Groveland, California Short-Term Rental Market
Groveland, CA STRs averaged $288/night at 41.2% occupancy in April 2026, serving 4.1 million annual Yosemite-area visitors.
Quick Answer: Groveland, California is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Northern Sierra Mtns market area is 59%. average monthly revenue in the Northern Sierra Mtns market area is $5,625. average daily rate in the Northern Sierra Mtns market area is $360. the top operator in the Northern Sierra Mtns market area is Evolve with 209 listings. market score is 58/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Northern Sierra Mtns regional market, which includes Groveland. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Groveland.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Groveland sits in unincorporated Tuolumne County in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, approximately 25 miles from the main gate of Yosemite National Park. The area attracts roughly 4.1 million annual visitors drawn to Yosemite access, the Stanislaus National Forest, and the Pine Mountain Lake community. The STR market comprises approximately 4,979 tracked listings by bedroom count, with 4,819 classified as entire-place rentals.
In April 2026, the all-listing average daily rate was $287.62 and occupancy came in at 41.2%, producing a RevPAR of $118.53 and average monthly revenue of $3,453. Year-over-year comparisons are essentially flat: occupancy is down 0.07 percentage points, ADR fell 0.83%, and revenue declined 0.60% compared to April 2025. The 2025 full-year average was 44.1% occupancy, $310 ADR, and $3,805 monthly revenue.
By bedroom count, 3-bedroom properties dominate at 1,882 listings, followed by 1-bedroom (1,083), 2-bedroom (1,037), 4-bedroom (735), and 5-bedroom (242). Channel distribution: 2,664 listings appear on both Airbnb and VRBO, 2,000 are Airbnb-only, and 320 are VRBO-only, reflecting stronger Airbnb concentration than many comparable mountain markets. The market’s regulation score of 71.51 and seasonality score of 74.02 out of 100 indicate reasonably favorable conditions in both dimensions.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 37% |
| Feb | 46% |
| Mar | 40% |
| Apr | 46% |
| May | 54% |
| Jun | 61% |
| Jul | 64% |
| Aug | 54% |
| Sep | 44% |
| Oct | 46% |
| Nov | 42% |
| Dec | 46% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Northern Sierra Mtns market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Northern Sierra Mtns market as a whole, which includes Groveland, so these counts are not Groveland-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 209 | 10,374 | ★ 4.73 |
| 2 | Vacasa | 139 | 6,780 | ★ 4.47 |
| 3 | Cedar Creek Realty | 131 | 2,818 | ★ 4.68 |
| 4 | The Redwoods In Yosemite | 127 | 3,345 | ★ 4.60 |
| 5 | Yosemite's Scenic Wonders | 78 | 14,742 | ★ 4.79 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Groveland?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 40.1% |
| vrbo | 6.4% |
| both | 53.5% |
Home Value Trends (Groveland)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are legal in Groveland under Tuolumne County Ordinance Chapter 8.70, effective January 19, 2024. Two credentials are required before operating: a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Certificate from the Tuolumne County Tax Collector, and a current Fire and Life Safety Inspection issued by the Tuolumne County Fire Prevention Division (a CAL FIRE-staffed unit).
Application: the $300 nonrefundable inspection fee is paid through the county online portal. The Fire and Life Safety Inspection is valid for two years and must be renewed. The TOT certificate does not expire but should be updated when ownership or contact information changes.
Tax: Transient Occupancy Tax is 12% of rent for stays of 30 days or less in the unincorporated area, filed quarterly by the operator.
Operational requirements include: functioning smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers; defensible space compliance per California PRC Section 4291 and County Ordinance 8.14; visible address signage; a 24/7 local contact reachable within 60 minutes; parking compliance; occupancy limits tied to bedroom count; and quiet hours commonly 10 PM to 7 AM under the Good Neighbor Policy.
The ordinance covers single-family homes, secondary units, ADUs, multifamily units, condos, townhouses, duplexes, guesthouses, studios, cabins, tiny homes, yurts, and rooms within dwellings. Properties inside the Pine Mountain Lake HOA are subject to an additional HOA-level STR permit policy, effective mid-2024, layered on top of county requirements.
No owner-occupancy requirement and no cap on annual rental nights apply. Enforcement severity is moderate.
Market Comparison
Groveland’s April 2026 ADR of $287.62 is well above the US STR median of approximately $220 per night, reflecting the Yosemite proximity premium. At 41.2% occupancy in April (a shoulder month), the market is below the US STR median of roughly 55%. Peak summer months (June and July) push above 60%, which is more competitive with national benchmarks.
Five professional property managers lead the market. Evolve holds 209 listings (4.73 rating, 10,374 reviews), followed by Vacasa with 139 listings (4.47 rating, 6,780 reviews), Cedar Creek Realty with 131 listings (4.68 rating, 2,818 reviews), The Redwoods In Yosemite with 127 listings (4.60 rating, 3,345 reviews), and Yosemite’s Scenic Wonders with 78 listings (4.79 rating, 14,742 reviews). These five operators together account for approximately 684 listings, roughly 13.7% of the estimated 4,979-listing market.
The presence of specialized regional operators like The Redwoods In Yosemite and Yosemite’s Scenic Wonders alongside national players reflects the niche nature of this market, where Yosemite-specific expertise and marketing matters for guest acquisition.
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