Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Snowshoe?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Snowshoe market averaged 2,298 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 48% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Snowshoe?

Accepted Answer

An average Snowshoe listing earns $37K/year. High-performing listings earn $66K, while low-performing listings earn $18K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Snowshoe home prices by size are 1-bedroom $112K, 2-bedroom $122K, 3-bedroom $171K, and 4+ bedroom $210K.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Snowshoe is 25%, producing RevPAR of $89 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Snowshoe?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Snowshoe. Snowshoe: Lenient. No specific STR regulations at resort level. Pocahontas County requires business registration. Minimal enforcement, widespread operation.
Elkins: Lenient. Business license required, zoning compliance needed. Randolph County registration. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely.
Davis: Lenient. Town business license needed, basic zoning rules. Tucker County registration recommended. Minimal enforcement, tourism-friendly area with many STRs operating. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Snowshoe Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Snowshoe Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Snowshoe?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in February and January; it is lowest in April and November.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Snowshoe?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Internet (97%), Heating (95%), TV (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+57%), Ski In Out (+39%), Sauna (+36%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Snowshoe is $324, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in April.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Snowshoe book an average of 37 days in advance, down 1% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 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 Snowshoe?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 87% 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.Marlinton & Southern Pocahontas	$33.3K 39 listings	22.2% 39 listings
2.Elkins & Randolph Valley	$26.1K 56 listings	20.9% 56 listings
3.Canaan Valley, Davis & Thomas	$38.6K 259 listings	11.5% 259 listings