Twin Peaks, California Short-Term Rental Market
The San Bernardino Mountains area STR market near Twin Peaks averaged $288/night at 40% occupancy in June 2026.
Quick Answer: Twin Peaks, 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. the top operator in the Big Bear market area is Destination Big Bear with 486 listings. market score is 46/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Big Bear regional market, which includes Twin Peaks. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Twin Peaks.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Twin Peaks is a small unincorporated community in the San Bernardino Mountains, at roughly 5,777 feet elevation along SR-189, marketed as a gateway to Lake Arrowhead and Lake Gregory. Its population is roughly 2,254. Visitors are predominantly Southern California weekenders and drive-market travelers from the Los Angeles and Inland Empire metros seeking alpine scenery, hiking (Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout), boating, fishing, cabin getaways, and the shops and restaurants of nearby Lake Arrowhead Village.
StaySTRA tracks Twin Peaks’ short-term rental performance at a shared San Bernardino Mountains regional level covering Twin Peaks alongside Big Bear Lake, Cedar Glen, Crestline and Running Springs, so the figures below describe that regional mountain market rather than Twin Peaks alone. Listing-type mix, bedroom mix and top property managers are also tracked at that shared regional level, so this profile omits those breakdowns rather than presenting regional totals as Twin Peaks-specific.
In June 2026, the San Bernardino Mountains area STR market posted an average daily rate of $288 and occupancy of 39.5%, producing average monthly revenue of $2,980 per listing. Year over year, occupancy rose 4.1 percentage points, ADR fell 3.9%, and revenue rose 3.6%, a pattern of more bookings at a somewhat 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% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Twin Peaks are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Big Bear market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Big Bear market as a whole, which includes Twin Peaks, so these counts are not Twin Peaks-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Destination Big Bear | 486 | 27,786 | ★ 4.72 |
| 2 | Big Bear Vacations | 439 | 7,588 | ★ 4.35 |
| 3 | Big Bear Cool Cabins | 429 | 7,943 | ★ 4.49 |
| 4 | Evolve | 268 | 11,254 | ★ 4.66 |
| 5 | Sky High Cabins | 189 | 9,267 | ★ 4.91 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Twin Peaks?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 34.2% |
| vrbo | 4.7% |
| both | 61.1% |
Home Value Trends (Twin Peaks)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Twin Peaks is unincorporated, so short-term rentals are governed by San Bernardino County, not a city. STRs (stays of 30 days or less) are legal in the county’s Mountain and Desert regions, which include Twin Peaks, but every unit must hold a Short-Term Residential Rental Permit issued by County Code Enforcement. Under the fee schedule effective July 1, 2025, a new application runs about $1,144 total (application, permit, and surrounding-owner notification fees); annual renewal is roughly $550 if nothing changes, more if physical, management, or occupancy changes require re-inspection or notification.
Operators must register with the County Tax Collector and collect a 7% Transient Occupancy Tax on rent, including cleaning fees. Operational standards cap occupancy at a maximum of 12 overnight guests, limit occupants and vehicles by dwelling size, and require a 24-hour local contact who can respond to complaints within one hour. Density is capped: only 1 permit per parcel under 2 acres (2 on parcels of 2 or more acres) and no more than 2 permits per person. There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement and no annual night cap.
Enforcement is active via a 24/7 complaint hotline; operating without a valid permit can bring fines up to $1,000 per day. The county enacted a 45-day permit moratorium in 2022, and a 2024 housing-impact study may inform future permit caps, so investors should expect this already-strict framework to potentially tighten further. Enforcement severity 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, and where June specifically sits in a seasonal trough rather than the market’s December peak.
Top property manager data (which operators lead the market, their listing counts and reviews) is tracked at the shared San Bernardino Mountains regional level rather than uniquely for Twin Peaks, so this profile omits operator rankings rather than presenting regional totals as Twin Peaks-specific. Investors researching who manages properties in Twin Peaks should review individual listing pages directly.
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