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Westwood Airbnb Management for Extended-Stay Success
Professional Rental Management Near UCLA and Century City
Westwood Airbnb management by Open Air Homes serves families and professionals who want to be central. UCLA, the medical center, Century City, and Beverly Hills are all minutes away, and Westwood Village is a proper college town with restaurants, theaters, and a walkable core.
Most demand here is for weeks or months: visiting faculty, families here for treatment or a semester, and relocations. We run permitted short-term stays where a home qualifies and monthly stays everywhere else.
As of September 2026, Open Air Homes manages 26 homes on the Westside and more than 100 homes overall.
Open Air Homes is the only Los Angeles based company in AirDNA’s 2026 ranking of the top 100 property managers in the US, ranked #25 nationally with a 4.91 average guest rating. See how the ranking works.
By The Numbers: 2025 In Review
How We Stack Up Against the Market
Our Los Angeles portfolio booked 70.1% of available nights in 2025, compared to 44% among similar listings within Airbnb. In the most competitive short-term rental market in California, this performance reflects disciplined pricing, review velocity, and consistent operational execution.
Dynamic pricing, pet-friendly positioning, and a focus on longer stays help us extract more value from each calendar while protecting peak-season rates and guest quality.
Updated every January. We publish the full prior year for our portfolio against the market, month by month, including the weak months. The 2025 figures above will be replaced with 2026 results in January 2027.
Our listings averaged 120% more page views than comparable homes during Jan ’25 → Jan ’26, according to data collected through Airbnb.
High-impact photography, A/B-tested headlines, and dynamic pricing tools keep us locked above the fold, reaching travelers before they even start filtering.
Updated every January. We publish the full prior year for our portfolio against the market, month by month, including the weak months. The 2025 figures above will be replaced with 2026 results in January 2027.
Our listings appeared on page one 56.5% of the time in 2025, compared to 26% for similar listings on Airbnb.
This consistent placement reflects pricing discipline, photography quality, and review velocity across our portfolio.
Updated every January. We publish the full prior year for our portfolio against the market, month by month, including the weak months. The 2025 figures above will be replaced with 2026 results in January 2027.
Our listings converted at 0.30% in 2025, compared to 0.16% for similar listings on Airbnb. That gap represents an 88% conversion advantage, up from 60% in 2024.
Higher conversion means more bookings from the same traffic, translating directly into higher occupancy and net revenue.
Updated every January. We publish the full prior year for our portfolio against the market, month by month, including the weak months. The 2025 figures above will be replaced with 2026 results in January 2027.
Our guests stayed an average of 10.9 days in 2025, compared to 5.5 days for similar listings on Airbnb.
This nearly 2x advantage reflects intentional design, pricing strategy, and a belief that longer stays are the future of short-term rentals.
Updated every January. We publish the full prior year for our portfolio against the market, month by month, including the weak months. The 2025 figures above will be replaced with 2026 results in January 2027.
Why Westwood Is Ideal for Flexible Rentals
Demand from UCLA, Cedars-Sinai, and International Guests
Westwood (90024) draws a steady mix of academic, medical, and corporate travelers, many of whom need a furnished home for a few weeks to several months.
Families like it for the same reasons residents do: good schools, quiet residential streets north of Wilshire, and a central location that keeps drive times short in every direction.
What Our Airbnb Management Covers
Full-Service Hosting for Short-Term and Monthly Rentals
Open Air Homes delivers end to end Westwood Airbnb management including:
- PriceLabs pricing for both nightly and monthly demand
- Guest support around the clock, with a person reviewing every message
- Turno cleaning with photo verification
- Staging and professional listing setup
- Calendar management built around your own use of the home
- CAR leases for monthly guests
Hosting should be simple for you and comfortable for the guest.
LA’s STR Rules Apply to Westwood Rentals
Permit Requirements and Monthly Rental Alternatives
Westwood falls under the City of Los Angeles Home-Sharing Ordinance. Stays under 30 nights are allowed only in your primary residence with a Home-Sharing permit, capped at 120 nights a year unless you qualify for Extended Home-Sharing.
