How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Ashford?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Ashford market averaged 1,311 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 20% from a year earlier and up 81% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Ashford?

An average Ashford listing earns $48K/year. High-performing listings earn $93K, while low-performing listings earn $23K.

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

Median Ashford home prices by size are 1-bedroom $337K, 2-bedroom $376K, 3-bedroom $497K, and 4+ bedroom $523K.

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

Average occupancy in Ashford is 39%, producing RevPAR of $105 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Ashford?

Rules vary across Ashford. Mount Rainier: Lenient. No specific STR regulations identified. Operates under Pierce County rules requiring business license. Minimal enforcement observed. Packwood: Lenient. No municipal STR ordinance. Lewis County business license needed. Tourist-dependent area with many operating rentals. Light enforcement. Ashford: Lenient. Unincorporated Pierce County jurisdiction. Business license and zoning compliance required. Heavy STR presence near park entrance. Minimal active enforcement in practice. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Ashford Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Ashford Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 20% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 22%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Ashford?

RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in April and November.

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Ashford?

The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Heating (97%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Sauna (+58%), TV (+39%), Hot Tub (+36%).

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

Average daily rate in Ashford is $279, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in April.

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

Guests in Ashford book an average of 41 days in advance, up 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

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

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 63% higher than weekday occupancy.

How is gross yield calculated?

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.

Ashford, WA

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Annual revenue (actual)

$53.8k

12 mo avg

↑12%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

43%

12 mo avg

↓2%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$279

12 mo avg

↑15%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

10.0%

Current potential

↓0.1 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

41 days

12 mo avg

↑2 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$120

12 mo avg

↑21%

from prior 12 mo

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Ashford Airbnb market summary

Best Airbnb neighborhoods in the Mount Rainier & Southwest Washington Region, WA market

Compare 5 neighborhoods and nearby areas in the broader Mount Rainier & Southwest Washington Region, WA rental market. These areas are not limited to city boundaries. Each figure below is based on at least 20 qualifying listings; follow an area for occupancy, nightly rates and bedroom comparisons.

Ranked by median gross yield across eligible homes. Each home’s annual room-revenue potential is compared with its ZIP- and bedroom-matched value, before expenses.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Ashford & Nisqually Gateway	$44.6K 221 listings	11.0% 221 listings
2.Cowlitz Country	$32.8K 41 listings	10.4% 41 listings
3.Packwood & West Valley	$47.4K 41 listings	7.9% 41 listings
4.North Rainier & White River Country	$44.9K 20 listings	7.0% 20 listings
5.Upper Cowlitz Country	$36.5K 65 listings	6.1% 65 listings

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