Big Easy Management review
Big Easy Management offers a local, full-service approach from New Orleans, with a management fee structure that aligns with owner profitability.
★★★★☆ 4.1 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Full-service
- Headquarters
- New Orleans, LA
- Markets
- New Orleans
- Management fee
- % of GOP (published model)
- Listings
- Undisclosed
- Size
- Local
The published facts, in plain English
Big Easy Management is a full-service operator based in New Orleans, LA, covering New Orleans. Its published management fee is % of GOP (published model). Published portfolio size: Undisclosed. Scale: local.
Data-desk note: Rare GOP-based fee aligns incentives; multi-line operator.
Who it’s for
This is a full-service operator focused exclusively on the New Orleans market. Owners there seeking a local presence and a management fee tied directly to their Gross Operating Profit (GOP) may find this appealing.
Our take
Big Easy Management's fee structure, based on GOP rather than revenue, is a notable feature that strongly aligns their interests with those of property owners. As a local, single-market operator, they can offer a focused approach. However, the number of listings they manage is undisclosed, and their expertise is limited to one market.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Side by side on published terms: Big Easy Management lists % of GOP (published model), 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
A niche player with an owner-aligned fee for New Orleans owners, though less established than a national leader like One Fine BnB. Owners in other markets should look elsewhere.
Questions owners ask
Does Big Easy Management publish its management fee?
Yes — % of GOP (published model).
Where does Big Easy Management operate?
New Orleans. It is based in New Orleans, LA.
How big is Big Easy Management?
Published portfolio: Undisclosed. We file it as local in scale.
Questions to put to Big Easy Management
- “What does the published % of GOP (published model) 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:
- Casago — Not published (set locally).
- Hitlist Rental Management — Not published (~15–25% 3rd-party).
- Kasa — Not published (B2B only).
The benchmark we hold this against is One Fine BnB — see learn more for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
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