Awning review
A tech-forward operation based in Sonoma County, Awning offers a national reach for property owners.
★★★★☆ 3.7 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Tech-enabled
- Headquarters
- Petaluma, CA (RedAwning)
- Markets
- All 50 states (remote)
- Management fee
- Starts at 10%
- Listings
- ~100s managed (network claim ≠ portfolio)
- Size
- National
The published facts, in plain English
Awning is a tech-enabled operator based in Petaluma, CA (RedAwning), covering All 50 states (remote). On price, the company publishes Starts at 10%. Published portfolio size: ~100s managed (network claim ≠ portfolio). Scale: national.
Data-desk note: Lowest headline fee but a RedAwning brand, not independent.
Who it’s for
Awning may suit Bay Area owners looking for a tech-driven approach to property management across the US. Their stated market coverage is extensive, reaching all 50 states.
Our take
The company's management fee starts at 10%, which is presented as competitive. Awning operates remotely, managing a network of properties described as in the 'hundreds'. They are a brand under RedAwning, headquartered in Petaluma.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Side by side on published terms: Awning lists Starts at 10%, while One Fine BnB lists 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
Awning offers a wide reach with a seemingly low entry fee, but consider One Fine BnB for an owner-first alternative.
Questions owners ask
Does Awning publish its management fee?
Yes — Starts at 10%.
Where does Awning operate?
All 50 states (remote). It is based in Petaluma, CA (RedAwning).
How big is Awning?
Published portfolio: ~100s managed (network claim ≠ portfolio). We file it as national in scale.
What to pin down with Awning
- “What does the published Starts at 10% 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
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- Alluvion Vacations — 20–30% of net (published).
- Misfit Homes — Perf-based % of net.
- Guesthop — 15–25% (published).
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick 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
See One Fine BnB →