By Sarah Edwards
Copyright benzinga
Operating a short-term rental comes with a long list of daily to-dos: marketing and listing, managing guest relationships, complying with laws and regulations, cleaning and maintenance, and paying taxes. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it may be time to invest in Airbnb property management services.
Whether your aim is to free up your schedule, scale your real estate investments or just know that your properties are being managed well, here are the 10 best options to help eveyrthing run smoother.
10 Best Airbnb Property Management Services
Hiring the right rental management company can give you the opportunity to earn truly passive income and allow you to stay focused on your full-time job or simply not deal with the hassles of property management.
1. Casago/Vacasa
Market: 43 states (not including Connecticut, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio)Number of Listings: 40,000 worldwideFees: 25% to 35% of nightly booking rate
Overview: Founded by Steve Schwab in 2001, the smaller Casago closed on its acquisition of Vacasa on May 1, 2025, creating one of the largest vacation rental property management companies in North America. The company is known for its customer-centric approach.
2. AvantStay
Market: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and WashingtonNumber of Listings: 744Fees: May start at 20% of revenue
Overview: AvantStay, which is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, tries to transform homes into an experience beyond just a rental stay. The company was founded by Sean Breuner and Reuben Doetsch in 2017 and provides full-service management.
Market: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and TexasNumber of Listings: 16,000Fees: Start at 10% of revenue
Overview: In 2011, Brian Egan and Adam Sherry founded Evolve to help property owners destress, lower prices and provide guests with more support. The company is based in Denver, Colorado.
Market: All 50 statesNumber of Listings: UnknownFees: Start at 10% of revenue
Overview: Based in San Francisco, California, Awning was founded by Shri Ganeshram and Danaus Chang in 2019 and acquired by RedAwning in 2024. The company offers full-service vacation rental management.
5. SkyRun Vacation Rentals
Market: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and WisconsinNumber of Listings: 1,005 listings in 28 locationsFees: Must contact the company for an analysis of your home
Overview: Barry Cox and Steve Falk started SkyRun Vacation Rentals in 2004 as a single location to manage Airbnb vacation rentals in Keystone, Colorado. The company manages rental properties through a network of local providers using SkyRun software.
6. Air Concierge
Market: Arizona, California and Washington first-hand; every other state through its Offsite by Air Concierge serviceNumber of Listings: UnknownFees: None available, although a $300 fee is associated with new clients signing a contract for management in California and Washington; Air Concierge charges 10% of revenue for its Offsite service
Overview: Air Concierge is a boutique property management firm for luxury vacation rentals. Ryan Danz and Aled Lloyd Thomas founded the company in La Jolla, California, in 2012.
Market: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Washington
Number of Listings: 4,000+Fees: 15% of revenue, $999 annual marketing fee, 2.5% credit card fee and maintenance expenses
Overview: In 2008, Steve Presley, Todd Morrison and Todd Bissmeyer felt that Airbnb monthly rentals needed a higher level of service. The group founded iTrip Vacations, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. The company, which offers property management through franchises, shortened its name to iTrip in 2023.
8. RedAwning
Market: All 50 statesNumber of Listings: 20,000 properties across 10,000 destinations in the U.S., Mexico and CanadaFees: Percentage of revenue at three levels of service: 10% (Essential), 15% (Essential Plus) and 25% (Full Service)
Overview: RedAwning claims to be the only platform offering end-to-end technology and service to drive reservations and improve stays. Founded by Tim Choate in 2010, the company is based in Petaluma, California. The company acquired Awning in 2024.
9. Hosteeva
Market: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and WashingtonNumber of Listings: UnknownFees: Three levels of service offered (Platform, Hosted and Managed); a free consultation is required to get pricing
Overview: Tony Shahbazian and Sam Makaryan set out in 2014 to transform the property management industry through artificial intelligence to improve revenue for an Airbnb host and create a better stay for guests. The company is based in Metairie, Louisiana.
Market: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and TexasNumber of Listings: 4,500+Fees: No information available
Overview: VTrips is a full-service rental property management service headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. It is focused on serving the Southeast. Steve Milo founded the company in Venice, Florida, in 2002. Milo stepped down as CEO in March 2025 and was succeeded by Scott Seay.
Consider Using Airbnb Property Management Services
Vacation rental property management can allow you to enjoy the benefits of your investment property without a huge time commitment. Turning over management of your day-to-day operations will cost you money, but it can also increase guest satisfaction and maximize rental income.
If you’re looking for your short-term rental property to provide passive income, consider having a rental property management service take over running your properties.
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