Casago review
A giant franchise operation with local management quality varying by market, best suited for owners seeking a large network.
★★★★☆ 3.6 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Franchise
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
- Markets
- 70+ markets (US/Mexico/CR/Aruba)
- Management fee
- Not published (set locally)
- Listings
- ~43,000 (w/ Vacasa)
- Size
- Giant
The published facts, in plain English
Casago is a franchise operator based in Portland, OR, covering 70+ markets (US/Mexico/CR/Aruba). Its published management fee is Not published (set locally). Published portfolio size: ~43,000 (w/ Vacasa). Scale: giant.
Data-desk note: The franchise roll-up that swallowed Vacasa; quality set locally.
Who it’s for
Casago is a franchise organisation that has grown significantly, notably through acquisitions including Vacasa. It suits owners who value a broad, international reach and are comfortable with the idea that service quality is determined at the local franchise level.
Our take
While Casago boasts a significant number of listings across numerous markets, including international locations, specific details like management fees are not published by the company and are set locally. The quality of service and operations is therefore highly dependent on the individual franchise owner in your specific market.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
On the published figures alone, Casago shows Not published (set locally) 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
A large, established network with variable local execution. For an owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does Casago publish its management fee?
Yes — Not published (set locally).
Where does Casago operate?
70+ markets (US/Mexico/CR/Aruba). It is based in Portland, OR.
How big is Casago?
Published portfolio: ~43,000 (w/ Vacasa). We file it as giant in scale.
What to pin down with Casago
- “What does the published Not published (set locally) 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:
- Aspen Luxury Vacation Rentals — does not publish a price.
- Fairly — Not published ($5k earnings guarantee).
- Tahoe Signature Properties — Not published (no pass-throughs).
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick is One Fine BnB — see their service for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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