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Independent · no pay-to-winUpdated Jul 2026

Best Airbnb management companies (2026)

We reviewed 98 US short-term-rental management companies — independent local operators and the big national brands — and ranked them for the owner deciding who to trust with their rental. Fees are each company's own published numbers; “not published” means exactly that.

#CompanyMarketsFeeReviewedVerdict
1
One Fine BnB Our pick
Full-service
Nationwide (US)CustomJun–Jul 2026Our brand — owner-first, transparent, editor's pick.
2
Open Air Homes
Full-service
LA + Palm Springs20–25% + $125/moJun–Jul 2026Design-led LA since 2012, published pricing, no maintenance markups.
3
LA, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, SFNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Boutique high-end LA manager, individualized per-property plans.
4
Superstays
Co-host
San Diego20% flatJun–Jul 2026Flat 20% co-host, owner keeps the listing; thin trust signals.
5
Haustay
Full-service
North County San DiegoNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Coastal North County specialist, 16+ quarters Superhost.
6
Coastal San DiegoNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Oldest SD operator (2009), deliberately capped portfolio.
7
Greater Phoenix / ScottsdaleNot publishedJun–Jul 2026"Fewer homes, better care" owner-operator co-host.
8
Sojourn Properties
Full-service
Scottsdale, Phoenix, SedonaNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Hands-on AZ manager, named tech stack, free income analysis.
9
5 Star STR
Full-service
Las Vegas, HendersonNot published (flat, perf Jun–Jul 2026Licensed Vegas group-estate specialist; no-5-star, no-commission clause.
10
Sky High Cabins
Full-service
Big Bear + Joshua Tree/FL/NCNot published ("low fJun–Jul 2026Woman-owned, 5-yr Superhost Big Bear cabin manager.
11
North Lake Tahoe / TruckeeNot published (no pass-thrJun–Jul 2026No junk fees, in-house crews, pay only when booked.
12
Aspen & SnowmassNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Pure-play Aspen luxury, 20+ yr local network.
13
Moose Management
Full-service
Park City / Wasatch BackNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Most-decorated Park City independent (2006), no long-term contracts.
14
COBnB
Full-service
Denver metro (+ CO)25% of nightly (published)Jun–Jul 2026Transparent 25% + add-ons; high for a local Denver shop.
15
Seattle10–20% (published)Jun–Jul 2026Host-founded Seattle boutique, priced against 30% nationals.
16
Seattle, Wenatchee, Tahoe (+intl)Not published (co-host or Jun–Jul 2026Rare guaranteed-rent lease option; scattered footprint.
17
Descansa PDX
Full-service
PortlandNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Design/staging-led Portland manager + DIY consulting tier.
18
Portland20% of net + $150/mo laundJun–Jul 2026Fully published tiered pricing; laundry add-on is mandatory.
19
Guesthop
Full-service
Bay Area15–25% (published)Jun–Jul 202613-yr Bay Area vet, live in-person check-ins, corporate channel.
20
Austin12–22% on **net** (publishJun–Jul 20263-tier menu, "earn first, pay later"; 22% no-lock-in tier is steep.
21
Twinity Properties
Full-service
Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Galv15–20% (published)Jun–Jul 2026Free routine repairs bundled; no lock-in contract.
22
FunStay Florida
Full-service
Orlando/Disney corridor (+Miami/PC15–20% (published)Jun–Jul 2026Owner-operator Disney-corridor family specialist.
23
JaxBNB
Hybrid
Jacksonville25% full / 12% hybrid / $2Jun–Jul 2026Rare full published rate card; owns its cleaning ops.
24
Host & Keep
Full-service
Miami-Dade / Broward (+Belize)20% (published)Jun–Jul 2026Published 20%, in-house cleaning, tourist-tax compliance.
25
Emperor Rentals
Full-service
Tampa BayNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Investor-built Tampa manager, 15+ channel distribution.
26
Tampa Bay~10% (stated avg)Jun–Jul 2026~10% co-host, unlimited owner stays; tiny portfolio.
27
Ocean Reef Resorts
Full-service
Destin, 30A, PCBNot publishedJun–Jul 202640-yr Emerald Coast institution + real-estate arm.
28
Harris Vacations
Full-service
AL Gulf Coast + Perdido KeyNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Family-owned since 1983, curated portfolio, premium marketing.
29
AL Gulf Coast + Perdido KeyNot publishedJun–Jul 2026~18 yr family-owned, in-house 24/7 maintenance, resort condos.
30
Scenic Stays
Full-service
NW Florida PanhandleNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Credentialed leadership bench, 24-hr front desk, family beach stock.
31
Bear Tracts
Full-service
Smoky MountainsNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Free attraction-pass program (up to $1,072/day) is a real hook.
32
Nashville20% + ~$50/mo (published)Jun–Jul 2026Published pricing, TREC-licensed, handles tax; 12-mo lock-in.
