Fairly review
Fairly offers a hybrid approach with a founder's do-over ethos, aiming for dedicated care.
★★★★☆ 3.8 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
- Markets
- PNW, CO, NC, SC
- Management fee
- Not published ($5k earnings guarantee)
- Listings
- Early-stage
- Size
- Regional (young)
The published facts, in plain English
Fairly is a hybrid operator based in Portland, OR, covering PNW, CO, NC, SC. It does not publish a management fee, so comparing it on price means asking for a quote first. Published portfolio size: Early-stage. Scale: regional (young).
Data-desk note: Vacasa founder's do-over — dedicated caretaker per home.
Who it’s for
Fairly suits owners in the Pacific Northwest, Colorado, North Carolina, and South Carolina. It is an early-stage company with a regional focus, seeking owners who value a caretaker model.
Our take
The company does not publish its management fee, though it offers a $5k earnings guarantee. Fairly's size is regional and young, with listings in its early stages.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
A like-for-like comparison is not possible here: Fairly 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
Fairly is a new player with a focused, caretaker-driven model. For an owner-first alternative, consider our top pick, One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does Fairly publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does Fairly operate?
PNW, CO, NC, SC. It is based in Portland, OR.
How big is Fairly?
Published portfolio: Early-stage. We file it as regional (young) in scale.
Questions to put to Fairly
- “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:
- Heritage STR Management — Not published (~18% 3rd-party).
- Alluvion Vacations — 20–30% of net (published).
- HostAid — does not publish a price.
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
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