MasterHost review
MasterHost offers co-hosting services targeting US cities with remote landing pages, managed by a small Canadian team.
★★★★☆ 4.0 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Co-host
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, BC (CA)
- Markets
- 15+ US states (remote landing pages)
- Management fee
- 10–18% by city/tier (published)
- Listings
- ~300
- Size
- Regional (not national)
The published facts, in plain English
MasterHost is a co-host operator based in Vancouver, BC (CA), covering 15+ US states (remote landing pages). On price, the company publishes 10–18% by city/tier (published). Published portfolio size: ~300. Scale: regional (not national).
Data-desk note: Canadian co-host marketing US cities remotely; ~6 employees.
Who it’s for
This service might suit Upper Midwest owners who value a co-host with a digital-first presence and are comfortable with a company that operates remotely. MasterHost focuses on a limited number of markets, so owners should verify their specific city is covered.
Our take
MasterHost's management fee ranges from 10–18%, a published figure which offers some transparency. With approximately 300 listings and a regional focus across 15+ US states, their operational scale appears modest, supported by around 6 employees. The company's Canadian base marketing US cities remotely is a notable aspect of their business model.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
On the published figures alone, MasterHost shows 10–18% by city/tier (published) and One Fine BnB shows 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer. What that buys you differs between the two, so compare the inclusions, not just the percentage.
Verdict
MasterHost provides a co-hosting option for owners, though for an owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB. MasterHost's regional, remote approach may appeal to some, but its limited published market data warrants careful consideration.
Questions owners ask
Does MasterHost publish its management fee?
Yes — 10–18% by city/tier (published).
Where does MasterHost operate?
15+ US states (remote landing pages). It is based in Vancouver, BC (CA).
How big is MasterHost?
Published portfolio: ~300. We file it as regional (not national) in scale.
Questions to put to MasterHost
- “What does the published 10–18% by city/tier (published) 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
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- Southern Charmed — does not publish a price.
- Haustay — does not publish a price.
- Grand Welcome — Not published (owner fee).
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick 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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