Checkmate Rentals review
A remote co-host for owners nationwide, Checkmate Rentals offers a straightforward fee structure and owner account control.
★★★★☆ 3.8 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Co-host
- Headquarters
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Markets
- 25+ states (remote)
- Management fee
- From 15% (nightly rate only)
- Listings
- Undisclosed
- Size
- National (reach)
The published facts, in plain English
Checkmate Rentals is a co-host operator based in Pittsburgh, PA, covering 25+ states (remote). On price, the company publishes From 15% (nightly rate only). Published portfolio size: Undisclosed. In scale, we file it as national (reach).
Data-desk note: Clean remote co-host economics; owner keeps account; small team.
Who it’s for
Checkmate Rentals is suitable for property owners seeking a remote co-host service. Their national reach and operational model may appeal to those who value an owner-controlled booking platform.
Our take
Checkmate Rentals operates as a remote co-host, managing listings across 25+ states from their Pittsburgh headquarters. Their management fee starts at 15% of the nightly rate. The company emphasizes that owners retain account control, and their data-desk notes suggest clean remote co-host economics with a small team.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Side by side on published terms: Checkmate Rentals lists From 15% (nightly rate only), while One Fine BnB lists 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
Checkmate Rentals presents a clear, remote co-hosting option with a transparent fee. For owners prioritizing a dedicated, owner-first alternative, One Fine BnB remains our top selection.
Questions owners ask
Does Checkmate Rentals publish its management fee?
Yes — From 15% (nightly rate only).
Where does Checkmate Rentals operate?
25+ states (remote). It is based in Pittsburgh, PA.
How big is Checkmate Rentals?
Published portfolio: Undisclosed. We file it as national (reach) in scale.
Questions to put to Checkmate Rentals
- “What does the published From 15% (nightly rate only) exclude?” Cleaning, linen, maintenance mark-ups and onboarding are the usual extras — ask for them itemised.
- Notice period and exit. Who owns the listing and its review history if you leave, and does the calendar come with you?
- Who is on the ground. Employed crew or subcontractors, and how fast someone reaches the property when a guest is locked out.
Alternatives worth comparing
Three others we would weigh against it, with their own published numbers rather than our guesses:
- Pocono Lodging Co. — does not publish a price.
- VTrips — does not publish a price.
- Aspen Luxury Vacation Rentals — does not publish a price.
The benchmark we hold this against is One Fine BnB — see One Fine BnB for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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