Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Lake Pend Oreille?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Lake Pend Oreille market averaged 1,169 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 29% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Lake Pend Oreille?

Accepted Answer

An average Lake Pend Oreille listing earns $33K/year. High-performing listings earn $82K, while low-performing listings earn $15K.

Question 3

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Lake Pend Oreille?

Accepted Answer

Median Lake Pend Oreille home prices by size are 1-bedroom $456K, 2-bedroom $564K, 3-bedroom $657K, and 4+ bedroom $777K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Lake Pend Oreille?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Lake Pend Oreille is 25%, producing RevPAR of $72 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Lake Pend Oreille?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Lake Pend Oreille. Sandpoint: Moderate. Business license required, conditional use permit in residential zones, owner must respond within 2 hours. Enforcement exists but inconsistent.
Coeur d'Alene: Moderate. Business license and conditional use permit required, owner-occupancy mandate for residential zones, caps on permits. Active enforcement with complaints.
Priest River: Lenient. Basic business license required. Minimal regulations, light enforcement, small-town approach with few restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Lake Pend Oreille Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Lake Pend Oreille Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 12%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Lake Pend Oreille?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Lake Pend Oreille?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Parking (97%), Heating (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+70%), TV (+55%), Hot Tub (+47%).

Question 9

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Lake Pend Oreille?

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Lake Pend Oreille is $359, up 20% 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 Lake Pend Oreille?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Lake Pend Oreille book an average of 43 days in advance, up 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 37 days for 1-bedroom listings to 53 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Lake Pend Oreille?

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 47% 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.Bonners Ferry Country	$32.1K 22 listings	7.2% 22 listings
2.Sagle and South Shore	$45.6K 100 listings	6.3% 100 listings
3.Sandpoint and Dover	$38.2K 182 listings	6.2% 182 listings
4.Priest Lake Country	$41.6K 27 listings	5.8% 27 listings
5.Hope and Clark Fork	$28.8K 36 listings	5.2% 36 listings
6.Spirit Lake Country	$26.6K 20 listings	4.6% 20 listings