More Than a Platform.
A Movement for Host Independence.
Empowering short-term rental hosts to reclaim their business and build a lasting brand.
OUR WHY
We started MaxCozy because we saw hosts becoming commodities on platforms they didn't own.
We believe your business should be yours.
The Mission
Brand Ownership
Build a recognizable brand and direct booking presence that you own outright.
Guest Relationships
Cultivate direct, repeat connections with your guests without the middleman.
Long-term Growth
Create a sustainable, independent future for your rental business.
Meet the Founder
FOUNDER
My Story
My name is Martin Spooner, and I started MaxCozy because I've spent over 25 years running accommodation businesses — and I know exactly what it costs when your guests book through Airbnb instead of coming directly to you.
I hold a BA Honours Degree in Hotel and Catering Management and began my career at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado, one of the most prestigious five-star, five-diamond resorts in the USA. I progressed through General Manager and Operations Manager roles across the IHG estate before becoming Director of College Services at Christ’s College, Cambridge in 2013.
At Christ’s College I oversee 122 en-suite rooms for commercial short-stay use. When I joined, revenues stood at £400,000 per year. By year two, they exceeded £1.4 million, achieved by implementing a Property Management System and building direct booking processes that reduced OTA dependency.
Alongside this, I spent five years building WordPress websites under my MDS Websites brand. MaxCozy brings both worlds together: deep hospitality expertise and professional web design, purpose-built for STR hosts.
“Hosts should own their brand, their traffic, and their repeat business. You deserve more than a listing — you deserve a legacy.”
– Martin Spooner, Founder of MaxCozy
About the Content on This Site
The articles and guides published on MaxCozy are written and reviewed by me, drawing on direct operational experience running accommodation businesses, implementing booking systems, and building hospitality websites. Where industry data and statistics are cited, sources are linked.
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