Review

The Management Club review

A boutique, full-service manager for high-end properties in select California markets.

★★★★☆ 4.0 · our editorial rating

Type
Full-service
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Markets
LA, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, SF
Management fee
Not published
Listings
Boutique (~6 shown)
Size
Local

The published facts, in plain English

The Management Club is a full-service operator based in Los Angeles, CA, covering LA, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, SF. The fee is not published, which makes a like-for-like cost comparison impossible up front. Published portfolio size: Boutique (~6 shown). Scale: local.

Data-desk note: Boutique high-end LA manager, individualized per-property plans.

Who it’s for

The Management Club suits owners seeking a highly personalised and hands-on approach for their luxury short-term rentals. It's ideal for those with properties in their specific California markets (LA, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, SF), who value bespoke management over a scaled, automated service.

Our take

This local, boutique operator focuses on individualised plans for each property, suggesting a tailored strategy rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. Their limited listing count implies a concentration on quality over quantity, allowing for dedicated attention to each client's asset. The absence of published management fees means owners must inquire directly for cost details.

How it compares to One Fine BnB

Because The Management Club keeps this unpublished, you cannot line it up against One Fine BnB, which states 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer openly. Published pricing is one of the things we weight most heavily.

Verdict

The Management Club offers a focused, high-touch service for luxury rentals in its niche California markets. For owners prioritising a truly bespoke strategy, it's a compelling option, though One Fine BnB remains our top pick for its consistent owner-first approach.

Questions owners ask

Does The Management Club publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.

Where does The Management Club operate?
LA, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, SF. It is based in Los Angeles, CA.

How big is The Management Club?
Published portfolio: Boutique (~6 shown). We file it as local in scale.

What we would ask The Management Club

  • “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:

The benchmark we hold this against 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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The facts above are The Management Club’s own published details (or “not published”). Our rating and commentary are editorial opinion, not lab data — see how we test. We take no payment and run no affiliate program.

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