Casago
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersScottsdale, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
Casago firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Casago
- Legal name
- Casago LLC
- Website
- https://casago.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Casago industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Vacation Rental Property Management
- NAICS
- Residential Property Managers (531311)
- SIC
- Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Full-Service Vacation Rental Property Management (BPAJAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Luxury Villa Property Management & Concierge Services (THAMAEAJ), Vacation & Short-Term Rental Management (BPAJAFAI)
Keywords
Where Casago is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Scottsdale
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Casago business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Property Management Commissions: Casago earns commissions on rental revenue generated for homeowners under its full-service property management offering, which includes professional photography, dynamic pricing, OTA distribution, housekeeping, maintenance, and owner reporting. Commissions are calculated automatically each month after homeowner statements are closed.
- Franchise Fees: Recurring franchise fees paid by franchisees operating under the Casago brand. Software is included in the franchise agreement (no extra cost for software), with many premium upgrades such as mobile apps, revenue management modules, and CRMs bundled in.
- Vacation Rental Booking Revenue: Revenue from direct bookings through Casago.com and via OTA channels (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, vacasa.com). Per-night pricing varies by property ranging from $84 to over $1,300.
- Long-Term Rental and Corporate Housing Management: Management fees from additional service lines including long-term rentals, unfurnished long-term rentals, and corporate housing properties.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Monthly | Property Management Commissions (Quote-based / Not publicly disclosed) |
| Other | Monthly | Franchise Fees (Quote-based / Not publicly disclosed) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Vacation Rental Per-Night Rates |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Casago product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Casago is a franchise-based, full-service vacation rental property management company that delivers turnkey management to homeowners (revenue management, OTA distribution, housekeeping, maintenance, owner reporting) and licenses its operating system to property management operators as a franchise, supported by an in-house 24/7 call center, Casago University training, and a proprietary technology stack. The company also operates Casago.com as a direct-to-consumer booking marketplace for its managed inventory across the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, and Aruba, distributing properties through 25+ OTAs including Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and vacasa.com.
Product overview
Casago operates a franchise-based vacation rental management platform that combines a direct-to-consumer marketplace (Casago.com), a full-service property management offering, and a multi-step franchise system under one "Owner-Centric™" brand. At the core are the Casago.com booking marketplace (listing 300+ properties across 158 destinations in the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, and Aruba) and the Casago Property Management service (full-service, turnkey management for homeowners including revenue management, OTA distribution, housekeeping, and maintenance). These are wrapped by the Casago Franchise Program — a six-step franchise ownership system supported by Casago University (in-house training), a 24/7 reservation and after-hours call center, and an Owner Portal providing real-time performance data. Casago recently standardized operations across its network using two PMS platforms — Streamline as primary and Guesty HQ as the standardized system post-Vacasa acquisition — and added a financial automation module through a preferred-partner integration with Topkey and a flexible-cancellation module via Roam. The Audiences homeowner acquisition software (acquired by Casago) is offered exclusively to franchisees, and the Vacasa brand (acquired April 30, 2025) continues to operate as a distribution/demand engine (vacasa.com) supporting franchisees. Together, these products form a platform-plus-modules architecture in which Casago owns the brand, technology stack, training, and demand layer, while franchisees operate local property management under the Casago system.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Vacasa: Vacation rental management platform acquired by Casago in April 2025, operating under the Casago franchise umbrella.
Products and services
- Casago.com Vacation Rental Marketplace Direct-to-consumer online vacation rental search and booking platform listing 300+ properties across 158 destinations in the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, and Aruba, including pet-friendly beachfronts, lakefronts, ski-in/ski-out homes, luxury mansions, cabins, and unique stays. Properties are also distributed on more than 25 major listing sites including Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and vacasa.com.
- Casago Property Management Services Full-service, turnkey vacation rental and corporate housing property management for homeowners across the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, and Aruba — covering professional photography, listing creation, dynamic pricing and revenue management, OTA distribution, guest communication, housekeeping and turnover, maintenance coordination, an Owner Portal, concierge, and tax collection/remittance. Service is also offered for long-term and unfurnished rentals and corporate housing.
- Casago Franchise Program Six-step vacation rental franchise ownership system licensing the Casago brand, technology stack, 24/7 guest support call center, smart home tech tools, mentoring, revenue management, marketing advantages, and protected territories to operators — from motivated individuals and new startups to large established property management companies — across 40+ offices worldwide.
- Vacasa (Acquired Brand) Vacation rental management platform acquired by Casago on April 30, 2025 at $5.30 per share in cash; previously managed over 35,000 properties across North America and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary and demand engine (vacasa.com) supporting the Casago franchise network.
Quantifiable outcome
- Ranked #1 largest vacation rental management company in North America in Comparent's inaugural 100 list
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Casago
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Casago technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration12 records
AI capability6 records
Feature5 records
Casago partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.
- RoamflagshipCasago partnered with Roam, a revenue protection platform, enabling franchise partners to offer flexible cancellation policies while safeguarding homeowner income. The integration automatically covers nights that do not rebook after a guest cancellation, removing financial risk for homeowners while allowing operators to improve conversion and search visibility. Roam created custom products and pricing specifically for Casago's scale of operations.
- Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA)minorCasago participated in the Short Stay Summit 2026 hosted by STAA at Old Billingsgate in London, joining over 1,300 delegates to address UK regulatory outlook, AI impact, and shifting booking behavior. Casago used the summit to announce new products, market entries, and strategic developments.
- David Angotti (Chief Digital Officer)coreDavid Angotti joined Casago as Chief Digital Officer to lead digital innovation and the next phase of digital transformation across the franchise network.
- TopkeycoreTopkey, a financial automation platform for vacation rental managers, was chosen as a preferred partner by Casago following its acquisition of Vacasa. The partnership aims to automate financial processes, recover revenue, and support growth, with Casago expanding its portfolio across North America and the Caribbean.
- StreamlineflagshipCasago deepened its partnership with Streamline, selecting it as its primary property management system (PMS). The partnership standardizes operations across Casago's franchise network following the Vacasa acquisition.
- GuestycoreCasago selected Guesty's HQ property management system following its acquisition of Vacasa, which managed over 35,000 properties across North America, expanding Casago's total managed properties to over 40,000 across North America, the Caribbean, Belize, and Costa Rica. The new system standardizes operations across Casago's franchise network.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Casago competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Evolve: Evolve is a leading U.S. vacation rental management company that pairs a hybrid self-service and full-service model for homeowners. It directly competes with Casago for homeowners and guests, and notably acquired ~1,000 homes from Casago (Guestworks portfolio) in Nov 2025.
- AvantStay: AvantStay operates a full-service, tech-enabled short-term rental management platform focused on luxury group-travel properties across the U.S. It competes with Casago for the same homeowner base and leisure destinations, with similar full-service management economics.
- Kasa: Kasa is a technology-driven short-term rental and apartment-style accommodation operator managing professionally designed units in U.S. business and leisure markets. Comparable to Casago in its full-service, data-driven approach to property management and OTA distribution.
- RedAwning: RedAwning is a vacation rental property management and distribution company that provides full-service management and broad OTA distribution to independent managers. Comparable to Casago in core PM services, distribution model, and homeowner focus.
- Plum Guide: Plum Guide is a curated luxury vacation rental operator with a strict vetting process and in-house property management. Overlaps with Casago's premium tier (e.g., Master Shipwright at $1,330/night) for high-end homeowners and guests in major destinations.
Broad incumbents
- Airbnb: Airbnb is the world's largest vacation rental marketplace and a key distribution channel for Casago. It competes indirectly by offering hosts an alternative to professional management, and Airbnb's policy and algorithm changes directly affect Casago franchisee demand.
- Vrbo (Expedia Group): Vrbo is a major U.S. vacation rental OTA owned by Expedia Group and one of Casago's largest distribution partners. As a broad incumbent, it provides both demand for Casago-managed properties and direct competition for homeowners via self-service listings.
- Marriott Homes & Villas: Marriott Homes & Villas is the global hotelier's professionally managed luxury short-term rental brand. Comparable to Casago's premium segment in guest expectations, brand standards, and homeowner service, but operates as part of Marriott's broader hospitality portfolio.
- Sonder: Sonder operates a network of professionally managed apartment-style short-term rentals and hotels. It overlaps with Casago in full-service property management, OTA distribution, and 24/7 guest support, but is structured around multi-unit urban properties.
Emerging players
- Blueground: Blueground is a tech-enabled furnished and corporate-housing operator with a global apartment portfolio. It overlaps with Casago's corporate housing service line and is expanding into leisure short-term stays, making it a partial peer for Casago's long-term/corporate offering.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Casago leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Casago subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Casago funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
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Casago M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A3 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Casago
What does Casago do?
Casago is a franchise-based, full-service vacation rental property management company that delivers turnkey management to homeowners (revenue management, OTA distribution, housekeeping, maintenance, owner reporting) and licenses its operating system to property management operators as a franchise, supported by an in-house 24/7 call center, Casago University training, and a proprietary technology stack. The company also operates Casago.com as a direct-to-consumer booking marketplace for its managed inventory across the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, and Aruba, distributing properties through 25+ OTAs including Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and vacasa.com.
Is Casago a public or private company?
Casago is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Casago founded?
Casago was founded in 1996. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Casago based?
Casago is headquartered in Scottsdale, United States, in the North America region.
How does Casago make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Property Management Commissions are the primary driver. The others are franchise Fees, vacation Rental Booking Revenue and long-Term Rental and Corporate Housing Management.
Who are Casago's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Evolve, AvantStay, Kasa, RedAwning and Plum Guide. Broad incumbents are Airbnb, Vrbo (Expedia Group), Marriott Homes & Villas and Sonder. Blueground is listed as an emerging player.
Does Casago have an API?
No public API is recorded for Casago.
What industry is Casago in?
Casago's product category is Vacation Rental Property Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAJAIAA, Full-Service Vacation Rental Property Management, with a secondary code of THAMAEAJ, Luxury Villa Property Management & Concierge Services. Its NAICS code is 531311 and its SIC code is 6531.