FunStay Florida is a boutique, locally operated STR management company focused on the Orlando market. Their hands-on, locally-rooted approach is genuinely appealing for Orlando property owners. But they don't publish fees, they're Florida-only, and their boutique scale means limited capacity. HostStarter offers transparent pricing, month-to-month flexibility, and national coverage.
| Feature | FunStay Florida | HostStarter ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Management Fee | Not disclosed publicly (est. 20–25%) | 12.5% flat — published, no surprises |
| Contract Required | Terms not disclosed publicly | Month-to-month, cancel with 30 days notice |
| Service Level | Full-service, boutique, Orlando/South FL focused | Full-service, all property types, 30+ markets |
| Setup / Onboarding Fee | Common | $0 — included in 12.5% |
| Photography Included | Often extra charge | Yes, always included |
| Cleaning Coordination | Varies by market | Yes — fully managed |
| Maintenance Coordination | Limited | Yes — local vendor network |
| Dynamic Pricing | Yes | Yes — daily optimization |
| Listed On | Airbnb + VRBO | Airbnb + VRBO |
| BBB Complaints | No published pricing; Florida-only coverage; boutique capacity limits | Zero complaints |
FunStay Florida doesn't list their management fee online. Before you can compare them to any other option, you have to go through a consultation. HostStarter publishes our 12.5% flat fee openly. We believe owners deserve to know the cost before committing to a conversation.
FunStay Florida operates in Orlando and surrounding South Florida markets. If you own or plan to invest in properties in other states, you'll need a separate management relationship. HostStarter manages properties across 30+ markets — one company, wherever you invest.
A boutique operation offers personal attention — but it also has an upper limit on how many properties they can manage well. HostStarter is built to scale: we maintain boutique service quality with structured systems that work whether you have one property or twenty.
FunStay Florida doesn't publicly disclose contract length or exit terms. HostStarter's terms are simple and public: month-to-month, 30 days notice to cancel, no exit fees. Clear terms protect both the owner and the manager.
Three reasons owners switch from FunStay Florida to HostStarter — and don't look back.
At 12.5% flat with zero add-on fees, HostStarter is almost certainly cheaper than FunStay Florida for most owners — often saving $400–$1,200/month.
Month-to-month means we prove our value every single month. You can cancel with 30 days notice, zero penalties, no drama. We win your business through performance.
One 12.5% fee covers everything: listing, photography, dynamic pricing, guest communication, cleaning coordination, maintenance, and a local team who treats your property like their own.
"D and his team were very kind, responsive & helpful. They checked in on our group daily and had all the needed essentials ready. All our questions were answered promptly. He and his property are 5 stars in our book!"
"Jonathan & David were great hosts during our stay. We were first-time group Airbnb users, and they were always responsive, understanding and willing to help when needed. I would highly recommend!"
"Very clean and comfortable house. The property was exactly as described and the host was quick to respond whenever we had questions. Would absolutely book again."
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