The best Airbnb management companies in the Hudson Valley

The companies, one by one

Haus Vacation Rentals (that is us)

Haus is a boutique manager based in Ulster County, run by Justin Feldstein, a licensed New York State real estate broker who rents his own homes here under the same standards every owner gets. The fee is published in full: 25% of the rent your house collects after guest-paid taxes and platform fees, a $250 to $400 monthly management fee by house size, and a one-time $1500 onboarding fee. Nothing locks you in, and your listing and its reviews stay in your name. Best for owners who want a local operator they can reach directly and pricing they can see before they sign. If your home needs national-scale distribution or you want a fully hands-off corporate vendor, one of the companies below may fit you better. See the full fees page.

Vacasa, the national full-service giant

Vacasa manages homes in more than 30 states with centralized technology and local field teams, and it does operate in the Catskills and Hudson Valley. It does not publish a rate; owners report a base commission around 25 to 35 percent and an all-in cost of roughly 35 to 45 percent once add-ons are counted, quoted per property. There is no fixed term, with 90 days' notice on either side, but owners report that the Airbnb listing and its reviews live in Vacasa's account, so you can lose that history when you leave. Vacasa was acquired by Casago in 2025, and some owners have reported service-transition friction since. Best for fully passive owners who want national scale and one vendor over cost control or transparency.

AvantStay, design-forward management for large homes

AvantStay brands, photographs, and manages upscale homes for group travel, and it has a dedicated Hudson Valley and Catskills presence, with managed homes in and around Catskill, Hensonville, Jewett, Tannersville, New Paltz, and Kingston. It targets larger properties, often four bedrooms and up. It does not publish its fee; third-party estimates put it near 20 to 30 percent, and owner reviews report multi-year contracts with early-termination fees and required property upgrades. Its public reputation is mixed, with a Trustpilot score around 3.2 out of 5 as of 2026. Best for owners of large, high-end homes built for group stays who want a polished, hands-off brand.

Awning and RedAwning, a national technology platform

Awning was acquired by RedAwning in 2024, so the company behind the contract is RedAwning. It is a technology and distribution platform more than a local operator. A low headline fee, a base program around 10 percent plus card processing and a full-service tier around 15 to 18 percent, buys wide multi-channel distribution and remote management with subcontracted local vendors, not a local team on the ground. There is no long-term contract, with 90 days' notice, though the base program leaves cleaning, turnovers, and maintenance to you unless you pay up to the full-service tier. Best for cost-sensitive or hands-on owners who want cheap reach and are comfortable managing the physical side themselves.

Local boutique managers

Several genuine local firms manage homes across the Hudson Valley and Catskills, including Alluvion Vacations, Home Sweet Hudson, Crimson Catskills, WKND-R, and Red Cottage. Each is a real local operator with its own character, from quiet-luxury and wellness to woman-owned Superhost co-hosting. The common thread we found: as of 2026, none of them publishes its management commission on its website, so comparing their true cost means asking each one for a quote. If you want a local manager, they are worth a call alongside us.

Owner questions

What does short-term rental management cost in the Hudson Valley?

Full-service management in the region generally runs from about 15 to 35 percent of revenue, with most full-service managers landing between 18 and 30 percent, and lighter technology-and-distribution programs starting near 10 percent. Most companies quote per property and do not publish a rate. Haus publishes its fee in full: 25 percent of the rent your house collects after guest-paid taxes and platform fees, plus a monthly management fee by house size and a one-time onboarding fee.

Do I need a local Airbnb manager, or is a national company fine?

A national manager can work for a fully hands-off owner who wants scale and one vendor. A local manager tends to matter when you want fast on-the-ground response, real market knowledge, and coverage for towns that require a local contact near the home. It comes down to how involved you want the manager to be.

What is the difference between full-service and half-service management?

Full-service management handles pricing, the listing, guest communication, cleaning coordination, and maintenance. Half-service or distribution programs handle the listing and bookings but leave cleaning, turnovers, and maintenance to the owner, which is why their headline fee is lower.

Will I lose my Airbnb listing and reviews if I switch managers?

It depends on the manager. With some national managers the Airbnb listing lives in the manager's account, so you can lose the listing history and reviews when you leave. With Haus, the listing and its reviews stay in your name. Always ask a manager where the listing lives before you sign.

Is a short-term rental manager worth it versus self-managing?

A good manager earns its fee when it lifts revenue through daily pricing and better listings, and buys back your time on guest messages, cleaning, and maintenance. Self-managing can net more on paper if you have the time and live nearby. The honest test is whether the manager's pricing and occupancy gains cover the fee, which is what a real projection shows.