Glenwood, Arkansas Short-Term Rental Market
Glenwood, AR STRs averaged $159/night at 44.0% occupancy in April 2026 along the Caddo River recreation corridor.
Quick Answer: Glenwood, Arkansas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Arkansas Area market area is 55%. average monthly revenue in the Arkansas Area market area is $2,842. average daily rate in the Arkansas Area market area is $186. the top operator in the Arkansas Area market area is Evolve with 434 listings. market score is 85/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Arkansas Area regional market, which includes Glenwood. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Glenwood.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Glenwood is a small Ouachita Mountains gateway town in southwest Arkansas with a population of approximately 2,016. The short-term rental market is anchored by Caddo River float tourism, with visitors drawn to tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing on a gentle stretch of Class I-II rapids. The broader visitor base also uses Glenwood as a base for nearby Lake Greeson, DeGray Lake, Hot Springs, and Crater of Diamonds State Park.
In April 2026, the market recorded an average daily rate of $159 and occupancy of 44.0%, generating average monthly revenue of $1,962 per active listing. RevPAR stood at $70. Year over year, occupancy improved 5.1 points and revenue grew 4.6%, while ADR slipped 1.8%, indicating demand-led recovery with modest rate pressure.
Active listings total approximately 6,875. Entire-place rentals dominate at 6,656 listings (97% of supply), with 218 private-room listings and 1 shared-room listing. Bedroom distribution is broadly even across 1BR (1,992), 2BR (2,011), and 3BR (1,922), with 4BR (648) and 5BR (297) rounding out larger cabin options. Channel data shows 3,220 listings on both Airbnb and VRBO, 3,055 Airbnb-only, and 600 VRBO-only.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 32% |
| Feb | 40% |
| Mar | 51% |
| Apr | 43% |
| May | 49% |
| Jun | 56% |
| Jul | 57% |
| Aug | 44% |
| Sep | 42% |
| Oct | 50% |
| Nov | 45% |
| Dec | 38% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Arkansas Area market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Arkansas Area market as a whole, which includes Glenwood, so these counts are not Glenwood-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 434 | 17,314 | ★ 4.78 |
| 2 | Arkansas Vacation | 38 | 748 | ★ 4.75 |
| 3 | King Rhodes | 32 | 408 | ★ 4.74 |
| 4 | Buffalo Outdoor Center | 27 | 308 | ★ 4.91 |
| 5 | Ivy Vacations | 25 | 3,140 | ★ 4.91 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Glenwood?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 44.4% |
| vrbo | 8.7% |
| both | 46.8% |
Home Value Trends (Glenwood)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Glenwood has no published city-specific short-term rental ordinance, permit requirement, or dedicated local lodging tax. Cabin and vacation rentals operate openly in the Caddo River corridor. Arkansas does not have a statewide STR licensing scheme; rules are left to municipalities, and many small rural towns like Glenwood have none.
STR hosts in Arkansas are subject to state-level tax obligations: approximately 6.5% state sales tax, 2% statewide tourism tax, and 1% short-term rental tax on qualifying rentals, totaling roughly 9.5% before any local sales taxes. Airbnb generally collects and remits Arkansas state and tourism taxes on behalf of hosts.
Enforcement is rated minimal. Operators should confirm current rules directly with Glenwood City Hall (210 N 2nd St, 870-356-3613) and Pike County before purchasing, since small-town regulations can change without online publication. Standard business registration and county tax remittance still apply. Note: the 2025 Arkansas legislative session considered statewide STR-preemption legislation that would further restrict local governments from limiting short-term rentals.
Market Comparison
Glenwood’s April 2026 metrics of $159 ADR and 44.0% occupancy place it below U.S. STR medians in both rate ($220 national) and occupancy (approximately 55% national). This reflects the market’s rural, value-oriented positioning. On an annual basis, 2025 averaged $163 ADR and 45.5% occupancy. However, the gross yield signal against the $199,385 Zillow typical home value (approximately 11.8% annualized at April 2026 revenue levels) positions Glenwood as a potential value-yield market for investors prioritizing returns over rate prestige.
The operator landscape is predominantly independent. Evolve leads with 434 listings and 17,314 reviews (4.78 average rating). Arkansas Vacation holds 38 listings (4.75 rating), and King Rhodes manages 32 listings (4.74 rating). Buffalo Outdoor Center operates 27 listings with a 4.91 average rating, and Ivy Vacations manages 25 listings (4.91 rating). These five operators account for approximately 556 listings, roughly 8% of total supply.
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