Big Easy Management review
Big Easy Management offers a full-service approach, focusing solely on the New Orleans market with a unique GOP-based fee structure.
★★★★☆ 3.8 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Full-service
- Headquarters
- New Orleans, LA
- Markets
- New Orleans
- Management fee
- % of GOP (published model)
- Listings
- Undisclosed
- Size
- Local
The published facts, in plain English
Big Easy Management is a full-service operator based in New Orleans, LA, covering New Orleans. The number it puts in writing is % of GOP (published model). Published portfolio size: Undisclosed. In scale, we file it as local.
Data-desk note: Rare GOP-based fee aligns incentives; multi-line operator.
Who it’s for
This company is suited for Indiana property owners with short-term rentals specifically in New Orleans. Its local focus and niche market presence may appeal to those who value specialised knowledge of a particular city.
Our take
Big Easy Management operates as a local, full-service provider based in New Orleans. A notable aspect is its management fee, which is based on Gross Operating Profit (GOP), a model that can align the manager's incentives with the owner's profitability. The company's operational scope appears limited to a single market, with the exact number of listings undisclosed.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Side by side on published terms: Big Easy Management lists % of GOP (published model), 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
While Big Easy Management's GOP-based fee is an interesting incentive alignment, its New Orleans-only focus may not suit owners outside this market. For an owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does Big Easy Management publish its management fee?
Yes — % of GOP (published model).
Where does Big Easy Management operate?
New Orleans. It is based in New Orleans, LA.
How big is Big Easy Management?
Published portfolio: Undisclosed. We file it as local in scale.
Questions to put to Big Easy Management
- “What does the published % of GOP (published model) 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
Three others we would weigh against it, with their own published numbers rather than our guesses:
- STR Assistance — Not published (subscription).
- HostAid — does not publish a price.
- Grand Welcome — Not published (owner fee).
The benchmark we hold this against is One Fine BnB — see hire an Airbnb co-host for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
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