Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Cooper Landing?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Cooper Landing market averaged 1,330 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 11% from a year earlier and up 54% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Cooper Landing?

Accepted Answer

An average Cooper Landing listing earns $38K/year. High-performing listings earn $94K, while low-performing listings earn $21K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Cooper Landing home prices by size are 2-bedroom $311K, 3-bedroom $375K, and 4+ bedroom $495K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Cooper Landing?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Cooper Landing is 33%, producing RevPAR of $68 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Cooper Landing?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Cooper Landing. Cooper Landing: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under Kenai Peninsula Borough rules with minimal enforcement.
Seward: Moderate. Business license and sales tax permit required. No owner-occupancy rules. Light to moderate enforcement through complaints.
Soldotna: Moderate. Business license and sales tax registration required. Zoning compliance needed. No owner-occupancy mandate or caps. Enforcement mainly complaint-driven, relatively light. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Cooper Landing Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Cooper Landing Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 28%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Cooper Landing?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in November and October.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Cooper Landing?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Parking (94%), Kitchen (93%), Heating (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+29%), Internet (+25%), TV (+15%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Cooper Landing is $325, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in October.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Cooper Landing?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Cooper Landing book an average of 46 days in advance, up 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 44 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 days for 3-bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 22% 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.Seward & Resurrection Bay	$94.3K 28 listings	22.6% 28 listings
2.Kenai & Nikiski	$46.5K 27 listings	12.3% 27 listings
3.Sterling & Funny River	$37.7K 37 listings	12.0% 37 listings
4.Soldotna	$39.2K 35 listings	11.4% 35 listings
5.Kalifornsky Coast	$35.0K 37 listings	10.7% 37 listings
6.Girdwood	$77.9K 45 listings	8.0% 45 listings