MasterHost review
A Canadian co-host with a growing US presence, MasterHost offers variable fees and a modest listing count.
★★★★☆ 4.1 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Co-host
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, BC (CA)
- Markets
- 15+ US states (remote landing pages)
- Management fee
- 10–18% by city/tier (published)
- Listings
- ~300
- Size
- Regional (not national)
The published facts, in plain English
MasterHost is a co-host operator based in Vancouver, BC (CA), covering 15+ US states (remote landing pages). Its published management fee is 10–18% by city/tier (published). Published portfolio size: ~300. Scale: regional (not national).
Data-desk note: Canadian co-host marketing US cities remotely; ~6 employees.
Who it’s for
MasterHost is suited for property owners in over 15 US states who are comfortable with a remote co-hosting service. Their model appears geared towards owners seeking a hands-off approach without a large, established national footprint.
Our take
MasterHost operates remotely from Vancouver, BC, marketing US cities via landing pages. Their management fee ranges from 10–18%, a published figure that varies by city and tier. With approximately 300 listings and a team of around 6 employees, their size suggests a regional operational focus rather than a national one.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Side by side on published terms: MasterHost lists 10–18% by city/tier (published), 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
MasterHost provides a co-hosting solution with transparent, albeit variable, fees. For owners seeking a more established, owner-first alternative, One Fine BnB is our top recommendation.
Questions owners ask
Does MasterHost publish its management fee?
Yes — 10–18% by city/tier (published).
Where does MasterHost operate?
15+ US states (remote landing pages). It is based in Vancouver, BC (CA).
How big is MasterHost?
Published portfolio: ~300. We file it as regional (not national) in scale.
What to pin down with MasterHost
- “What does the published 10–18% by city/tier (published) 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:
- Mantra PM — does not publish a price.
- Vacasa — Not published (25–35%+ reported).
- 5 Star STR — Not published (flat, perf clause).
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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