Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Broken Bow?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Broken Bow market averaged 5,225 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 15% from a year earlier and up 89% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Broken Bow?

Accepted Answer

An average Broken Bow listing earns $67K/year. High-performing listings earn $125K, while low-performing listings earn $29K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Broken Bow home prices by size are 2-bedroom $102K, 3-bedroom $179K, and 4+ bedroom $268K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Broken Bow?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Broken Bow is 34%, producing RevPAR of $155 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Broken Bow?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Broken Bow. Broken Bow: Lenient. No city permits required, only county sales tax registration. No owner-occupancy rules or density limits. Minimal enforcement, thriving STR market operates freely.
Hochatown: Lenient. Part of McCurtain County, no specific STR regulations. Sales tax permit needed. No occupancy restrictions. Essentially unregulated, very STR-friendly area.
Beavers Bend: Lenient. Unincorporated area in McCurtain County. No STR-specific rules, only state sales tax compliance. No restrictions, light oversight, popular STR destination. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Broken Bow Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Broken Bow Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 15% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 4%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Broken Bow?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in February and January.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Broken Bow?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (96%), Washing Machine (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+93%), Washing Machine (+52%), Hot Tub (+46%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Broken Bow is $412, up 7% 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 Broken Bow?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Broken Bow book an average of 38 days in advance, up 1% from last year. Booking windows range from 31 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

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 154% 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.Broken Bow and Eagletown Countryside	$56.1K 30 listings	21.4% 30 listings
2.Southern Cabin Corridor and Western Outskirts	$57.7K 290 listings	19.4% 290 listings
3.Southwest Hochatown	$57.7K 204 listings	18.8% 204 listings
4.Northwest Hochatown and Western Forest	$50.1K 386 listings	18.6% 386 listings
5.Northern Broken Bow Lake and Cabin Corridor	$51.6K 168 listings	18.4% 168 listings
6.Beavers Bend and Mountain Fork Area	$50.2K 109 listings	17.0% 109 listings
7.Eastern Hochatown and Lake Approaches	$45.4K 109 listings	16.8% 109 listings
8.Broken Bow Town Area	$46.2K 46 listings	15.0% 46 listings