The History of Open Air Homes
Pioneering Luxury Rentals in Southern California
🏡 Open Air Homes began in 2012 with a single room rental in Los Angeles—when Airbnb was still an emerging platform. Founder Brad Greiner quickly discovered a passion for hospitality, recognizing that exceptional guest experiences and well-designed homes could set rentals apart.
🏡 Over the years, Open Air Homes has grown organically, expanding into a full-service property management company with a commitment to high standards, community respect, and transparent operations.
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Building a Hospitality-Driven Company
A Commitment to Thoughtful Hosting
🌞 In the early days of Airbnb, many short-term rental operators focused on maximizing bookings without prioritizing guest experience or neighborhood impact. Open Air Homes took a different approach—valuing hospitality, design, and community integration from the start.
✅ This hospitality-first mindset helped us build a lasting reputation, earning a 4.9+ Airbnb rating and thousands of 5-star reviews over the years.
Pioneering Luxury Rentals in Southern California
Weathering the Shifts in Short-Term Rentals
🌊 Navigating the Airbnb Party Era (2012-2016): While many operators embraced Airbnb’s early party culture, we prioritized responsible hosting and neighborhood harmony, setting a standard for long-term sustainability.
🌵 Adapting to Regulatory Changes: From L.A.’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) to Palm Springs’ STR laws, we’ve stayed compliant and proactive, ensuring consistent homeowner success despite evolving regulations.
The Importance of Design & Authenticity
Why Thoughtful Interiors Matter
🖼️ From the beginning, we understood that beautiful, inviting homes were key to guest satisfaction and repeat bookings. That’s why Brad enlisted Julien Marbot, founder of Interior Particulier, to design our first few homes.
🔹 Instead of sterile, generic rentals, we focused on warm, authentic spaces—a design philosophy that has kept us at the top of the industry for over a decade.
The Pitfalls of Low-Cost Property Management
Why Open Air Homes Takes a Different Approach
💰 Over the years, we’ve seen discount property management companies come and go—offering unsustainably low commission rates, only to collapse when quality and service suffered.
🌿 At Open Air Homes, we believe in fair pricing that supports a skilled team, ensuring expert-level property management, hospitality, and long-term homeowner success.
Innovating Ahead of the Industry
Embracing Monthly Rentals Early
✅ In 2017—before monthly rentals became widely popular—Open Air Homes launched its Month+ rental program. We recognized that many homeowners preferred fewer turnovers, lower maintenance, and legally compliant rental income.
🏡 This early shift allowed us to maintain profitability and stability even during major market shifts, such as COVID-driven demand for extended stays.
Whether it’s our pivot to monthly rentals or our original focus on short term rentals in 2012, we have been pioneering luxury rentals in California from the beginning.
Growing with Our Homeowners & Communities
Building Long-Term Relationships & Investing in the Future
🌿 Over the past 14 years, Open Air Homes has built lasting relationships through transparency, trust, and proven results.
✅ Unlike smaller, transient companies, we continually invest in our team, technology, and operational systems to provide consistent, high-quality property management.
14 Years of Excellence with Open Air Homes
Pioneering Luxury Rentals in Southern California
Let our experience maximize your home’s potential—while giving you back your time.
💬 FAQ: Open Air Homes Growth & Vision
🏡 What sets Open Air Homes apart from other property managers?
We’ve been in business for 14+ years—longer than most competitors. Our approach prioritizes hospitality, responsible management, and transparent homeowner relationships.
Unlike property managers with hidden fees and unclear pricing, we value transparent pricing. We also only operate in markets where we have a physical presence—because we believe hands-on, local management is the only way to do this business right.
🏡 How did Open Air Homes grow from a single rental to a leading STR company?
We scaled organically by focusing on exceptional guest experiences, thoughtful design, and strategic property management. Our reputation spread through word-of-mouth referrals and a commitment to quality.
Many of our guests have become homeowner partners—a true testament to the trust we’ve built and the value we provide. There’s nothing better than that!
🏡 Why does Open Air Homes emphasize hospitality and design?
Guests appreciate homes with warmth, character, and thoughtful details. Design impacts occupancy, pricing, and guest satisfaction, ultimately benefiting homeowners.
🏡 How has Open Air Homes navigated regulatory changes in STRs?
We take a proactive approach to compliance, ensuring our properties operate legally in Los Angeles, Malibu, West Hollywood, and across our second office locations in Palm Springs, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, Palm Desert, and La Quinta.
When short-term rental laws change, monthly rentals are always a reliable pivot. While supply and demand play a role, many of our Month+ rentals—when priced correctly and offering the right experience and amenities—come close to performing as well as short-term rentals.
🏡 Why did Open Air Homes expand into monthly rentals?
Many homeowners prefer a lower-maintenance, fully legal rental model. Our Month+ program provides stable occupancy with fewer turnovers, offering a flexible alternative to short-term rentals.
Los Angeles monthly rentals perform well year-round, while Palm Springs monthly rentals typically see the strongest demand from October through May.