Open Air Homes review
Venice Beach-based Open Air Homes focuses on design-led properties in LA and Palm Springs, with transparent pricing and no maintenance markups.
★★★★☆ 3.8 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Full-service
- Headquarters
- Venice Beach, CA
- Markets
- LA + Palm Springs
- Management fee
- 20–25% + $125/mo
- Listings
- Undisclosed
- Size
- Local
The published facts, in plain English
Open Air Homes is a full-service operator based in Venice Beach, CA, covering LA + Palm Springs. On price, the company publishes 20–25% + $125/mo. Published portfolio size: Undisclosed. Scale: local.
Data-desk note: Design-led LA since 2012, published pricing, no maintenance markups.
Who it’s for
This firm suits owners in Los Angeles and Palm Springs who value design and clear pricing. It operates locally, catering to a specific geographic focus.
Our take
Open Air Homes offers a full-service model with management fees ranging from 20-25% plus a $125 monthly charge. They pride themselves on design-led services and do not apply markups on maintenance costs, a valuable transparency for property owners.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
On the published figures alone, Open Air Homes shows 20–25% + $125/mo 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
A design-conscious choice for specific Californian markets, though Texas owners might prefer the owner-first approach of One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does Open Air Homes publish its management fee?
Yes — 20–25% + $125/mo.
Where does Open Air Homes operate?
LA + Palm Springs. It is based in Venice Beach, CA.
How big is Open Air Homes?
Published portfolio: Undisclosed. We file it as local in scale.
Questions to put to Open Air Homes
- “What does the published 20–25% + $125/mo 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:
- FunStay Florida — 15–20% (published).
- SEA Getaways — 10–20% (published).
- Superstays — 20% flat.
The benchmark we hold this against is One Fine BnB — see hand your rental to a manager for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
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