Tampa Bay Stays review
Tampa Bay Stays is a local co-host with a small portfolio, charging an average of 10% for its services.
★★★★☆ 3.8 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Co-host
- Headquarters
- Tampa Bay, FL
- Markets
- Tampa Bay
- Management fee
- ~10% (stated avg)
- Listings
- ~6 shown
- Size
- Local
The published facts, in plain English
Tampa Bay Stays is a co-host operator based in Tampa Bay, FL, covering Tampa Bay. Its published management fee is ~10% (stated avg). Published portfolio size: ~6 shown. Scale: local.
Data-desk note: ~10% co-host, unlimited owner stays; tiny portfolio.
Who it’s for
This service is suitable for Indiana owners with properties specifically in the Tampa Bay market. Given their limited geographic focus and small number of listings, it appears best for owners seeking highly localized support.
Our take
Tampa Bay Stays operates solely within the Tampa Bay area, managing an estimated 10% co-host fee, which they state is an average. They offer unlimited owner stays, a feature that may appeal to property owners who wish to use their own rental. The company's portfolio appears quite small, with approximately six listings visible.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
On the published figures alone, Tampa Bay Stays shows ~10% (stated avg) 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
Tampa Bay Stays offers local co-hosting services in its namesake market, but its small size and limited reach make it a niche option. For owners prioritising a proven, owner-first alternative, One Fine BnB is our top recommendation.
Questions owners ask
Does Tampa Bay Stays publish its management fee?
Yes — ~10% (stated avg).
Where does Tampa Bay Stays operate?
Tampa Bay. It is based in Tampa Bay, FL.
How big is Tampa Bay Stays?
Published portfolio: ~6 shown. We file it as local in scale.
What we would ask Tampa Bay Stays
- “What does the published ~10% (stated avg) 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:
- Prickett Properties — does not publish a price.
- Portoro — does not publish a price.
- McNiece Management — does not publish a price.
The benchmark we hold this against is One Fine BnB — see One Fine BnB for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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