Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Bowling Green?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Bowling Green market averaged 1,124 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 133% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Bowling Green?

Accepted Answer

An average Bowling Green listing earns $26K/year. High-performing listings earn $50K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Bowling Green home prices by size are 1-bedroom $135K, 2-bedroom $155K, 3-bedroom $223K, and 4+ bedroom $296K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Bowling Green?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Bowling Green is 29%, producing RevPAR of $56 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Bowling Green?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Bowling Green. Bowling Green: Moderate. Business license required, zoning compliance needed. Standard enforcement through complaints.
Mammoth Cave: Lenient. No specific STR regulations in unincorporated areas. Minimal oversight.
Elizabethtown: Lenient. Business license required, basic zoning rules. Light enforcement, complaint-driven.
Louisville: Moderate. Conditional use permit required, business license, safety inspections, owner-occupancy for some zones. Moderate enforcement with periodic crackdowns but many operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Bowling Green Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Bowling Green Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Bowling Green?

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 Bowling Green?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (98%), Kitchen (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+49%), Lake Access (+48%), Hot Tub (+47%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Bowling Green is $211, up 15% 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 Bowling Green?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Bowling Green book an average of 32 days in advance. Booking windows range from 23 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 70% 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.Mammoth Cave & Nolin Lake	$33.5K 70 listings	18.8% 70 listings
2.Cave City & Horse Cave	$31.6K 38 listings	17.3% 38 listings
3.Dale Hollow Lake & Burkesville	$27.3K 20 listings	17.0% 20 listings
4.Lake Cumberland	$24.6K 27 listings	15.3% 27 listings
5.Barren River Lake	$35.2K 56 listings	15.1% 56 listings
6.Columbia	$23.9K 20 listings	13.7% 20 listings
7.Bowling Green & Franklin	$22.9K 138 listings	12.3% 138 listings
8.Glasgow	$28.5K 24 listings	12.2% 24 listings