Vacasa

Vacasa

Technology-driven vacation rental property management

Overview

Vacasa is a vacation rental management platform that handles full-service property management for homeowners and serves travelers seeking professionally managed vacation homes. It operates by marketing, booking, cleaning, maintenance, and guest support for managed properties, and it earns revenue by taking a percentage of the rental income. The company uses technology to optimize pricing, streamline operations, and enhance the guest experience, with additional services like interior design and real estate brokerage to support owners. What sets Vacasa apart is its combination of tech-driven operations, national/local market presence, and a one-stop approach that covers marketing, operations, design, and brokerage, aimed at achieving high occupancy and strong financial returns. Vacasa’s goal is to deliver strong rental income for homeowners while creating memorable, reliable experiences for guests through professional care and consistent service.

About Vacasa

Simplify's Rating
Why Vacasa is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Real Estate

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Portland, Oregon

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Casago finished acquiring Vacasa on May 1, 2025, removing public-market financing pressure.
  • Franchise partners reportedly rehired about 89% of former Vacasa field staff after the sell-down.
  • Casago’s network exceeded 40,000 properties in 2026, keeping Vacasa-adjacent distribution scale large.

What critics are saying

  • Vacasa is no longer independent; Casago sold all but about 600 former Vacasa units by August 2026.
  • Former shareholders filed a June 2026 class action over the $5.30 Casago merger price.
  • The Vacasa brand is becoming a shell atop franchises, destroying employer consistency and identity.

What makes Vacasa unique

  • Vacasa built a centralized vacation-rental operating stack before Casago bought it on May 1, 2025.
  • Vacasa’s brand now fronts a booking layer connected to Guesty, Streamline, and Rentals United.
  • Its homeowner network once spanned roughly 32,000 homes, giving unrivaled local-market data.

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Funding

Total Funding

$949.5M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

8 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

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Hotel News Resource
Sep 15th, 2026
First Chair Destinations launches vacation rental brand.

First Chair Destinations launches vacation rental brand. In Brief: First Chair Destinations has launched a vacation rental brand in ski destinations across nine states, offering select homes in coastal New England. First Chair Destinations has launched with a portfolio of vacation rental homes in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Vermont, Idaho, California, Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The company is headquartered in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The portfolio is centered on ski destinations and includes select vacation homes in coastal New England. Local teams live and work in each market. First Chair Destinations worked with mVara.ai on a direct-booking digital platform for ski travelers. The platform allows users to search and filter homes by ski pass type and ski-centered amenities. It also includes maps showing distances to lifts and runs and live snow trackers during the season. The platform provides local recommendations, including places to visit in town and on-mountain ski runs. Local teams support guest stays in their respective markets. For homeowners and community associations, the company offers a portal with real-time information on reservations, calendars and revenue performance. First Chair Destinations uses Streamline and Breezeway to coordinate reservations, housekeeping and maintenance. The company also provides property oversight and marketing to increase property visibility. The company was founded by former Wyndham and Vacasa executives. Rishi Nigam is chief executive officer. His previous roles include chief executive officer of Urbain Hospitality Group and senior vice president of global corporate and strategic development at Wyndham Worldwide. Bob Milne is president and chief operating officer, based in Steamboat Springs. Milne previously served as senior vice president of operations and sales at Vacasa, where he oversaw operations and sales for 34,000 homes in the company's portfolio. Paceline Equity Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm with more than $1.5 billion in equity commitments, backs First Chair Destinations.

Casago
Jul 26th, 2026
Casago welcomes the Smoky Mountains!

Casago welcomes the Smoky Mountains! Sunday, 26 Jul 2026 Casago is pleased to welcome the Smoky Mountains to its premier network of vacation rental destinations! This idyllic eastern Tennessee landscape of mist-covered valleys, breathtaking forests, and rolling mountains is an inviting spot for a cabin getaway, and plenty of family-fun adventure. It's no wonder the Smoky Mountains is home to the most visited national park in the country! Casago is thrilled to embrace the lush Smoky Mountain forests filled with music, tradition, spectacular sunsets, and top-tier hospitality. In welcoming the Casago Smoky Mountains team, Casago had an opportunity to learn more about their extensive background. Meet the Casago Smoky Mountains team! Casago: Who is at the heart of the Casago Smoky Mountains leadership team? Abe Dehart is a founding partner of Peace of Mind Lodging, which merged together with the Vacasa portfolio to become Casago Smoky Mountains. Blake Dailey is a prior Air Force officer who has been buying and managing vacation rentals and boutique hotels since 2019. And Austin Williams is a 6th generation Sevier County native and the CEO of Compass Ventures - a real estate developer in East Tennessee. Casago: Please describe your background prior to getting into the vacation rental industry. Casago is operators and owners first. Its leadership cut their teeth building and running small businesses, serving in the U.S. Air Force, and managing complex real-estate projects before turning full-time to hospitality. Casago: How long have you been in the vacation rental industry? Casago has been hosting and managing properties in the Smoky Mountains since 2021, growing to hundreds of homes and hotel keys across the region. In 2025, Casago joined Casago to bring its proven local playbook together with national technology and support. Casago: What do you most enjoy about hosting and managing? Hospitality is stewardship. Casago love caring for each home like it's its own - and treating every guest as a reflection of the homeowner who entrusted Casago. The wins that matter most to Casago are simple and measurable: faster fixes, better reviews, healthier calendars, and homeowners who sleep easier because they know a local teammate has it handled. Casago is excited to welcome Casago Smoky Mountains to its extensive network of vacation rental destinations! Become a Casago Franchise. Why become a Casago Franchise? Competition in the vacation rental industry is fiercely competitive. As a partner of Casago, you will have access to a breadth of technology, resources, and support. Furthermore, Casago work to ensure your business has all the tools necessary for success. Plus, with 20+ offices worldwide, Casago is able to leverage its purchasing power for the best prices on products you use daily. Casago is a team of people who are passionate about the Vacation Rental Industry and love helping each other. If this sounds like something you have been missing, then a Casago franchise may be right for you. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a franchise, contact Casago.

