Chattahoochee-oconee National Forest, GA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$49.2k
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$280
12 mo avg
↑19%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$101
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Chattahoochee-oconee National Forest market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +21% $10,328/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($289)
3 bedrooms ($183)
2 bedrooms ($130)
1 bedroom ($88)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (75%)
Independent hosts (25%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest market averaged 7,764 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 12% from a year earlier and up 36% over two years.
An average Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest listing earns $47K/year. High-performing listings earn $99K, while low-performing listings earn $19K.
Median Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest home prices by size are 1-bedroom $237K, 2-bedroom $318K, 3-bedroom $397K, and 4+ bedroom $545K.
Average gross yield is 14%, reaching 30% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is 33%, producing RevPAR of $98 per available night.
1-bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 12%. They average $29K/year in revenue against a $237K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Helen: Lenient. Business license required, no owner-occupancy rules. Light enforcement, many operate without permits. Dahlonega: Lenient. Business license needed, minimal restrictions. Light enforcement in practice. Blue Ridge: Moderate. Business license and occupancy tax certificate required. Some enforcement of tax collection. Ellijay: Lenient. Business license recommended, no density limits. Minimal active enforcement, self-regulation common. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in December and July; it is lowest in September and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (97%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Ev Charger (+42%), Washing Machine (+40%), Air Conditioning (+35%).
Average daily rate in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is $312, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest book an average of 38 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 47 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 80% higher than weekday occupancy.