Coarsegold, California Short-Term Rental Market
Coarsegold STRs averaged $277/night at 47.8% occupancy in April 2026, with July peak revenue reaching $5,441.
Quick Answer: Coarsegold, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Southern Sierra Mtns market area is 65%. average monthly revenue in the Southern Sierra Mtns market area is $6,360. average daily rate in the Southern Sierra Mtns market area is $358. the top operator in the Southern Sierra Mtns market area is Vacasa with 143 listings. market score is 79/100 (grade B).
Market data reflects the Southern Sierra Mtns regional market, which includes Coarsegold. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Coarsegold.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Coarsegold is an unincorporated foothill community in Madera County, California, positioned on Highway 41 approximately 25 miles from Yosemite National Park’s south entrance. The short-term rental market here draws on two distinct demand streams: Yosemite-bound travelers seeking lower-cost accommodations outside the park, and visitors to the AAA Four-Diamond Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino.
As of April 2026, the market posted an average daily rate of $277 and occupancy of 47.8%, producing an average RevPAR of $132.56. Average monthly revenue per active listing was $3,675.
The active listing base skews heavily toward entire-place rentals (3,725 of approximately 3,948 total listings, or roughly 94%), with private rooms accounting for 222 listings and shared rooms just 1. By bedroom count, 1-bedroom units are the most numerous (1,245 listings), followed by 3-bedroom (1,108), 2-bedroom (749), 4-bedroom (537), and 5-bedroom (306) properties. Airbnb is the primary distribution channel, with 1,754 Airbnb-only listings and 194 VRBO-only, while 2,000 listings appear on both platforms.
Year-over-year as of April 2026, occupancy slipped 1.54 percentage points, while ADR grew 3.13% and revenue edged down 1.11%. The 2025 annual average occupancy was 47.3% at an average ADR of $296, with mean monthly revenue of $3,956, indicating demand has stabilized at a moderately seasonal level after peaking in 2021.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 35% |
| Feb | 40% |
| Mar | 41% |
| Apr | 49% |
| May | 56% |
| Jun | 66% |
| Jul | 70% |
| Aug | 58% |
| Sep | 46% |
| Oct | 46% |
| Nov | 44% |
| Dec | 45% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Southern Sierra Mtns market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Southern Sierra Mtns market as a whole, which includes Coarsegold, so these counts are not Coarsegold-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacasa | 143 | 7,895 | ★ 4.45 |
| 2 | Evolve | 68 | 2,972 | ★ 4.64 |
| 3 | Acorn Vacation Properties | 57 | 9,811 | ★ 4.79 |
| 4 | The Cabin Host | 55 | 2,950 | ★ 4.96 |
| 5 | www loveyosemitepm com | 52 | 5,416 | ★ 4.89 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 44.4% |
| vrbo | 4.9% |
| both | 50.7% |
Home Value Trends (Coarsegold)
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Coarsegold is an unincorporated community governed by Madera County rather than a city, which means county-level rules apply. Short-term rentals are currently permitted.
Operators must obtain an Annual Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate and a county business license before accepting guests. New applicants must also pass and pay for a fire inspection before a permit is issued.
Guests pay an 11.5% combined levy on stays of 30 days or fewer: a 9% Transient Occupancy Tax plus a 2.5% Tourism Business Improvement District assessment. Stays of 30 consecutive days or more are classified as long-term and exempt from TOT.
As of early 2026, Madera County does not impose owner-occupancy requirements, primary-residence restrictions, or annual night caps on STRs in this area. Enforcement is currently described as minimal.
The county has been developing a comprehensive Short-Term Vacation Rental ordinance that would require a separate, non-transferable STVR permit and add operational standards covering occupancy limits, on-site parking, noise, trash management, and fire-safety compliance. This ordinance drew significant opposition from mountain-area property owners and had not been adopted by the Madera County Board of Supervisors as of early 2026. Investors should treat the current environment as lightly regulated but should monitor the ordinance process, as adoption would add permitting costs and operational constraints.
Market Comparison
Coarsegold’s 47.8% occupancy in April 2026 sits below the approximate US STR median occupancy of 55%, which reflects a seasonal market that pulls well above the median in summer but drags the annual average lower in winter months. The July average of 69.7% occupancy substantially outperforms the US median.
The $277 average ADR is above the US STR median of approximately $220, driven by the Yosemite gateway premium and the cabin/entire-home product mix.
The market is fairly concentrated among professional operators. Vacasa leads with 143 listings, followed by Evolve (68 listings, 4.64 average rating across 2,972 reviews), Acorn Vacation Properties (57 listings, 4.79 rating, 9,811 reviews), The Cabin Host (55 listings, 4.96 rating, 2,950 reviews), and loveyosemitepm.com (52 listings, 4.89 rating, 5,416 reviews). Combined, these five operators account for 375 listings. The strong ratings across the board, particularly for smaller regional specialists like The Cabin Host and loveyosemitepm.com, indicate that guests in this market respond well to locally curated management.
The market’s regulation score of 71.3 and seasonality score of 62.95 (its lowest dimension) confirm that seasonal swing is the primary performance variable to manage.
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