Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Cascades?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Cascades market averaged 2,582 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 22% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Cascades?

Accepted Answer

An average Cascades listing earns $60K/year. High-performing listings earn $119K, while low-performing listings earn $23K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Cascades home prices by size are 1-bedroom $487K, 2-bedroom $531K, 3-bedroom $748K, and 4+ bedroom $1.5M.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Cascades is 30%, producing RevPAR of $141 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Cascades?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Cascades. Leavenworth: Moderate. Business license required, annual STR permit, safety inspections, parking requirements. City actively monitors compliance and issues violations. Most hosts comply.
Wenatchee: Lenient. Business license and STR permit required, but minimal restrictions otherwise. Enforcement is complaint-driven rather than proactive. Many operate informally.
Snoqualmie Pass: Lenient. Unincorporated Kittitas County requires basic business license. Minimal regulations, very light enforcement. STRs widely accepted in resort area. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Cascades Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Cascades Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Cascades?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Cascades?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Heating (98%), Internet (97%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+60%), Bbq (+50%), Air Conditioning (+48%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Cascades is $458, up 19% 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 Cascades?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Cascades book an average of 40 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 37 days for 2-bedroom listings to 48 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

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 113% 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.Skykomish and US 2 Mountain Corridor	$44.3K 49 listings	9.2% 49 listings
2.Easton and South Kittitas Country	$54.4K 38 listings	7.1% 38 listings
3.Cle Elum Valley	$67.6K 151 listings	7.1% 151 listings
4.Lake Wenatchee and Plain Country	$50.0K 218 listings	7.0% 218 listings
5.Ronald and Lake Cle Elum Country	$48.7K 104 listings	6.8% 104 listings
6.Leavenworth and Nearby Valley	$44.3K 210 listings	6.7% 210 listings
7.North Bend and Snoqualmie Valley	$38.9K 86 listings	6.2% 86 listings