Lake Country
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$50.1k
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$379
12 mo avg
↑20%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
44 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$100
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Lake Country 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$27,636 | — | — |
| Bicycles | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Ski | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $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
4+ bedrooms (6.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
1 bedroom (5.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$209)
3 bedrooms (CA$174)
2 bedrooms (CA$100)
1 bedroom (CA$58)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Lake Country market averaged 3,642 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 9% from a year earlier and down 20% over two years.
An average Lake Country listing earns C$45K/year. High-performing listings earn C$96K, while low-performing listings earn C$20K.
Average occupancy in Lake Country is 30%, producing RevPAR of C$92 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Lake Country, at C$73K.
Rules vary across Lake Country. Kelowna: Strict. Business license required, principal residence only, max 2 bedrooms. Active enforcement with compliance checks and fines for violations. Vernon: Moderate. Business license needed, principal residence requirement. Enforcement exists but less aggressive than Kelowna. Penticton: Lenient. Business license required but minimal restrictions. Light enforcement, many non-compliant operators continue. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Lake Country Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 26%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and March; it is lowest in November and October.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (97%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+47%), Hot Tub (+44%), Bbq (+34%).
Average daily rate in Lake Country is C$410, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in October.
Guests in Lake Country book an average of 43 days in advance. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 54 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 31% higher than weekday occupancy.