Carpenter Media Group
May 7th, 2026
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC urges former Vacasa, Inc. investors to Act: Class Action filed alleging investor harm.

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC urges former Vacasa, Inc. investors to Act: Class Action filed alleging investor harm. GlobeNewswire | Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Yesterday at 10:02am PDT NEW YORK, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of former public common shareholders of Vacasa, Inc. ("Vacasa") (former ticker symbol: VCSA), who were harmed by alleged violations of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") in connection with the acquisition of Vacasa by Casago (the "Merger"). Investors who owned Vacasa common stock as of March 12, 2025 (the record date to vote on the Merger) and who had their stock exchanged for the merger consideration (the "Class") are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/VCSA. Vacasa Case Details The Complaint alleges that: | (1 |) | in connection with the Merger, each share of Vacasa common stock was converted into $5.30 in cash, which was financially unfair to Vacasa shareholders; | | (2 |) | the Proxy Statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Merger contained materially misleading and incomplete information in violation of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act; and | | (3 |) | as a result, Defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. | | / | / | What's Next for Vacasa Investors? A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/VCSA. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you owned Vacasa shares and your stock was exchanged for the merger, you have until June 30, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. No Cost to Vacasa Investors We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful. Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Vacasa Securities Class Action? Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com "Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC. Contact Info Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or Nathan Miller Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC 917-590-0911 | [email protected] Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact GlobeNewswire directly.

Carpenter Media Group
May 1st, 2026
Monteverde & Associates PC has filed A Class Action lawsuit on behalf of former shareholders of Vacasa, Inc. in the District of Oregon.

Monteverde & Associates PC has filed A Class Action lawsuit on behalf of former shareholders of Vacasa, Inc. in the District of Oregon. PR Newswire Today at 2:49pm PDT NEW YORK, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Monteverde & Associates PC (the M&A Firm) announces that a federal securities class action has been filed in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon, on behalf of former public common shareholders of Vacasa, Inc. ("Vacasa") (former ticker symbol: VCSA), who were harmed by alleged violations of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") in connection with the acquisition of Vacasa by Casago (the "Merger"). The case is styled Hartsoe v. Vacasa, Inc., et al., Case No. 3:26-cv-00852-IM (the "Federal Class Action"). The claims in the Federal Class Action are asserted against Vacasa and certain former directors and officers of Vacasa on behalf of shareholders who owned Vacasa common stock as of March 12, 2025 (the record date to vote on the Merger) and who had their stock exchanged for the merger consideration (the "Class"). In connection with the Merger, each share of Vacasa common stock held by Class members was converted into $5.30 in cash, an amount that the Federal Class Action alleges was financially unfair to Vacasa shareholders. The Complaint alleges that the Proxy Statements filed by Vacasa with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission concerning the Merger provided Vacasa shareholders with materially misleading and incomplete information in violation of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The Merger closed on April 30, 2025. Mr. Juan Monteverde is available to personally discuss this case with you, and if you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must seek lead appointment in the Federal Class Action no later than June 30, 2026. Any member of the putative Class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. We encourage you to contact us for more information: https://monteverdelaw.com/case/vacasa-inc-vcsa/. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you. At Monteverde & Associates PC, our firm litigates and has recovered money for shareholders... and we do it from our offices in the Empire State Building. We are a national class action securities firm with a successful track record in trial and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. No company, director or officer is above the law. If you owned common stock in Vacasa and have concerns or wish to obtain additional information free of charge, please visit our website or contact Juan Monteverde, Esq. either via e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 971-1341. Attorney Advertising. (C) 2026 Monteverde & Associates PC. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Monteverde & Associates PC (www.monteverdelaw.com). Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. SOURCE Monteverde & Associates PC This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.

Skift
Apr 29th, 2025
Vacasa Acquired by Casago for $5.30/Share

Vacasa shareholders approved its acquisition by Casago, with the deal closing Wednesday. Despite a higher bid of $5.83 per share from hedge fund Davidson Kempner, Vacasa's board endorsed Casago's lower bid of $5.30 per share. Davidson Kempner accused Vacasa of favoring certain shareholders, but Vacasa denied these claims, emphasizing its commitment to shareholder interests.

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