Washington · Market rankings
Most Seasonal Vacation Rental Markets in Washington
Where Washington demand concentrates into a short window — and where cash flow has to be planned around it.
Modelled estimate
| # | Market | Share of revenue in top 4 months | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Peak season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday Harbor, WASan Juan County | 56% | $312 | 55% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 2 | Chelan, WAChelan County | 54% | $265 | 55% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 3 | Port Angeles, WAClallam County | 48% | $218 | 55% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 4 | Leavenworth, WAChelan County | 45% | $298 | 60% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 5 | Ocean Shores, WAGrays Harbor County | 44% | $228 | 53% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 6 | Long Beach, WAPacific County | 44% | $218 | 52% | Jun–Jul–Aug |
| 7 | Walla Walla, WAWalla Walla County | 42% | $248 | 56% | Jul–Aug–Sep |
| 8 | Seattle, WAKing County | 38% | $248 | 66% | Apr–May–Jun |
| 9 | Spokane, WASpokane County | 38% | $172 | 58% | Apr–May–Jun |
Seasonality is the share of modelled annual revenue that lands in the four strongest months. Above roughly 48% we call a market highly seasonal. Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers.
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