Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Hot Springs?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Hot Springs market averaged 3,040 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 34% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Hot Springs?

Accepted Answer

An average Hot Springs listing earns $41K/year. High-performing listings earn $99K, while low-performing listings earn $17K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Hot Springs home prices by size are 1-bedroom $127K, 2-bedroom $176K, 3-bedroom $262K, and 4+ bedroom $421K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Hot Springs?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Hot Springs is 32%, producing RevPAR of $90 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Hot Springs?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Hot Springs. Hot Springs: Lenient. Business license required, sales tax registration. No owner-occupancy rules or density caps. Minimal enforcement; many operate without proper licensing.
Little Rock: Moderate. Business license and sales tax permit required, zoning compliance necessary. No citywide owner-occupancy mandate but zoning restrictions apply in some areas. Moderate enforcement through complaint-driven system. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Hot Springs Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Hot Springs Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 20%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Hot Springs?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Hot Springs?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (98%), Heating (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+71%), Internet (+71%), Bbq (+41%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Hot Springs is $286, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Hot Springs?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Hot Springs book an average of 34 days in advance, up 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 47 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

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 104% 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.East Hot Springs & Eastern Countryside	$46.7K 84 listings	39.2% 84 listings
2.Downtown, Uptown and Northwoods	$26.1K 191 listings	19.1% 191 listings
3.Carpenter Dam and Lake Catherine West	$34.0K 40 listings	16.2% 40 listings
4.Diamondhead and Lake Catherine East	$34.2K 54 listings	14.1% 54 listings
5.Rockwell and Southwest Lake Hamilton	$46.5K 112 listings	13.9% 112 listings
6.Lake Hamilton South Shore	$29.7K 199 listings	13.2% 199 listings
7.Piney and Upper Lake Hamilton	$33.3K 90 listings	13.0% 90 listings
8.Lake Hamilton North Shore	$28.8K 135 listings	12.6% 135 listings
9.Oaklawn and Central Hot Springs	$26.5K 106 listings	12.6% 106 listings
10.West Hot Springs	$25.8K 56 listings	12.5% 56 listings
11.Hot Springs Village and Surroundings	$27.6K 217 listings	11.2% 217 listings
12.Royal and Pearcy Countryside	$35.1K 72 listings	11.1% 72 listings