Awning review
Awning offers a tech-driven approach to property management with a national reach, starting at a 10% management fee.
★★★★☆ 4.2 · 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). On price, the company publishes 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 property owners in all 50 states, including Texas, who seek a tech-focused solution. Their model manages a few hundred listings through a network, distinct from a directly owned portfolio.
Our take
Awning presents a competitive starting management fee of 10%. While they operate nationally and remotely, it's important to note their connection to the RedAwning brand. Their published listing count is described as 'hundreds managed' via a network, not a directly controlled portfolio.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
On the published figures alone, Awning shows Starts at 10% and One Fine BnB shows 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer. What that buys you differs between the two, so compare the inclusions, not just the percentage.
Verdict
Awning provides a budget-friendly entry point for property owners. For an owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB.
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.
What to pin down with 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:
- Pocono Lodging Co. — does not publish a price.
- Superstays — 20% flat.
- Portoro — does not publish a price.
Our own number one in this category is One Fine BnB — see a managed option for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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