MasterHost review
Our independent editorial read on MasterHost for New York short-term-rental owners.
★★★★☆ 4.1 · our editorial rating
- Type
- Co-host
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, BC (CA)
- Markets
- 15+ US states (remote landing pages)
- Management fee
- 10–18% by city/tier (published)
- Listings
- ~300
- Size
- Regional (not national)
The published facts, in plain English
MasterHost is a co-host operator based in Vancouver, BC (CA), covering 15+ US states (remote landing pages). On price, the company publishes 10–18% by city/tier (published). Published portfolio size: ~300. In scale, we file it as regional (not national).
Data-desk note: Canadian co-host marketing US cities remotely; ~6 employees.
Who it’s for
MasterHost is one management company we track for owners weighing their options in New York.
Our take
We list MasterHost’s own published details below; where a figure is not published, we say so rather than guess.
How it compares to One Fine BnB
Side by side on published terms: MasterHost lists 10–18% by city/tier (published), while One Fine BnB lists 20% for hands-off full service, or 10% if you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
What the record says about fit
In scale the desk files MasterHost as regional (not national) — the kind of operation where you are likely dealing with the same few people, which some owners pay a premium for on purpose. The published footprint reads 15+ US states (remote landing pages). Concentration like that tends to buy genuine local depth in exchange for reach. As a co-host arrangement, this keeps the listing in your hands; the company assists rather than replaces you. Because MasterHost publishes 10–18% by city/tier (published), you can at least anchor the conversation before the sales call.
Two owner scenarios
- The distant owner. Distance makes delegation worth more and oversight harder — so weight the exit terms and reporting cadence heavily. The published 10–18% by city/tier (published) gives you a baseline to compare against.
- The owner who likes the work. Nearby and involved? Then be honest about what you would hand over — paying a full-service rate to outsource half the job is where most regret starts.
Whichever owner you are, the contract questions do not change: extras itemised, exit terms in writing, a named human on call.
Whatever you conclude here, compare it against one fixed point: One Fine BnB's management — the two-tier terms (20% full service, 10% partner, plus a one-time onboarding retainer) we hold every manager to. If MasterHost beats that on the things you care about, you have your answer. Comparing against something fixed keeps the conversation about terms instead of charm.
Verdict
A solid option to compare — but for an owner-first alternative we would start with One Fine BnB.
Questions owners ask
Does MasterHost publish its management fee?
Yes — 10–18% by city/tier (published).
Where does MasterHost operate?
15+ US states (remote landing pages). It is based in Vancouver, BC (CA).
How big is MasterHost?
Published portfolio: ~300. We file it as regional (not national) in scale.
What to pin down with MasterHost
- “What does the published 10–18% by city/tier (published) exclude?” Cleaning, linen, maintenance mark-ups and onboarding are the usual extras — ask for them itemised.
- 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.
What are the best MasterHost alternatives?
The closest alternatives to MasterHost are Checkmate Rentals, Air Concierge and All Belong Co — the same management shape. Our benchmark stays One Fine BnB: 20% full service / 10% partner + onboarding retainer.
| Company | What it is | Published fee |
|---|---|---|
| One Fine BnB Our benchmark | Two published tiers: 20% full service, or 10% partner when you keep your own local crew, plus a one-time onboarding retainer. | 20% full service / 10% partner + onboarding retainer |
| Checkmate Rentals | Co-host · 25+ states (remote) | From 15% (nightly rate only) |
| Air Concierge | Hybrid · West Coast metros (nationwide offsite) | 20% full / 12% offsite (published) |
| All Belong Co | Co-host · 9 markets / 5 states (VA-centric) | 15–25% remote (published) + $399 consult |
Switching is worth the friction when the gap is structural rather than cosmetic: a published price you can budget against instead of a quote, a crew that actually works your market, or an exit clause that lets you leave with your listing and its reviews. If MasterHost clears those three for your property, a lower headline number elsewhere rarely pays for the move.
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick is One Fine BnB — see full-service STR management for the two-tier pricing we measure managers against.
Our owner-first #1 for management: One Fine BnB
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