Lake Luzerne, New York Short-Term Rental Market
Lake Luzerne STRs averaged $235/night in April 2026, with July peak occupancy at 70.4% and an investability score of 94 out of 100.
Quick Answer: Lake Luzerne, New York is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 52%. average monthly revenue is $4,101. average daily rate is $359. the top operator is Evolve with 166 listings. market score is 57/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Adirondacks regional market, which includes Lake Luzerne. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Lake Luzerne.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
The Lake Luzerne, NY short-term rental market covers this small Adirondack town in Warren County, positioned as a quieter alternative to the nearby Lake George corridor and anchored by whitewater rafting and tubing on the Hudson and Sacandaga Rivers. In April 2026, the average daily rate across all listings reached $235, with occupancy at 24.9% for that shoulder month and revenue per available rental (RevPAR) at $58. Year-over-year through April 2026, occupancy fell 23.9% compared with April 2025, ADR rose 4.3%, and monthly revenue declined 13.4%, reflecting April’s position as the deepest trough in this summer-driven market.
The market counts approximately 6,137 active listings, overwhelmingly entire-place units (5,894), with 241 private rooms and 2 shared rooms. Three-bedroom properties are the largest segment (1,671 listings), followed by two-bedroom (1,503) and one-bedroom (1,392) units. Four-bedroom (910) and five-or-more-bedroom (654) listings are also present. On the channel front, 2,751 listings appear on both Airbnb and VRBO, 2,635 are Airbnb-only, and 751 are VRBO-only.
The StaySTRA market scorecard rates Lake Luzerne at 57.0 out of 100 overall, led by a standout investability score of 94.3. Revenue growth scores 69.4, regulation 70.3, rental demand 51.2, and seasonality 48.9, reflecting the market’s steep summer concentration. The 2025 annual average occupancy was 43.9% and ADR was $314.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy | ADR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39% | $294 | $3,231 |
| Feb | 51% | $309 | $3,817 |
| Mar | 33% | $264 | $2,801 |
| Apr | 36% | $228 | $2,238 |
| May | 44% | $261 | $2,261 |
| Jun | 53% | $311 | $3,511 |
| Jul | 70% | $330 | $5,769 |
| Aug | 69% | $333 | $5,990 |
| Sep | 42% | $285 | $3,275 |
| Oct | 42% | $266 | $3,006 |
| Nov | 32% | $244 | $2,277 |
| Dec | 47% | $289 | $2,991 |
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Lake Luzerne
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 166 | 6,967 | ★ 4.77 |
| 2 | Adirondack By Owner | 97 | 3,146 | ★ 4.83 |
| 3 | Vacasa | 73 | 2,151 | ★ 4.58 |
| 4 | Northern Living | 66 | 2,312 | ★ 4.85 |
| 5 | Rocky Point Properties | 57 | 530 | ★ 4.82 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Lake Luzerne?
Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
| 1 bed | 1,392 |
| 2 bed | 1,503 |
| 3 bed | 1,671 |
| 4 bed | 910 |
| 5 bed | 654 |
ADR by Property Tier
| Entire Home | $365 |
| Luxury | $751 |
| Professionally Managed | $512 |
Revenue by Dwelling Type
| Apartment | $3,042 |
| Entire Place | $4,196 |
| House | $4,425 |
Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 42.9% |
| vrbo | 12.2% |
| both | 44.8% |
Investment Analysis
Lake Luzerne’s investability score of 94.3 out of 100 is among the highest in the StaySTRA dataset, signaling strong underlying return potential relative to market access and regulatory environment. The market’s 2025 annual average revenue per listing was $3,723/month. The 2021 peak reached $4,170/month as compressed pandemic travel demand concentrated in accessible outdoor destinations. Since then, annual revenue has moderated: $3,922 in 2022, $3,684 in 2023, $3,595 in 2024, and $3,723 in 2025, a sign of stabilization.
Housing data is not available for this area in the current dataset, so entry-cost yield estimates cannot be computed from available figures.
Rate tier spreads are wide. The luxury segment averaged $489/night in April 2026, more than double the all-listing ADR of $235. Professionally managed listings averaged $304/night, a 29% premium over the all-market rate. Entire-home listings averaged $238/night. House listings averaged $2,038/month in revenue versus $1,981 for entire-place listings broadly and $1,589 for apartment-style units.
ADR held in a tight $308 to $314 range from 2022 through 2025, indicating that rate discipline has remained intact even as demand normalized from its 2021 peak. The revenue growth score of 69.4 reflects this ADR stability as a positive signal.
Revenue Trend (5 yr)
ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)
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Booking Insights
In April 2026, the average booking lead time for Lake Luzerne rentals was 39.9 days, roughly six weeks in advance. The average length of stay was 3.4 nights, consistent with a destination-focused weekend getaway market in the Adirondacks.
A 40-day lead time is shorter than many comparable mountain resort markets, which may reflect a mix of impulse-driven summer bookings and more deliberate advance planning for peak July and August weekends. For hosts, setting peak summer pricing at least six to eight weeks out is advisable. Near-term shoulder slots can often be filled with selective rate adjustments.
At 3.4 nights average stay, monthly turnover at full occupancy runs approximately 8 to 9 changeovers. In the deep shoulder months of March and November, when occupancy falls below 33%, loosening minimum-stay requirements and adjusting rates downward can recover nights that would otherwise go vacant.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Lake Luzerne regulates short-term rentals under Local Law No. 2 of 2024, which took effect August 2, 2024, replacing the town’s first STR law (Local Law No. 1 of 2023). Operators must obtain a Town Short-Term Rental Permit (also referred to as a Special Use Permit) before renting. The permit application fee is $200, applied to both initial and renewal applications.
Required application elements include passing a property inspection confirming health and safety standards, and designating a local primary contact (name, address, and phone number) who must be reachable for the entire duration of each rental period. Noise and parking compliance standards also apply.
Warren County levies a 4% occupancy tax on all rentals of 30 days or fewer. Operators must separately register with the Warren County Treasurer and remit the tax monthly, quarterly, or annually. New York State and county sales taxes may also apply. Enforcement is handled by the town Zoning Enforcement Officer and is rated moderate.
Several specifics including the permit renewal period, any annual night cap, owner-occupancy and primary-residence requirements, and per-district zoning limits are defined in the full law text but were not independently confirmed from the sources available to StaySTRA. Prospective investors should obtain Local Law No. 2 of 2024 directly from the Zoning Enforcement Office before purchasing.
Market Comparison
Lake Luzerne’s April 2026 occupancy of 24.9% is well below the US STR median of approximately 55%, but April is the lowest-traffic trough month for this highly seasonal market. The 2025 annual average occupancy of 43.9% is closer to but still below national norms. The 2025 annual average ADR of $314 is notably above the US STR median of approximately $220, reflecting the premium this Adirondack market commands for outdoor recreation access.
The investability score of 94.3 out of 100 places Lake Luzerne among the top-rated markets in the StaySTRA dataset nationally. Revenue growth scores 69.4, also above average.
On the operator side, Evolve leads with 166 listings and 6,967 reviews (4.77 average rating). Adirondack By Owner follows with 97 listings (4.83 rating), and Vacasa holds third with 73 listings (4.58 rating). Regional operators Northern Living (66 listings, 4.85 rating) and Rocky Point Properties (57 listings, 4.82 rating) round out the top five. The relatively fragmented operator landscape and strong regional operator presence suggest that local knowledge and Adirondack-specific positioning carry real weight with guests in this market.
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