Sextant Stays is a Miami-based STR management company founded in 2015, managing properties in Miami, Miami Beach, and broader South Florida. They're full-service and locally established — but they don't publish fees, they're focused on the South Florida market, and their estimated fees run significantly higher than HostStarter's 12.5%. Here's how they compare.
| Feature | Sextant Stays | 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, South Florida 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; South FL-only; higher estimated fees | Zero complaints |
Sextant Stays doesn't disclose their management percentage publicly. In competitive South Florida, where every percentage point affects your net, that's a significant gap. HostStarter publishes 12.5% on our homepage — no mystery, no negotiation theater.
Sextant Stays specializes in South Florida. If you own properties in other cities — or are considering expansion — you'd need to establish a separate management relationship for each market. HostStarter's 30+ market footprint means one relationship covers your entire portfolio.
Full-service STR management in Miami typically runs 20–25% of gross revenue. On a $5,000/month property, the difference between 20% ($1,000) and HostStarter's 12.5% ($625) is $375/month — $4,500/year. That's real money that should be going to you.
Sextant Stays doesn't publish contract length or exit terms. HostStarter's policy is month-to-month with 30 days notice — no exit penalties. In a market as fluid as Miami, flexibility in your management contract matters.
Three reasons owners switch from Sextant Stays to HostStarter — and don't look back.
At 12.5% flat with zero add-on fees, HostStarter is almost certainly cheaper than Sextant Stays 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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