Owen Sound
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$60.2k
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$372
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$100
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Owen Sound 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | — | +$25,899 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Ski | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$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
3 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (5.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$146)
3 bedrooms (CA$107)
2 bedrooms (CA$73)
1 bedroom (CA$48)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (55%)
Independent hosts (45%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Owen Sound market averaged 1,027 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier and up 14% over two years.
An average Owen Sound listing earns C$42K/year. High-performing listings earn C$100K, while low-performing listings earn C$20K.
Average occupancy in Owen Sound is 31%, producing RevPAR of C$75 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Owen Sound, at C$61K.
Rules vary across Owen Sound. Owen Sound: Lenient. Business license required, zoning restrictions exist. Minimal active enforcement, many operate without compliance. Collingwood: Moderate. Business license mandatory, zoning compliance needed. Some enforcement through complaints, growing regulatory attention. Tobermory: Lenient. Municipal accommodation tax registration. Limited enforcement, high STR density tolerated due to tourism economy. Blue Mountains: Moderate. Licensing required, 28-day minimum stay in some zones. Moderate enforcement, some illegal operations persist. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Owen Sound Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 23%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Parking (98%), Kitchen (93%), Internet (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+81%), Bbq (+80%), TV (+74%).
Average daily rate in Owen Sound is C$361, up 23% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in November.
Guests in Owen Sound book an average of 35 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Wednesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 38% higher than weekday occupancy.