Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Big Bear Lake?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Big Bear Lake market averaged 6,259 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Big Bear Lake?

Accepted Answer

An average Big Bear Lake listing earns $39K/year. High-performing listings earn $97K, while low-performing listings earn $15K.

Question 3

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Big Bear Lake?

Accepted Answer

Median Big Bear Lake home prices by size are 1-bedroom $238K, 2-bedroom $305K, 3-bedroom $427K, and 4+ bedroom $611K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Big Bear Lake?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Big Bear Lake is 23%, producing RevPAR of $95 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Big Bear Lake?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Big Bear Lake. Big Bear Lake: Moderate. TOT certificate required, business license, zoning compliance. Annual inspections mandatory. Active enforcement with complaint-driven investigations and fines for violations.
Big Bear City: Lenient. TOT certificate required, business license needed. Part of unincorporated San Bernardino County with minimal restrictions. Light enforcement, mostly complaint-based with limited proactive monitoring. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Big Bear Lake Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Big Bear Lake Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 0%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Big Bear Lake?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in December and January; it is lowest in April and May.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Big Bear Lake?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Internet (98%), TV (98%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+37%), Lake Access (+35%), Bbq (+26%).

Question 9

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Big Bear Lake?

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Big Bear Lake is $359, up 7% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Big Bear Lake?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Big Bear Lake book an average of 29 days in advance, up 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 22 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Big Bear Lake?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 150% 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.Running Springs & Green Valley Lake	$34.9K 100 listings	11.2% 100 listings
2.Sugarloaf	$28.3K 100 listings	10.4% 100 listings
3.Fawnskin & North Shore	$44.7K 30 listings	9.7% 30 listings
4.Big Bear City	$33.4K 203 listings	8.8% 203 listings
5.West Big Bear Lake	$44.6K 250 listings	8.7% 250 listings
6.Big Bear Lake Village	$41.5K 232 listings	8.2% 232 listings
7.East Big Bear Lake & Moonridge	$39.0K 471 listings	7.6% 471 listings