Prickett Properties review
Prickett Properties offers a family-owned, regional approach to full-service rental management on the AL Gulf Coast.
★★★★☆ 4.5 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Full-service
- Headquarters
- Orange Beach, AL
- Markets
- AL Gulf Coast + Perdido Key
- Management fee
- Not published
- Listings
- 200+
- Size
- Regional (borderline)
The published facts, in plain English
Prickett Properties is a full-service operator based in Orange Beach, AL, covering AL Gulf Coast + Perdido Key. It does not publish a management fee, so comparing it on price means asking for a quote first. Published portfolio size: 200+. In scale, we file it as regional (borderline).
Data-desk note: ~18 yr family-owned, in-house 24/7 maintenance, resort condos.
Who it’s for
This company is best suited for property owners in the AL Gulf Coast or Perdido Key markets who value a family-owned business with a long-standing presence. Their focus on resort condos and in-house maintenance may appeal to owners prioritizing dedicated upkeep and a specific property type.
Our take
Prickett Properties manages over 200 listings across a concentrated regional area of the AL Gulf Coast and Perdido Key. While their management fee is not published, they highlight 24/7 in-house maintenance and nearly 18 years of family ownership. Their operations appear tailored to resort condominium management within their specific market niche.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
A like-for-like comparison is not possible here: Prickett Properties 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
Prickett Properties provides a focused, regional management service for specific coastal areas. For an owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does Prickett Properties publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does Prickett Properties operate?
AL Gulf Coast + Perdido Key. It is based in Orange Beach, AL.
How big is Prickett Properties?
Published portfolio: 200+. We file it as regional (borderline) in scale.
What to pin down with Prickett Properties
- “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
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- Checkmate Rentals — From 15% (nightly rate only).
- Evolve — 10% Core / 15% Plus.
- Great Dwellings — 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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