By Kent Morgan
This page lists 7 companies that manage Airbnb and other short-term rentals for owners in Shakopee. Among all the companies checked for Shakopee, one company names Shakopee on its own website, 3 more cover Minnesota without naming it, and 14 work across the United States. Furthermore, 3 of the companies here publish a management fee and 4 do not, while One Fine BnB manages property in Shakopee too and charges a published percentage of rental revenue that is printed exactly in this page’s tables.
One Fine BnB manages short-term rentals for owners, so we compete with every company on this page. That is exactly why the claim beside each one is quoted from that company’s own website rather than written by us, and why a fee appears only where the company publishes it. Everything below was read in August 2026 and can change without notice.
The nearest town this guide also covers is Chaska, MN, 6 km away, and the larger market nearby is Bloomington, MN, 17 km away, where the same companies often work.
Best Airbnb management companies in Shakopee
| Company | What its own site says about Shakopee | In its own words |
|---|---|---|
| One Fine BnB | manages short-term rentals in Shakopee and across the United States | Full management from 20% of rental revenue, listing-only at 10%, with a one-off $500 setup retainer. |
| Checkmate Rentals | names Shakopee on its own site | Managing an Airbnb in Shakopee, Minnesota, involves several key tasks to ensure a smooth operation and positive guest experience. |
| Awning | covers Minnesota, without naming Shakopee | Minnesota is attractive for Airbnb’s due to its natural beauty, including lakes, forests, and outdoor recreation |
| Home Team Luxury Rentals | covers Minnesota, without naming Shakopee | With professional vacation rental property management, you can maximize the potential of your Minnesota vacation rental by keeping it well-marketed and expertly maintained. |
| Vacasa | covers Minnesota, without naming Shakopee | If you have a Vacasa reservation for Minnesota, log in to Trip Manager to explore the options available for your specific trip. |
| Evolve | works across the United States | does not state a coverage claim we could quote |
| DOSbnb | works across the United States | DOSbnb is your virtual co-host with global support. |
| Barclé Group | works across the United States | Group provides full-service property management for extended stay and short-term rentals in the United States. |
Property management fees in Shakopee
| Company | Published management fee | What the company adds to it |
|---|---|---|
| One Fine BnB | From 20% full management, 10% listing-only | A one-off $500 setup retainer. |
| Checkmate Rentals | 15% of the nightly rate only | Published as ‘Average management fee of just 15%, of nightly rate only’. It explicitly keeps cleaning out of the base – ‘we exclude cleaning and… |
| Awning | Starts at 10% of revenue | ‘Starts at’ is a floor, not a quote. A RedAwning brand rather than an independent operator. |
| Home Team Luxury Rentals | does not publish a fee | No owner rate published; the public site is a direct-booking storefront. |
| Vacasa | does not publish a fee | Quoted per property. Its own guide says fees are ‘tailored for each unique vacation rental property’ and cites an INDUSTRY range of 10-50%, which is… |
| Evolve | Core 10% / Plus 15% / Pro custom | Plus a $250 one-time onboarding fee ($25 per extra property). Fees start only after guests check in. No long-term commitment; tier switches inside 15… |
| DOSbnb | does not publish a fee | No rate published. Its headline counters render as empty placeholders without JavaScript, so no scale figure could be verified. |
| Barclé Group | does not publish a fee | — |
Property owners evaluating an Airbnb management company in Shakopee must understand that a percentage is only comparable when you know what sits inside it. Linen, restocking, mid-stay cleans, maintenance call-outs and photography are charged inside the fee by some companies and billed separately by others, so a lower percentage can be the more expensive arrangement for your short-term rental. The true cost of a management fee depends entirely on whether these vital operational expenses are settled within the base rate or invoiced as extra line items to your account.
