Vacasa review
A giant full-service provider with a vast market reach, Vacasa has been reported to have the highest effective fees among competitors.
★★★★☆ 3.9 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Full-service
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
- Markets
- 400+ destinations
- Management fee
- Not published (25–35%+ reported)
- Listings
- ~43,000
- Size
- Giant
The published facts, in plain English
Vacasa is a full-service operator based in Portland, OR, covering 400+ destinations. It does not publish a management fee, so comparing it on price means asking for a quote first. Published portfolio size: ~43,000. Scale: giant.
Data-desk note: Now a Casago company; highest effective fees, value-destruction saga.
Who it’s for
Vacasa suits property owners seeking a large, established company with a presence in over 400 destinations. It is best for those who value extensive market coverage and a broad listing base, and who are less concerned about specific fee structures.
Our take
Vacasa operates as a full-service provider with approximately 43,000 listings across more than 400 destinations. While their management fee is not published, industry reports suggest it ranges from 25–35% or higher, with a data-desk note indicating the highest effective fees and a 'value-destruction saga'. Since becoming a Casago company, it remains a giant in the industry.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
A like-for-like comparison is not possible here: Vacasa 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
Vacasa offers extensive reach but comes with potentially the highest fees, a concern for owners focused on maximising returns. For an owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does Vacasa publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does Vacasa operate?
400+ destinations. It is based in Portland, OR.
How big is Vacasa?
Published portfolio: ~43,000. We file it as giant in scale.
Questions to put to Vacasa
- “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:
- Global Resort Homes — does not publish a price.
- AvantStay — Not published (~20–30% reported).
- Stay Awhile Cohosting — 20% of net + $150/mo laundry.
The benchmark we hold this against is One Fine BnB — see Airbnb management fees for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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