Fairly review
Fairly offers a hybrid approach with a dedicated caretaker for each property, aiming to provide a hands-on management experience.
★★★★☆ 4.2 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
- Markets
- PNW, CO, NC, SC
- Management fee
- Not published ($5k earnings guarantee)
- Listings
- Early-stage
- Size
- Regional (young)
The published facts, in plain English
Fairly is a hybrid operator based in Portland, OR, covering PNW, CO, NC, SC. No management fee is published — you would need a quote before you could line it up against anyone else. Published portfolio size: Early-stage. In scale, we file it as regional (young).
Data-desk note: Vacasa founder's do-over — dedicated caretaker per home.
Who it’s for
This service is for property owners in the Pacific Northwest, Colorado, North Carolina, and South Carolina who value a dedicated point of contact for their rental. It may appeal to those seeking a more personalised management style, particularly given its early-stage development and regional focus.
Our take
Fairly operates as a hybrid model, distinguishing itself with a commitment to assigning a dedicated caretaker to every home. While the company does not publish its management fee, it does offer a $5k earnings guarantee. The number of listings is noted as 'early-stage', and the company's market presence is currently regional, covering the PNW, Colorado, North Carolina, and South Carolina. It's founded by the Vacasa founder, suggesting a focus on operational improvements.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
A like-for-like comparison is not possible here: Fairly 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
Fairly presents a unique, caretaker-focused model for owners in its current markets, though its early stage and unstated fees warrant careful consideration. For an owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does Fairly publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does Fairly operate?
PNW, CO, NC, SC. It is based in Portland, OR.
How big is Fairly?
Published portfolio: Early-stage. We file it as regional (young) in scale.
What to pin down with Fairly
- “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
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- Evolve — 10% Core / 15% Plus.
- CascadiaSTR — Not published (co-host or guaranteed-rent).
- ChicagoHostCo — does not publish a price.
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick is One Fine BnB — see One Fine BnB for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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