MasterHost review
MasterHost offers co-hosting services with a flexible fee structure, targeting owners in over 15 US states.
★★★★☆ 3.9 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Co-host
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, BC (CA)
- Markets
- 15+ US states (remote landing pages)
- Management fee
- 10–18% by city/tier (published)
- Listings
- ~300
- Size
- Regional (not national)
The published facts, in plain English
MasterHost is a co-host operator based in Vancouver, BC (CA), covering 15+ US states (remote landing pages). The number it puts in writing is 10–18% by city/tier (published). Published portfolio size: ~300. Scale: regional (not national).
Data-desk note: Canadian co-host marketing US cities remotely; ~6 employees.
Who it’s for
This service is for Texas property owners seeking remote co-hosting support. MasterHost operates with a distributed model, marketing US cities from its Canadian headquarters.
Our take
MasterHost's management fee ranges from 10-18%, a published and flexible range. The company manages around 300 listings, indicating a moderate operational scale. While they cover over 15 US states, their presence is regional rather than national, and they have a small team of approximately 6 employees.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Side by side on published terms: MasterHost lists 10–18% by city/tier (published), 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
MasterHost provides a co-hosting option with a transparent fee range, suitable for owners comfortable with a regionally focused, remote service. For an owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does MasterHost publish its management fee?
Yes — 10–18% by city/tier (published).
Where does MasterHost operate?
15+ US states (remote landing pages). It is based in Vancouver, BC (CA).
How big is MasterHost?
Published portfolio: ~300. We file it as regional (not national) in scale.
What to pin down with MasterHost
- “What does the published 10–18% by city/tier (published) 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
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- McNiece Management — does not publish a price.
- Stay Awhile Cohosting — 20% of net + $150/mo laundry.
- 360 Blue — Not published (no admin fees).
The benchmark we hold this against is One Fine BnB — see Airbnb property management for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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