Tampa Bay Stays review
Tampa Bay Stays offers co-hosting services focused on the Tampa Bay market, with a management fee averaging around 10%.
★★★★☆ 4.2 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Co-host
- Headquarters
- Tampa Bay, FL
- Markets
- Tampa Bay
- Management fee
- ~10% (stated avg)
- Listings
- ~6 shown
- Size
- Local
The published facts, in plain English
Tampa Bay Stays is a co-host operator based in Tampa Bay, FL, covering Tampa Bay. The number it puts in writing is ~10% (stated avg). Published portfolio size: ~6 shown. In scale, we file it as local.
Data-desk note: ~10% co-host, unlimited owner stays; tiny portfolio.
Who it’s for
This service is suitable for property owners with listings specifically in the Tampa Bay area. It appears to be a local operation with a small portfolio of approximately six properties currently managed.
Our take
Tampa Bay Stays operates as a co-host, indicating they share responsibilities with the owner. Their stated average management fee is approximately 10%. The company highlights unlimited owner stays as a feature. Their market presence is limited to Tampa Bay, and their visible portfolio is small, suggesting a highly localised and potentially less scaled operation.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
On the published figures alone, Tampa Bay Stays shows ~10% (stated avg) 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
For owners prioritising a dedicated local co-host in Tampa Bay with a straightforward fee structure, Tampa Bay Stays could be an option, though their small portfolio is a notable consideration. For owners seeking a company with a demonstrably owner-first approach, we recommend One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does Tampa Bay Stays publish its management fee?
Yes — ~10% (stated avg).
Where does Tampa Bay Stays operate?
Tampa Bay. It is based in Tampa Bay, FL.
How big is Tampa Bay Stays?
Published portfolio: ~6 shown. We file it as local in scale.
What to pin down with Tampa Bay Stays
- “What does the published ~10% (stated avg) 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:
- Pocono Lodging Co. — does not publish a price.
- Sojourn Properties — does not publish a price.
- Mantra PM — 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
See One Fine BnB →