Lake Luzerne, New York Short-Term Rental Market
Lake Luzerne STRs averaged $235/night in April 2026, with July peak occupancy at 70.4% and an investability score of 94 out of 100.
Quick Answer: Lake Luzerne, New York is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Adirondacks market area is 52%. average monthly revenue in the Adirondacks market area is $4,101. average daily rate in the Adirondacks market area is $359. the top operator in the Adirondacks market area is Evolve with 166 listings. market score is 57/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Adirondacks regional market, which includes Lake Luzerne. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Lake Luzerne.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
The Lake Luzerne, NY short-term rental market covers this small Adirondack town in Warren County, positioned as a quieter alternative to the nearby Lake George corridor and anchored by whitewater rafting and tubing on the Hudson and Sacandaga Rivers. In April 2026, the average daily rate across all listings reached $235, with occupancy at 24.9% for that shoulder month and revenue per available rental (RevPAR) at $58. Year-over-year through April 2026, occupancy fell 23.9% compared with April 2025, ADR rose 4.3%, and monthly revenue declined 13.4%, reflecting April’s position as the deepest trough in this summer-driven market.
The market counts approximately 6,137 active listings, overwhelmingly entire-place units (5,894), with 241 private rooms and 2 shared rooms. Three-bedroom properties are the largest segment (1,671 listings), followed by two-bedroom (1,503) and one-bedroom (1,392) units. Four-bedroom (910) and five-or-more-bedroom (654) listings are also present. On the channel front, 2,751 listings appear on both Airbnb and VRBO, 2,635 are Airbnb-only, and 751 are VRBO-only.
The StaySTRA market scorecard rates Lake Luzerne at 57.0 out of 100 overall, led by a standout investability score of 94.3. Revenue growth scores 69.4, regulation 70.3, rental demand 51.2, and seasonality 48.9, reflecting the market’s steep summer concentration. The 2025 annual average occupancy was 43.9% and ADR was $314.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 39% |
| Feb | 51% |
| Mar | 33% |
| Apr | 36% |
| May | 44% |
| Jun | 53% |
| Jul | 70% |
| Aug | 69% |
| Sep | 42% |
| Oct | 42% |
| Nov | 32% |
| Dec | 47% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Lake Luzerne are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Adirondacks market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Adirondacks market as a whole, which includes Lake Luzerne, so these counts are not Lake Luzerne-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 166 | 6,967 | ★ 4.77 |
| 2 | Adirondack By Owner | 97 | 3,146 | ★ 4.83 |
| 3 | Vacasa | 73 | 2,151 | ★ 4.58 |
| 4 | Northern Living | 66 | 2,312 | ★ 4.85 |
| 5 | Rocky Point Properties | 57 | 530 | ★ 4.82 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Lake Luzerne?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 42.9% |
| vrbo | 12.2% |
| both | 44.8% |
Home Value Trends (Lake Luzerne)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Lake Luzerne regulates short-term rentals under Local Law No. 2 of 2024, which took effect August 2, 2024, replacing the town’s first STR law (Local Law No. 1 of 2023). Operators must obtain a Town Short-Term Rental Permit (also referred to as a Special Use Permit) before renting. The permit application fee is $200, applied to both initial and renewal applications.
Required application elements include passing a property inspection confirming health and safety standards, and designating a local primary contact (name, address, and phone number) who must be reachable for the entire duration of each rental period. Noise and parking compliance standards also apply.
Warren County levies a 4% occupancy tax on all rentals of 30 days or fewer. Operators must separately register with the Warren County Treasurer and remit the tax monthly, quarterly, or annually. New York State and county sales taxes may also apply. Enforcement is handled by the town Zoning Enforcement Officer and is rated moderate.
Several specifics including the permit renewal period, any annual night cap, owner-occupancy and primary-residence requirements, and per-district zoning limits are defined in the full law text but were not independently confirmed from the sources available to StaySTRA. Prospective investors should obtain Local Law No. 2 of 2024 directly from the Zoning Enforcement Office before purchasing.
Market Comparison
Lake Luzerne’s April 2026 occupancy of 24.9% is well below the US STR median of approximately 55%, but April is the lowest-traffic trough month for this highly seasonal market. The 2025 annual average occupancy of 43.9% is closer to but still below national norms. The 2025 annual average ADR of $314 is notably above the US STR median of approximately $220, reflecting the premium this Adirondack market commands for outdoor recreation access.
The investability score of 94.3 out of 100 places Lake Luzerne among the top-rated markets in the StaySTRA dataset nationally. Revenue growth scores 69.4, also above average.
On the operator side, Evolve leads with 166 listings and 6,967 reviews (4.77 average rating). Adirondack By Owner follows with 97 listings (4.83 rating), and Vacasa holds third with 73 listings (4.58 rating). Regional operators Northern Living (66 listings, 4.85 rating) and Rocky Point Properties (57 listings, 4.82 rating) round out the top five. The relatively fragmented operator landscape and strong regional operator presence suggest that local knowledge and Adirondack-specific positioning carry real weight with guests in this market.
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