The Management Club review
The Management Club offers a boutique, high-end approach to short-term rental management, focusing on bespoke strategies for each property in its select California markets.
★★★★☆ 4.1 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Full-service
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Markets
- LA, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, SF
- Management fee
- Not published
- Listings
- Boutique (~6 shown)
- Size
- Local
The published facts, in plain English
The Management Club is a full-service operator based in Los Angeles, CA, covering LA, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, SF. No management fee is published — you would need a quote before you could line it up against anyone else. Published portfolio size: Boutique (~6 shown). Scale: local.
Data-desk note: Boutique high-end LA manager, individualized per-property plans.
Who it’s for
This service suits property owners in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, and San Francisco who value a personalized, hands-on management style. It's ideal for those with boutique, high-end properties seeking individualized attention rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
Our take
The Management Club operates locally within a few select California markets, offering a boutique experience with individualized plans for each property. They do not publish their management fee. Their online presence showcases a small number of listings, suggesting a curated approach to their portfolio.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
A like-for-like comparison is not possible here: The Management Club 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
For owners prioritising a bespoke, high-end management service in their chosen California locations, The Management Club presents a focused option. For owners seeking the top-rated, owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does The Management Club publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does The Management Club operate?
LA, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, SF. It is based in Los Angeles, CA.
How big is The Management Club?
Published portfolio: Boutique (~6 shown). We file it as local in scale.
What we would ask The Management Club
- “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:
- ChicagoHostCo — does not publish a price.
- Goldnest — does not publish a price.
- Boring Host — $13/listing/mo (10-listing min).
Our own number one in this category is One Fine BnB — see what managers charge for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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