Vacasa vs Air Concierge
Compare Vacasa (Full-Management, 25–35%) and Air Concierge (Full-Management, Up to 25%) side-by-side — and see how TIDY stacks up at just 3.9%.
Vacasa
25–35%
Full-Management
20 Yes · 8 No
Air Concierge
Up to 25%
Full-Management
18 Yes · 9 No
TIDY
3.9%
AI Property Manager
35 Yes · 1 No
Vacasa vs Air Concierge: the real choice
Vacasa is the 25–35% national giant; Air Concierge is up-to-25% with a West Coast focus and concierge positioning. In California, Oregon, and Washington, Air Concierge's local depth often outperforms Vacasa's regional staff. Outside the West Coast, Vacasa's distribution scale is the better trade.
What the fees actually cost
On $100,000/year, Air Concierge can take $25,000; Vacasa takes $25,000–$35,000. Brackets overlap on the lower end. The decision is geographic — Air Concierge's premium pencils where they have density, otherwise it doesn't.
When to pick Vacasa
- •Property is outside the West Coast
- •You're managing across multiple non-California markets
- •Vacasa has dense local operations in your specific market
When to pick Air Concierge
- •California, Oregon, or Washington property where Air Concierge has presence
- •You want the concierge guest-experience layer Air Concierge specializes in
- •Your market isn't a Vacasa stronghold
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How Vacasa and Air Concierge compare across every category — with TIDY included so you can see the full picture.
Cleaning & Maintenance
This is what we've done for 12 years. We have the deepest technology stack built specifically for cleaning and maintenance management — and it's why we know we can do this better than anyone.
| Feature | Vacasa Full-Management 25–35% | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handles cleaning & maintenance operations | Yes | Yes | Yes — included |
| What they charge to do the hard part | 25–35% | Up to 25% | 3.9% |
| Turnover scheduling & coordination | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated messaging to your pros | Yes | Unknown | Yes |
| Quality checking (AI photo review) | No | No | Yes |
| Inventory & restock management | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maintenance triage & routing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated billing & pro payments | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Works with your existing pros | No | No | Yes |
| Find new pros for you | Unknown | Unknown | Yes |
Revenue Optimization
More reservations. Higher revenue per guest. Lower operating costs. Most property managers don't even pitch upsells — we automate them.
| Feature | Vacasa Full-Management 25–35% | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing creation & optimization | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-channel distribution (OTAs) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dynamic pricing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automated upsells (early check-in, late checkout, mid-stay cleans) | No | No | Yes |
| Direct booking website & management | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Guest Experience
Happy guests leave better reviews, book again, and refer friends. TIDY automates the guest touchpoints that drive 5-star reviews.
| Feature | Vacasa Full-Management 25–35% | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI + human powered guest messaging | Yes | PartialHuman only | Yes |
| Automated check-in & check-out instructions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smart lock & access management | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Review management & follow-up | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Risk Reduction
Stay protected and stay legal. TIDY helps you manage the regulatory and risk side of property management so nothing slips through the cracks.
| Feature | Vacasa Full-Management 25–35% | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts as property manager of record | Yes | Yes | No |
| Insurance setup & tracking | Partial | Partial | Yes |
| Compliance filings completed on your behalf | Partial | Partial | Yes |
| Noise alerts & monitoring | Partial | Unknown | Yes |
| Local regulation monitoring | Partial | Partial | Yes |
Control & Flexibility
Most property managers require you to hand over your Airbnb account, your bank account, or both. TIDY lets you keep everything — your accounts, your pros, your control.
| Feature | Vacasa Full-Management 25–35% | Air Concierge Full-Management Up to 25% | TIDY AI Property Manager 3.9% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep your own Airbnb/VRBO account | No | No | Yes |
| Keep your own bank account | PartialThey collect first | PartialThey collect first | Yes |
| No long-term contracts | Partial90-day notice | Unknown | Yes |
| Profit / revenue guarantee | No | No | Profit Increase Guarantee |
| Dedicated account manager | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 24/7 support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 100+ integrations | No | No | Yes |
| Full API access | No | No | Yes |
| Go-live time | Weeks | Weeks | 90 minutes |
| Digital twin / property model | Partial3D tours only | No | Yes |
| Custom workflows & automations | No | No | Unlimited |
| Owner reporting & financials | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Why TIDY at 3.9% beats both
Both Air Concierge and Vacasa charge 25%+ for human-centric operations. TIDY's AI at 3.9% works in any market — California, Pacific Northwest, anywhere — without the geographic limit and without the fee. Local pros stay yours.
Vacasa vs Air Concierge — frequently asked
Is Air Concierge a national operator now?
Air Concierge has expanded but local team density remains strongest on the West Coast. Service depth varies significantly outside their core footprint.
What others are saying about Vacasa vs Air Concierge
Independent host discussions, industry analysis, and reviews from outside TIDY.
- Air Concierge host discussions
r/AirBnB
- Vacasa LLC — Better Business Bureau profile
BBB
BBB complaint history and rating — useful baseline for Vacasa quality variance.
- Casago to Acquire Vacasa for $128M and Take It Private
Skift
Major industry shift — Vacasa acquisition closed May 2025, ending its public listing and combining 40,000+ properties under Casago.
- Casago Completes Acquisition of Vacasa
Vacasa News
Vacasa's own announcement of the deal close — useful primary source for the merger.
- Vacasa reviews on Trustpilot
Trustpilot
Aggregated host and guest reviews — useful for spotting market-by-market quality variance.
- Vacasa Property Management Review 2026: Real Fees, Owner Reviews & Alternatives
RedAwning
Industry review noting Vacasa's effective rate runs above 40% with add-ons.
- Vacasa Review: Is Vacasa Property Management Worth It?
Awning Blog
- BiggerPockets short-term rentals forum
BiggerPockets
Investor community forum with active threads comparing PMs on actual returns.
- 10 Vacasa Alternatives in 2026
Awning Blog
Independent industry blog covering full-service alternatives at various fee tiers.
- Best Vacation Rental Property Management Companies (2026)
Hospitable Blog
Hospitable's annual roundup of full-service and half-service property managers.
- Short-Term Rentalz industry news
ShortTermRentalz
Industry trade publication tracking property management M&A, fee trends, and operator strategy.
Why not pay 3.9% instead of 25–35% or Up to 25%?
TIDY automates all cleaning & maintenance operations with AI at just 3.9% — while letting you keep your accounts, your bank, and your pros. Go live in 90 minutes.
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Information on this page is based on publicly available data as of March 2026. A "No" indicates a feature we could not confirm through publicly available information — if you see anything incorrect, please let us know and we will update it. Competitor pricing and features may vary by plan tier, location, and property type. TIDY is not affiliated with Vacasa or Air Concierge. All trademarks remain their respective owners' property.