Mark Twain National Forest, MO
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Overview
Annual Rev
$26.8k
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$181
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
31 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$53
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Mark Twain National Forest market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +34% $9,106/yr |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +7% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Sauna | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +3% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +3% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($135)
3 bedrooms ($96)
2 bedrooms ($74)
1 bedroom ($51)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (61%)
Independent hosts (39%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Mark Twain National Forest market averaged 1,530 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 75% over two years.
An average Mark Twain National Forest listing earns $22K/year. High-performing listings earn $51K, while low-performing listings earn $10K.
Median Mark Twain National Forest home prices by size are 1-bedroom $130K, 2-bedroom $147K, 3-bedroom $216K, and 4+ bedroom $287K.
Average gross yield is 11%, reaching 26% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Mark Twain National Forest is 26%, producing RevPAR of $45 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 15%. They average $42K/year in revenue against a $287K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Mark Twain National Forest. Branson: Lenient. Business license required, sales tax collection. Minimal enforcement, tourism-friendly approach. Springfield: Moderate. Business license and registration required, zoning compliance needed. Moderate enforcement in residential areas. Rolla: Lenient. Business license required, basic zoning rules. Light enforcement, small market with few restrictions. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Mark Twain National Forest Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Kitchen (97%), Parking (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+70%), Lake Access (+26%), Bbq (+25%).
Average daily rate in Mark Twain National Forest is $199, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Mark Twain National Forest book an average of 32 days in advance. Booking windows range from 30 days for 2-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 80% higher than weekday occupancy.