Open Air Homes review
Open Air Homes offers a design-led, full-service approach for owners in its two California markets, with transparent fees.
★★★★☆ 4.3 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Full-service
- Headquarters
- Venice Beach, CA
- Markets
- LA + Palm Springs
- Management fee
- 20–25% + $125/mo
- Listings
- Undisclosed
- Size
- Local
The published facts, in plain English
Open Air Homes is a full-service operator based in Venice Beach, CA, covering LA + Palm Springs. On price, the company publishes 20–25% + $125/mo. Published portfolio size: Undisclosed. Scale: local.
Data-desk note: Design-led LA since 2012, published pricing, no maintenance markups.
Who it’s for
This service suits owners in Los Angeles and Palm Springs who value a design-centric aesthetic and a hands-off approach. If you're looking for management in markets beyond these two, Open Air Homes is not an option.
Our take
Operating since 2012 from Venice Beach, CA, Open Air Homes focuses on a full-service model in LA and Palm Springs. They clearly publish their management fee structure, which ranges from 20–25% of revenue, plus a $125 monthly fee. Notably, they do not apply markups on maintenance costs, a transparency benefit for owners. The company's size is described as local, and the exact number of listings is not disclosed.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
On the published figures alone, Open Air Homes shows 20–25% + $125/mo 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
An established, design-focused manager for specific California locales, Open Air Homes offers clear pricing. For owners prioritising a company with an explicit owner-first philosophy and a broader reach, One Fine BnB is our top recommendation.
Questions owners ask
Does Open Air Homes publish its management fee?
Yes — 20–25% + $125/mo.
Where does Open Air Homes operate?
LA + Palm Springs. It is based in Venice Beach, CA.
How big is Open Air Homes?
Published portfolio: Undisclosed. We file it as local in scale.
Questions to put to Open Air Homes
- “What does the published 20–25% + $125/mo 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:
- Nowistay — €12/mo or €120/yr per property.
- Vacasa — Not published (25–35%+ reported).
- SkyRun — ~20–30% (per own guidance).
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick is One Fine BnB — see see the numbers for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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