Bear Lake, ID
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Overview
Annual Rev
$41.1k
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$322
12 mo avg
↑23%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$85
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bear Lake 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
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +19% $7,801/yr |
| Gym | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
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 (6.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($268)
3 bedrooms ($137)
2 bedrooms ($80)
1 bedroom ($43)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (61%)
Independent hosts (39%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bear Lake market averaged 1,914 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 14% from a year earlier and up 51% over two years.
An average Bear Lake listing earns $39K/year. High-performing listings earn $78K, while low-performing listings earn $19K.
Median Bear Lake home prices by size are 2-bedroom $304K, 3-bedroom $378K, and 4+ bedroom $472K.
Average gross yield is 8%, reaching 16% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Bear Lake is 23%, producing RevPAR of $87 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 12%. They average $55K/year in revenue against a $472K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Bear Lake. Bear Lake (unincorporated Rich County): Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permit requirements. Minimal county oversight or enforcement. Logan: Moderate. Business license required, conditional use permit in some zones, safety inspections. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Garden City: Lenient. Business license required but minimal restrictions. Light enforcement despite high STR density near Bear Lake. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bear Lake Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 14%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in March and January.
The most common amenities are Internet (96%), Parking (95%), Kitchen (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+83%), Hot Tub (+76%), Washing Machine (+70%).
Average daily rate in Bear Lake is $359, up 17% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in March.
Guests in Bear Lake book an average of 38 days in advance. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 77% higher than weekday occupancy.