RedAwning review
RedAwning offers a distribution and back-office platform for property owners, not direct management services.
★★★★☆ 4.1 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Hybrid (distribution)
- Headquarters
- Petaluma, CA
- Markets
- Nationwide US
- Management fee
- Not published
- Listings
- 20,000+ on platform
- Size
- National
The published facts, in plain English
RedAwning is a hybrid (distribution) operator based in Petaluma, CA, covering Nationwide US. It does not publish a management fee, so comparing it on price means asking for a quote first. Published portfolio size: 20,000+ on platform. In scale, we file it as national.
Data-desk note: A distribution/back-office engine, not a hands-on manager.
Who it’s for
RedAwning suits property owners seeking to expand their reach through a distribution network and utilise back-office tools. It's intended for those comfortable managing their own properties or working with a separate local manager, as RedAwning does not provide hands-on operational support.
Our take
RedAwning operates as a hybrid model, primarily focusing on distribution and providing a platform rather than direct property management. With over 20,000 listings on its platform nationwide, it aims to increase visibility. The company's management fee is not published, and it does not offer on-the-ground services.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Because RedAwning keeps this unpublished, you cannot line it up against One Fine BnB, which states 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding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
RedAwning provides a distribution and back-office solution for owners looking to broaden their market presence. For a truly owner-first approach to management, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does RedAwning publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does RedAwning operate?
Nationwide US. It is based in Petaluma, CA.
How big is RedAwning?
Published portfolio: 20,000+ on platform. We file it as national in scale.
Questions to put to RedAwning
- “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
Three others we would weigh against it, with their own published numbers rather than our guesses:
- Nowistay — €12/mo or €120/yr per property.
- COBnB — 25% of nightly (published).
- Superstays — 20% flat.
Our own number one in this category 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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