33
Misfit Homes
Full-service
NashvillePerf-based % of netJun–Jul 2026AirDNA top-5 Nashville, no flat fees, design-forward.
34
StayDuvet
Full-service
Greater CharlestonNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Award-winning Charleston boutique, hotel-grade amenities.
35
Charleston + LowcountryNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Pivots STR/mid-term/long-term — a hedge against STR rule changes.
36
Atlanta metroNot published (~15–25% 3rdJun–Jul 2026Superhost-staffed, à-la-carte fee ladder, broad OTA mix.
37
New Orleans% of GOP (published model)Jun–Jul 2026Rare GOP-based fee aligns incentives; multi-line operator.
38
New Orleans + Venice, LANot published (~18% 3rd-paJun–Jul 2026Licensed NOLA operator with platform badges; tiny footprint.
39
Marigny Management
Full-service
New OrleansNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Deepest NOLA track record (2016), SLA-backed ops.
40
Outer BanksNot publishedJun–Jul 2026The OBX family institution since 1978, exclusive inventory.
41
GH Hospitality
Full-service
Columbus + FL/TX/TNNot published (free proforJun–Jul 2026Columbus's largest home-grown STR manager; unit counts conflict.
42
Mantra PM
Hybrid
Columbus metroNot publishedJun–Jul 2026STR+LTR + conversion under one roof; weak trust signals.
43
Columbus + ChillicotheNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Design/influencer brand + host consulting; side management arm.
44
HostPros
Full-service
Greater Cleveland + Lake ErieNot publishedJun–Jul 20262019-founded, 4,000+ reviews on its Superhost account.
45
Cincinnati + N. KentuckyNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Self-insures $4,000/reservation damage — genuinely unusual.
46
Cincinnati urban coreNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Boutique design + construction-savvy investor co-host.
47
Greater Cincinnati suburbsNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Safety/security workstream + included design hours; very small.
48
Chicago South SideNot publishedJun–Jul 2026McCormick Place convention-traffic specialist; narrow footprint.
49
Domain
Full-service
Chicago (exclusively)Not publishedJun–Jul 2026BBB A+ white-glove Chicago-only manager since ~2017.
50
Great Stays
Full-service
Detroit + Ann ArborNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Detroit's largest independent, MI-licensed, owner portal.
51
HostWise
Full-service
Pittsburgh17–25% (published)Jun–Jul 2026Concierge-grade, standardized amenity spec; owner keeps listing.
52
HighRise Boston
Full-service
Downtown BostonFlat monthly or % (not verJun–Jul 2026Brokerage with an Airbnb arm; Boston STR rules limit onboarding.
53
BearBnB
Full-service
KC metro (MO/KS)Not publishedJun–Jul 2026Vertically integrated in-house cleaning + maintenance brands.
54
Next Guest KC
Full-service
KC metroNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Licensing/compliance focus; snow/lawn servicing included.
55
The Works BnB
Full-service
Minneapolis/St. Paul + suburbsFlat monthly (tech bundledJun–Jul 2026Rare flat-fee model, hardware bundled; poor for low-revenue homes.
56
Greater PoconosNot publishedJun–Jul 2026STR-permit concierge + material-participation tax support.
57
Alluvion Vacations
Full-service
Hudson Valley / Catskills20–30% of net (published)Jun–Jul 2026Publishes fee + net basis; NYC-weekender corridor specialist.
58
FLX Rentals
Full-service
Cayuga/Seneca Lakes, IthacaNot published (commission)Jun–Jul 2026Family/lakefront + Cornell demand; micro-operation.
59
West Coast metros (nationwide offs20% full / 12% offsite (puJun–Jul 2026Family-owned, published pricing, best-in-class 12% co-host tier.
60
Portoro
Tech-enabled
~11–12 leisure marketsNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Curated luxury roll-up; CEO has openly signaled intent to sell.
61
Fairly
Hybrid
PNW, CO, NC, SCNot published ($5k earningJun–Jul 2026Vacasa founder's do-over — dedicated caretaker per home.
62
Meredith Lodging
Full-service
Oregon (coast, Bend, Mt. Hood)Not published (rental projJun–Jul 2026Dominant Oregon independent, in-house staff, real local offices.
63
Denver + CO mountainsFrom 15% (15–25%, publisheJun–Jul 2026Strongest evidence base in Colorado; lowest published Denver fee.
64
SLC, Park City, St. George, MoabNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Statewide Utah coverage + in-house real-estate arm since 2007.
65
Goldnest
Full-service
DFW, Houston, San Antonio + MiamiNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Vertically integrated TX/FL operator; watch ROI-vs-fee confusion.
66
Orlando + SW FloridaNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Longest-established Orlando independent (1993), Disney family homes.
67
Coastline Resorts
Full-service
Grand Strand SC + Brunswick Co. NCNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Owns Golf Trek (50k+ golfers/yr) — unique demand engine; post-merger.
