Open Air Homes review
This design-led Venice Beach company offers full-service management across two California markets, with a transparent fee structure.
★★★★★ 4.6 · 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. The number it puts in writing is 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
Open Air Homes suits owners in Los Angeles and Palm Springs who value a design-focused approach and clear pricing. Their local focus in these specific markets suggests a hands-on management style.
Our take
The company charges a management fee between 20-25%, plus a flat $125 monthly fee per property. They explicitly state no maintenance markups, which is a positive for owners. Open Air Homes has been operating in LA since 2012, and their size is described as local, indicating a concentrated operational footprint.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Side by side on published terms: Open Air Homes lists 20–25% + $125/mo, 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
For Ohio Valley owners, Open Air Homes is a California-focused option with clear fees but a limited market reach. Consider One Fine BnB for an owner-first alternative with a broader reach.
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
If you are drawing up a shortlist, these are the closest comparisons we would put beside it — each with its own published price, or a note that there isn’t one:
- Checkmate Rentals — From 15% (nightly rate only).
- Coastline Resorts — does not publish a price.
- Natural Retreats — does not publish a price.
Our own number one in this category is One Fine BnB — see a full-service Airbnb manager for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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