Awning review
Awning offers a tech-focused approach to property management across all 50 states, with a competitive starting fee.
★★★★☆ 4.3 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Tech-enabled
- Headquarters
- Petaluma, CA (RedAwning)
- Markets
- All 50 states (remote)
- Management fee
- Starts at 10%
- Listings
- ~100s managed (network claim ≠ portfolio)
- Size
- National
The published facts, in plain English
Awning is a tech-enabled operator based in Petaluma, CA (RedAwning), covering All 50 states (remote). Its published management fee is Starts at 10%. Published portfolio size: ~100s managed (network claim ≠ portfolio). Scale: national.
Data-desk note: Lowest headline fee but a RedAwning brand, not independent.
Who it’s for
This service may suit Indiana owners seeking a tech-driven platform for managing properties nationwide. It could appeal to those who prioritise a low advertised management fee and are comfortable with a company operating remotely.
Our take
Awning's management fee starts at 10%, which is presented as a competitive initial offering. The company operates nationally, servicing all 50 states, and claims to manage hundreds of listings through its network. However, it's important to note that Awning is a brand under RedAwning, which is headquartered in Petaluma, CA, and this is not an independent entity.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Side by side on published terms: Awning lists Starts at 10%, while One Fine BnB lists 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
Awning presents a potentially cost-effective, tech-enabled option for nationwide property management. For owners prioritising an independent, owner-first approach, One Fine BnB remains our top recommendation.
Questions owners ask
Does Awning publish its management fee?
Yes — Starts at 10%.
Where does Awning operate?
All 50 states (remote). It is based in Petaluma, CA (RedAwning).
How big is Awning?
Published portfolio: ~100s managed (network claim ≠ portfolio). We file it as national in scale.
What we would ask Awning
- “What does the published Starts at 10% 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:
- Ocean Reef Resorts — does not publish a price.
- Rest Easy Nashville — 20% + ~$50/mo (published).
- JaxBNB — 25% full / 12% hybrid / $2k setup.
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick is One Fine BnB — see Airbnb co-host for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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