AvantStay review
AvantStay offers a full-service approach for property owners, operating in over 140 markets.
★★★★☆ 4.3 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Full-service
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Markets
- 140+ markets
- Management fee
- Not published (~20–30% reported)
- Listings
- ~2,300–2,600
- Size
- Giant
The published facts, in plain English
AvantStay is a full-service operator based in Los Angeles, CA, covering 140+ markets. The number it puts in writing is Not published (~20–30% reported). Published portfolio size: ~2,300–2,600. Scale: giant.
Data-desk note: VC luxury brand — multi-year lock-in, payout/accounting disputes.
Who it’s for
This service suits owners seeking a large, established management company with a focus on luxury properties, particularly those comfortable with a significant operational footprint and potentially longer-term commitments.
Our take
AvantStay manages a substantial portfolio of around 2,300–2,600 listings across more than 140 markets. While their management fee is not published, reports suggest a range of 20-30%. Their headquarters are in Los Angeles, CA. Our data-desk notes indicate they operate as a VC-backed luxury brand, and owners should be aware of potential multi-year lock-in periods and reported payout/accounting disputes.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
On the published figures alone, AvantStay shows Not published (~20–30% reported) 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
AvantStay presents as a large-scale operator for luxury rentals, but potential owners should carefully review contract terms and be aware of the reported financial and commitment complexities. For an owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does AvantStay publish its management fee?
Yes — Not published (~20–30% reported).
Where does AvantStay operate?
140+ markets. It is based in Los Angeles, CA.
How big is AvantStay?
Published portfolio: ~2,300–2,600. We file it as giant in scale.
Questions to put to AvantStay
- “What does the published Not published (~20–30% reported) 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
If you are drawing up a shortlist, these are the closest comparisons we would put beside it — each with its own published price, or a note that there isn’t one:
- FLX Rentals — Not published (commission).
- Domain — does not publish a price.
- Descansa PDX — does not publish a price.
Our own number one in this category is One Fine BnB — see One Fine BnB's management for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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