Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Angola?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Angola market averaged 398 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 144% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Angola?

Accepted Answer

An average Angola listing earns $33K/year. High-performing listings earn $72K, while low-performing listings earn $15K.

Question 3

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Angola?

Accepted Answer

Median Angola home prices by size are 1-bedroom $272K, 2-bedroom $215K, 3-bedroom $290K, and 4+ bedroom $365K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Angola?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Angola is 33%, producing RevPAR of $70 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Angola?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Angola. Angola: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Operates under general zoning and business license rules. Minimal enforcement.
Fort Wayne: Moderate. Business license required, zoning compliance needed, safety inspections. Some neighborhoods restrict non-owner-occupied STRs. Moderate enforcement through complaints.
Auburn: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. General business license and zoning rules apply. Light enforcement, mostly complaint-driven. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Angola Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Angola Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Angola?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Angola?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), Parking (98%), Heating (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+41%), Hot Tub (+41%), Lake Access (+40%).

Question 9

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Angola?

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Angola is $265, up 25% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Angola?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Angola book an average of 37 days in advance. Booking windows range from 31 days for 2-bedroom listings to 45 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Angola?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 58% higher than weekday occupancy.

Question 12

How is gross yield calculated?

Accepted Answer

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Angola and Steuben Lake Country	$46.4K 56 listings	12.9% 56 listings
2.Noble County and Southern LaGrange County Lakes	$34.4K 34 listings	11.9% 34 listings
3.Goshen and Elkhart County Country	$30.9K 51 listings	11.2% 51 listings
4.Shipshewana and Middlebury Country	$30.8K 49 listings	9.3% 49 listings