Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Osage Beach?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Osage Beach market averaged 4,779 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 9% from a year earlier and up 44% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Osage Beach?

Accepted Answer

An average Osage Beach listing earns $30K/year. High-performing listings earn $69K, while low-performing listings earn $13K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Osage Beach home prices by size are 2-bedroom $176K, 3-bedroom $240K, and 4+ bedroom $467K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Osage Beach?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Osage Beach is 22%, producing RevPAR of $68 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Osage Beach?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Osage Beach. Osage Beach: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under general business licensing and zoning. Minimal enforcement.
Lake Ozark: Lenient. No dedicated STR ordinance. Standard business license and sales tax registration required. Light enforcement, primarily complaint-driven.
Camdenton: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations. General business license and lodging tax collection required. Minimal active enforcement, market largely self-regulated. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Osage Beach Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Osage Beach Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 21%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Osage Beach?

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 Osage Beach?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (98%), Internet (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Internet (+70%), Bbq (+48%), Washing Machine (+44%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Osage Beach is $298, up 15% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Osage Beach book an average of 37 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Osage Beach?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 86% 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.Warsaw & Truman Lake	$26.8K 65 listings	13.8% 65 listings
2.Lake Ozark & North Shore	$34.3K 58 listings	12.0% 58 listings
3.Four Seasons & Horseshoe Bend	$41.2K 197 listings	11.8% 197 listings
4.Waynesville & St. Robert — Fort Leonard Wood Gateway	$26.8K 69 listings	11.2% 69 listings
5.Sunrise Beach & West Lake	$46.7K 142 listings	10.7% 142 listings
6.Lebanon & Bennett Spring	$19.0K 32 listings	10.2% 32 listings
7.Osage Beach	$36.8K 403 listings	9.9% 403 listings
8.Camdenton & Niangua Arm	$32.2K 61 listings	9.4% 61 listings