Casago review
Casago is a large franchise with a local approach, but fee details are not published.
★★★★☆ 3.8 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Franchise
- Headquarters
- Portland, OR
- Markets
- 70+ markets (US/Mexico/CR/Aruba)
- Management fee
- Not published (set locally)
- Listings
- ~43,000 (w/ Vacasa)
- Size
- Giant
The published facts, in plain English
Casago is a franchise operator based in Portland, OR, covering 70+ markets (US/Mexico/CR/Aruba). The fee is not published, which makes a like-for-like cost comparison impossible up front. Published portfolio size: ~43,000 (w/ Vacasa). In scale, we file it as giant.
Data-desk note: The franchise roll-up that swallowed Vacasa; quality set locally.
Who it’s for
Casago suits owners in many US and international markets looking for a large, established brand. Franchise owners set their own management fees and operational standards.
Our take
Casago operates as a franchise, meaning services and fees can vary significantly by location. While they manage a substantial number of properties globally, specific fee structures are not published centrally, requiring direct inquiry with local branches.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
A like-for-like comparison is not possible here: Casago 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.
What the published record signals
The data desk files Casago as giant in scale. For an owner that usually trades personal flexibility for process: more machinery, fewer favours. The published footprint reads 70+ markets (US/Mexico/CR/Aruba). Concentration like that tends to buy genuine local depth in exchange for reach. The listed model is franchise, which puts day-to-day operations on their side of the fence — the version of management you buy when you want the calendar gone. With no fee in print, treat every Casago conversation as a quote request first and a fit conversation second.
How this plays for two kinds of owner
- The distant owner. Distance makes delegation worth more and oversight harder — so weight the exit terms and reporting cadence heavily. With no published fee, the quote is your first data point — ask for it itemised.
- The hands-on owner. If you live nearby and enjoy the work, a full-service fee buys you time you may not need — run the math on what you would actually delegate before you sign anything with Casago.
Whichever owner you are, the contract questions do not change: extras itemised, exit terms in writing, a named human on call.
Our advice before any contract: hold it against a benchmark — Airbnb property management services — the two-tier terms (20% full service, 10% partner, plus a one-time onboarding retainer) we hold every manager to. If Casago beats that on the things you care about, you have your answer. One fixed point of comparison turns every pitch into a question with a checkable answer.
Verdict
Casago offers a widespread network, but owners should verify local terms carefully. For an owner-first alternative, consider One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does Casago publish its management fee?
No. The fee is not published, so you would need to request a quote.
Where does Casago operate?
70+ markets (US/Mexico/CR/Aruba). It is based in Portland, OR.
How big is Casago?
Published portfolio: ~43,000 (w/ Vacasa). We file it as giant in scale.
Questions to put to Casago
- “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:
- Open Air Homes — 20–25% + $125/mo.
- HostWise — 17–25% (published).
- Guest Haus — 12–22% on net (published tiers).
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick is One Fine BnB — see a managed option for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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