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Cohosting in San Diego: How It Works and When It Beats DIY Hosting

  • Writer: Mark Palmiere
    Mark Palmiere
  • Nov 29
  • 2 min read
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Cohosting is one of the fastest-growing hosting models in San Diego. It offers a middle ground between DIY hosting and full-service Airbnb management—giving you expert help without giving up total control.

If you’ve considered bringing on a cohost but aren’t sure what they actually do, this guide breaks it all down.


What Is Cohosting?

An Airbnb cohost is a partner who helps you manage your listing. They typically handle communication, turnovers, pricing, and guest experience while you retain ownership and payout control.


What Cohosts Handle

Most San Diego cohosts take care of:

  • Guest messaging

  • Check-in coordination

  • Turnover scheduling

  • Basic maintenance coordination

  • Pricing support

  • Review management

  • Listing setup and optimization

  • Guest issue resolution

This lets owners focus on big-picture decisions instead of day-to-day operations.


Why Cohosting Is Popular in San Diego

San Diego’s unique STR rules and high tourism demand make cohosting attractive. Common reasons owners choose cohosting:

1. You Want Help but Not Full Outsourcing

You still want involvement, just not all the labor.

2. Lower Fee Structure

Cohosting often costs 10–20%, compared to 20–30% for full-service.

3. You Have a Reliable Cleaning Team Already

Some owners prefer to keep their own local staff.

4. Your Home Is Easy to Manage

Condos or guest houses often pair well with cohosting.

5. You Want to Keep Direct Communication With Guests

Some owners prefer to stay engaged.


Downsides of Cohosting

  • More owner involvement

  • You may still coordinate contractors

  • You manage tax filings and compliance on your own


Who Cohosting Works Best For

  • Owners living near their property

  • Hosts who travel occasionally

  • Homes that don’t require heavy maintenance

  • Owners who want to scale slowly


When Full-Service Management Is Better

  • Complex homes

  • High guest volume

  • High maintenance requirements

  • Remote owners

  • Anyone focused on maximizing revenue with minimal effort

West Coast Homestays offers both cohosting and full-service models, helping owners choose the best fit for their property.

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