Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Lanesboro?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Lanesboro market averaged 1,395 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 13% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Lanesboro?

Accepted Answer

An average Lanesboro listing earns $43K/year. High-performing listings earn $94K, while low-performing listings earn $18K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Lanesboro home prices by size are 1-bedroom $200K, 2-bedroom $339K, 3-bedroom $423K, and 4+ bedroom $522K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Lanesboro?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Lanesboro is 32%, producing RevPAR of $91 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Lanesboro?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Lanesboro. Pittsfield: Moderate. Registration required, $100 fee, safety inspections, local contact needed. Zoning restrictions apply. Enforcement is moderate with complaint-driven inspections.
Lenox: Moderate. Registration mandatory, annual renewal, safety standards, parking requirements. Owner-occupancy preferred but not required. Moderate enforcement through complaints.
Great Barrington: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard lodging rules and taxes. Hosts must collect room occupancy tax. Minimal enforcement, largely self-regulated market. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Lanesboro Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Lanesboro Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 23%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Lanesboro?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Lanesboro?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Internet (99%), Kitchen (98%), Heating (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+64%), TV (+54%), Washing Machine (+53%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Lanesboro is $387, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in March.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Lanesboro book an average of 40 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 37 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 Lanesboro?

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 66% 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.Hancock and Lanesborough	$59.8K 42 listings	17.8% 42 listings
2.Williamstown and North Adams Country	$45.3K 71 listings	15.2% 71 listings
3.Mohawk Trail and Shelburne Country	$51.8K 28 listings	13.5% 28 listings
4.Lee and Becket Country	$43.2K 68 listings	12.3% 68 listings
5.Pittsfield and Eastern Berkshires	$37.2K 51 listings	11.9% 51 listings
6.Lenox and Richmond	$54.5K 39 listings	11.0% 39 listings
7.Sheffield and New Marlborough	$51.6K 34 listings	10.1% 34 listings
8.Stockbridge and West Stockbridge	$57.3K 39 listings	9.0% 39 listings
9.Great Barrington and Egremont	$58.9K 94 listings	8.6% 94 listings
10.Monterey and Southern Highlands	$47.3K 44 listings	7.6% 44 listings