Elkford, CA
Part of the Fernie market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$52k
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
41%
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$336
12 mo avg
↑26%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↑2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$111
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Fernie market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | — | +$56,669 | — | — |
| Heating | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Ski | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
Studio (4.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$277)
3 bedrooms (CA$169)
2 bedrooms (CA$123)
1 bedroom (CA$65)
Studio (CA$51)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (85%)
Independent hosts (15%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Fernie market averaged 477 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and up 12% over two years.
An average Fernie listing earns C$55K/year. High-performing listings earn C$95K, while low-performing listings earn C$18K.
Average occupancy in Fernie is 39%, producing RevPAR of C$113 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Fernie, at C$121K.
Rules vary across Fernie. Fernie: Moderate. Business license required, zoning restrictions apply, some residential areas prohibited. Enforcement exists but not aggressive. Sparwood: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, standard business license may apply. Minimal enforcement, operates under general bylaws. Cranbrook: Moderate. Business license required, must comply with zoning bylaws, some residential restrictions. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Fernie Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 2%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in February and March; it is lowest in November and October.
The most common amenities are TV (100%), Internet (100%), Kitchen (99%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+78%), Washing Machine (+68%), Bbq (+49%).
Average daily rate in Fernie is C$366, up 25% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in October.
Guests in Fernie book an average of 35 days in advance, up 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 53 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 24% higher than weekday occupancy.