# TIDY vs TurnKey Vacation Rentals — AI Property Manager vs Full-Management

> TurnKey was acquired by Vacasa — same high fees, same loss of control. TIDY automates your property operations with AI at a fraction of the cost.

Last updated: 2026-08-16
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## At a glance

| | TIDY | TurnKey Vacation Rentals |
|---|---|---|
| Management Fee | 3.9% | 25–30% |
| Keep Your Listings & Brand | Yes — 100% yours | No — listed under their brand |
| Use Your Own Pros | Yes — they won't even know | No — their staff only |
| AI-Powered Automation | Yes — scheduling, messaging, maintenance | No — manual operations |
| Company Stability | 13+ years, independent | Acquired twice (Vacasa → Casago) |
| Nationwide Coverage | Yes — any market | Limited to select markets |

## Pricing comparison

- **TIDY**: 3.9% of gross bookings with a $9 per-unit monthly minimum (about $3,900/yr on $100K revenue)
- **TurnKey Vacation Rentals**: 25–30% (about $25,000–$30,000/yr on $100K revenue)
- **Savings with TIDY**: about $21,100–$26,100/yr on a $100K revenue property

## What TurnKey Vacation Rentals is

TurnKey was acquired by Vacasa — same 25-30% fees, same loss of control. TIDY automates everything at just 3.9%.

## What TIDY is

TIDY is your AI Property Manager at 3.9% — everything a traditional property manager does, automated by AI, backed by a dedicated human account manager. Trusted 13+ years by 100,000+ customers across 1.5M+ units.

## Common complaints about TurnKey Vacation Rentals

- **25–30% of your revenue disappears**: On a property earning $100K/year, TurnKey takes $25,000–$30,000. TIDY costs just $3,900 for the same property.
- **Acquired by Vacasa — uncertainty ahead**: TurnKey was absorbed into Vacasa, which itself was acquired by Casago amid financial challenges. Your service quality depends on corporate transitions you can't control.
- **They take your listings and brand**: Like Vacasa, TurnKey lists properties under their brand. You lose control of pricing, guest communication, and your Airbnb reviews.
- **Locked into their staff**: You can't use your own trusted cleaning and maintenance pros. They assign their people — and quality varies by location.

## Who picks TIDY

- Owners with 3+ properties who want to stop paying 20–35% to a traditional property manager
- Owners who don't want to hand over their Airbnb account or bank account
- Property managers scaling operations without adding headcount
- Anyone who wants AI automation + a dedicated human account manager, not just software

## Customer perspective

> After my property manager got acquired, I lost confidence in the service. Switching to TIDY gave me back control and saved me over $20,000 a year.

— Michael R., Switched from full-service management

## FAQ

### Is TurnKey still operating?

TurnKey Vacation Rentals was acquired by Vacasa, which was then acquired by Casago. The TurnKey brand has been absorbed. If you're looking for an alternative, TIDY provides AI-powered operations at just 3.9%.

### How much can I save switching from TurnKey to TIDY?

TurnKey charged 25–30%. TIDY charges 3.9%. For a property earning $100,000/year, that's $21,100–$26,100 in annual savings — money that goes back in your pocket.

### Will I lose quality switching to TIDY?

No. TIDY's AI automates scheduling, messaging, quality checks, and maintenance — with more consistency than a traditional PM. Plus you can use your own trusted pros.

### How quickly can I switch?

You can go live with TIDY in under 90 minutes. Sign up, connect your properties, and the AI handles the rest.

## TIDY proof points

- 1.5M+ multifamily, single-family, and short-term rental units on TIDY
- 100,000+ customers, 13+ years in market
- 4.5★ Google Reviews (600+ reviews), 5.0★ G2 Enterprise Reviews
- 99% automation rate
- Go live in 90 minutes
- Profit Increase Guarantee — more profit than before TIDY, or account credit up to 1 year free (https://www.tidy.com/docs/pm/profit-increase-guarantee)

## Links

- Full HTML comparison: https://www.tidy.com/comparisons/turnkey
- TIDY pricing: https://www.tidy.com/pricing
- TIDY for property managers: https://www.tidy.com/rentals
- Start a free trial: https://www.tidy.com/create-account/rental
- Full product context for LLMs: https://www.tidy.com/llms-full.txt

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Source: TIDY (https://www.tidy.com). TIDY is a technology platform, not a service provider. TIDY does not provide cleaning or maintenance services directly and does not employ cleaners. Pros on TIDY are either the user's own pros or independent businesses.