When reviewing regional options on this page, only 3 of the 7 companies publish a fee. For instance, Checkmate Rentals charges 15% of the nightly rate only, while Awning starts at 10% of revenue, and Evolve offers a core 10%, plus 15%, or a pro custom structure. Conversely, 4 publish none at all, and One Fine BnB charges a published percentage of rental revenue that is printed exactly in this page’s tables.
A company that publishes nothing is not necessarily dearer, as it usually quotes per property, but it does mean the comparison cannot be made until you ask. Knowing what the management fee does and does not settle allows property owners in Shakopee to avoid hidden surprises on their monthly statements.
What Airbnb property management in Shakopee actually looks like
Choosing an Airbnb management company for your property in Shakopee, Minnesota, located in a community of 39,981 residents, requires understanding how operational reach impacts daily hosting. One company on this page names Shakopee on its own websites, which usually means they have established local roots and have shown they can get a cleaner there on a Sunday when urgent turnovers arise between guest stays. In contrast, 3 companies cover Minnesota without naming Shakopee specifically, meaning a regional manager might still be an hour away during an emergency, while 3 companies say they work anywhere in the United States and manage remotely from afar.
That distinction matters for your vacation rental management success because remote national operators can be excellent at pricing and listings through advanced algorithms, but they still rely on somebody local for the physical turnover of the property. When an out-of-state team handles your short-term rental, the digital strategy is often top tier, yet the physical execution depends entirely on distant subcontractors. A hyper-local provider knows the specific neighborhood streets of Shakopee intimately, whereas a national firm views your asset through a computer screen thousands of miles away.
Finally, One Fine BnB charges a published percentage of rental revenue that is printed exactly in this page’s tables, allowing you to weigh their pricing model against your operational priorities. You must decide whether you value the boots-on-the-ground reliability of a team tied directly to Shakopee or the high tech optimization of a distant nationwide corporation. Each approach carries distinct trade-offs for property owners balancing hands-on guest hospitality with digital listing exposure.
Airbnb property management in towns near Shakopee
The companies above do not stop at the town line. These are the nearest towns this guide covers, measured from Shakopee in a straight line, with the population each one is working with.
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Chaska, MN | 6 km | 25,199 |
| Chanhassen, MN | 7 km | 25,332 |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 8 km | not recorded |
| Prior Lake, MN | 13 km | not recorded |
| Victoria, MN | 13 km | 8,676 |
| Savage, MN | 15 km | not recorded |
| Minnetonka, MN | 17 km | not recorded |
| Bloomington, MN | 17 km | 86,435 |
Vacation rental management in Shakopee: full service, co-host or hybrid
- Full-service — Barclé Group, Home Team Luxury Rentals, Vacasa
- Co-host — Checkmate Rentals
- Tech-enabled — Awning
- Hybrid (half-service) — Evolve
- Remote VA — DOSbnb
For a property owner in Shakopee, choosing a co-host arrangement like Checkmate Rentals means the listing and the account stay in your name so you remain the host of record. Guests interact directly with the local team for daily needs, but you keep the reviews attached to your personal profile. If the contract ends, you simply retain your entire account history and walk away with no disruption to your online presence. In contrast, full-service providers such as Barclé Group, Home Team Luxury Rentals, and Vacasa take over completely, managing the account, holding the reviews, and acting as the primary contact for guests. When a full-service agreement concludes, you might have to rebuild your digital footprint because the company often keeps the listing data.
Using a tech-enabled platform like Awning or a remote virtual assistant service like DOSbnb places most of the software configuration and messaging on external teams while you retain accountability for the guest experience in Shakopee. The guest deals with remote staff through automated channels, and your account remains yours to control. A hybrid model with Evolve splits responsibilities, leaving physical tasks like cleaning or local maintenance in your hands while the company handles marketing through its national reach. One Fine BnB operates alongside these models, offering flexible management that adapts to your property needs.
Ending a hybrid or remote arrangement is generally straightforward because your accounts stay intact, though you may need to reassign software integrations. Franchise variations of full-service managers operate through independent local offices, meaning the specific Shakopee branch dictates your exact account ownership and transition rules if you cancel.
