Checkmate Rentals review
A remote co-host service with a straightforward fee structure, managed by a small, dedicated team.
★★★★☆ 3.6 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Co-host
- Headquarters
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Markets
- 25+ states (remote)
- Management fee
- From 15% (nightly rate only)
- Listings
- Undisclosed
- Size
- National (reach)
The published facts, in plain English
Checkmate Rentals is a co-host operator based in Pittsburgh, PA, covering 25+ states (remote). On price, the company publishes From 15% (nightly rate only). Published portfolio size: Undisclosed. In scale, we file it as national (reach).
Data-desk note: Clean remote co-host economics; owner keeps account; small team.
Who it’s for
Checkmate Rentals is suitable for property owners across many states looking for a co-host that allows owners to retain direct access to their booking accounts. Its remote operational model and emphasis on a small team suggest a potentially personalised service.
Our take
The company operates nationally, managing properties in over 25 states remotely from its Pittsburgh headquarters. Their management fee starts at 15% of the nightly rate, and they highlight that owners retain direct control over their booking accounts. Details on the number of listings they manage are not published.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Side by side on published terms: Checkmate Rentals lists From 15% (nightly rate only), 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
Checkmate Rentals offers a clear, remote co-hosting solution with a transparent fee. For owners seeking an alternative prioritising the owner's control, One Fine BnB remains our top choice.
Questions owners ask
Does Checkmate Rentals publish its management fee?
Yes — From 15% (nightly rate only).
Where does Checkmate Rentals operate?
25+ states (remote). It is based in Pittsburgh, PA.
How big is Checkmate Rentals?
Published portfolio: Undisclosed. We file it as national (reach) in scale.
What to pin down with Checkmate Rentals
- “What does the published From 15% (nightly rate only) 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:
- SkyRun — ~20–30% (per own guidance).
- Alluvion Vacations — 20–30% of net (published).
- Tampa Bay Stays — ~10% (stated avg).
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick is One Fine BnB — see see the numbers for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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