Kootenay Lake
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$33.7k
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$256
12 mo avg
↑23%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$65
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kootenay Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski | — | +$30,937 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $4•••• | 🔒 $3•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
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
2 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
1 bedroom (5.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$138)
3 bedrooms (CA$105)
2 bedrooms (CA$64)
1 bedroom (CA$47)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (52%)
Independent hosts (48%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kootenay Lake market averaged 714 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 6% from a year earlier and up 10% over two years.
An average Kootenay Lake listing earns C$33K/year. High-performing listings earn C$63K, while low-performing listings earn C$15K.
Average occupancy in Kootenay Lake is 33%, producing RevPAR of C$65 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kootenay Lake, at C$61K.
Rules vary across Kootenay Lake. Nelson: Moderate. Business license required, zoning restrictions apply, principal residence encouraged but not mandated. Enforcement exists but inconsistent. Kaslo: Lenient. Business license needed, minimal specific STR regulations. Light enforcement, many operate informally. Ainsworth Hot Springs: Lenient. Part of RDCK Area E, basic business license only, no specific STR rules. Minimal enforcement, self-regulation common. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kootenay Lake Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in November and April.
The most common amenities are Parking (98%), Kitchen (98%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+60%), Hot Tub (+52%), TV (+45%).
Average daily rate in Kootenay Lake is C$281, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in November.
Guests in Kootenay Lake book an average of 40 days in advance. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 21% higher than weekday occupancy.