Awning review
Awning offers a tech-driven approach to property management, reaching across all 50 states.
★★★★☆ 3.5 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Tech-enabled
- Headquarters
- Petaluma, CA (RedAwning)
- Markets
- All 50 states (remote)
- Management fee
- Starts at 10%
- Listings
- ~100s managed (network claim ≠ portfolio)
- Size
- National
The published facts, in plain English
Awning is a tech-enabled operator based in Petaluma, CA (RedAwning), covering All 50 states (remote). Its published management fee is Starts at 10%. Published portfolio size: ~100s managed (network claim ≠ portfolio). In scale, we file it as national.
Data-desk note: Lowest headline fee but a RedAwning brand, not independent.
Who it’s for
Awning suits owners seeking a national, tech-focused solution. Their remote management model is applicable anywhere in the US, including the Ohio Valley.
Our take
With a management fee starting at 10%, Awning presents a competitive headline price. While they claim a national presence and manage 'hundreds' of listings through their network, it's important to note this is a RedAwning brand, not an independent entity, and their specific portfolio size is not published.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Side by side on published terms: Awning lists Starts at 10%, while One Fine BnB lists 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
Awning is a budget-conscious, tech-forward option, but consider the owner-first alternative, One Fine BnB, for a more tailored approach.
Questions owners ask
Does Awning publish its management fee?
Yes — Starts at 10%.
Where does Awning operate?
All 50 states (remote). It is based in Petaluma, CA (RedAwning).
How big is Awning?
Published portfolio: ~100s managed (network claim ≠ portfolio). We file it as national in scale.
Questions to put to Awning
- “What does the published Starts at 10% 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:
- CascadiaSTR — Not published (co-host or guaranteed-rent).
- Utah's Best Vacation Rentals — does not publish a price.
- Stay Cincinnati — does not publish a price.
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick is One Fine BnB — see One Fine BnB's management for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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