"How much will it cost me?" is the question every owner asks before hiring a manager. Here is how fees actually work on Banderas Bay.
Vacation-rental management
Full-service short-term management typically runs a percentage of rental revenue. In exchange, the manager handles listings, dynamic pricing, guest communication, turnovers and maintenance coordination. The percentage varies with how much the manager does and how many units you have.
Long-term management
Long-term management is usually a smaller monthly percentage of rent, since the workload is lower — tenant placement, rent collection, lease administration and maintenance response.
What's included vs passed through
Always clarify which costs are inside the fee and which are billed separately — cleaning, restocking, repairs, and listing-platform fees. A transparent manager gives you an itemized statement each month.
Comparing quotes
- Ask for a sample owner statement.
- Confirm the average review score of properties they manage.
- Get references from current owners.
For the full scope of services, read what a great property manager actually does, or explore our property management resource.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vacation-rental management commonly runs a percentage of rental revenue, while long-term management is a smaller monthly percentage of rent. Exact fees depend on scope and number of units.
Usually not — they are typically billed as pass-through costs. Always confirm what is inside the fee versus billed separately.
