The Chicago River and downtown skyline on a summer afternoon

Superhost-run · Bridgeport, Chicago

Discover full-service vacation rental management in chicago.

One flat 20% fee. No setup fees. No markups. Built on transparency and trust.

Or connect with us at 872-215-1886

  • 4.96★

    across 70 guest reviews

  • Superhost

    every year since 2023

  • Guest Favorite

    top 5% of homes on Airbnb

  • 100% response

    typically within an hour

  • Verify on Airbnb

Results

One Bridgeport 2‑bedroom. $18K to $38K+ a year.

Same home, same block. What changed was how it was priced, presented and hosted.

  • Priced to Chicago's calendar

    Nightly rates move with McCormick Place conventions, Sox home games and Chinatown festivals instead of sitting at one flat price all year.

  • A listing rebuilt to rank

    New photos, title and description written around what guests actually search for when they book the South Side.

  • Hosted like it matters

    Replies within an hour, careful turnovers, and the small details guests mention by name in their reviews.

Annual booking revenueBridgeport 2-bedroom
Before$18,000
With ChicagoHostCo$38,000+

+111%

about $20,000 more in booking revenue each year

Annual booking revenue for one Bridgeport 2-bedroom home, before and after. It's one home's result, not a promise: earnings depend on location, size, season and condition. We'll give you a realistic estimate for your own property.

Guest Favorite · Top 5% of homes

A perfect 5.0 across 23 reviews.

One of the most loved homes on Airbnb, according to guests.

Full-service management

Everything a five-star stay needs, handled.

Short-term rental management for Chicago owners who want the income without the phone. You keep full control of your calendar.

  1. 01

    Listing & photography

    Professional photos, a rewritten title and description, and amenities set up the way Airbnb search actually ranks them.

  2. 02

    Dynamic pricing

    Rates adjusted daily around McCormick Place conventions, White Sox home games, Chinatown festivals and Chicago's seasons.

  3. 03

    Guest communication

    Every message answered, with a 100% response rate, typically within an hour. Guests are screened before they book.

  4. 04

    Cleaning & turnovers

    Local cleaners on every turnover, inspected against our checklist and restocked, so each guest walks into the same home.

  5. 05

    Maintenance & protection

    Small issues fixed through local trades before they become reviews. If a guest causes damage, we handle the AirCover claim.

  6. 06

    City registration & compliance

    We handle your Chicago Shared Housing registration and keep your number on the listing so you stay on the right side of the city.

How it works

From first message to first booking.

  1. 1

    Free estimate

    Send us the address. Within 24 hours you get a realistic revenue projection built from comparable Chicago listings, plus a check that the property can be registered.

  2. 2

    Launch

    We photograph, write, price and register the listing, then set up cleaning and access so the first guest arrives to a finished home.

  3. 3

    We host

    Guest messages, screening, turnovers, restocking and maintenance, handled day to day by people who live here.

  4. 4

    You get paid

    Monthly payouts with a clear earnings breakdown. Block dates for yourself any time; we price around them.

Pricing

One flat 20%. Nothing hidden.

You pay a share of booking revenue, and only when your home earns. No setup fees, no markups, no surprises on the statement. It's built on transparency and trust.

20%

of booking
revenue

Included

  • Listing setup and optimization
  • Daily dynamic pricing
  • Guest messaging and screening
  • Cleaning and turnover coordination
  • Maintenance coordination
  • Chicago Shared Housing registration
  • Monthly earnings statements

Never

  • Setup or onboarding fees
  • Markups on cleaning, repairs or supplies
  • Long-term lock-in: month-to-month after 90 days

About ChicagoHostCo

A small, local team. On purpose.

We've hosted in Bridgeport for 3+ years and have been Airbnb Superhosts every year since 2023.

We keep our portfolio deliberately small, so every home gets the same pricing work, the same careful turnovers and the same quick replies. When a guest needs something, they reach someone in the neighborhood, not a call center in another time zone.

