AvantStay review
AvantStay offers a luxury, full-service approach to short-term rentals, appealing to owners seeking a hands-off experience.
★★★★☆ 4.1 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Full-service
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Markets
- 140+ markets
- Management fee
- Not published (~20–30% reported)
- Listings
- ~2,300–2,600
- Size
- Giant
The published facts, in plain English
AvantStay is a full-service operator based in Los Angeles, CA, covering 140+ markets. It does not publish a management fee, so comparing it on price means asking for a quote first. Published portfolio size: ~2,300–2,600. Scale: giant.
Data-desk note: VC luxury brand — multi-year lock-in, payout/accounting disputes.
Who it’s for
This service suits property owners in the Bay Area who prioritise a high-end, seamless management experience and are comfortable with a potentially longer-term commitment. Owners with multiple properties may find their extensive market reach beneficial.
Our take
AvantStay operates more than 140 markets with a substantial portfolio of approximately 2,300–2,600 listings, positioning them as a giant in the industry. While they do not publish their management fee, reports suggest it falls between 20-30%. Their Los Angeles headquarters underscores their significant presence. However, notes indicate potential concerns regarding multi-year lock-in periods and reported disputes over accounting and payouts, which prospective clients should carefully consider.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Because AvantStay keeps this unpublished, you cannot line it up against One Fine BnB, which states 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer openly. Published pricing is one of the things we weight most heavily.
Verdict
AvantStay provides a comprehensive, luxury management service for Bay Area owners but carries potential risks due to contractual terms and accounting transparency. For an owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does AvantStay publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does AvantStay operate?
140+ markets. It is based in Los Angeles, CA.
How big is AvantStay?
Published portfolio: ~2,300–2,600. We file it as giant in scale.
Questions to put to AvantStay
- “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:
- 5 Star STR — Not published (flat, perf clause).
- 360 Blue — Not published (no admin fees).
- Home Team Luxury Rentals — does not publish a price.
Our own number one in this category is One Fine BnB — see Airbnb management fees for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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