Simple, Transparent Pricing
Our goal is simple: your property earns more with us than without us. 20% management fee. No hidden costs. No fees until your first booking.
Why 20% Is the Right Number
One fee. Everything included. Because it's percentage-based, our incentives are perfectly aligned — we only earn more when you earn more.
- No setup fees, onboarding charges, or monthly minimums
- Cleaning costs passed to guests, not you
- Fee doesn't start until your first guest pays
- Year-to-year agreement, cancel anytime
No fees until your first booking. No lock-in. No hidden clauses.
20%
of gross revenue. One fee. Everything below is included.
- Listing creation & copywriting
- Professional photography
- Dynamic pricing management
- Multi-platform distribution
- 24/7 guest communication
- Guest vetting & screening
- Cleaning coordination
- Maintenance management
- Regulatory compliance support
- Monthly performance reports
The Math That Actually Matters
The question isn't whether you can afford a management fee. It's whether you can afford not to have one.
Let's say you're self-managing a 3-bedroom cottage on the South Shore. You've set your rate at $200 a night because that felt right when you looked at a few comparable listings six months ago. You're getting about 55% occupancy across the year, which puts you around $30,000 in gross revenue. Not bad. But you're also spending 15 to 20 hours a week fielding messages, coordinating cleaners, adjusting your calendar, and handling the occasional 2 AM lockout.
Here's what typically changes under Casa Scotia management:
Average Nightly Rate
$200 → $240
Dynamic pricing captures demand spikes from events, holidays, and last-minute gaps you'd otherwise miss
Occupancy Rate
55% → 68%
Professional photography, optimized listings, and higher review scores drive better conversion and search ranking
Your Time
15-20 hrs/wk → 0
No guest messages, no cleaner coordination, no maintenance calls, no compliance paperwork
Self-Managed Net
$30,000
100% of a smaller pie
+ 800-1,000 hours of your time
Casa Scotia Net (after 20% fee)
$33,600
$42,000 gross − $8,400 fee
+ zero hours of your time
Read that again: $3,600 more in your pocket, and you didn't spend a single hour managing the property.
This isn't hypothetical. Dynamic pricing alone — adjusting rates daily based on demand, local events, competitor pricing, and seasonal patterns — typically adds 15 to 25% to revenue compared to the fixed-price approach most self-managers use. You're not checking competitor rates every morning. You're not raising prices for Tall Ships or dropping them on a slow Tuesday to fill a gap. The algorithm is. Every day. For every booking window.
Professional photography and listing optimization add another 10 to 15% in conversion rate. When a traveler is scrolling through 40 listings in Lunenburg, the one with professional staging and a compelling description gets the click. Higher review scores from professional guest management lead to better search ranking, which leads to more bookings, which leads to more reviews. It's a flywheel.
The management fee doesn't cost you money. It makes you money.
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How We Compare
Self-managing, a national chain, or a local team that actually knows Nova Scotia. Here's the difference.
| Self-Managed | National PM (Vacasa/Evolve) | Casa Scotia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0% (but your time) | 25-35% | 20% |
| Contract Terms | N/A | 12-month lock-in, 90-day notice | Year-to-year, 30-day exit |
| Onboarding Cost | $2,000-5,000+ (photography, staging, listing setup) | $0-$500 | $0 — everything included |
| Local Presence | You (if local) | Call center, no local team | On-ground team, 20-min response |
| Revenue Optimization | Static pricing, manual | Algorithmic, one-size-fits-all | Dynamic pricing tuned to NS micro-markets |
| Guest Communication | You, 24/7 | Automated chatbot + remote agents | Local team, personal touch, 15-min avg response |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | You coordinate | Contracted vendors (no local QC) | Our trained teams, 47-point checklist |
| Regulatory Compliance | Your responsibility | Generic guidance | Municipality-level expertise, registration handled |
Common Questions About Our Pricing
The objections you're thinking about are fair. Here are honest answers.
"Will I actually earn more after paying 20%?"
In most cases, yes. A property earning $30K self-managed typically earns $40-45K under professional management — dynamic pricing alone adds 15-25%. After our 20% fee, you still net more and spend zero hours on it. Run your numbers to see the math for your property.
"What if I'm not happy with the results?"
Leave. Our agreements are year-to-year with a 30-day exit clause. No penalties, no multi-year traps. We also set measurable KPIs — occupancy targets, revenue benchmarks, guest satisfaction scores — so you'll have the data to judge our performance, not just our word.
"What's the catch with 'no fees until first booking'?"
There isn't one. We invest in photography, listing setup, pricing configuration, and platform optimization before you've paid us a cent. We absorb that cost because we're confident your property will perform. If it doesn't, we've lost our investment — not you.
"I'm already doing OK on my own. Why switch?"
Because "OK" usually means 20-40% left on the table. Are you adjusting rates daily for demand spikes, local events, and competitor shifts? Capturing holiday premiums and filling midweek gaps? The owners who switch from successful self-management are often the most surprised by the revenue increase.
"What if I want to use the property myself?"
Block off any dates you want — it's your property. Most owners reserve a few weeks per year for personal use. We'll work around your schedule and optimize pricing for the remaining availability. No restrictions, no penalties for owner stays.
"How is this different from Vacasa or a national manager?"
National chains charge 25-35%, lock you into 12-month contracts, and manage your property from a call center. We charge 20%, offer year-to-year terms, and have a local team within 20 minutes of your property. Our pricing engine is tuned to Nova Scotia micro-markets — not a one-size-fits-all algorithm.
"When do fees actually start?"
After your first booking generates revenue. Not before. Our fee is 20% of what you earn — the first dollar of revenue is the first dollar we share. No upfront payments, no deposits, no retainers. Cleaning costs are passed to the guest, not to you.
The Casa Scotia Guarantee
Three commitments we make to every property owner — no fine print, no exceptions.
No Fees Until First Booking
Photography, listings, setup — all on us. You don't pay a cent until your first guest checks in and pays.
Cancel Anytime
Year-to-year agreements with a 30-day exit clause. We earn your business every month — not with a contract.
No Hidden Costs
One flat 20% fee. Cleaning costs passed to guests. No onboarding charges, no monthly minimums, no surprises.
See What Your Property Could Net
Run your numbers through our free calculator. See your estimated gross revenue, the management fee, and your projected net income — with real data for your region and property type.