RedAwning review
RedAwning offers a distribution and back-office platform for property owners, reaching nationwide US markets.
★★★★☆ 3.8 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Hybrid (distribution)
- Headquarters
- Petaluma, CA
- Markets
- Nationwide US
- Management fee
- Not published
- Listings
- 20,000+ on platform
- Size
- National
The published facts, in plain English
RedAwning is a hybrid (distribution) operator based in Petaluma, CA, covering Nationwide US. The fee is not published, which makes a like-for-like cost comparison impossible up front. Published portfolio size: 20,000+ on platform. In scale, we file it as national.
Data-desk note: A distribution/back-office engine, not a hands-on manager.
Who it’s for
RedAwning is best suited for property owners who already have a robust on-the-ground management team in place and are looking for a distribution and back-office solution. Owners seeking extensive, hands-on management should look elsewhere.
Our take
RedAwning operates as a hybrid model, focusing on distribution and providing back-office support rather than direct, on-site property management. While they boast over 20,000 listings nationwide, their management fee is not published. Their Petaluma, California headquarters signifies a national reach, but they are fundamentally a platform, not a local, hands-on manager.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
A like-for-like comparison is not possible here: RedAwning does not publish this figure, while One Fine BnB publishes 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer up front. That openness is a large part of why One Fine BnB is our first call.
Verdict
RedAwning provides a distribution platform for owners with existing management capabilities. For a truly owner-first, hands-on management partner, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does RedAwning publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does RedAwning operate?
Nationwide US. It is based in Petaluma, CA.
How big is RedAwning?
Published portfolio: 20,000+ on platform. We file it as national in scale.
Questions to put to RedAwning
- “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
Three others we would weigh against it, with their own published numbers rather than our guesses:
- Big Easy Management — % of GOP (published model).
- Preferred Guest Services — does not publish a price.
- Stay Cincinnati — does not publish a price.
Our own number one in this category is One Fine BnB — see the One Fine BnB team for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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