Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Lakeland-Winter Haven?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Lakeland-Winter Haven market averaged 1,696 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 12% from a year earlier and up 84% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Lakeland-Winter Haven?

Accepted Answer

An average Lakeland-Winter Haven listing earns $28K/year. High-performing listings earn $57K, while low-performing listings earn $8K.

Question 3

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Lakeland-Winter Haven?

Accepted Answer

Median Lakeland-Winter Haven home prices by size are 1-bedroom $100K, 2-bedroom $175K, 3-bedroom $286K, and 4+ bedroom $342K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Lakeland-Winter Haven?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Lakeland-Winter Haven is 36%, producing RevPAR of $58 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Lakeland-Winter Haven?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Lakeland-Winter Haven. Lakeland: Moderate. Business tax receipt required, zoning compliance needed. Standard enforcement with complaint-based action.
Winter Haven: Lenient. Business tax receipt only, minimal restrictions. Light enforcement, primarily complaint-driven.
Kissimmee: Lenient. Business tax receipt and tourist development tax required. Minimal enforcement, large STR market operates freely.
Davenport: Lenient. Business tax receipt needed, zoning allows most areas. Light enforcement, resort community with many vacation rentals operating. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Lakeland-Winter Haven Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Lakeland-Winter Haven Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 5%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Lakeland-Winter Haven?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Lakeland-Winter Haven?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (99%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+63%), Hot Tub (+56%), Pool (+44%).

Question 9

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Lakeland-Winter Haven?

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Lakeland-Winter Haven is $211, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in October.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Lakeland-Winter Haven?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Lakeland-Winter Haven book an average of 30 days in advance, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 37 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Lakeland-Winter Haven?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 34% 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.South Polk & Hardee	$25.2K 34 listings	13.5% 34 listings
2.Central Lakeland	$27.6K 276 listings	13.4% 276 listings
3.Sebring & Avon Park	$26.4K 134 listings	13.4% 134 listings
4.Winter Haven & Auburndale	$31.9K 241 listings	13.1% 241 listings
5.Lake Wales & East Polk	$27.6K 40 listings	11.4% 40 listings
6.Outer Lakeland	$34.5K 119 listings	11.1% 119 listings
7.Lake Placid	$31.2K 108 listings	10.2% 108 listings

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