Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Catskill Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Catskill Mountains market averaged 4,098 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 5% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Catskill Mountains?

Accepted Answer

An average Catskill Mountains listing earns $52K/year. High-performing listings earn $126K, while low-performing listings earn $22K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Catskill Mountains home prices by size are 1-bedroom $279K, 2-bedroom $324K, 3-bedroom $423K, and 4+ bedroom $525K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Catskill Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Catskill Mountains is 30%, producing RevPAR of $113 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Catskill Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Catskill Mountains. Woodstock: Moderate. Special use permit required, planning board approval, inspections. Enforcement present but selective.
Hunter: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond basic lodging requirements. Minimal enforcement, many operate freely.
Phoenicia: Moderate. Town of Shandaken requires registration, safety inspections, occupancy limits. Complaint-driven enforcement.
Tannersville: Lenient. Village permits required but process straightforward. Light enforcement, thriving STR market despite some restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Catskill Mountains Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Catskill Mountains Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 15%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Catskill Mountains?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Catskill Mountains?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Kitchen (98%), Heating (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+65%), Hot Tub (+62%), Pool (+57%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Catskill Mountains is $425, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in April.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Catskill Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Catskill Mountains book an average of 35 days in advance. Booking windows range from 30 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 Catskill Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 105% 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.Wawarsing and Southern Edge	$51.5K 58 listings	15.2% 58 listings
2.Roscoe and Livingston Manor Country	$45.4K 69 listings	14.7% 69 listings
3.Hunter and Lexington Mountains	$61.5K 106 listings	14.4% 106 listings
4.Saugerties Country	$55.8K 233 listings	14.1% 233 listings
5.Palenville and Round Top Edge	$39.7K 23 listings	14.0% 23 listings
6.Margaretville and Fleischmanns Country	$51.1K 88 listings	13.9% 88 listings
7.Windham Mountains	$50.8K 68 listings	13.4% 68 listings
8.Rochester and Marbletown	$58.4K 150 listings	13.2% 150 listings
9.Roxbury and Andes Country	$46.0K 66 listings	13.1% 66 listings
10.Kingston and Ulster	$42.3K 151 listings	12.9% 151 listings
11.Jewett and Prattsville Mountains	$55.5K 71 listings	12.4% 71 listings
12.Hurley, Esopus and Rosendale Country	$53.5K 41 listings	11.6% 41 listings
13.Phoenicia and Ashokan Country	$46.7K 79 listings	11.5% 79 listings
14.Woodstock Country	$54.5K 113 listings	9.4% 113 listings