Catskills, NY
NYC's mountain escape - design-forward Hudson Valley STR boom
The Catskills have undergone one of the most dramatic STR market transformations in the US over the past five years. Remote workers, Brooklyn creatives, and design-forward travelers have flooded the region, driving a renovation wave that has created some of the most Instagram-worthy STR listings in the country. Two-hour drive from NYC, with Woodstock, Kingston, and Rhinebeck as cultural anchors.
5 active listings in Catskills currently rate Strong Buy
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Is Catskills, NY a good short-term rental market?
Catskills is a Northeast STR market averaging a 6.4% cap rate, 44% annual occupancy, and $369/night across STR-viable listings, based on 41 active listings. The Catskills have undergone one of the most dramatic STR market transformations in the US over the past five years. Remote workers, Brooklyn creatives, and design-forward travelers have flooded the region, driving a renovation wave that has created some of the most Instagram-worthy STR listings in the country. Two-hour drive from NYC, with Woodstock, Kingston, and Rhinebeck as cultural anchors.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Catskills?
STR-viable properties in Catskills average about 44% occupancy across the year. Peak season is Year-round (peaks: fall foliage, summer, holiday weeks). Occupancy here reflects availability-adjusted booking performance, not raw calendar occupancy, so it represents what a full-time operated rental can realistically achieve.
How much do short-term rentals earn in Catskills?
At $369/night and 44% occupancy, a typical Catskills STR grosses roughly $59,396 per year before expenses, leaving an estimated $35,638 in net operating income against a $866K average price, an implied 4.1% cap rate. Individual results depend on property, amenities, and management.
What types of properties work best for STR in Catskills?
The strongest-performing STR property types in Catskills are Farmhouse, Cabin, A-Frame, Cottage, Single Family. 2-hour drive from NYC - consistent weekend demand year-round. Matching the local guest profile and the amenities that drive bookings in this market matters more than raw square footage.
What is the median STR-viable home price in Catskills?
STR-viable listings in Catskills average around $866K. Primary STR ZIP codes include 12401, 12498, 12484. Combined with the market's 6.4% average cap rate, that price level sets the return baseline you'd underwrite against.
Market averages, not guarantees. Cap rates, occupancy, and nightly rates are market-wide averages based on active STR listings and historical data. Individual property performance depends on location, amenities, management, and listing quality. Always run a full underwriting analysis before purchasing.Stats sourced from 41 active listings · last updated Sep 1, 2026
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