How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Bayfield?

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Bayfield market averaged 539 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 94% over two years.

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Bayfield?

An average Bayfield listing earns $40K/year. High-performing listings earn $64K, while low-performing listings earn $27K.

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

Median Bayfield home prices by size are 2-bedroom $233K, 3-bedroom $316K, and 4+ bedroom $243K.

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

Average occupancy in Bayfield is 35%, producing RevPAR of $80 per available night.

Are short-term rentals legal in Bayfield?

Rules vary across Bayfield. There are multiple cities named Bayfield in North America (Wisconsin, Colorado, Ontario), and regulations vary significantly by location. Could you please specify which Bayfield you're asking about? For example: - Bayfield, Wisconsin - Bayfield, Colorado - Bayfield, Ontario This will allow me to provide accurate regulatory information for the correct jurisdiction. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Is the Bayfield Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

The Bayfield Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 15%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Bayfield?

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

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Bayfield?

The most common amenities are Heating (96%), Internet (96%), Kitchen (89%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+35%), Pets Allowed (+33%), Heating (+20%).

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

Average daily rate in Bayfield is $295, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in February.

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

Guests in Bayfield book an average of 43 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 40 days for 1-bedroom listings to 53 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

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

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 54% 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.

Bayfield, WI

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Annual revenue (actual)

$44.3k

12 mo avg

↑17%

from prior 12 mo

Occupancy rate

38%

12 mo avg

↓2%

from prior 12 mo

Avg daily rate

$289

12 mo avg

↑24%

from prior 12 mo

Gross yield

19.0%

Current potential

↑0.1 pts

vs prior-year prices

Lead time

45 days

12 mo avg

↑2 days

from prior 12 mo

Revpar

$90

12 mo avg

↑19%

from prior 12 mo

Bayfield Airbnb market summary

Compare Airbnb neighborhoods in Bayfield, WI

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
Ashland and Chequamegon Bay	$35.2K 19 listings	20.7% 19 listings
Washburn, Bayview and Barksdale	$40.3K 11 listings	18.6% 11 listings
Bayfield Peninsula and Apostle Islands	$58.6K 6 listings	14.1% 6 listings
Iron River and Inland Bayfield County	$23.4K 21 listings	7.5% 21 listings

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Data as of 2026-09-30

Revenue per listing by bedroom

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Short-term rental supply growth

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Performance metrics by bedroom

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