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Washington, District of Columbia · One Fine BnB

Washington Vacation Rental Property Management

DC licenses apply to primary-residence hosted stays and qualifying whole-home vacation rentals; investment and corporate-owned properties are ineligible.

Partner 10% for owners with their own cleaning and maintenance team; Full Service from 20%; one-time $500 onboarding retainer.

Rated 4.9/5 by guests

    Since 2010managing vacation rentals
    92%average owner retention
    4.9/5average guest rating across platforms
    25+booking sites your home goes on

    Partner of Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy · listed on Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com

    Liability insurance, damage protection and guest screening on every stay

    How it starts

    Three steps from first call to first guest

    A 15-minute call

    Tell us about the home, the street and what you want it to earn. We tell you honestly whether it suits short-term guests.

    A researched estimate

    For a Washington, DC primary residence, share the address and bedroom count so we can discuss hosted stays, the 90-night vacation-rental limit and comparable homes by hand.

    We list it and run it

    We build the listing, take the bookings and handle guests, cleaning and maintenance from then on. You read the statement.

    Full service

    What we take off a Washington, DC owner’s plate

    Listing and pricing

    Your home goes on Airbnb, Vrbo and 25+ booking sites such as Expedia and Booking.com.

    • Pricing reviewed around the Cherry Blossom Festival, Capital Pride and other Washington calendar dates
    • Booking management across every channel
    Living room in a furnished vacation rental

    Guests

    Every guest message, from the first question to checkout, is ours to answer.

    • Guest communication before, during and after the stay
    • Bookings handled for you, start to finish
    The United States Capitol across its lawn in Washington, DC

    The home

    Turnovers and repairs are arranged by us and shown line by line on your statement.

    • Cleaning between stays, paid by guests through the booking
    • Maintenance and repairs at actual cost, no markups
    • An itemized owner statement
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    What it costs

    Airbnb management fees in Washington, DC

    Partner 10% for owners with their own cleaning and maintenance team; Full Service from 20%; one-time $500 onboarding retainer. See how other Airbnb management companies in Washington compare.

    Terms

    Our terms

    No long-term contracts

    You are not locked into a long-term agreement.

    Fee on rental revenue only

    The nightly-rate income your home earns, never guest-paid cleaning fees, lodging or sales taxes, or damage deposits.

    One-time $500 retainer

    Funds the launch: professional photography, listing creation and property preparation. No fixed charges after that.

    Costs at actual cost

    Supplies, replacements and repair work bought for your home pass through with no markups.

    Itemized statements

    Every deduction is listed line by line on your owner statement.

    Before you host in Washington

    Short-term rental rules in Washington

    DC licenses apply to primary-residence hosted stays and qualifying whole-home vacation rentals; investment and corporate-owned properties are ineligible. Check the official requirements before you apply.

    Primary residenceThe property must be the host’s primary residence.
    Hosted staysHosted stays require the host to be present and each stay is limited to 30 or fewer continuous nights.
    Vacation rentalsA whole primary residence may be offered as a vacation rental for up to 90 cumulative nights per calendar year.
    Investment homesInvestment properties and corporate-owned properties are not eligible.
    License and taxesThe applicable license endorsement must be displayed and the District lodging tax rules checked.
    District lodging taxThe District publishes a 15.95% temporary total sales tax rate for transient rooms, lodging and accommodations through September 30, 2027.

    Sources: official Washington rental guidance, checked October 2026. Check the official requirements before you apply.

    Where guests stay

    Washington, DC neighborhoods guests ask for

    Use the National Mall, Georgetown waterfront and Capitol Hill as location cues when you describe a Washington home to prospective guests.

    National Mall

    The National Mall is home to inspiring monuments and memorials, museums and family fun.

    Georgetown

    Georgetown combines cobblestone streets, boutiques and waterfront recreation.

    Capitol Hill

    Capitol Hill combines government landmarks with the food stalls of Eastern Market.

    Your income estimate

    Get a researched estimate for your Washington, DC home

    Not an instant guess. Instant estimators give you a quick API number. Ours is researched by hand: we look up your home, check real comparable homes, and factor in your amenities. That’s why it isn’t instant, and why it’s far more accurate. When it’s ready, we schedule a call to go over the results with you.

    Talk to us about your estimate

    Call our sales line or book a 15-minute call. Bring the address and the number of bedrooms; we check real comparable homes by hand and go over the results with you.

    Demand

    The dates that fill Washington, DC calendars

    Washington, DC’s calendar draws visitors for national celebrations, seasonal festivals, professional sports, conventions, cultural programs, and holiday traditions across the year.

    Winter

    Washington Auto Show

    2026 edition: January 23–February 1

    Spring

    National Cherry Blossom Festival

    2027 edition: March 20–April 11

    Summer

    Capital Pride

    2027 edition: June 11–20

    Fall

    Marine Corps Marathon

    2026 edition: October 25

    Why we price your home, not the market

    A Washington estimate starts with the primary residence and the way the owner plans to host. We review the address, rooms and guest setting by hand.

    We then discuss how hosted stays or qualifying vacation rentals fit the District rules, including the applicable license endorsement and night limits.

    Before you sign

    How to choose an Airbnb management company in Washington, DC

    Ask every company the same questions, us included:

    License and taxes

    Who handles local licensing and hotel occupancy tax reports?

    Fee base

    Which charges enter the management fee base, and which stay outside it?

    Contract

    What contract term and cancellation notice apply?

    Local team

    Who provides local cleaning, restocking and maintenance?

    Owner statement

    Is every deduction itemized on the owner statement?

    Reviews

    Where can you read recent guest and owner reviews?

    Questions

    Washington vacation rental management FAQ

    What does One Fine BnB charge in Washington?

    Partner 10% (owner has their own cleaning and maintenance team). Full Service from 20%, one-time $500 onboarding retainer. Management fees apply to rental revenue, never guest-paid cleaning fees, taxes or deposits.

    Who pays for cleaning between stays?

    Guests do, through the cleaning fee on the booking, so turnovers cost you nothing.

    How does the estimate work?

    Send the address and the number of bedrooms. We look up your home, check real comparable homes by hand and account for your amenities. Then we schedule a call to go over the results with you.

    What rules apply to a Washington rental?

    DC hosted rentals require the host’s primary residence and a license endorsement. Vacation rentals of the primary home are capped at 90 nights per year, with individual stays of 30 or fewer nights.

    Nearby

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    Leadership

    Who owns and leads One Fine BnB

    Kent Morgan

    Kent Morgan

    Founder and President

    Kent started managing short-term rentals in Austin in 2010. His experience includes living in most of the markets that One Fine BnB serves. The company manages vacation rentals from its home base in Austin, with properties in several US markets and a portfolio that includes both condos and homes.

    Kent’s profile
    Baris Ergin

    Baris Ergin

    Co-owner

    Baris built and exited three tech companies before short-term rentals. He is a co-owner of One Fine BnB and a co-founder of BnB Genius, Inc., where he builds the automation: guest messaging, the task dispatch that fires on checkout, and the voice agent that answers a guest’s call when nobody is free to pick up.

    Baris’s profile
    Next step

    Fifteen minutes about your Washington, DC home

    Bring the address. We bring the comparables, the rules and an honest view of what it can earn.