Green Valley Lake, California Short-Term Rental Market
The San Bernardino Mountains area STR market near Green Valley Lake averaged $288/night at 40% occupancy.
Quick Answer: Green Valley Lake, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Big Bear market area is 40%. average monthly revenue in the Big Bear market area is $2,980. average daily rate in the Big Bear market area is $288.
Market data reflects the Big Bear regional market, which includes Green Valley Lake. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Green Valley Lake.
Market Overview
Green Valley Lake is a tiny, high-elevation (7,200 feet) mountain community in the San Bernardino National Forest, the highest subdivision in the range, with a population of roughly 300. It draws day-trippers and weekenders from the greater Los Angeles and Inland Empire metro seeking a quieter, less-crowded alternative to nearby Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead. Summer visitors come for trout and crappie fishing on the small 9-acre lake, hiking and mountain biking; winter draws snow-play visitors and access to nearby ski areas, with the lake typically freezing December through February.
StaySTRA tracks Green Valley Lake’s short-term rental data at the San Bernardino Mountains regional level, shared with Angelus Oaks, Forest Falls and Skyforest, so the figures below describe that regional mountain market rather than Green Valley Lake alone. Listing-type and bedroom-count data are tracked at that same shared regional level, so this profile omits a breakdown by unit type or bedroom count, and housing-market data (typical home value, sale prices) is not published for this area either.
The San Bernardino Mountains area averaged a $288 ADR and 39.5% occupancy in June 2026, producing $114 RevPAR and $2,980 in average monthly revenue. Year over year, occupancy is up 4.2% and revenue is up 3.6%, even as ADR fell 7.1%, a pattern of more bookings at a lower average rate.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 44% |
| Feb | 43% |
| Mar | 32% |
| Apr | 30% |
| May | 33% |
| Jun | 41% |
| Jul | 47% |
| Aug | 40% |
| Sep | 28% |
| Oct | 34% |
| Nov | 40% |
| Dec | 53% |
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Green Valley Lake is unincorporated San Bernardino County, so STR rules are set by the county, not a city. Short-term rentals (stays of 30 days or less) are legal and expressly permitted in the county’s Mountain and Desert regions, which include Green Valley Lake. Every unit needs a Short-Term Residential Rental Unit Permit from County Code Enforcement, involving an exterior inspection to verify parking and compliance, plus a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate. As of July 1, 2025, the fee schedule runs $1,144 for a new application, with renewals ranging $550 (no changes) to $1,144 (physical and management changes); a $150 one-time credit is available for installing an outdoor noise-monitoring device.
A 7% Transient Occupancy Tax applies to the rental price, including cleaning fees. There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement and no annual night cap, but occupancy is capped at a maximum of 12 overnight guests per unit, and density is limited to 1 permit per parcel under 2 acres (2 on parcels of 2 or more acres) and 2 permits per person overall.
STRs may not be used for commercial purposes such as filming, corporate retreats, conferences, or weddings. Enforcement is rated strict.
Market Comparison
The San Bernardino Mountains area STR market’s June 2026 occupancy of 39.5% ran well below the commonly cited US STR median of roughly 55%, while its $288 ADR ran well above the roughly $220 national median, a combination typical of a niche, higher-end mountain-getaway market that competes on rate rather than fill rate.
Top property manager data (which operators lead the market, their listing counts and reviews) is not published for this area, so this profile omits operator rankings rather than guessing. Investors researching who manages properties in Green Valley Lake should review individual listing pages directly; given the community’s roughly 300 year-round population and county-capped permit density, the realistic operator pool here is likely small regardless.
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