Vacasa review
A giant in the industry, Vacasa offers extensive reach but its fee structure and recent acquisition warrant careful consideration.
★★★★☆ 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. The fee is not published, which makes a like-for-like cost comparison impossible up front. 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 owners who prioritise a vast network and widespread market presence above all else. With over 400 destinations and approximately 43,000 listings, their scale is undeniable.
Our take
While Vacasa's market reach is impressive, their management fee is not published, though reports suggest it could be 25-35% or higher. As a Casago company, the data-desk notes a 'value-destruction saga' and the highest effective fees, which Ohio Valley owners should scrutinise closely.
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 provides immense scale but proceed with caution regarding their fees. 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.
What we would ask 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
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:
- Sojourn Properties — does not publish a price.
- The Works BnB — Flat monthly (tech bundled).
- Rest Easy Nashville — 20% + ~$50/mo (published).
Our own number one in this category is One Fine BnB — see learn more for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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