Companies that name Shakopee on their own websites
This company publishes a page that names Shakopee. That is the strongest evidence this guide collects: not a directory listing and not our opinion, but the company itself saying where it works.
Checkmate Rentals
Managing an Airbnb in Shakopee, Minnesota, involves several key tasks to ensure a smooth operation and positive guest experience.
Quoted from checkmaterentals.com, read in August 2026. Its own site describes its reach as national; it presents itself as co-host; published fee: 15% of the nightly rate only.
Companies that cover Minnesota but do not name Shakopee
These 3 publish a Minnesota page and no Shakopee page. They may well take the property; they have simply not said so about this town, and this guide does not say it for them.
Awning
Minnesota is attractive for Airbnb’s due to its natural beauty, including lakes, forests, and outdoor recreation
Quoted from awning.com, read in August 2026. Published fee: Starts at 10% of revenue.
Home Team Luxury Rentals
With professional vacation rental property management, you can maximize the potential of your Minnesota vacation rental by keeping it well-marketed and expertly maintained.
Quoted from hometeamluxuryrentals.com, read in August 2026. It does not publish a management fee.
Vacasa
If you have a Vacasa reservation for Minnesota, log in to Trip Manager to explore the options available for your specific trip.
Quoted from vacasa.com, read in August 2026. It does not publish a management fee.
Companies that manage Airbnb properties anywhere in the United States
Airbnb management is largely remote work – pricing, listing, guest messaging and cleaner scheduling do not require an office on the same street. These 3 companies say on their own home pages that they will take a property anywhere in the country, so they are options in Shakopee whether or not they have ever published its name.
Evolve
Quoted from evolve.com, read in August 2026. Published fee: Core 10% / Plus 15% / Pro custom.
DOSbnb
DOSbnb is your virtual co-host with global support.
Quoted from dosbnb.com, read in August 2026. It does not publish a management fee.
Barclé Group
Group provides full-service property management for extended stay and short-term rentals in the United States.
Quoted from barclegroup.com, read in August 2026. It does not publish a management fee.
How many companies actually work in Shakopee, and how we counted
Everything below counts companies rather than listings, and it counts what the managers say about themselves on their own websites rather than what a directory says about them.
When an owner types airbnb management near me into a search box, dozens of Shakopee results appear because every single agency claims the town. Most of those listings are automated directory entries rather than proof that a manager actually operates locally. To find the best options, this guide ignored third-party reviews and focused instead on what an individual firm writes about itself on its own digital home page.
In August 2026, the home pages of 913 management companies were read line by line. A business is listed for a specific town only if its own website contains clear evidence, such as a page naming the town, a page naming the state, or a statement of nationwide operation. For Shakopee, that standard gives one naming the town, 3 covering Minnesota, and 14 working nationally, meaning 18 companies in total have a claim on the area.
Out of those 18 candidates, 7 are shown on this page, including One Fine BnB. Directory listings and outside opinion were discarded because a company statement on an official site can be checked by any property owner, whereas a directory claim cannot. This transparent selection process ensures that every listed manager or agency has verifiable credentials for handling your short term rental and airbnb management needs in the region.
Can a company manage your Shakopee property from another state?
The question is not hypothetical here. 4 of the towns nearest Shakopee are in another state altogether – Hudson, WI, 64 km away, River Falls, WI, 71 km away, New Richmond, WI, 86 km away, Menomonie, WI, 126 km away – and several of the companies above work in both.
For an owner in Shakopee, Minnesota, hiring a remote property manager is entirely possible, as industry data shows that of 850 verified American management companies, 43 say on their own websites that they can take on a property with no local office, and 17 say they work anywhere in the United States, meaning 14 of those are options for Shakopee.
