internal: 70 × 38 × 32 mm
- Weight: 0.9 kg
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This version combines the Supra S5, one of our most robust and proven reliable mechanical key safes, with a heavy-duty Velcro fixing. It can be installed discreetly inside a post box, parcel compartment or other protected location without drilling.
The 10-button mechanical system needs no batteries, electronics or app. It is simple to operate, proven over many years of use, and the code can be changed whenever authorised users change.
The Velcro fixing makes the installation removable and reversible. The safe can be taken away later if it is no longer required, making this particularly useful where a permanent fixing is undesirable.
- Supra S5: exceptionally robust with proven long-term reliability
- Heavy-duty Velcro fixing approximately 9.5 cm
- Drill-free, removable and reversible installation
- 10-button mechanical code with no batteries or electronics
- Code can be changed whenever authorised users change
- External: 108 × 58 × 51 mm
- Internal: 70 × 38 × 32 mm
- Weight: 0.9 kg
Burton KeyGuard + Velcro
The Burton KeyGuard with Velcro is our budget push-button option for shared access where you want a drill-free, removable installation. The Velcro fixing can be fitted to a suitable, properly prepared surface and removed later if requirements change.
Its 12-button mechanical keypad needs no batteries or electronics. It also has a useful advantage over wheel combinations: the code you enter is not left visible after use.
Despite its accessible price, the KeyGuard has a robust metal body, a protective rubber cover and genuine capacity for 3–5 standard Yale keys. It is a practical choice for family access, rentals, holiday homes or service access, and a lower-cost alternative to the Supra S5 Velcro.
Specifications:
- Velcro fixing for drill-free, removable installation
- 12-button mechanical keypad with no batteries
- No code left visible after use
- Robust metal body with protective rubber cover
- Capacity: 3–5 standard Yale keys
- Keys up to 80 mm
- External dimensions: 115 × 65 × 55 mm
- Internal dimensions: 80 × 40 × 20 mm
- Weight: 0.7 kg
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The Burton KeyGuard with Velcro is our budget push-button option for shared access where you want a drill-free, removable installation. The Velcro fixing can be fitted to a suitable, properly prepared surface and removed later if requirements change.
Its 12-button mechanical keypad needs no batteries or electronics. It also has a useful advantage over wheel combinations: the code you enter is not left visible after use.
Despite its accessible price, the KeyGuard has a robust metal body, a protective rubber cover and genuine capacity for 3–5 standard Yale keys. It is a practical choice for family access, rentals, holiday homes or service access, and a lower-cost alternative to the Supra S5 Velcro.
Specifications:
- Velcro fixing for drill-free, removable installation
- 12-button mechanical keypad with no batteries
- No code left visible after use
- Robust metal body with protective rubber cover
- Capacity: 3–5 standard Yale keys
- Keys up to 80 mm
- External dimensions: 115 × 65 × 55 mm
- Internal dimensions: 80 × 40 × 20 mm
- Weight: 0.7 kg
Supra S5 + adhesive – permanent without drilling
The Supra S5 is one of our most robust and proven reliable mechanical key safes. This version uses Pattex adhesive to provide a drill-free installation on a smooth, dry, degreased and correctly prepared surface.
Its 10-button mechanical system requires no batteries, electronics or app, and the code can be changed whenever authorised users change.
Unlike the Velcro version, this is intended as a more permanent installation. It is particularly useful inside a post box, milk box, parcel compartment or other protected location when you want a clean fixing without screws.
- Supra S5: exceptionally robust with proven reliability
- Pattex adhesive: –30 °C to +80 °C, according to manufacturer
- Drill-free mounting on a correctly prepared surface
- More permanent fixing than the Velcro version
- Resettable mechanical 10-button code
- Protective cover included
- External: 108 × 58 × 51 mm
- Internal: 70 × 38 × 32 mm
- Weight: approx. 0.9 kg
More Info
The Supra S5 is one of our most robust and proven reliable mechanical key safes. This version uses Pattex adhesive to provide a drill-free installation on a smooth, dry, degreased and correctly prepared surface.
Its 10-button mechanical system requires no batteries, electronics or app, and the code can be changed whenever authorised users change.
Unlike the Velcro version, this is intended as a more permanent installation. It is particularly useful inside a post box, milk box, parcel compartment or other protected location when you want a clean fixing without screws.
- Supra S5: exceptionally robust with proven reliability
- Pattex adhesive: –30 °C to +80 °C, according to manufacturer
- Drill-free mounting on a correctly prepared surface
- More permanent fixing than the Velcro version
- Resettable mechanical 10-button code
- Protective cover included
- External: 108 × 58 × 51 mm
- Internal: 70 × 38 × 32 mm
- Weight: approx. 0.9 kg
Frequently asked questions
Is a key safe useful for Airbnb?
Yes. It makes guest arrival easier and avoids arranging an in-person key handover for every stay.
Can the guest code be changed?
Yes. These key safes allow the owner to change the code between bookings or when access arrangements change.
Which model is best for holiday homes?
The GE500 Pro is the best choice for frequent rental use. Supra S5 + Velcro is reliable, Burton KeyGuard + Velcro is our compact budget option and Supra S5 + adhesive is a more discreet option.