Do not qualify? Monthly stays of 30 nights or more need no permit. In Westwood they also tend to mean less wear, longer lead times, and steadier income.
Applying for a permit? Read our step by step Los Angeles Home-Sharing permit application guide. It covers eligibility, the documents the City accepts, and the seven errors that cause denials.
Omni-Channel Exposure for Maximum Bookings
Airbnb, VRBO, Google Travel, and More
We list your home on Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, Google Travel, plus our direct site.
We publish every home for both short-term and 30+ night guests, and we list monthly homes on Zillow and Redfin, where relocating tenants search.
Who’s Booking in Westwood
Professors, Patients, Graduate Students, and Relocators
Westwood homes attract a thoughtful audience, here for research, treatment, a semester, or a move. They value privacy, quiet, and a short walk to the Village.
We position your home for the right length of stay and the right guest, and we screen every inquiry before it is confirmed.
Trusted by LA Homeowners Since 2012
Licensed, Transparent, and Results-Driven
Open Air Homes is a licensed brokerage (DRE #02164159) hosting in Los Angeles since 2012 with Superhost status and a 4.89 rating. Most homes pay a 20% commission on the accommodation fare. Homes available 3 months or less per year pay 25%.
A $125 monthly platform fee covers pricing, messaging, photography coordination, and booking management. No onboarding fees, no vendor markups, no long term contracts. See our full pricing breakdown.
Every guest request, maintenance issue, and homeowner question is tracked in our operations hub with an owner, a status, and a deadline. Our team uses AI, including Anthropic’s Claude, to draft and organize. A person on our team reviews and sends every message, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Open Air Homes Difference
A Boutique Hospitality Approach
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List Your Westwood Home: FAQ
Are short-term rentals allowed in Westwood?
Yes, but only if you meet the requirements of the City of Los Angeles Home Sharing Ordinance (HSO). You must live in the home as your primary residence, register for a Home Sharing Permit, and comply with additional city regulations. If you don’t meet these qualifications or prefer to avoid the permitting process, we focus on fully legal 30+ night stays, which don’t require a permit and are managed using CAR-compliant leases through our brokerage.
What’s included in your monthly rental service?
Our team provides end-to-end rental management, including listing setup, photography, dynamic pricing via PriceLabs, guest communication, cleaning oversight, and CAR lease creation. You remain hands-off while we handle operations, guest logistics, and legal compliance.
Can I lease my home long-term instead of monthly?
Yes. Open Air Homes is a licensed California brokerage (DRE #02164159) and can manage both monthly rentals and 12-month leases. We’ll list your home on the MLS, screen tenants, and use CAR forms to ensure everything is handled legally and professionally.
What types of renters are looking for homes in Westwood?
Westwood attracts UCLA faculty, medical residents, visiting families, international students, and business travelers. Guests are often looking for quiet, walkable neighborhoods near campus, the Village, and the Westwood medical corridor, and they prefer well-furnished homes with parking and air conditioning.
What can I earn renting my Westwood home monthly?
Most of our furnished Westwood homes earn 20 to 30% more than traditional unfurnished leases, especially during academic cycles or relocation season. Homes with modern finishes, proximity to campus, or flexible layouts (like a guest house or home office) tend to book quickly and command premium rates.
What if I only want to rent seasonally or part of the year?
That works perfectly. Many of our Westwood clients live in their homes during the school year or summer, and rent it out during gaps. You control the calendar, we block off your dates and fill the rest with vetted monthly renters, ideal for travel, sabbaticals, or dual-city living.
What makes your monthly rental model unique?
We pair licensed real estate compliance with a hospitality first approach: legal leasing through our brokerage, careful cleanings, hands on guest support, and vendor coordination, all from a Westside team that knows Westwood. In 2026, AirDNA ranked Open Air Homes #25 among US property managers, the only Los Angeles based company in its national top 100.
How do you set pricing for Westwood homes?
We combine PriceLabs dynamic pricing, Zillow comps, Airbnb market trends, and booking history going back to 2012 to price your home competitively. Our Broker of Record reviews every lease, ensuring your rental rate is both legal and aligned with current demand.