We focus on the South Side: Bridgeport, Chinatown and the blocks around McCormick Place, where conventions, Sox games and festivals set the calendar.

Where we work

Airbnb management across Chicago's South Side.

Local pricing only works if you know the blocks. These are the neighborhoods we know best.

Chicago compliance

Your Chicago STR registration, handled.

Chicago requires every short-term rental unit to carry an active Shared Housing Registration Number and display it on the listing. We handle the registration with the City's BACP, secure your number and add it to your listing, so you're covered from day one.

  • Bridgeport specialists

    60608 · 60609 · 60616

  • McCormick Place zoning expertise

    We know your block

  • We handle all paperwork

    Start to finish

Chicago STR rules, explained

Do I need a license to run a short-term rental in Chicago?
Yes. Every unit needs an approved Registration Number from the City's Shared Housing Registration system (through BACP) to legally operate rentals of 31 days or fewer. That number must be displayed on your listing.
How much does registration cost?
As of 2026, the annual shared housing unit registration fee is about $250 and must be renewed yearly. Operators with 2 or more units also need a Shared Housing Unit Operator License (SHUOL), around $500. Fees are set by the City of Chicago and subject to change — always verify current amounts with BACP.
What happens if I operate without a registration?
The City actively enforces this with inspections and complaints. Fines for operating an illegal short-term rental can run roughly $1,500–$3,000 per day.
What else is required?
A property typically needs to meet zoning requirements, carry the required commercial general liability insurance (commonly $1,000,000), and may face occupancy limits. Some buildings appear on the City's Prohibited Buildings List and cannot be registered.
How does ChicagoHostCo help?
We review your property's eligibility, handle the Shared Housing Registration paperwork, and make sure your registration number is properly displayed on your listing so it stays compliant.

Rules and fees are set by the City of Chicago and subject to change. BACP is the authoritative source. ChicagoHostCo assists with registration and compliance paperwork; we are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice.

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  • Superhost since 2023
  • No obligation, no setup fees

Questions

Chicago Airbnb management FAQ

Anything else? Email hello@chicagohostco.com or call (872) 215-1886.

How much does ChicagoHostCo charge for Airbnb management?
One flat 20% of booking revenue. There are no setup fees, no monthly minimums and no markups on cleaning, repairs or supplies. You only pay when your home earns.
Do I need an existing Airbnb listing to work with you?
No. We can launch a new listing from scratch, including photos, listing copy, pricing and Chicago registration, or take over and improve a listing you already have.
What results can I realistically expect?
It depends on the property, its location and the season, which is why we start with a free estimate built from comparable Chicago listings. As one example, a Bridgeport 2-bedroom we host went from about $18,000 to over $38,000 in annual booking revenue. We'll give you a realistic projection, not a sales number.
How do you handle cleaning and turnovers in Chicago?
Local Chicago cleaners handle every turnover. Each one is checked against our checklist and restocked before the next guest arrives. Cleaning fees are built into guest pricing, so turnovers don't come out of your pocket.
What happens if there's a guest problem or property damage?
We handle guest communication day and night, with a 100% response rate, typically within an hour. Guests are screened before they book. If something breaks, we coordinate repairs with local trades, and if a guest causes damage, we manage the Airbnb AirCover claim for you.
Can I still use my property when I want to?
Yes. You keep full control of your calendar. Block the dates you need and we'll price and book around them.
Why do you focus on Bridgeport, Chinatown and McCormick Place?
It's where we host and where demand is strongest on the South Side. McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America, brings conference traffic throughout the year, and Bridgeport and Chinatown add White Sox games, festivals and year-round visitors. Knowing those calendars block by block is how we price well.
What's the contract length? Can I cancel?
We work month-to-month after an initial 90-day onboarding period, and you can cancel any time with 30 days' notice. We'd rather keep you with results than with a contract.
How can I verify your ratings and reviews?
Our 4.96-star rating across 70 reviews, our Superhost status and our response rate are all shown on our public Airbnb host profile at www.airbnb.com/p/chicagohost.