Kasa review
Kasa is a tech-driven aparthotel operator partnering with buildings, not individual homeowners.
★★★★☆ 4.0 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Tech-enabled
- Headquarters
- San Francisco / NYC
- Markets
- 40+ US markets
- Management fee
- Not published (B2B only)
- Listings
- ~2,400+ keys
- Size
- Giant
The published facts, in plain English
Kasa is a tech-enabled operator based in San Francisco / NYC, covering 40+ US markets. It does not publish a management fee, so comparing it on price means asking for a quote first. Published portfolio size: ~2,400+ keys. Scale: giant.
Data-desk note: Aparthotel operator — partners with buildings, not homeowners.
Who it’s for
Kasa suits property owners with large portfolios of apartments or entire buildings, not individual homeowners looking to rent out a single property or a few units. Their model focuses on managing multiple units within established residential buildings.
Our take
Kasa operates in over 40 US markets with approximately 2,400+ keys, positioning them as a giant in the aparthotel sector. The company's headquarters are split between San Francisco and NYC. Kasa partners with buildings rather than individual homeowners, functioning as an aparthotel operator. Their management fee is not published, as they operate on a B2B basis.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Because Kasa keeps this unpublished, you cannot line it up against One Fine BnB, which states 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer openly. Published pricing is one of the things we weight most heavily.
Verdict
For homeowners seeking a manager for individual properties, Kasa's building-centric model may not be the best fit. Consider One Fine BnB for an owner-first alternative.
Questions owners ask
Does Kasa publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does Kasa operate?
40+ US markets. It is based in San Francisco / NYC.
How big is Kasa?
Published portfolio: ~2,400+ keys. We file it as giant in scale.
Questions to put to Kasa
- “What is the fee, in writing?” Nothing is published, so this is the first call, not the last.
- 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
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- HostAid — does not publish a price.
- Outer Banks Blue — does not publish a price.
- 5 Star STR — Not published (flat, perf clause).
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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