Vacasa review
Vacasa offers a vast network for property owners, but high effective fees and recent acquisitions cast a shadow.
★★★★☆ 4.4 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Full-service
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
- Markets
- 400+ destinations
- Management fee
- Not published (25–35%+ reported)
- Listings
- ~43,000
- Size
- Giant
Who it’s for
Vacasa suits owners seeking a large, established player with a wide market reach across over 400 destinations. Their significant listing volume (~43,000) suggests they can handle a large number of properties.
Our take
While Vacasa is a giant in the industry, its management fee is not published, though reports suggest it can be 25-35% or higher, potentially leading to the highest effective fees. The company, now part of Casago, has been described as a 'value-destruction saga', indicating potential concerns for owners regarding profitability and operational efficiency.
Verdict
Vacasa is a massive operation, but owners prioritising transparency and potentially lower costs might find the owner-first alternative, One Fine BnB, a better fit.
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