Our story

We believe the best stays are the ones you never forget.

OpenCasa was born from a simple frustration: too many rental platforms, too few properties worth staying in. We set out to fix that.

8+

Years curating stays

50+

Properties worldwide

2,400+

Happy guests

< 4 hrs

Average response time

How it started

In 2019, our founder Sofia Reyes spent three weeks travelling through southern Italy, staying in a string of disappointing rentals that looked nothing like their photos. She came home and started keeping a private list of the places that actually delivered — the ones with character, care, and a host who genuinely wanted you there.

That list became OpenCasa. Today we work with a small, trusted network of property owners across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond. Every property is visited in person before it goes live. If we wouldn't stay there ourselves, it doesn't make the cut.

We're not a marketplace. We're a curation service. Our team handles every enquiry personally, matches guests to properties that fit their trip, and stays available throughout the stay. No bots, no auto-replies, no surprises.

Travellers exploring a coastal Italian village

What we stand for

Curation over volume

We'd rather have 50 exceptional properties than 5,000 mediocre ones. Every listing earns its place.

Honesty in every detail

Photos are taken on the day of inspection. Descriptions are written by people who've been there. No stock images, no embellishments.

People, not platforms

Every enquiry is read and answered by a human. We match guests to properties ourselves — no algorithm decides your holiday.

Owners we trust

We build long-term relationships with property owners who share our standards. Guests and hosts both deserve to be treated well.

The people behind OpenCasa

Sofia Reyes

Sofia Reyes

Founder & CEO

Former travel journalist turned entrepreneur. Sofia has stayed in over 400 properties across 60 countries and still personally approves every new listing.

Marco Delgado

Marco Delgado

Head of Curation

Marco spent a decade as a luxury hotel inspector before joining OpenCasa. He leads our property vetting process and owner relationships.

Priya Nair

Priya Nair

Head of Guest Experience

Priya ensures every guest feels looked after from first enquiry to checkout. She's the reason our response time is under 4 hours.

Get in touch

Questions, partnership enquiries, or just want to say hello — we'd love to hear from you.

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