68
Outer Banks Blue
Full-service
OBX + Virginia BeachNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Family-owned since 2005, deliberately capped inventory.
69
Great Dwellings
Full-service
DC, Laguna Beach + Mexico villasNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Real DC presence + villa arm; press-covered; attention split.
70
HostAid
Full-service
Philly, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, JerNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Mid-Atlantic multi-market + in-house realtors; served remotely.
71
9 markets / 5 states (VA-centric)15–25% remote (published) Jun–Jul 2026Two-tier full-service vs remote; owner must supply on-site person.
72
6+ SE statesNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Remote brain + local networks; thin, templated city pages.
73
Guestable
Full-service
7 US + 3 CA metrosNot published (perf-based)Jun–Jul 2026Canadian-HQ full-service in harsh-regulation urban markets.
74
MasterHost
Co-host
15+ US states (remote landing page10–18% by city/tier (publiJun–Jul 2026Canadian co-host marketing US cities remotely; ~6 employees.
75
Awning
Tech-enabled
All 50 states (remote)Starts at 10%Jun–Jul 2026Lowest headline fee but a RedAwning brand, not independent.
76
RedAwning
Hybrid (distribution)
Nationwide USNot publishedJun–Jul 2026A distribution/back-office engine, not a hands-on manager.
77
Grand Welcome
Franchise
~23 states incl. HawaiiNot published (owner fee)Jun–Jul 2026Fast-growing franchise; service varies by local owner.
78
SkyRun
Franchise
50+ ski/resort destinations~20–30% (per own guidance)Jun–Jul 2026Ski/mountain-market specialist franchise; young system (2022).
79
Natural Retreats
Full-service
17 mountain/coastal destinationsNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Luxury national with in-house teams; parent of 360 Blue.
80
360 Blue
Full-service
30A / Emerald CoastNot published (no admin feJun–Jul 202630A luxury leader — but a subsidiary of Natural Retreats (#79).
81
~39 states (small managed base)Not publishedJun–Jul 2026Influencer-founded luxury brand; "560+ markets" is a PR claim.
82
25+ states (remote)From 15% (nightly rate onlJun–Jul 2026Clean remote co-host economics; owner keeps account; small team.
83
Nowistay
AI software
Europe + North America€12/mo or €120/yr per propJun–Jul 2026AI co-host layer, not a management company.
84
Boring Host
AI software
US + UK$13/listing/mo (10-listingJun–Jul 2026AI guest-comms SaaS — a tool, not a manager.
85
DOSbnb
Remote VA
US-wide, remote-onlyNot published (quote)Jun–Jul 2026Fully virtual co-host desk; no boots on the ground.
86
US + international (remote)Not published (subscriptioJun–Jul 2026UK-based VA agency — no US on-the-ground presence at all.
the big national brands — for comparison
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iTrip National
Franchise
100+ destinations (US/Canada)Not published (set by franJun–Jul 202680+ franchisees, no single service standard; opaque owner fees.
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VTrips National
Full-service
~10 SE leisure statesNot publishedJun–Jul 2026Acquisition roll-up (formerly Vacation Rental Pros); uneven service.
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AvantStay National
Full-service
140+ marketsNot published (~20–30% repJun–Jul 2026VC luxury brand — multi-year lock-in, payout/accounting disputes.
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Casago National
Franchise
70+ markets (US/Mexico/CR/Aruba)Not published (set locallyJun–Jul 2026The franchise roll-up that swallowed Vacasa; quality set locally.
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Vacasa National
Full-service
400+ destinationsNot published (25–35%+ repJun–Jul 2026Now a Casago company; highest effective fees, value-destruction saga.
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Evolve National
Hybrid (half-service)
Nationwide US (+ limited MX)10% Core / 15% PlusJun–Jul 2026Cheap but half-service — owner still handles all local ops.
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Blueground National
Master-lease
32 cities / 17 countriesNo mgmt fee (becomes your Jun–Jul 2026Not STR management — master-leases urban apartments, keeps the upside.
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Kasa National
Tech-enabled
40+ US marketsNot published (B2B only)Jun–Jul 2026Aparthotel operator — partners with buildings, not homeowners.
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Placemakr National
Tech-enabled
12 US marketsNot published (B2B only)Jun–Jul 2026Apartment-hotel operator (Hilton-backed); no individual-owner product.

All 95 companies were opened and verified. Fees are each company’s own published figures. Last updated July 12, 2026.

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