When running a short-term rental from afar, tasks like pricing, listing, guest messaging, review handling and channel management are genuinely remote work and are often done better by a company with scale, such as One Fine BnB. However, cleaning, linen, restocking, key handover, inspections and anything physically broken are not remote work, and a remote manager subcontracts them locally to handle physical needs.
Therefore, the real question for any Shakopee owner is never remote-versus-local; it is who the subcontractor is, whether the owner gets to know their name, and what happens on the day that subcontractor does not turn up. Owners must weigh whether trusting an out-of-state firm with local subcontractors makes sense for their investment.
How to choose a short-term rental management company in Shakopee
When you own a short-term rental in Shakopee, choosing the right local partner takes careful homework. Start by asking who physically handles the turnover and whether that person is employed directly by the agency or merely subcontracted out. You should also demand to see the live listings One Fine BnB or any competing company already runs nearby, making sure you read their recent reviews carefully. Find out what happens late at night when a guest is locked out and whether a dedicated manager answers the phone.
You must clarify who holds the primary airbnb account and the review history, and what happens to that digital footprint if you ever decide to leave. Ask how much notice either side must give to terminate the agreement. Reading the fee against what is actually included is vital, since a lower percentage that excludes linen and restocking is simply not a lower price.
Every single property manager in the region will promise you the moon, but you need to verify their claims before signing any binding contract. A trustworthy manager welcomes these hard questions and provides clear answers in writing. Finding the best support for your investment is the only way to protect your revenue in Minnesota.
Homeowners searching for help often type local search terms like airbnb management companies near me into a search box, hoping to find reliable professionals. Do not rush this decision, because the right company makes all the difference for your peace of mind. Take your time vetting every candidate thoroughly.
Shakopee Airbnb management with One Fine BnB
Owning a short term rental property in Shakopee, Minnesota presents unique opportunities for local real estate investors who want to maximize their hospitality ventures without handling day to day operational burdens. Partnering with a reliable Airbnb management company allows property owners in this vibrant region to streamline their hosting duties, from guest communication to professional turnover coordination. One Fine BnB operates nationwide while delivering dedicated regional attention, ensuring that your suburban Minnesota retreat receives the meticulous oversight it deserves.
As an experienced property manager, One Fine BnB understands the nuances of the local market and provides flexible operational tiers tailored to your specific investment strategy. Property owners can choose between a comprehensive full management service or a targeted listing-only tier, giving you total control over how much daily involvement you wish to maintain. Both service models are structured simply as a percentage of your rental revenue, paired with a one-off setup retainer to get your Shakopee listing launched properly.
Choosing the right professional team lets you sit back while every logistical detail is handled efficiently. One Fine BnB ensures your Shakopee property is positioned attractively across major booking platforms to capture traveler interest seamlessly. By aligning your investment with a trusted nationwide brand, you gain peace of mind and more free time while keeping your short term rental running smoothly throughout the changing seasons.
One Fine BnB’s Airbnb property management fees in Shakopee: full management from 20% of rental revenue, listing-only management 10% of rental revenue, and a one-off $500 setup retainer.
To talk to us about a property in Shakopee, use the contact page. Our wider service is described on Airbnb property management, and if you are not sure where to start, the Airbnb management near me page lists every town we cover.
Airbnb management elsewhere in Minnesota
We cover 4 more Minnesota towns beyond the ones above, and the companies on this page work across several of them: Hopkins, MN, Edina, MN, Burnsville, MN, Richfield, MN.
Written by
Kent Morgan
Kent Morgan is the founder and president of One Fine BnB, a short-term rental management company running hundreds of vacation rentals from its Austin home base, with properties in several U.S. markets and internationally. The portfolio ranges from single condos to homes well over $2 million, which are managed on a dedicated luxury service tier. A San Diego native, he founded his first STR management company in New York in 2011 and has lived in most of the markets he's since grown into — NYC, the Florida beaches, Nashville, Las Vegas, Palm Desert, and Southern California. His companies have been early testers and development partners for major OTAs and short-term rental platforms.
