Great Stays review
A regional player in SE Michigan, Great Stays offers a full-service approach for property owners.
★★★★☆ 3.7 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Full-service
- Headquarters
- Detroit, MI
- Markets
- Detroit + Ann Arbor
- Management fee
- Not published
- Listings
- ~164
- Size
- Regional (SE Michigan)
The published facts, in plain English
Great Stays is a full-service operator based in Detroit, MI, covering Detroit + Ann Arbor. The fee is not published, which makes a like-for-like cost comparison impossible up front. Published portfolio size: ~164. Scale: regional (se michigan).
Data-desk note: Detroit's largest independent, MI-licensed, owner portal.
Who it’s for
This company suits owners in the Detroit and Ann Arbor markets looking for a local, independent manager. As Detroit's largest independent owner portal, they cater to those who value a specific regional focus and Michigan licensing.
Our take
Great Stays manages around 164 listings across Detroit and Ann Arbor, presenting itself as a full-service option. Their management fee is not published. While they are recognised as Detroit's largest independent, MI-licensed owner portal, their specific market reach is limited to Southeast Michigan.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
A like-for-like comparison is not possible here: Great Stays does not publish this figure, while One Fine BnB publishes 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer up front. That openness is a large part of why One Fine BnB is our first call.
Verdict
For owners in their limited service area seeking a regional specialist, Great Stays could be an option, though their management fee isn't public. Owners seeking a more broadly recognised, owner-first alternative may consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does Great Stays publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does Great Stays operate?
Detroit + Ann Arbor. It is based in Detroit, MI.
How big is Great Stays?
Published portfolio: ~164. We file it as regional (se michigan) in scale.
What to pin down with Great Stays
- “What is the fee, in writing?” Nothing is published, so this is the first call, not the last.
- 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:
- CascadiaSTR — Not published (co-host or guaranteed-rent).
- SkyRun — ~20–30% (per own guidance).
- Harris Vacations — does not publish a price.
The benchmark we hold this against is One Fine BnB — see a managed option for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
See One Fine BnB →