Monthly Occupancy Rate
Annual avg 34% · peaks at 67% in Jul
67% (Jul)
Summer peak
34%
Annual avg
Airbnb Market Analytics & Investment Insights
Yes, South Lake Tahoe, CA is a good Airbnb market in 2026 for disciplined, permit-holding operators. The canonical Chalet data point is a median annual revenue of $65,702, with 26% occupancy and a robust $484 ADR. The regulatory environment is strict, with a hard permit cap and permanent bans for non-compliance.
Top-quartile operators can achieve $97,323 in annual revenue. For those able to navigate the rules, the market offers strong yield. See [South Lake Tahoe STR regulations](/rental-regulations/south-lake-tahoe-ca) for details.
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Quarterly average across active listings
Score a specific South Lake Tahoe address against revenue, occupancy, and yield benchmarks.
South Lake Tahoe's ADR rises 60% from Oct ($338) to Feb ($542), but occupancy rises 8.0× in the same window. The revenue lever here is occupancy capture, not pricing — set rates competitively in shoulder months to maximize summer bookings, then push ADR aggressively in peak months when demand is inelastic.
3 BedroomMost common | 417 | 34% | $503 | $61,786 |
4 Bedroom | 277 | 29% | $687 | $73,275 |
5 BedroomRecommended | 80 | 27% | $997 | $99,524 |
South Lake Tahoe is primarily a drive market — demand is regional and less exposed to airline disruptions or fuel-price spikes, which supports more stable occupancy year-round.
Annual average is 26%, rising to 67% in July and dipping to 8% in October.
July, August, July are peak months, with ADR averaging $437 and occupancy reaching 67% in July.
$666,661, down 0.90% year-over-year.
3 Bedrooms are the most popular property type with 417 active listings — strong balance of acquisition cost and revenue.
Top guest origin cities are San Francisco, CA (9.23% of bookings), San Jose, CA (5.58% of bookings), Sacramento, CA (3.93% of bookings).
1,221 active short-term rental listings — split across studio (143), 1 bedroom (347), 2 bedroom (275), 3 bedroom (417), 4 bedroom (277), 5 bedroom (80).
