Casago review
Casago offers a vast network for property owners, but local management quality can vary significantly.
★★★★☆ 3.9 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Franchise
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
- Markets
- 70+ markets (US/Mexico/CR/Aruba)
- Management fee
- Not published (set locally)
- Listings
- ~43,000 (w/ Vacasa)
- Size
- Giant
The published facts, in plain English
Casago is a franchise operator based in Portland, OR, covering 70+ markets (US/Mexico/CR/Aruba). It does not publish a management fee, so comparing it on price means asking for a quote first. Published portfolio size: ~43,000 (w/ Vacasa). Scale: giant.
Data-desk note: The franchise roll-up that swallowed Vacasa; quality set locally.
Who it’s for
Casago is a franchise operation that spans over 70 markets in the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Aruba. It's a giant in the industry, managing approximately 43,000 listings in conjunction with Vacasa. This model may suit owners who value extensive reach and are comfortable with the possibility of varied local service quality.
Our take
As a franchise, Casago's management fee structure is not published centrally and is set by individual operators, meaning owners will need to inquire locally. While its substantial market presence and listing volume are notable, the 'Data-desk note' highlights that quality is determined locally. This suggests a potential for inconsistency across different locations, which could be a concern for owners seeking uniform service standards.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Because Casago keeps this unpublished, you cannot line it up against One Fine BnB, which states 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer openly. Published pricing is one of the things we weight most heavily.
Verdict
Casago presents a large-scale option for property owners, though the variable local management quality requires due diligence. For an owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does Casago publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does Casago operate?
70+ markets (US/Mexico/CR/Aruba). It is based in Portland, OR.
How big is Casago?
Published portfolio: ~43,000 (w/ Vacasa). We file it as giant in scale.
What we would ask Casago
- “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:
- Fairly — Not published ($5k earnings guarantee).
- 360 Blue — Not published (no admin fees).
- Blueground — No mgmt fee (becomes your tenant).
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick is One Fine BnB — see Airbnb co-host for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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