Haustay review
Haustay offers a local, specialist approach for property owners in a specific California market.
★★★★☆ 4.4 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Full-service
- Headquarters
- Oceanside, CA
- Markets
- North County San Diego
- Management fee
- Not published
- Listings
- 100+
- Size
- Local
The published facts, in plain English
Haustay is a full-service operator based in Oceanside, CA, covering North County San Diego. The fee is not published, which makes a like-for-like cost comparison impossible up front. Published portfolio size: 100+. In scale, we file it as local.
Data-desk note: Coastal North County specialist, 16+ quarters Superhost.
Who it’s for
This full-service company is best suited for owners with properties in coastal North County San Diego. Their focus on a concentrated market and extensive Superhost experience suggests a deep understanding of that specific region.
Our take
Haustay operates locally in North County San Diego, managing over 100 listings. While their management fee is not published, their detailed local expertise and consistent Superhost status across more than 16 quarters are notable strengths. The company's size is described as local, indicating a concentrated operational focus rather than a broad national reach.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
A like-for-like comparison is not possible here: Haustay 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
Haustay presents a niche, experienced option for owners in their specific California locale. For an owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does Haustay publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does Haustay operate?
North County San Diego. It is based in Oceanside, CA.
How big is Haustay?
Published portfolio: 100+. We file it as local in scale.
What we would ask Haustay
- “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
Three others we would weigh against it, with their own published numbers rather than our guesses:
- Kasa — Not published (B2B only).
- Coastline Resorts — does not publish a price.
- AvantStay — Not published (~20–30% reported).
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.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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